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Oak Ridge Venue
Improvements
For 30 years
ORRA has strived to develope a premire rowing venue for the Southeast and Midwest United States. In a partnership with
the Tennessee Valley Authority, The City of Oak Ridge and area private coporations,
The Oak Ridge Rowing Association has spent $1 Million over the last 7 years
on course improvements. These upgrades are all part of the "Master
Plan" to provide a quality rowing venue. ORRA
hopes that the venue improvements and the centralized location make the Melton Lake Rowing Venue enjoyable by all that visit Oak Ridge,
Tennessee and that you consider this venue when looking
for a home for your regatta.
2007
- 3 New 10x 60 Launch Docks
- Venue PA System Improvements
- Start Bridge Modification |
2006
- Improved Course Anchor System
- Course Survey Certification
- Bank Stabilization |
2005
- Improved Launch, Recovery Docks and Trailer Area |
2004
- Starting area dredged to depth 3 meters |
2003
- New course cables and bouyes |
2002
- 7 Lane adjustable, 310 foot starting starting bridge |
2001
- Finish Line Tower |
1986
- Boathouse Extention |
1984
- Sycamore shade trees panted |
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"Locals in Oak Ridge, Tenn. have turned thier course into one of the worlds's finest." ~ Rowing News (Aug 07)
The Oak
Ridge Rowing Association (ORRA) uses the Melton Hill Rowing Course to conduct
regattas for past 30 years. Melton Hill Lake is known as one of the best
rowing venues in the United States. Melton Hill Lake, which is fed by the
Clinch River, is part of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) waterway system
and TVA regulates flows during competitions to less than .06 meters per
second. The venue, which is protected by hills on each side, which limits
wind problems, also features a sheltered embayment with multiple docks for
easy launching during events. The 2000-meter rowing course provides 7 straight lanes
fully buoyed . The quality
of the course, a track record of quality events and a willingness on the
part of the community to support such events are prime reasons for staging
many prestigious regattas in Oak Ridge. 
Local Contact: Coach Allen Eubanks or (865)482-6538
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Melton Lake Rowing Venue Event Schedule
LINK
TO ORRA JUNIORS SCHEDULE |
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORING HOTELS |
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865-481-8220 x656
Comfort Inn
Oak Ridge
Hotel Code: ORRA
 865-481-2468
Doubletree Hotel
Oak Ridge
Hotel Code: ORRA
 865-482-7889
Hampton Inn
Oak Ridge
Hotel Code: ORRA
 865-483-6809
Jameson
Oak Ridge
Hotel Code: ORRA
865-483-5615
Days Inn
Oak Ridge
Hotel Code: ORRA
865-457-2255
Comfort Inn
Clinton
Hotel Code: ORRA
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Saturday/Sunday, April 19-20, 2008 |
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Saturday/Sunday,
April 26-27, 2008 |
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BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA
- Hosted by: Big East
- Open,
College
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Course
Map: 2000m
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Saturday/Sunday, May 17-18, 2008 |
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UT South/Central Sprints
Hosted by: Univ of Tennessee
NCAA
Contact:
Course
Map: 2000m
Registration
2005 Result
VOLUNTEER |
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Friday/Saturday, May 23-24, 2008 |
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Saturday, October 4, 2008 |
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Secret City Head Race
Hosted by: ORRA
Masters / Open / Youth
Contact: Bruce Wilson orr Allen Eubanks
Course Map: Head Race (3.4 Miles)
Registration: Regatta Central
RESULTS 2005, 2006, 2007
VOLUNTEER |
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The Oak Ridge Rowing Association, inc facilities
are located
on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
697 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831
Boathouse Phone (865) 482-6538
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