Katie Clark: Program Support
Hailing from Cranbrook, BC, Coach Katie brings her knowledge and experience in international rowing to Maple Bay. Katie learned to row in 2014 to represent the Kootenays at the BC Summer Games. Katie studied Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia and was part of three University National Championship winning teams, highlighted by wins in the 8+ in 2018 and 2021, and a win in the 1x in 2019. Katie represented Canada on the world stage on multiple occasions, including the U23 and Senior National Team. Katie coached at False Creek Rowing Club and Thunder Crew on the mainland during her undergrad. Katie is currently training with Rowing Canada at the National Training Centre on Quamichan Lake.
Nicole Hare: Juniors and Masters
A 2x Olympian and multiple World Cup and World Championship appearances under her belt, Nicole is a seasoned professional! She made her Olympic debut at Rio 2016 in the 2- with Jennifer Martins. In 2019, Hare competed for Canada in two World Cups, one with the 8+ and one with the 4-. In her second Olympic appearance, Hare competed with the 4- that made it to the B final at Tokyo. Now retired from her duties as a National Team Athlete, Nicole gives her time, knowledge and services back to the rowing community. Splitting her time between Shawnigan Lake School and Maple Bay, Nicole provides coaching for youth in the Cowichan Valley in the sport of rowing and Masters at MBRC.
Christy Scholten: Junior Program
Milla Watt: Juniors and Masters
Our Volunteer Coaches
Dan Butler, Susan Macdonald, Judy Smith, Kathy Thibodeau
These qualified volunteers provide support to our paid coaching staff.