Atlanta Junior Rowing Association continued its fall campaign over the weekend by competing against teams from all over the country at Head of the Hooch, in Chattanooga, TN . The Atlanta Juniors brought their full racing squad, with varsity and novice men and women racing in several youth events. This regatta has continued to grow over the last few years, leading to an entry cap of 1200 boats racing on Saturday, and 800 boats continuing racing on Sunday. All teams gained valuable racing experience from this huge regatta, continuing to build towards the spring championship season with strong performances across the board.
Out of 13 events AJRA entered, the “A” entry placed in the top 10 finishers in 10 of these races. The “B” entries also placed well, coming in at the top of many team’s second entries, and even beating many teams’ first entries as well. With races on both Saturday and Sunday, the highlight performance came from the Varsity Women, with their Lightweight 8+ placing 3rd in a fast field, and bringing home bronze medals from Chattanooga.
AJRA alumni rowers were also out in full force, with recent alumni competing for their current college program, and more alumni (and current coaches!) racing together in several club events. They placed well in races full of collegiate and open teams, continuing to show the strength of the club in the region.
Saturday Results
Women’s Youth 8+: V8 6th, 2V8 20th Women’s Youth 4+: V4 5th, 2V4 24th Men’s Youth 8+: V8 8th, 2V8 27th Men’s Youth 4+: V4 8th, 2V4 54th Women’s Youth Novice 8+: A8 8th, B8 23rd Women’s Youth Novice 4+: A4 7th, B4 20th Men’s Youth Novice 8+: A8 11th, B8 24th Men’s Youth Novice 4+: A4 16th, B4 23rd Sunday Results Men’s Youth Lightweight 8+: Varsity Light 8 6th, Novice Light 8 37th Women’s Youth Lightweight 8+: Varsity Light 8 3rd, Novice Light 8 21st Men’s Youth 2-: V2- 15th Mixed Youth 8+: A8 7th, B8 19th Mixed Youth Novice 8+: A8 7th, B8 22nd AJRA Alumni Results Men’s Club 8+: 6th Men’s Club 4+: 18th Women’s Club 4+: 26thAll results can be found here:RESULTS
The Head of the Hooch regatta also holds Row for the Cure events, and many teams fundraised for their local Komen affiliate. AJRA participated in the Atlanta Row for the Cure in September, and continued to fundraise for the cause throughout the fall season. All combined, rowers, coaches, and friends raised over $75,000 this year at the Head of the Hooch! Great results, and thanks to all AJRA participants and supporters for working with us to meet this challenging goal.