Oak Ridge Rowing Association
ORRA
arrow Programs … Youth
  Home | Contact Us
Weather ORRA Calendar
spacer
spacer
spacer
divider
bullet
divider
bullet
divider
bullet
divider
divider
bullet
· Program Packet
· Summer Camps
· Atomic Hammer
· Youth Boosters
divider
bullet
divider
bullet
divider
spacer
spacer
Forecast     Radar WeatherBug
Weather Underground

Call your program's coach for weather-related cancellations or updates!
Look for Practice Cancellations When...

  • Temp is at or below 25*
  • Temp is at or below 35* w/ precipitation
  • Temp is near 40* w/ heavy precipitation
  • Thunderstorm and/or Tornado Watch or Warnings exist in the area
 
Sponsors | Friends | Local Lodging
Featured Sponsors
Featured Lodging

Why join rowing? For us it is because it has been such a blessing for our family. First, it was just something positive and healthy for our son to do after school so that he wasn’t tempted by all the possible trouble a 14 year old can get into between 4 and 7 each day.
  Then, as our daughter started rowing and developed as a person and an athlete. Suddenly she had special opportunities and chances to achieve and excel. And, now as a senior in H.S. she is been recruited to row in college on scholarship. As well, she found her involvement with Atomic Rowing has enabled her to compete and develop during summer training and travel with the U.S. Junior National program.

Finally, our youngest daughter started last year and the other athletes on the team took her in and have become some of her closest friends.

Our families involvement in Atomic Rowing is more than just a sport, it has challenged and rewarded all of our children uniquely as well as opened doors of opportunities.

D. Oleshansky (Bearden)
 

spacer
spacer

arrowWelcome to Atomic Rowing

spacer

Atomic logo

East Tennessee’s Premier Youth Rowing Program 

Atomic Rowing is a nationally recognized youth rowing program were It takes dedication, hard work and passion to become a champion. At Atomic Rowing, we coach those that are passionate about the sport of Rowing, because with passion, will come the dedication to win. The coaches at Atomic Rowing will help you learn, train, and push the limits of your athletic ability in order to help you succeed. It is a fun competitive rowing program that encourages and emphasizes good sportsmanship and individual responsibility that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Team members are encouraged to achieve personal as well as team goals through regularly scheduled practices. A competitive and supportive rowing experience can be a catalyst to a lifelong love of the sport.


What is Atomic Rowing?
East Tennessee’s year-round traveling youth rowing program open to young men and women supported by the Oak Ridge Rowing Association (ORRA), in Oak Ridge, TN. The Oak Ridge Juniors youth program, the oldest youth rowing program for Knoxville-Oak Ridge metro area with a tradition of rowing excellence since 1982, changed to Atomic Rowing in 2008 to reflect the athletes in the program.

Back to FAQ

What is the ORRA?
The Oak Ridge Rowing Association strives to provide river access to all citizens in East Tennessee. We are committed to taking an under-used asset, the river, and creating a recreational centerpiece for the county. We are a not for-profit rowing community and the youth team is our cornerstone program.

Back to FAQ

Gand G2"We like to look for athletes who want to compete and are willing to make the necessary sacrifices to win. Once we find them, we can teach them how to row." ~ Head Coach Allen Eubanks

Why rowing?
People love rowing because not only is it is a sport, it is exercise, social interaction, a form of meditation, a passionate endeavor and more. Rowers are considered some of the fittest athletes in the world because of the amount of work one puts into going fast. This full body activity improves strength, endurance and balance without risk of contact injuries or torque and pressure on joints. Rowing is a top aerobic activity that develops excellent overall physical conditioning. Rowing requires strength, endurance, balance, concentration, coordination, and the will to win that makes you push through the pain. Come to practice for two weeks at no obligation and try it out. Be warned - most that try it usually love it after 1 day.

