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Last updated Feb. 13, 2026
The Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association was formed to organize and run the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Championships. The founding members were Claude Saunders, Doug Wells, Harry Kaysmith, Norm Adams, Dr. Tice and Alec Champion.
CSSRA Officers
| President/Chair | Tom Blacquire |
| 1st Vice President | William Ross |
| 2nd Vice President | Peter Scott |
| 3rd Vice President | Debra Herman |
| Past President | Mike Purcer |
| Secretary | James Ingram |
| Treasurer | Cesare Marchese |
CSSRA Board of Directors
- Tom Blacquiere
- Ken Campbell
- Linda Dirks
- Debra Huurman
- James A. Ingram
- Cesare Marchese
- Kevin Monaco
- Dave Pelette
- Mike Petrochanko
- Mike Purcer
- William Ross
- Peter Scott
REGATTA COMMITTEE
ALL BOARD MEMBERS PLUS
| Regatta Chair | Peter Scott |
| Umpires | Robb Blacquiere |
| Office | Linda Dirks |
| Dock | Charles Riches |
| Boat Drivers | James Webb |
| Safety Boats | Sandy Myers |
| Medical Advisor | Hillary Huisman |
| Timing | Rick Hughes, Elaine Manocha |
| Grandstand | Silvio Palumbi, Greg Pinder |
| Medals & Plaques | James Ingram, Heather Mitchell, Barb Ross, Marta Ross |
| Boat Holders | |
| Course Facilities | Malcolm Walker |
| Registration | Al Shynal |
| Weigh-Ins | Bill Ross |
| Trophies | Tom Blacquiere, James Ingram |
| Volunteer Services | Debra Huurman |
| Technology | Peter Scott, Serge Paquin |
| Island Admissions | Kristen Rogers |
| Grandstand Admissions | Bruce MacDonald |
| Hospitality Tents / Vendors | Sue Erskine |
| Safety Advisor | Mike Purcer |
| Safe Sport Advisor | James Ingram |
| Regatta Objectives | Mike Purcer, Mike Petrychanko, Tom Blacquiere, Ken Campbell, Peter Scott |
| Media Boats | Mark Jenkins |
| Media Relations | Renate Hodges |
| C.H.R.C. | Jim Marino, Swede Burack |
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