From an article in the Brentwood College website archive from 2007, the question is asked, “How did a mid-sized boarding school that offers no sports scholarships end up here, on the River Thames, nearly thrashing the world?” Well, the answer to this question is that it began with the Crew of ’72, who recorded an…
Regatta weekend transformed Brentwood’s campus into an atmosphere of excitement, competition, sunshine, and lots and lots of boats. For three days, the campus was bustling with crowds and noise, as many races took place on the beautiful waterfront. Behind every great regatta is an equally impressive operation keeping everyone fueled and the campus clean. Regatta…
At a rowing regatta, certain things are expected: coaches roaming the dock like they haven’t slept in three days, shells, split times, and oars all over the place. What don’t you expect is showing up to a race and leaving it talking about how good the food and that guitar solo were. The Brentwood Regatta is…
It is the busiest time of year for our many different athletics teams as they gear up for playoffs and seek to punch their tickets to Island, Provincial, and National championships. On the water, our rowing crews were on full display as we hosted our 54th Brentwood International Regatta. This year, Mr. Calder decided to…
The silent success of the team behind the trophy table was made possible by two groups of hardworking students and diligent teachers working together to share the gold at the 54th Brentwood Regatta. The heart of the Regatta lies within the awards tent, where the athletes, volunteers, coaches, and adoring fans and family gathered to…
There are lots of variables at the Brentwood Regatta. Rain or shine? Wind or calm? Gold or Silver? One thing you can always rely on is the quality and the variety of the food booths created by Brentwood’s Entrepreneurship 11 students. These enterprising young businesspeople have been planning all year to ensure your gastronomical satisfaction…
This season has been a long and successful one for Brentwood rowers and the coaches, old and new, of the club. The season capped off with a week at St. Catharine’s, on Henley Island, for the annual Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Regatta (CSSRAs), also known as Nationals. Fifty-four athletes competed in a range of…
This season has been a long and successful one for Brentwood rowers and the coaches, old and new, of the club. The season capped off with a week at St. Catharine’s, on Henley Island, for the annual Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Regatta (CSSRAs), also known as Nationals. Fifty-four athletes competed in a range of…
Every year, the Spring rowing season is kicked off by the highly anticipated Kraken Erg competition. The Kraken is more than just a test of strength; it’s like climbing Mount Olympus for Brentwood rowers – an ultimate ascent, where only the most determined will reach the top! Moreover, it provides Brentwood athletes with a vital…