June 17, 2009 - Job Posting - Canada Games Boat Person

The Canada Games Rowing Committee is seeking to fill the position of Boat Person for the Canada Games rowing team in August 2009.  Interested persons should read the attached job description and apply before June 30, 2009.

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June 10, 2009 -  Masters Camp Information Package Available

As previously posted the Nova Scotia Rowing Association and the North Star Rowing Club will host a Masters Camp on Lake Banook, Dartmouth, NS on July 5th, 2009.  Registration information is now available and MUST be recieved by June 22, 2009.  Space is limited!  For any questions please email masterscamp@novascotiarowing.ca .

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June 8, 2009 – NSRA IKON Award Winners

On Saturday June 6, 2009 Sport Nova Scotia held the 13th annual IKON Awards at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax. The Nova Scotia Rowing Association would like to congratulate the Rowing IKON Award recipients for 2009.

Peggy Hemsworth - Volunteer of the Year (Halifax Rowing Club), for her involvment with the NSRA Board and various subcommittees including the Canada Games Committee and her volunteer hours with the Halifax Rowing Club.

Keelin Greenlaw - Female Individual Athlete of the Year (MicMac Rowing Club), for her 3rd place performance in the Under 23 Lightweight Women’s Single Final at the 2008 National Rowing Championships.

Daniel Murray - Male Individual Athlete of the Year (North Star Rowing Club), for his 3rd place performance in the Under 23 Lightweight Men’s Single Final at the 2008 National Rowing Championships

Neal Read - Male Team Athlete of the Year (North Star Rowing Club), for his 2nd place finish in the Senior B Men’s Pair at the 126th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.

Peter Webster and Robert Mills - Team of the Year (North Star Rowing Club), for their Henley Gold Medal in the Master Men's D Double at the 126th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta.

Also recognized at the IKON Awards were the 2008 Cleve's/ New Balance Athletes of the Month. The Rowing recipients were Jenna Pelham (Female Team Athlete - July), Keelin Greenlaw (Female Individual Athlete – August and September), Lesley Griffiths and Bonnie Anderson (Team of the Month - August) and Robert Mills (Male Individual Athlete – August).

Congratulations to all!
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June 5, 2009 - Masters Rowing Camp

Good news! The Nova Scotia Rowing Association (NSRA) and the North Star Rowing Club would like to announce a Masters Camp which will be held on Lake Banook, Dartmouth, NS on July 5th, 2009. The camp will be similar to the previously announced RCA PEI event that unfortunately had to be cancelled. The Lake Banook masters event will have both racing and a camp that includes video feedback, technical seminar and quality, knowledgeable coaches. We will also be holding a BBQ and lobster dinner on the evening of July 4th in addition to a laid back post-camp beer sampling at a local pub for those who wish to stay a bit later on the 5th. This will be a great opportunity to meet other masters athletes, learn something new about your stroke, and have fun while comparing your speed to others at the camp.

More information and how to sign up will be posted on the NSRA Web site in the coming days! For any questions please email masterscamp@novascotiarowing.ca .

May 17, 2009 - Potential CG athletes take on the Bluenoser

After rowing in the Icebreaker regatta on Saturday, Canada Games core team athletes took on the 10k run at the Bluenoser on Sunday. The athletes ran good races and had great finishes. Congrats to all!

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May 17, 2009 - Ice Breaker Results Posted

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April 30, 2009 – Nova Scotia Rower’s in Joel Plaskett video

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association is excited to announce that some of our rower’s will be featured in the next Joel Plaskett video. On Tuesday April 26, 2009 Joel and his video producers came to the Mic Mac Aquatic Club and took footage for the video Through & Through & Through, due to be released in about 3 weeks. Rowers Nicholas Troup, Alex Fraughton, Max Trecinski and Connor Booker rowed Joel around in the boat. It was a great experience for everyone involved.

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April 30, 2009 – Al Morrow to visit NS

RCA National Lightweight Women and Development Coach Al Morrow will be coming to Nova Scotia to meet with the Nova Scotia Rowing Association and it ’s members on Friday May 15, 2009. The presentation will take place at Oakwood House in Dartmouth, time TBA. There will be a fee of $10 per person for attending, money collected will go into the new coach development initiative. If you are interested in attending please e-mail Janessa Green at novascotiarowing@gmail.com as space is limited. Registration deadline May 12, 2009.

April 28, 2008 - Thank-you to Dale Sheppard at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association would like to send a special Thank-you out to Dale Sheppard for her work on the Regatta Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. The Regatta Exhibit was held in conjunction with the 150^th Anniversary of the Cogswell Medal Race in September 2008.

