Parent Learn to Row Begins Sunday, Feb. 26
Calling all parents who want to see what it’s like to be on the water! Signup now for AJRA’s Spring Parent Learn to Row. No Experience Necessary Day and Time: Sundays, 1-3 pm Dates: Feb. 26; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 22, 29; and May 6 (a total of 8 sessions, skipping the two [...]
ShareErg Sprints Schedule Announced
The schedule for the Feb. 11 Georgia Tech Erg Sprints is as follows: Junior Novice Women: 9:45, 10:00, 10:15 am Junior Novice Men: 10:30, 10:45, 11:00 am Junior Women: 11:15, 11:30, 11:45 am Junior Men: 12:00, 12:15, 12:30 pm Junior Coxswain: 12:45 pm Coaches for each squad have told their rowers what time they need [...]
ShareParent Social
Our Spring Season Parent Social is this Sunday night, February 12th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This event is a “Pot Luck” so please bring an appetizer, a salad, or a dessert to share. The social is a great opportunity to talk to the coaches and ask them any questions you may have. Plus, you will meet many [...]
ShareGreenblatt Nominated for NW Coach of the Year
Congratulations to AJRA Head Coach and Varsity Men’s Head Coach Sam Greenblatt, who was nominated for Northwest Rowing Coach of the Year. Before joining AJRA, Greenblatt was Junior Men’s Coach at Sammamish Rowing Association in Seattle, where most recently, the Men’s Lightweight 4+ placed 1st at US Rowing Youth Nationals in 2011. Greenblatt was recognized [...]
ShareFive Varsity Women Recruited to Row at Top Colleges
Five members of AJRA’s Varsity Women’s squad have signed NCAA national letters of intent to row at prestigious crew programs — continuing the club’s record of athletes recruited by colleges at the highest levels of rowing and academics. Three of the recruited rowers attend Roswell High School: Katherine Christel, Stanford University; Lindsay Gibson, University of [...]
ShareRowing Info Session Offered This Sunday
New this year: We are offering a Rowing Information Session for new and returning parents in conjunction with the Spring Season registration meeting on Jan. 22. If you need tips on viewing a regatta or translating terms your rower uses, this meeting is for you! Meet outside the entrance to the Landing at either 2 [...]
ShareRemember to Check Crew Line for Practice Cancellations
Parents and Rowers: Remember to check the Crew Line at 404-365-2400 if you have a question about whether practice at the boathouse is cancelled. The Crew Line is updated no later than 3:30 pm only as needed so listen for the date at the beginning of the message. Coaches consider temperature, wind conditions, windchill factor, [...]
ShareAJRA Announces Varsity/Novice Winter Conditioning Program
Keep Your Fitness Level Over the Winter! Online registration for AJRA Winter Conditioning programs is now open! Returning Varsity and Novice rowers from Fall Season interested in signing up for Winter Conditioning should go to RONIN registration and complete the registration forms and pay the fee as soon as possible. Sign up is limited. Registration closes Thursday, November 17th at midnight. MORE [...]
ShareAJRA Gives Back at Row For The Cure
On September 17, 2011 Atlanta Junior Rowing Association partnered with the local rowing community to do our part in the fight to cure breast cancer. We are so proud to be part of this annual event with other rowing organizations in North Atlanta. Our AJRA rowers stayed on the water for 12 continuous hours. The coaches did [...]
Share5th Anniversary!! Row for the Cure Atlanta 2011
This year we celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Row for the Cure event in Atlanta! Our goal is 100% participation from AJRA rowers and coaches. Participation means rowing with the team on September 17th and/or raising funds for Row for the Cure. US Rowing has long supported Row for the Cure as its philanthropic [...]
ShareNew AJRA Yard Signs Now Available
Looking for a special way to recognize your rower? New AJRA yard signs are now available for purchase for $12 each. Proceeds from this item will be designated to a fund to help defray rower costs for select regattas such as Head of the Charles and Youth Nationals. The yard signs — along with other [...]
ShareFlooding Cancels March 12 Races; All Rowers Now Racing March 19
Have you ever felt like something just wasn’t meant to happen — like our March 12 races? If you’ve been following the news, you may have heard that flooding has been a major problem this week in Chattanooga as a result of recent rains. McCallie notified us today that the race venue for March 12 [...]
ShareAttention: March 12 Race Plans Changed
Baylor notified us late last week that they will be unable to host the tri-race on the morning of March 12 because of a conflict with another event scheduled on their campus. The afternoon races against McCallie and Girls Preparatory School will take place as planned . However, all races will now be held at [...]
ShareFlorida Tri-Race Provides Early Season Lessons
AJRA rowers took to the water for the first races of the Spring Season on Feb. 26 in Tallahassee in a tri-race with OARS and CCR. These two Florida teams represent some of the strongest competition in the SE Region each year. In addition to giving our rowers valuable race experience, the races help coaches see [...]
ShareSpread the Word: Sign Up is now Open for Learn to Row Summer Camps
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 [...]
ShareCrew Line Now Working!
Technical problems with the AJRA Crew Line have been fixed so call (404) 365-2400 for any questions about practice cancellations because of weather. The message is updated no later than 3:30 pm only on those days when practice is canceled. Coaches also will continue to email rowers with any practice cancellations or time changes. Share
ShareNew Date, Format Announced for Tri-Race at Baylor
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 [...]
ShareParent Social Set for Thurs., Feb. 10
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 [...]
ShareCrew Line Experiencing Technical Problems
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. Share
ShareCheck out the AJRA Rower Survival Guide
Welcome, new AJRA rowers! And returning rowers-we’re glad you’re back! Our Registration Meeting on Sunday was well attended. We now have 160 rowers on our Spring roster. It is going to be a great Spring season! Whether you’re new to AJRA or a veteran rower, you’ll want to review our AJRA Rowers Survival Guide. The Guide [...]
ShareImportant Reminders for Spring Season
If you want to be part of AJRA’s exciting Spring Season, follow the Ronin link on the home page and get signed up now! Registration for Varsity and Novice squads will remain open until Jan. 23 for returning rowers and until Jan. 30 for new athletes who attend our Open House the first week of practice. However, [...]
ShareDon’t Miss Out! Check These Important Reminders for Spring Season
Now is the time to make sure you are ready to be part of AJRA’s exciting Spring Season! If you haven’t already done so, go to the Ronin link and complete the Spring Registration forms if you are a new or returning athlete interested in Varsity, Novice or Developmental Squads. All dates for spring regattas [...]
ShareTell Your Friends: AJRA Announces New One-Week Open House
Do you have friends who are athletic but not part of any sport? Maybe they didn’t make a high school team or are just burned out on traditional sports. Now they’ll have a chance to try rowing at no cost and with no obligation. AJRA is offering a one-week Open House at the boathouse beginning [...]
ShareAJRA Alumni News
Thanks to the more than 45 AJRA alumni rowers and parents who came out to the boathouse on Fri., Nov. 26 for the annual Alumni Row. It was a fun afternoon of racing current AJRA rowers as well a St. Andrews alumni boat while catching up with friends and coaches. The next alumni event is [...]
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