Back to FAQ

What are the advantages of rowing?
Rowing uses more major muscle groups than any other sporting activity.  The primary groups engaged are the legs, back and stomach, arms, shoulders, and hands. As the boat supports all your weight, there is no jarring of the joints and it is a very safe sport compared to running or other contact sports.

Back to FAQ

Where does Atomic Rowing train?
Atomic Rowing practices on Melton Hill Lake at The Oak Ridge Boathouse at 697 Melton Lake Drive, on the East end of Oak Ridge. We share a dock with the ORRA Adult programs and a parking lot with the New China Palace.

Back to FAQnovic09

What school does Atomic Rowing represent?
Atomic Rowing is not affiliated with any school system. Rowing is conducted in accordance with USRowing, rowing's national governing body. Atomic Rowing is open to students from every school in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Metro area including youth that are home schooled. Generally, Atomic Rowing’s athletes are with in a twenty (20) mile radius of the Boathouse.   We have typically had athletes from the following schools: Anderson County HS, Bearden HS, Central HS, Clinton HS, Christian Academy of Knoxville, Farragut HS, Halls HS, Harden Valley Academy, Jefferson MS, Karns HS, Knoxville Catholic HS, Oak Ridge HS, Oliver Springs HS, Powell HS, Robertsville MS, St. Mary's Catholic School, Webb School of Knoxville, West HS and more.

Back to FAQ

At what age am I eligible to join Atomic Rowing?
To be eligible to join Atomic Rowing you have to have reached the age of 13 but not yet attained the age of 19 in the current calendar year and have been continuously enrolled in secondary school as a full time student seeking a diploma. You cease to be an eligible participate with Atomic Rowing after December 31 of the calendar year of your 18th birthday or of the year in which you complete the 12th grade whichever is later.

Back to FAQatomB

Can I join Atomic Rowing at anytime? 
Atomic Rowing conducts two registration days each year. Following registration day new athletes will be given a two week tryout period to learn skill development and equipment usage. ALL athletes attending Registration Day 9:00am-3:00pm will receive instruction on basic rowing technique, and need to be ready to work out!

• Fall Registration Day •
• Spring Registration Day •
Second weekend in August
Second weekend in February
(Aug 8th, 2009)
(Feb 13th, 2010)

Back to FAQ

What if I cant make it on Registration Day? 
Atomic Rowing's registration window is open from registration day till the end of the month. However, the trial window will not be extended.

Back to FAQ

What if I have never rowed before?  
Rowing is a great "walk-on" sport, which offers youth with no prior rowing experience the opportunity to tryout, walk-on and learn a totally new sport as a part of the Novice Squad. The Novice Squad is a one-year developmental team of 40 (male and female) who are in preparation for selection to the Varsity Squad in subsequent years. The squad has no previous rowing experience and only competes against other novice squads.

Back to FAQAtomG

Do I have to try-out?
Yes, All new athletes will row/train for two weeks. At the end of the trial period crew selection will be made. Regrettably must limit our program size due to safety and available equipment. Once a Novice athlete makes the roster, all subsequent years they are on the varsity team without trying out.

Back to FAQ

How many athletes will make each crew?
Atomic Rowing uses a coach to athlete ratio to set the program cap of 96 athletes (not including coxswains). Each crew can take up to 24 athletes safely on the water.

Back to FAQ

What are the coaches looking for during try-outs? 
Body construction, size to strength ratio, character, leadership, coach-ability, competitiveness, positive “I can do it”, “I will try it” attitude, confidence, sportsmanship, team player mentality, athletic potential. If your son/daughter is in 8th grade it may be that they are not emotionally ready to be on this team. We will work with you to make this determination.

Back to FAQ

How will the coaches look for these traits?
For most of the try-out period the athletes will not be on the water. The coaches will work with the athletes on land to teach the rowing stroke, assess fitness, work one-on-one to determine coach-ability, perform fitness, flexibility and strength testing as well as perform team skills workouts. The idea here is that once we find the right athletes, we can teach them the technique of rowing after they have made the team. We will make sure that the athletes have a chance to see rowing in action; we understand that they are trying out a new sport in addition to our trying them out as athletes.

