By Leigh Patrick, November 15 2025—
The Dinos Rowing Club launches before sunrise, striving for excellence in silence. No crowds. No scoreboard. Just discipline, precision and the determination to keep showing up. A niche sport often overlooked amid the noise … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, March 19 2019 —
Rowing is picking up steam at the University of Calgary. Mark Laidlaw, head coach of Dinos rowing since 2014, says that the team’s recent success, coupled with the number of athletes currently competing, … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, November 1 2017 —
From sprint intervals to endless burpees, high-impact workouts are dominating the fitness scene. They’re excellent for toning, boosting metabolism and burning tons of calories in no time, making them especially appealing for busy … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, July 10 2017 —
In the last three years, the University of Calgary rowing team has sharpened its competitive edge. The team placed in the top five for the first time at the 2016 Canadian University Rowing … Read the rest
By Christie Melhorn, February 7 2017 —
Hearing about Row 17 — Calgary’s first rowing studio — perked my curiosity, but I never acted on it. As a runner and dancer, I often disregard seated workouts. But last week, that … Read the rest
By David Song, April 5 2016 —
The University of Calgary’s rowing team recently challenged provincial rival University of Alberta to a boat race on the Glenmore Reservoir on May 21. As the team prepares for their big race, the … Read the rest
