ROW NOVA SCOTIA 2017 FUNDRAISING

CAMPAIGN

WELCOME TO ROW NOVA SCOTIA!

THE CAUSEHannah wanted to be part of a sport team. She was active and enjoyed the outdoors, did well in school, and volunteered in her community. But by the time she decided to make sport a priority, she felt that she was too late to join most common sport teams, already filled with players who had been involved for many years.

One day at school she attended a presentation about rowing, where she learned that participants typically start in their early teens. Hannah was thrilled - she was right on time to join this team! She started rowing at her local club. Through hard work, dedication, and supportive coaches, she has grown into one of the top rowers in her age class, vying for the opportunity to be part of Team Nova Scotia at the 2017 Canada Games.

For Hannah, rowing is about more than competition. It’s about building inner resilience, physical strength, self-confidence; friendships, opportunities to travel, and to be part of the team.

Hannah Meeson, Halifax Rowing Club

Interested in being part of the team that helps youth like Hannah

achieve their goals?

Row Nova Scotia is the Provincial Sport Organization that provides programs for youth like Hannah to pursue their goals. Row NS requires $25,000 annually for the next 5 years to purchase and maintain the equipment needed to support Provincial Team Programs.

Read on to find out how!

GETTING TO KNOW ROW NOVA SCOTIAMission and Vision of the Organization

Row Nova Scotia: guided by ambition, and bolstered by education, we develop and support rowing excellent at all levels.

Programs

Programs offered by Row NS include:

Provincial Team - development of club athletes with aspirations of rowing at National events such as the Canada Games, Royal Canadian Henley, and the National Rowing Championships; and International Events such as Junior / U23 / Senior World Rowing Championships, and the Olympics.

Administration of the Row to Podium program - talent identification and other high-performance recruitment activities

Coach and Umpire Training and Certification - ensuring our athletes are able to reach their potential

Regatta and Event Hosting - 5-6 events annually, reaching over 600 participants from across Atlantic Canada

Para-Rowing Centre of Excellence designation

INNOVATE - ENGAGE - ACHIEVE

History of the Organization

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association was incorporated in 1985; its name updated to Row Nova Scotia (Row NS) in 2010. It is a Provincial Sport Organization under Sport Nova Scotia, and Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA). Since its establishment, Row Nova Scotia has been supporting rowing clubs and their members through athlete, coach, and volunteer development, organization of events aligned with long-term athlete development, and club support.

The organization currently has 600 members across the province.

GROWING A CULTURE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE

Volunteer, Coach, and Umpire DevelopmentRow NS is aligned with RCA to ensure quality delivery of programs and competitions for our athletes. In the past 5 years, Row NS has provided training and support to almost 100 volunteers, coaches and umpires. Training programs include RCA Learn To Row Instructor for both adaptive and able-bodied athletes, RCA Coach, RCA Performance Coach, and RCA Umpire training and certification.

National SuccessRow NS sent its largest ever contingent to the National Rowing Championships, meaning more athletes than ever are meeting the standards to be competitive at this level. Row NS earned a bronze medal in the Junior Men’s Pair at this event, and saw many other athletes achieve personal best results.

International SuccessThree Row NS athletes were selected to represent their country in rowing competition:

Jenna Pelham, Senior World ChampionshipsCody Bailey, Under 23 World ChampionshipsZak Lewis, FISU World University Championships

Local SuccessMembers of the Row NS Provincial team are all also members of local rowing clubs. These young leaders serve as role models for up-and-coming athletes by volunteering and coaching, and by demonstrating that athletes from a small province can fulfill the same dreams as athletes from a larger province.

Highlights from 2016

OPTIONS FOR RECOGNITION

Variations include:

Single or multi-year financial contribution towards equipment, or other competition-related expenses such as uniforms, entry fees, travel and accommodations, etc. Donation of new or used equipment suitable for competitionOption for placement of logos on equipment and/or team gear, in accordance with competition guidelinesReferring and supporting the cause with other potential donors

Let us know what forms of recognition are most valuable to you.

We are open-minded and flexible, and grateful for your support.

A member of our Board of Directors is happy to meet to discuss options.

SUGGESTED RECOGNITION LEVELS

PLATINUM $10,000+

GOLD $5,000+

SILVER $2,000+

BRONZE $1,000+

FRIEND $100-$999

Boat Naming Rights

Lead Sponsor of a Regatta or event

Two tickets to to annual Awards

Banquet

A complimentary “Come-And-Try

Rowing” event for sponsor and friends / staff

Featured as a sponsor on Row NS

website, social media, and

e-newsletter

Charitable Tax Receipt

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

To arrange a meeting for further discussions on supporting our athletes, please contact: Patrick Thompson PSO Coordinator, Row Nova Scotia Phone: (902) 425-5450, ext 357 Email: rowing@rowns.ca