Back to FAQAtomic Hammer

Will rowing help me get into college?             
The top rowing universities in the country routinely scout our athletes. Crew offers possibilities beyond high school, as Atomic Rowing alumni have rowed for Princeton, Syracuse, Boston College, University of Tennessee, University of Alabama, University of Texas, UCLA, University of Virginia, University of Michigan to name a few. Most importantly, crew gives you a chance to be part of a team that values determination and rewards effort, both of which help develop important life skills.

Back to FAQ

bryna signs Bryna Oleshansky, a five-year member and women's team captain of Atomic Rowing announced on Dec. 9 that she would be continue her rowing career attending the University of Michigan in the fall of 2010 on a full rowing scholarship. Full Story

Can I play another sport or be in the band?
Atomic Rowing's primary season is spring, however we train and compete in the fall, winter as well. We want to make available athletes to play a fall or winter sport for their high school sports team or participate in the band. Athletes need to come to rowing immediately following the conclusion of the season. Athletes that decide to do this, please contact the coach to let them know of your intentions to come to the team at a later date. Athletes that miss the fall season need to be aware that they will be a season behind other athletes on the team in skill and sports specific conditioning. Atomic Rowing does not encourage athletes in the spring season to be involved in other spring sports or activities that would reduce or distract from training.

Back to FAQAtomic Hammer

When does the team practice?
Novice Crews: Monday – Thursday 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Varsity Crews:
Monday – Friday 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Varsity rowers are strongly encouraged to participate five days a week, while novice rowers may practice slightly fewer days.  Occasionally, practices might go slightly over time, especially as novices learn to care for the shells, launch, etc. There is a lot involved in putting them away and problems arise. We also never know what will happen out on the water with wind, equipment issues etc. Coaches do the best job they can to get the kids out on time. Parent involvement is critical to the success of the program.  

Back to FAQ

How do I know what position I will play?
Rowing is the ultimate sport because the synchronicity of the crew is more important than any one athlete. There are no super stars in rowing, since it requires everyone on the team to make a crew successful. In our sport we call our positions “seats”. Crew is competitive and acquireing seat in top the boats is a detailed process. Ability, seat racing, erg times, conditioning, and attitude all play a part in determining the makeup of a boat. Illness or injury can be a factor from week to week. Coaches aim to put the fastest boats on the water for every regatta.

Back to FAQgag4

What is rowing’s competitive season?
Rowing is one of the few sports where athletes practice and compete year round. In addition many athletes train at various regional and national rowing camps held around the country during the summer.

• FALL, we focus on building technical proficiency and improving physical strength and endurance starting in the middle of August and lasting till the middle November.
• WINTER, middle of November till end of January.
SPRING is the primary season for rowing, and the majority of schedule is composed of dual races. Starting in February finishing in Mid May to early June.

Back to FAQ

Where does Atomic Rowing Compete?
Atomic Rowing competes in about five headraces or time trial events each fall in Oak Ridge, Chattanooga, Philadelphia, and the largest fall race in the country the Head of the Charles Regatta held in Boston, Massachusetts each October. At the end of winter training race we race indoors on rowing machines at the Tennessee Indoor Championships and we send our fastest rowers to the CRASH-B Sprints in Boston. In the spring since Oak Ridge has one of the priemer sprint rowing courses in the country many of our events are here at home. However, we are still able to travel St. Louis, Atlanta, Clemson, Tampa, Sarasota, Cincinatti, Chattanooga, and Ashville.

