Since 2006, the Alberta Rowing Association (ARA) has provided athlete assistance for qualifying athletes attending the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. The 2014 version of the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta will mark the 9th consecutive year the ARA has allocated funds toward this program, demonstrating commitment toward the development of athletes in club programs throughout Alberta….
Representing Canada This summer three Alberta based athletes and one coach will represent Canada at an international rowing event. They are: Nicole Hare – For the second consecutive year, Nicole will represent Canada at the U23 World Rowing Championships. In 2013 Nicole stroked Canada’s 8+ to a 6th place finish. This summer Nicole will look…
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has released the 2014 Prohibited List. The new List came into effect January 1, 2014. More info Probhited List In addition to the print and PDF formats, the List and its related documents is now available for mobile devices and as an iPhone/iPad application.
TOWER OF POWER Don’t look now but Alberta has become a breeding ground in developing some of the country’s finest female athletes; consider the following: * Of the eight women vying for a spot on Canada’s U23 Women’s National Team four had direct connections to Alberta Rowing. Olivia McMurray and Nicole Hare were both prominent…
THE BOAT RACE Rowing is one of the world’s oldest sports and the races that have come to define it are some of the most storied traditions the world over. In England there is the “Boat Race”, a 160 year-old competition between Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club In the United…
ARA AWARDS At the conclusion of the 2014 ARA Erg Championships, the ARA recognized 16 athletes for outstanding achievements in the 2013 calendar year. The athletes were: Sam Garber / Sam Hogman / James Kirker / William Kennedy Each with ties to Canada’s west coast, this foursome won Alberta’s first medal of the 2013 Canada…
Erg Standards Everyday our coaches get approached by you the athlete asking, “what is a good erg time?” The coach’s response is often directed back at the athlete wondering what your goals are within the sport of rowing. The ARA has updated its erg standards for 2014, and these standards can be found by go…
Saturday March 22nd, 2014 at the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds (N.of Red Deer), AB. Final Results: Results Jnr & Snr 2014 Erg champs Results Masters 2014 Erg Champs At the conclusion of the erg competition, there will be a light lunch provided. Registration should be completed through your coach if possible or by e-mail direct…
ARA Coaching Conference The Alberta Rowing Association in association with the Calgary and University of Calgary Rowing Clubs are pleased to announce that it will host its fifth annual coaching conference on February 7 and 8th in Calgary, Alberta. For the first time in three years, this year’s conference will feature a guest speaker from…
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 2017 Canada Summer Games. However, we at the ARA are hoping…