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April 22, 2009 - NSRA Icebreaker to be held Saturday, May 16

The first rowing regatta of the season for Atlantic Canada will be held Saturday, May 16 on Lake Banook. This event will be the first opportunity for crews from NS, NB, NF and PE to come together and race. In case of inclement weather the regatta may be held Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Entries are due Saturday, May 9.

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HRC Open House - Sunday May 3, 2009

Register for rowing at HRC's Open House on Sunday, May 3rd, 1 - 4 pm

You are invited to attend Halifax Rowing Club's Open House on Sunday, May 3rd, 1-4 pm at the Saint Mary's Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Road (off Jubilee). You will be able to tour the boathouse, meet club members, try out a rowing machine, learn about the programs we offer and register for the
2009 season.

If you can't make the Open House, you may also register after May 6 on Monday and Wednesday evenings at the boathouse (come down to the dockside level, last doors on the right) between 6 and 7 pm. We will be pleased to help you. For more information: call 423-0323, email halifaxrowing@gmail.com or visit www.halifaxrowing.ca.

April 13, 2009 - New RCA sanction form for regattas

The RCA regatta sanction form has been updated by Rowing Canada. The form must be submitted 60 days prior to the date of the regatta. The form is reviewed by the umpires committee and the NSRA Board. Once you select submit, the form is automatically sent to NSRA.

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April 2, 2009 - Junior Coaching Position Availible at North Star Rowing Club

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April 1, 2009 - Become a Rowing Umpire

NS Rowing is looking for new associate umpires. There is no need for rowing experience, just a willingness to be involved with sports and an attention to detail. An introductory seminar will be held in May and the first regatta of the year takes place on May 16 (Icebreaker Regatta). If you are interested in getting involved, e-mail us at novascotiarowing@gmail.com.
March 20, 2009 - Race Preparation Master’s Camp

On Saturday April 4, 2009 there will be a Master’s Camp held at Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club. From 8:30am – 9:30am there will be an Erg relay with Master’s Athletes and the Canada Games Athletes. At 9:30am – 10:30am there will be a session regarding training for race plans, race profiles and training for Masters. The cost of the Camp is $20, which will go towards coaching development and can be paid on the day of the camp. Space is limited so please pre-register at novascotiarowing@gmail.com
Registration closes on Wednesday April 1, 2009.

March 17, 2009 - Coaching opportunity available at Halifax Rowing Club

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March 13, 2009 - Summer Student Postions: Coach Posting at MicMac AAC

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March 9, 2009 - Nominations due for 2009 Ikon Awards

Nominate an outstanding athlete, umpire, coach or volunteer for a Sport Nova
Scotia IKON Award. Please drop off nomination form to Janessa Green no later
then Tuesday March 31, 2009 at 4:30pm at the Sport Nova Scotia Office on
Spring Garden road. Nomination forms can be found here
http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/Events/IKONSportAwards/tabid/91/Default.aspx

February 13, 2009 - 2009 Canada Games Team Selection Policy

The 2009 Canada Games Team Selection Policy is now posted. Letters of Intent must be submitted by March 15, 2009.

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February 11, 2009 - 2009 Regatta Calendar now posted

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 February 11, 2009 - Job Postings for Canada Games Rowing Team

The Canada Games Rowing Committee is looking to fill the positions of Team Manager and Boat Person for the 2009 Canada Games.  Applicants should review the attached job descriptions and submit their applications by February 22, 2009.

Team Manger Position
Boat Person Position

February 4, 2009 - Coaching Recognition for Mumford and Leyland

Two NS coaches were recognized at the Rowing Canada Coaching conference held in Montreal, Quebec. Sean Leyland, presently the NS Provincial Coach, was awarded his Level 4 certificate and Ashley Mumford, coach at the North Star Rowing Club, was awarded her Level 3 certificate. This is a significant achievement for both coaches. Congratulations! For further details go to http://www.rowingcanada.org/coaching/2009_coach_recognition/

January 19, 2009 - Sport Fund applications due February 23, 2009

Applications for coaches, officials, organizations and post secondary funding for the March Sport Fund allocation are now posted on the Sport NS website at http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/contents/sport_funding/sportfund.htm

Please submit your application to NSRA mailbox (5516 Spring Garden Rd. 4th
floor) for signature by Monday February 23, 2009. If you require a Microsoft Word copy of the funding application please contact Janessa Green at jgreen@sportnovascotia.ca

January 6, 2009 - Rowing remembers Moe Cody

Long time member of our rowing community, Moe Cody, passed away January 4, 2009, in St. Vincent's Nursing Home. Moe was co-founder of the NS Sprints (Bud Myra Memorial Rowing Regatta) which begain in 1972, a member of the NSRA Executive for many years and a dedicated umpire to our sport. Moe received many national awards including Rowing Canada's Centennial Medal, The Award of Merit, long service award and was named Rowing Canada's Umpire of the Year in 1998 and 2006. Moe will fondly be remembered by all of us.

