The 3rd annual ARA Development Camp will be hosted once again at the Lakeland Rowing Club in Vermilion, Alberta August 30th to September 1st, 2013 For those who are new to rowing, or who have never attended the camp here are a few details on who is welcome, what to expect, costs, etc. Who is…
July 2013 Information Bulletin #7
Water, Water Everywhere In June of 2013, record rain falls across Southern Alberta forced thousands of Albertans to evacuate their homes; only to return home days later to find out that they had lost everything. If you or a loved one has been impacted by the floods in Southern Alberta the ARA wants to let…
2013 Registration Information
What is the RCA Web Registration System? URL: https://membership.rowingcanada.org/ The Online Web Registration System (WRS) was developed based on feedback from our Member Clubs and Provinces and has been designed to: Ultimately make it easier on our club registrars nationwide Have the club, provincial (Provincial Rowing Association) and national (Rowing Canada Aviron) information align into…
June 2013 Information Bulletin #6
CSG Selection Camp Amongst near perfect water conditions the ARA held its 2013 CSG Selection Camp on June 1-2 in Calgary, Alberta. While the team has not been completely finalised at this time, initial appearances are that Alberta Rowing has the potential to do quite well at the 2013 CSG in Sherbrooke, Quebec. As was…
May 2013 Information Bulletin #5
THE BOAT RACE In rowing circles, there are few annual traditions bigger than what is known by many as “The Boat Race”. Founded in 1829, “The Boat Race” has become an annual race between Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club rowed between competing 8+‘s on the Thames River in London, England….
Sport Nutrition
The Coaching Association of Canada, is constantly revising its sport nutrition resources to ensure that athletes, coaches and parents have the most up-to-date information on nutrition and athletic performance. Go to the CAC website to see their full list of resources: http://www.coach.ca/sport-nutrition-resources-s12664 Energy Drinks: Think Before you Drink This article addresses some of the issues…
May Information Bulletin #4
Water! Lakes, rivers and ponds across the province have finally thawed bringing the start of another rowing season. With the start of the season, many new faces will hopefully be trying out sport for the first time. Please take the time to welcome these new faces. Over time they just might be in your crew….
April Information Bulletin #3
Canada Summer Games Camp The second of several Canada Summer Games Camps will be held on Saturday April 14th and Sunday April 15, 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta. The structure of the camp is as follows: Saturday April 14th, 2012 – 9:45am to 3:30pm – Edmonton Rowing Club – The hope is that athletes will be…
April 2013 Information Bulletin #4
CSG Selection Camp Update A reminder to all athletes that 2,000m Erg Submissions up to May 15, 2013 will be used by the ARA to determine invitees to the 2013 CSG Selection Camp on June 1-2, 2013 in Calgary, Alberta. As has been reported in previous ARA Submissions, attendance at the June 1-2 Selection Camp…
March Information Bulletin #2
In an effort to foster greater communication between the Alberta Rowing Association and its member clubs, the ARA will be looking to distribute a monthly bulletin that will be distributed on the first Sunday of every month on a go forward basis. The bulletin will be distributed to the program coaches in each of our…