A Holiday Poem Every who down in Alberta loved the sport of rowing But there was nothing but ice once it started snowing. Rowers hated the winter, the whole stinking season But who could blame them; they had every good reason. They needed water; to row day or night Longing for July and its…
NRC 2014 Amongst near perfect conditions, 25 Alberta athletes competed against Canada’s best at the 2014 National Rowing Championships this past weekend in Victoria, British-Columbia. For those unfamiliar with the format of the event, the National Rowing Championships is truly the only regatta on the calendar where medallists from the 2014 World Championships (Lindsay Jennerich…
Congratulations to all of you that competed in the regatta on a beautiful week end here in Calgary. Below are the final results: 2014 WCURC Aggregate Results 2014 WCURC Finals Results 2014 WCURC Time Trials Results
If you are an Alberta athlete and interested competing in the 2014 National Rowing Championships in Victoria, British-Columbia – this notice is for you. To assist you in rendering a decision as to whether or not you wish to attend, please read over this NRC 2014 Alberta Rowing Association Funding document. This document outlines how athletes…
WCSG Camps The ARA hosted a pair of Western Canada Summer Games (WCSG) camps in Calgary, and Edmonton for approximately 25 age-eligible athletes this past month. Athletes who attended the camps were given the opportunity to row in a variety of boating combinations designed to mimic a selection process. Afterwards, athletes were treated to a…
HENLEY 2014 Approximately 60 athletes representing the Calgary and Edmonton rowing clubs attended the Royal Canadian Henley regatta; the highest number of Alberta athletes to attend a Henley Regatta in recent memory (and quite likely of all time). The 2014 version of Henley was also one of Alberta’s most successful Henley regattas in the event’s…
The Alberta Rowing Association is excited to play host to the 2014 Western Canada University Rowing Championships. This years regatta as noted will take place in Calgary, Alberta on October 18, 2014To assist you in preparing for this event we have created three separate documents. The first is a Technical Package that formulates matters surrounding this…
The camp is for anyone from Alberta who wishes to better their skills in all boats-small, big, sweep, scull. Brand new to rowing? This camp is for you. Experienced rower? This camp is for you. Recreational, competitive, junior, senior, master? This camp is for you. The weekend will bring back the basics of rowing while…
Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) is seeking expressions of interest for individuals to fill up to five potential positions on the Coach Education and Development Committee by August 31, 2014. The five roles include: One (1) RCA-registered coach (with grassroots, club, provincial and high performance experience) as well as expertise in rowing technique, education, curriculum design…
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….
