Calgary is one of 8 Talent Development Centers located across Canada who’s purpose is to identify, test, train and develop athletes and prepare them to go on to the National Development and National Training Centers where they can continue on their pathway to the Olympic Podium. The Center is part of a High Performance Athlete…
The Canada Games regatta is underway at Lac Magog, Sherbrooke. Heats took place this morning and repechages for those events will happen this afternoon. Racing is scheduled to place Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Results are available here Follow us on Twitter @AlbertaRowing
The Alberta Rowing Association (ARA) is enthusiastic about the quality of athletes that are currently being developed right here in Alberta. It is our opinion that rowing has never been healthier in the Wild Rose Province which is a testament to our member clubs, and the commitment being made by our athletes. In an effort…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
