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…
A Holiday Poem ( A revival from 2015 and 2016) Twas the night before Christmas And all through the Boathouse The ergs were a humming under the eye of Coach Nick Krause The shells were slung on the stretchers with care In hopes that St. Nick could somehow repair. Another erg done had my legs…
There is an umpire training weekend to be hosted December 1-3 in Calgary. There is no cost for attending. We have created a registration form for the training event, and would like all attendees to fill it out. Please click the link below: https://goo.gl/forms/7GK99Ecbhz4ZQrkq2 If you need a refresher on what we’re offering and what…
NRC 2017 Amongst near perfect conditions, 16 Alberta athletes competed against Canada’s best at the 2017 National Rowing Championships this past weekend in Burnaby, 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 2017 World Championships (members of…
SAVE THE DATE! Attached is the agenda for the 2017 Alberta Rowing Conference. It will be hosted by the Calgary Rowing Club on Sunday November 19th. Please RSVP to Rosanne – office@albertarowing.ca. Registration fee may be paid on the day. If you have any questions or need any information, email Audra at a.vair@albertarowing.ca . See…
World Championships 2017 Congratulations to Alberta’s own Nicole Hare for her silver medal performance in the Women’s 8+ at the 2017 World Rowing Championships in Sarasota Florida. For those that have not had the opportunity to watch the race as of yet, – you should. It is arguably one of the most exciting races (Men…