Visitations and memorial service will be held in J. A. Snow Funeral Home in Halifax. Visitation on Friday, January 9, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and service on Saturday, January 10, 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the QEII Health Sciences Centre or to "The Moe Cody Memorial Award Fund" by making the donation out to the 'National Sport Trust Fund' and sending it to the Nova Scotia Rowing Association, 400-5516 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3J 1G6.

Please see a full tribute to Moe at http://thechronicleherald.ca/announcements/display.php?anntype=obituaries~2009/01/07~16818158

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December 19, 2008 - NSRA awards financial support to top athletes

The NSRA, in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Athlete Assistance program, is pleased to provide financial support to two athletes who achieved significant results during the 2008 season. NSRA is pleased to support Keelin Greenlaw and Daniel Murray. At the 2008 National Rowing Championships, Murray captured 3rd place in the Men's Under 23 Lightweight single, 4th place in the Senior B Lightweight Men's single at the Royal Canadian Henley and 3rd place in the Senior Men's Lightweight single at the QIRC. Keelin Greenlaw took 3rd in the Women's Under 23 lightweight single at the National Rowing Championship,1st place in the Senior Women's single and 3rd place in the Senior Women's Lightweight single at the QIRC and 4th in the Senior B Womens Lightweight Single and 3rd in the Senior B Womens Single at the Royal Canadian Henley.

NSRA is pleased to participate in this program which is partnership between the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation, Sport Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection and the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic. The monies are to be used to off set sport-related
expenses such as registration fees, transportation to and from competition,
accommodations, equipment etc.

December 18, 2008 - Masters Camp "Training & Technique" January 10, 2009

A Masters camp, hosted by Provincial Coach, Sean Leyland, will be held Saturday, January 10, 2008 from 9am - 11am. A detailed outline of the camp and the location will be announced shortly. The cost is $20 per person and the monies will go towards coaching development. If you would like to register please send an e-mail to novascotiarowing@gmail.com before Tuesday, January 6. The camp will include brunch at 11:00am with the NSRA AGM commencing at noon.

November 30, 2008 - Canada Games camp and testing dates

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November 26, 2008 - NSRA AGM to be held January 10, 2009

The NSRA Annual General Meeting will be held Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Oakwood House. All members are welcome to attend. Further details to follow. If you are interested in serving on the Executive as President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary please submit your name, phone number, e-mail to novascotiarowing@gmail.com no later than December 16, 2008.

November 7, 2008 - Awards Booklet for the Canadian Amateur Rowing Association October 28, 2008 - Greenlaw Athlete of the Month for September

Keelin Greenlaw received the Cleve’s Source for Sports / New Balance Female Individual Athlete of the Month award for her fourth place finish in the Woman's Lightweight B single at the National Rowing Championships held in London, Ontario in September. Congratulations Keelin!

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April 25, 2008 - Quick Start - RCA-Atlantic Regional Umpires Newsletter

The latest edition of Quick Start - RCA-Atlantic Regional Umpires newsletter is now available. Find out more on upcoming regattas and send in your application to umpire at one of the three RCA regattas - Henley, Masters or the NRC. Read more.....

October 28, 2008 - NSRA hires Provincial Coach

The NSRA is please to announce Sean Leyland has been hired as the Nova Scotia Provincial Rowing Coach. Sean is a Level 4 certified coach, and has received a diploma in High Performance Coaching from the National Coaching Institute in Victoria BC and will begin his role with the NSRA on Monday November 3, 2008.

Sean has 9 years coaching experience and has spent the last 3 years in Australia between Wesley College, the West Australian Rowing Club and the West Australian Institute of Sport.

Some notable achievements: 4 Royal Canadian Henley Championships, IRA Gold and Bronze Medallists, Coach of the 2000 Rowing Canada Male Crew of the Year, 2 Gold and 2 Sliver at the 2007 Australian National Championships, 1 Gold, 3 Sliver and 2 Bronze at the 2008 Australian National Championships, and Coached the Australian Junior Men’s 4- to a fourth place finish at the
2008 World Championships.

Please join me in welcoming Sean!