Back to FAQ

How competitive is Atomic Rowing?
Atomic Rowing has been competing successfully on the local, regional, and national level since 1982. Atomic Rowing has won the 1996 Scholastic Women’s Junior Four, 1999 Southeast Region Men’s Eight, 2001 Southeast Region Women’s Eight, 2005 Southeast Region Men’s Eight, 2008 Scholastic Men’s Junior Double, and 2009 Southeast Region Youth Men’s Quad. The program has competed in twelve out of the fourteen USRowing Youth National Championships. Athletes from the program have been invited to row on the USRowing Junior National Teams as well as National and Regional development camps. 

Back to FAQ

Awards

How safe is rowing? 
Rowing is a very safe and low impact sport but injuries can happen in any sport. Atomic Rowing is serious about safety, and we follow an extensive plan in accordance with the USRowing (the national governing body for rowing) to assure that we continue to conduct our rowing safely.  Our safety launch will accompany you are all times, and is equipped with VHF marine radio and cell phone, life jackets, and other safety equipment.  Your athlete's health is more important than any medal. Rowers should be prepared to row in light rain by bringing a rain jacket, layers of clothing, and dry clothing for after they return to the dock.

Back to FAQ

Who are the coaches?
Atomic Rowing coaches are recognized coaches of the USRowing Coaches Education Program, each have access to the most comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. The coaching staff is lead by Head Coach Allen Eubanks, entering his ninth year with Atomic Rowing, was nationally recognized in 2007 as the USRowing Sportsman of the Year. The coaching staff provides assurances that the time athletes spend rowing will be quality time.  

Back to FAQ

Do I have to buy a boat and oars?
Atomic Rowing will provide you with the equipment in order to start rowing.

Back to FAQ

What do I wear to practices?
As a year round, all-weather water sport, it is important that rowers dress for both performance and safety.  The best attire for rowing is clothing that fits close to the body, yet is still flexible and able to be layered for warmth. Oversized, baggy clothing can get caught in the wheels of the seat or on the oar handle, so avoid large shorts and sweatshirts.

Back to FAQ

Does Atomic Rowing offer a summer camp?
If your son or daughter is between age 12-18 and not yet a part of Atomic Rowing but would like to try it, we offer a summer rowing camp for East Tennessee youth. Atomic Rowing offers two eight-day camps held at the Oak Ridge Boathouse Mon - Thr 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Participation in the Summer Camps is encouraged but not mandatory. This beginner to intermediate camp is an introduction to rowing that will focus on basic rowing skills and training. No prior rowing experience needed, however, all camp participants must be able to swim. Participants of the Novice Camp will receive a discount on Atomic Rowing program fees. Space is limited to attend. Cost: $200. If you plan on attending camp, please register using our links on the right side of the page.

Back to FAQ

Is my family expected to be involved?
We encourage parents to help with at least one fundraising activity as well as join us at as many regattas as you can make it to. Support of, and participation in, fund-raising is especially important. These activities not only make it possible to have a crew program but also provide a way for parents to be involved in their children's lives and get to know other parents.  A junior rower’s family is expected to provide a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer support during each rowing season. Atomic Rowing Boosters need help at regattas and fund-raising events. Since Atomic Rowing fees are the programs budget and do not cover the purchase equipment. Support of the athletes at events and rowing equipment is very expensive, a new eight person shell cost $35,000, rowing machines cost $900+, and oars are $375 a piece. Fund raising, program sponsorship and equipment donors are very important to the operations of Atomic Rowing, during the season, each rower is expected to participate in all fundraising opportunities for Atomic Rowing as well as supporting the regattas hosted by ORRA.

