Fort Langley Community Rowing  Club

Lisa Roman-Samuel (FLCRC Boathouse Manager and UFV Head Coach)

Lisa started rowing with University of the Fraser Valley, here in Fort Langley. She then rowed at Washington State University, joined the National Team, winning Gold and setting a World Record time, at the U-23 World Championships in 2008. She competed at both 2016 (Rio) and 2020 (Tokyo) Olympics, as well many World Championships, in the Women's 8. After bringing home a GOLD MEDAL from Tokyo, she returned to Fort Langley to inspire the next generation of athletes, and rebuild the University of the Fraser Valley rowing program.  Lisa is a valuable contributor to many rowing initiatives in Fort Langley, with a vision to grow all ages and stages of rowing, while also developing a growing program with UFV athletes. She is the founder of our Community Sport for All initiatives, creating broader access and opportunities for people new to the sport. 

Alicia Borsoi (Head of Introductory Programs and UFV coach)

Alicia rowed as a varsity athlete with the University of the Fraser Valley after many years of competitive basketball. Her degree and experience in Kinesiology is often put to use in not only coaching our rowers, but also helping everyone in taking care of their active bodies. Lisa and Alicia are a formidable pair of coaches with synergy that promotes health, wellness, skill, and fun.  

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Laurel Glanfield
Laurel started rowing in Fort Langley in 2006. She is an NCCP trained Learn to Row coach, a Rowing Canada Chief umpire, and contributes in many ways across the rowing community.  Her inspiration to develop a full-fledged community rowing club in Fort Langley was realized in 2010 when the Fort Langley Community Rowing Club was founded.  She loves introducing rowing to “later in life” athletes, empowering people to realize their potential as athletes. Through her own journey of training and competing, she has a broad perspective of the many levels of opportunities in the rowing world. 

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