October 20, 2008 - Results from Head of the Charles

Rowers from four Nova Scotia clubs participated in the 44th Head of the Charles Regatta this past weekend. Keelin Greenlaw (MicMac Rowing Club) captured 1st place in the Lightweight four for Brock University. Bob Mills and Peter Webster (North Star Rowing Club) took 3rd place in the Masters 50+ double.

Results for Nova Scotia rowers:

Dan Murray - Dalhousie - Lightweight single - 18th
Emily Duann - Mic Mac - Club single - Scratch
Bob Mills/Peter Webster - North Star - Masters 50+ double - 3rd
Sue Duann - MicMac - Masters 50+ single - 23rd
Jocelyn Pletz - MicMac - Masters single 40+ - 21st
Sally Dean/ Karen Kavanaugh - MicMac - Master doubles 40+ - 14th
Geraldine Cooper-Lesins/ Carolyn Mills - North Star - Masters doubles 40+ - 13th
Patrick Convey - North Star - Lightweight single - DNF
Daniele Hart - North Star - Masters single 40+ - 11th
Halifax Rowing Club Masters 50+ eight - 18th
Barry Burgess - North Star - Masters single 40+ - 31st
Sean Warner/ Jason Wilson - North Star - Championship doubles - 22nd
Keelin Greenlaw - Lightweight Fours - Brock University - 1st place October 10, 2008 - Really Chili and Atlantic University Championship package now available

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association is pleased to host the 5th Annual Really Chili Rowing Regatta (RCRR) on October 25th, 2008. This year the RCRR will be located on the picturesque Northwest Arm and will play host to the 2nd Atlantic University Rowing Championship (AURC). The RCRR will see crews compete in a 4.6 km head race that will start and finish near the St. Mary's Boatclub followed by a thrilling 1 km sprint finals as the university crews compete for the AURC men's and women's overall titles. Additionally, the RCRR includes a 500 m dash event as part of a Learn-To-Row Challenge among the local clubs. Entries are due by Sunday, October 19, 2008. In case of inclement weather, the regatta will be held Sunday, October 26, 2008. Please click here to see the regatta package for all the details.

October 2, 2008 - Thanksgiving Tour for NSRA members in Antigonish

The leaves are changing and the days are getting shorter and there's no better way to take the Fall colours in than with a leisure row. The newly created Antigonish Rowing Club has been gracious enough to host a rowing tour in the Antigonish Harbour on Monday, October 13 beginning at 10:30am. So if you're suffering the Lake Banook Blues then this is the perfect opportunity to get back on the water one more time!

The club is situated in Antigonish Harbour across from scull island (christened by the first X-Crew) that is the home of nesting bald eagles and other wildlife. There are gypsum cliffs and beautiful views all along the harbour, so make sure you bring your camera! To learn more about the club, check out RCA Domestic Development Officer, Jennifer Parfitt's account of working with the club and helping them get things rowing along. http://www.rowingcanada.org/domestic_rowing/arcreccentre/#cid_603

The tentative plan is to carpool to Antigonish the morning of and be on the water for 10:30am. This should give us ample time to explore the harbour, mix up the crews, and have fun! J Following the row, we'll reward ourselves by dining in Antigonish (location to be determined).

The cost is $10 per person but any additional donations to help the club grow is greatly appreciated. All interested must be a RCA member and as the club is in its growing stages, the boats will need to be wet launched. If you're interested or have further questions, please contact David MacKinnon no later than Wednesday Oct. 8th by email (dmkinnon@hotmail.com) or by phone at 830-6657. Look forward to seeing you on the water!

Links of interest:

http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/nature/nsbirds/b_sites.htm

http://members.shaw.ca/ledaponte/lots_for_sale/images/NS9801211.jpg

September 28, 2008 - Nova Scotia Athletes win bronze medals at Nationals

Nova Scotia rowers Daniel Murray and Keelin Greenlaw brought home 2 bronze medals competing at the National Rowing Championships this weekend at Lake Fanshawe in London, Ontario. Murray captured 3rd place in the Men's Under 23 Lightweight single with a time of 7:36.35 while Keelin Greenlaw also took 3rd in the Women's Under 23 Lightweight single with a time of 8:09:48. For all the results click here
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September 25, 2008 - NS athletes head to National Rowing Championships

Two Nova Scotia athletes, Daniel Murray and Keelin Greenlaw, head to the Rowing Canada Aviron National Rowing Championships taking place September 26-28 at Lake Fanshawe in London, Ontario. Murray and Greenlaw will be racing the Under 23 Lightweight 1x. NS Umpire, Linda Lee, will also be umpiring at this championship. We wish them all the best of luck!