Back to FAQ

 
 
 
spacer
arrow Follow Us (Coming Soon)

facebook icontwitter icon youtube icon

 

question

FAQ

What is Atomic Rowing?
What is the ORRA?
How can I support Atomic Rowing?
Why rowing?
What are the advantages of rowing?
Where does Atomic Rowing train?
What school does Atomic Rowing represent?
At what age am I eligible to join Atomic Rowing?
Can I join Atomic Rowing at anytime?
How do I join?
What if I cant make it on Registration Day?
What if I have never rowed before?
Do I have to try-out?
What do the fees mean?
Do I have to pay fees all at once?
How many athletes will make each crew?
What are the coaches looking for during try-outs?
How will the coaches look for these traits?
Will rowing help me get into college?
Can I play another sport or be in the band?
When does the team practice?
How do I know what position I will play?
What is rowing’s competitive season?
Where does Atomic Rowing compete?
How competitive is Atomic Rowing?
How safe is rowing? 
Who are the coaches?
Do I have to buy equipment?
What do I wear to practices?
Does Atomic Rowing offer a summer camp?
Is my family expected to be involved?
 
 
arrowRegistration
Novice

Click button to sign-up for
Novice Program

All athletes MUST register on RegattaCentral.com.

Varsity

Click button to sign-up for
Varsity Program

All athletes MUST register on RegattaCentral.com.

nonmenber

Click button to sign-up to join Atomic Rowing's Varsity Program without becoming a Member of Oak Ridge Rowing Association.

Additional Required Registration Forms

atomic button
Media Release Form  
atomic button
Medical History Form  
atomic button
ORRA Consent and Release  
atomic button
USRowing On-Line Waiver
Roster Code: FV-438103
 
atomic button
Float Test Form
[Required first season only]
 
atomic button
Code of Conduct  
atomic button
Parent Form  
 
arrowFee Descriptions

Fees are listed under the on-line program registration.

Season Fees – Athletes will be invoiced for season fees once on-line registration is completed. All athletes are required to register with-in the first week of the season. Cost includes coaching, operations, facility and equipment maintenance.

Booster Fees – Cost includes race day food for athletes only.

Regatta Fees – Cost includes entry fees, trailer costs, and travel to regattas. Travel costs are not included the seasonal fee and need to be paid prior to the first event. Novice athletes may pay by event.
The Regatta Fee does not include crews that qualify to travel to the Southeast District Youth Championship Regatta (~$270) in Sarasota, FL or the USRowing National Youth Championships (~$225) in Cincinnati, OH.

Race Uniforms – Varsity Uniform $60 Novice Jersey $25

Optional Team Gear such as sweats, jackets, hats etc. are  seasonal and are extra.

ORRA Membership ORRA Membership in addition to Atomic program fees.

USRowing Membership - Membership in Rowing's National Governing Body; USRowing is optional, unless your athlete attends the USRowing event or involved in National Team trials. $45

USRowing

 
arrowSupport
donationORRA can now accept your donations online! Donors are always welcome to contribute to assist our youth program. Donate online with your credit or debit card.Your donation is tax-deductable.
 

arrowProgram Fees Payment Options

When signing up for Atomic Rowing you have a few payment options. Payments may be made by check or credit card,

1. PAY IN FULL- Full payment may be made while registering online or by e-mailing the ORRA Treasurer (see below).

2. The ORRA treasurer will bill novice parents for the fall or spring season two weeks after the first day of practice.

3. Installment payments (50% at registration, and the balance in two payments over the next two months) may only be made if ORRA has a signed agreement with the parent/guardian by e-mailing the ORRA Treasurer (see below)

Varsity will not be allowed on the water until required to fees are paid. Novice Athletes will have until the end of try-outs (2-weeks).

Payment Agreement Form
ORRA Treasurer
Jon Neveu - treasurer@orra.org

 

arrowPractice Schedule

 

arrowRegatta Schedule

 

arrowKnowing Rowing

spacer

Some general facts about boats (sculls and sweeps) used in rowing. The look of sculls and sweeps can be very powerful. An eight person shell can be over 60 feet long (18 meters) and only be 2 feet wide (.61 meters), a four person shell can be 44 feet long (13.4 meters) and a one person skiff can be 27 feet long (8 meters) and only 1 foot wide (.305 meters). The seat's rowers sit on slide on a steel runner. Because of this rowers are able to use their legs as well as their arms when rowing and this means that the power they generate will result in fast speeds. This is certainly true when rowing is compared to kayaking or canoeing, where only the upper body can be used to move the boat.

