We regret to inform you that the Prairie Rowing Championships has been CANCELLED due to City of Leduc construction that was more impactful and widespread than expected preventing access to the facilities at Telford Lake. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to you and your athletes. We look forward to hosting a successful Prairie Rowing…
2019 WESTERN CANADA SUMMER GAMES The Western Canada Summer Games (WCSG) is a multi-sport inter-provincial competition held every 4 years that provides development opportunities for amateur athletes. The 2019 Games are to be held in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and will represent the first opportunity our athletes have to showcase their talents in the lead-up to…
ARA Development Pathway In May of 2018 the ARA implemented a new funding initiative that does away with the old Henley funding model and in its place sees the implementation of a Provincial Carding initiative. Under the new Provincial Carding initiative, the ARA will provide direct funding assistance to 15 athletes who meet certain deliverables…
The intent of the program is to provide direct funding to individual athletes in the sport’s Train to Train and Train to Win categories based on their demonstrated commitment to high performance sport. The proposed program will look to enhance rowing in the province by providing targeted funding to Alberta based athletes and support their…
The 2018 Speed Order Regatta is a small boat regatta designed to select athletes for Canada’s National Teams. In an effort to encourage athletes within our province, to attend this event, the Alberta Rowing Association will provide funding support to qualified athletes. Athletes who wish to compete for Alberta must meet the following requirements. Full…
On-Water? Are you tired of the weather yet? The seemingly unending Alberta winter has one wondering if we will ever get on the water in 2018. Rest assured that despite the latest blast of winter weather, spring is not too far away and we will all be on the water in just a few short…
2019 Western Canada Summer Games The 2018 on-water season has not yet begun, but the ARA already has its sights set on the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games (WCSG) in Swift Current Saskatchewan. The WCSG is a multi-sport event held every four years that sees the best athletes from across Western Canada compete against one…
ARA Erg Championship There was a time when the writer would challenge athletes across the province to register for the ARA Erg Championships. If 100+ athletes registered, the provincial technical director agreed to pull an erg himself. On account of the tremendous effort of our clubs, coaches officials, volunteers to grow the sport in our…
Congratulations to all! Final Results can be found here: Draw Results 10 March 2018 2018 Alberta Indoor Rowing Championships Saturday 10th March. At: Blackfalds Abbey Centre (N. Of Red Deer) Racing Starts At 9:00am Through To 12:30pm. $25 Fee – Lunch And Free T Shirt Provided Hosted By: Central Alberta Rowing Club The2018 Erg…
Happy New Year! A Happy New Year to all of our coaches, officials and athletes. This upcoming year may be considered by some to be a transition year for the Alberta Rowing Association as we look to build a foundation in preparation for the 2021 Canada Summer Games. However, we at the ARA are hoping…
