Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/royal-canadian-henley-rowing-course

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Port Dalhousie, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
2. What is the inaugural year?1903
3. Why was the course built on Martindale Pond?Martindale Pond was chosen because it is very long, straight, and calm. These features let rowers race in clear lanes without strong currents or wind making the race unfair.
4. How many times has the course been renovated?The course has been updated several times, including changes in 1966, 1999, 2014, and again for the 2024 World Rowing Championships. Each renovation added better equipment and safety for athletes and fans.

Rowing: A sport involving the propulsion of a boat using oars, demanding significant physical exertion and technical skill.
Regatta: A competitive organized event featuring a series of boat races, typically in rowing or sailing.
World Rowing Championships: The pinnacle annual international competition for the sport of rowing, determining world champions across various boat classes.
Pan American Games: A continental multi-sport event for athletes from the Americas, held quadrennially, serving as a significant regional competition.