Rowing shells are made out of carbon fiber because it is durable and lightweight.

Boats used in Rowing Competitions

There are two types of boats in rowing, Sculls, where each rower will have two oars and Sweep boats where each rower will have one oar. 2 to 8 rowers row sculls, however a single person rows a skiff, which is also a scull.

Scull Boats

Single Scull [1x] - A Single Scull is a sculling boat, which can only accommodate one rower. It is 26.9 feet long and weighs 30.8 pounds .

Double Scull Coxless [2x] - A Double Scull is a sculling boat that seats two rowers. It is 34.1 feet long and weighs 59.4 pound.

Quadruple Scull Coxless [4x] - A Quadruple Scull is a sculling boat that has a four-person crew, without a coxswain. It is 43.9 feet long and weighs 114.4 pounds.

Quadruple Scull Coxed [4x+] - A Quadruple Scull is a sculling boat that has a four-person crew, with a coxswain. It is 44.9 feet long and weighs 112.2 pounds.

Sweep Boats

Coxless Pair [2-] - A Coxless Pair is a sweep boat that seats two rowers. It is 34.1 feet long and weighs 59.4 pound.

Coxed Pair [2+] - A Coxed Pair is a sweep boat that seats two rowers. It is 34.1 feet long and weighs 70.4 pound.

Coxless Four [4-] - A Coxless Four is a sweep boat that has a four-person crew without a coxswain. Sometimes referred to as a Straight Four. It is 43.9 feet long and weighs 110 pounds.

Coxed Four [4+] - A Coxed Four is a sweep boat that has a four-person crew, which is with a coxswain. It is 44.9 feet long and weighs 112.2 pounds.

Coxed Eight [8+] - A Coxed Eight is a sweep boat that has an eight-person crew, which has a coxswain. It is 65.2 feet long and weighs 211.2 pounds.

Oars

In the past Oars were made of wood and they had a symmetrical blade. But today Oars, like rowing shells, are made out of carbon fiber and they have asymmetrical blades and they are also hollow in order to reduce weight. The average length of sweep oar is 12.4 feet long. The Oars for sculls are not as long at 9.7 feet. The blades on the Sweep Oars are very thin, the blade required must have a minimum thickness of five millimeters. Scull Oars are allowed to be as thin as 3 millimeters at the edge.

Crew Clothing

Most rowers will wear a tank top jersey and shorts. The jersey will have the colors of the country they are from, or the team or club they are rowing for.

Boat Equipment

Below is a list of the equipment you will find on rowing shells.

Backstops: The point the seat (slide) stops moving forward toward the bow.

Boot: This device holds the boat bow in place before the start of the race, and then releases the boat and drops below the water when the starting signal goes off.

Bow Ball: This is a white plastic or rubber ball that is attached to the bow tip of a shell. It is used in helping to determine a winner in photo finishes and it also helps to protect the bow of the boat against damage in case a ramming occurs.

Bucket: This is system of rigging the shell where two rowers, who are sitting one in front of the other, row from the same side of the shell.

Button: A collar that is put around the shaft of the oar so that it will not slip through the oarlock and into the water. The button can be moved up and down the oar, in order to increase or decrease leverage.

Canvas: This refers to the narrow part in the bow and stern of a shell. It can also mean to win a race just by the length of the bow or stern.

Card: Each shell or boat has a card, which has the number of the craft. The card is attached to the bow of the boat.

Deck: The areas at the bow and stern of a shell.

Foot Stretchers: These are attached to the bottom of the boat and it is where the rower rest their feet so they will not move when he / she is rowing. Rowers shoes are usually attached to the foot stretchers.

Front stops: The point the seat (slide) stops moving back toward the stern.

Gate: This is a bar across the oarlock that prevents the oar from coming out of the oarlock. It can be removed to take out or put oars in the oarlock.

