Four AJRA rowers — Sarah Hudnall, Maggie Nugent, and Maddie Wilson from the Varsity Women’s squad and Aja List from Novice Women — attended a Junior National Team ID camp Feb. 19-20 in Orlando.  The camp is designed to identify the next generation of rowing talent from throughout the United States and bring them into the USRowing National Team system.  All four rowers set personal records in their 2K erg tests during the event and stroked boats in practices on the water.  VW Head Coach Bryce Carlson said that the Junior  National coaches reported being very impressed with the AJRA talent and looked forward to following their progress.  Congratulations, ladies, and thanks for representing AJRA so well!

Again this summer, AJRA will offer its popular Learn to Row camp to introduce middle and high school co-eds to the Olympic sport of rowing.  This will be AJRA’s 14th consecutive summer camp program.  Last summer, more than 300 campers participated.  No experience is necessary!  Campers may choose either morning or evening programs offered in five two-week sessions during June, July, and August at a cost of $150 per session.  Summer LTR_2011 for dates, times, and additional information.   To register online, follow the Ronin link.

AJRA rowers, get ready for the first race of the Spring Season!  After a long, cold winter of training, we’re excited to be back on the water Feb. 26 in a Tri-Race against CCR and OARS.  The venue is Lake Talquin in Tallahassee, where the weather promises to be warm.  Check out the Members Only page for all the details and logistics of the trip!

Congratulations to AJRA rowers for a strong showing at Atlanta Erg Sprints!  Earning first place and the Hammer Award for setting a 1K record for Jr. Coxswain Men was Ryan Olliffe, VM squad.  AJRA also swept the Jr. Coxswain Women category, with Tullika Saraf (VW) placing 1st, Elizabeth Forestner (VW) 2nd, and Georgia Murray (NM) 3rd.

With a lot of encouragement from screaming spectators, AJRA relay teams also took 1st and 2nd place.  From our Varsity squads, Ali Bardowell earned 2nd and Emmeline Reed 3rd in the Jr. Women competition, and Zach Lawhon placed 4th among Jr. Men.  AJRA Novice squads also did well in their first indoor competition with NW  Aja List taking 4th and Cassi Lobaugh 5th and NM Carlos Rodriguez earning 4th and Ret Thomas 5th.  Way to go, AJRA!

Check out the official results of the2011 Atlanta Erg Sprints!

The Tri-Race with the Baylor School and Atomic Rowing — originally announced for March 19 — will now be held on Sat., March 12.  Varsity and Novice rowers should let their coach know as soon as possible if this schedule change presents any problem. 

The format for the day also has been expanded to include races against McCallie and Girls Preparatory School in the afternoon.  All races will be held on the Baylor campus in Chattanooga.  Hope to see you all there!

AJRA Parents:  Don’t miss out on the Winter Social from 5-8 pm on Thurs., Feb. 10 at Roswell River Landing!

Bring an appetizer, salad or dessert to share while you meet other parents and talk to coaches in an informal setting prior to the season’s first event. 

New this year:  We are offering tours of the boathouse for new and returning parents.  Just meet at the entrance to the Landing at 4:30, 5:30 or 6:30 pm.  The short tour will be led by a veteran parent who will also give you some rowing basics before the first regatta.  Hope to see you there!

A number of people have experienced problems getting through to the Crew Line.  We are working to resolve this issue.  In the meantime, coaches will email rowers regarding any practice cancellations or time changes because of weather.  Practice for all squads is canceled for Friday, Feb. 4.