German Rig: This is an type of oar arrangement whereby two consecutive rowers, in an eight man boat, usually the fourth and fifth rowers, have their oars on the same side of a shell while the rest of the oarsmen alternate their oars left and right.

Gunwale: The upper edge of the shell. This is a strip of wood that runs the length of a shell.

Italian Rig: This is a type of oar arrangement whereby all the rowers, except the rowers on each end, are rowing in pairs on alternating sides of the shell.

Oarlock: The structure on a boat's gunwale that supports the oar. It is attached to the pin at the end of the outrigger. It is also sometimes called a swivel.

Outrigger: This is a metal structure, which is used to support the oarlock. This is also sometimes called a rigger.

Pin: There is a metal rod that the oarlock is supported by.

Pivoting Shoe: This is the mechanism that allows a rower to steer the shell when there is no coxswain.

Rib: This is a U-shaped piece of molded wood, aluminum or carbon fiber that gives support to the hull. The Ribs are placed between the keel and the gunwale.

Rigging: The arrangement of the riggers (oars and rowers) and stretchers in a shell.

Rudder: A rudder is usually made of steel and it is located in the stern of the boat, it is in the water and is used to steer the boat.

Skeg: This is a small flat piece, usually made of plastic but it can be wood, which is fastened vertically to the bottom of the shell near the stern. This is used to help the shell stay on course. It is also known as a fin.

Sleeve: This is a jacket on the shaft of an oar where the button is placed and it is used to fasten the blade to the oarlock.

Slide: This is the seat where the oarsmen sit. It gets its name because it slides along the bottom of the shell to help the oarsmen get more power into their stroke.

Splash guard: Located toward the bow of the shell, helps to keep water out of the shell.

Stays: This is the metal tube that is part of a rigger.

Tiller Ropes: These are ropes that are used by the coxswain to control the rudder.

Toe: This means to use a foot-controlled rudder.

As parents should bring to a regatta?
Label everything possible with your last name!!

  • Lawn chairs
  • Blankets
  • Rain gear
  • Sun screen
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Dress in layers
  • Extra clothes for a dry ride home
  • Book to read
  • Maps/directions
  • Coach's cell phone number-865-591-0566
  • Football, deck of cards for siblings.
  • Plastic bags (for wet clothes)
  • Wipes (for icky bathrooms or sticky hands.
  • Towels
  • Race schedule printed from website

Officials

The Starter will first call out "Attention" they will the call out "Are you ready?" and then they will raise a red flag and then quickly lower it while at the same moment saying "Go".

Aligners are the people who layout on the starting dock and hold the rowing shells in place until the race starts. They will raise a white flag when all of the shells are lined up correctly.

The Alignment Judge is responsible for ensuring that all of the shells are lined up in a correct manner at the start of a race.

The Finish Line Judge will be in charge of the floating dock.

There are two Finish Judges and if the race is to close to call, they look at the picture that is taken at the finish and rule on which boat was the first to cross the finish line.

There are Safety Officials who are stationed along the side of the course or pool and have at their disposal a powerboat, diving equipment and other safety equipment in case they need to assist a crew that is having problems.

An Umpire follows the shells in a powerboat and they will signal with a Red Flag when a boat is out of its lane and is therefore disqualified and they will hold up a White Flag to signal the race is progressing normally and no violations have occurred.

 
arrowYouth Rowing Camps
Novice Youth Summer Camp (Session 1 [8 days]) SIGN-UP HERE
June 15th - June 25th

Novice Youth Summer Camp (Session 2 [8 days]) SIGN-UP HERE
August 3rd - August 13th

Youth Sculling Camp (Session 1) 
Mon. Jun 15th - Fri. Jun 19th

Youth Sculling Camp (Session 2)
Mon. Jul 6th - Fri. Jul 10th

Campers will receive a $25.00 per season discount for the novice year for attending ORRA Novice Camp.
need based scholarships available
 
spacer

Copywrite

space

Address

space

Address