September 24, 2008 – NSRA Athletes dominate Athlete of the Month for August

Robert Mills, North Star Rowing Club, was named the Cleve’s Source for Sports / New Balance Male Individual Athlete of the Month for his excellent performance at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, an international competition and the largest regatta in North America. Mills attained Henley Gold in the C Men’s Single.

Bonnie Anderson and Lesley Griffiths, Halifax Rowing Club, also had outstanding results at the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta and were named the Cleve’s Source for Sports / New Balance Team of the Month. Anderson and Griffiths won the Henley Gold in the E Women’s Double, defeating the second-place team by 15.73 seconds.

Keelin Greenlaw, Mic Mac Rowing Club, received the Cleve’s Source for Sports / New Balance Female Individual Athlete of the Month award for her great results at the Quebec Inter-provincial Rowing Championships. Greenlaw achieved first place in the Senior Women’s Single and third in the Senior Women’s Lightweight Single.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - Head of the 4 Bridges and Tour to Oromocto

The 2008 Head of 4 Bridges and Tour to Oromocto will take place on the beautiful Saint John Riber on October 4. The regatta package is now available. Click here

September 3, 2008 - NSRA seeks Provincial Rowing Coach

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association is currently seeking a Provincial Rowing Coach. This position is a full-time contract position (3 years). Application deadline: September 24, 2008. Please see job posting for full details. Click here...
August 28, 2008 – Pelham Athlete of the Month for July

Jenna Pelham received the Cleve’s Source for Sports / New Balance Female Team Athlete of the Month award for her great overall showing at the Nova Scotia Sprints. Pelham, a member of the Mic Mac Rowing Club, achieved first place in the Novice Women’s Coxed Four (NW4+), second in the Senior Women’s Eight (SrW8+) and Senior Women’s Eight Dash (SrW8+ Dash), and third in the Senior Women’s Pair (SrW2-) and Senior Women’s Four (SrW4-).

August 27, 2008 - Cogswell Harbour Championship and Northwest Arm Regatta scheduled for September 20

The 150th Anniversary of the Cogswell Harbour Championship and the Northwest Arm Regatta, hosted by the Halifax Rowing Club, is scheduled for Saturday, September 20. Click here for the regatta package.

Together the 150th Anniversary Cogswell Committee and the Nova Scotia Rowing Association are pleased to honour this historic occasion with a dinner and dance to take place on September 20 at the Armdale Yacht Club. Tickets are $30 per person and festivities get underway at 6pm. For more information, please call 425-5450 ext. 357. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is also honouring this occasion by presenting REGATTA, an exhibition of artworks from the John and Norma Oyler print collection and the Nova Scotia Archives. This exhibition visually reminds us of the rich history of recreational activity in Halifax Harbour and the Northwest Arm, most specifically rowing. The exhibition opens September 5 thru November 1, 2009 (1723 Hollis Street). For more information visit www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca or call 424-5280.

August 25, 2008 - Results from 3rd Annual Around-the-Lake Regatta

The 3rd Annual Around-The-Lake (ATL) Regatta came to an exciting close Sunday afternoon on Lake Banook with a record number of 75 entries from the three local Halifax rowing clubs in attendance (MicMac AAC Rowing Club, Halifax Rowing Club, and North Star Rowing Club). Medals were awarded to all the 1st place winners in each event with the following new records:
Open Mixed 2x NS / MMAAC 17:50

Master Womens 8+ Mic Mac AAC A 17:49

Junior Mens 4x Mic Mac AAC 22:06

Master Womens 4+ HRC 20:25

Mic Mac AAC Rowing would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted with putting on this regatta. Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches!

Full regatta results can be viewed by clicking here.

August 19, 2008 - NS Provincial Team Results

The Nova Scotia Provincial Rowing Team returned from an exciting weekend of racing in Montreal at the Quebec Interprovincial Rowing Championship.

Keelin Greenlaw captured 1st place in the Senior Women's single and 3rd place in the Senior Women's Lightweight single. Emily Duann took 3rd place in the Senior Women's single. Neal Read came 2nd in the Senior Men's single while Dan Murray captured 3rd place in the Senior Men's Lightweight single. Neal and Dan also came 3rd in the Senior Men's pair.

In the CG Women's double, Nova Scotia took 1, 2 and 3rd place in the B Final. Kate Elbourne and Sara Burrill came 1st, Jenn Rowlands and Brianna Tallon captured 2nd and Jessica Browne and Karen Mills took 3rd place. Johanna Murray and Julia Mills came 3rd in the C Final. Jessica Browne made the final in the CG Women's single and came 5th. The CG Women's coxed four came fourth.

The team would like to thank our sponsors for their support: Swissh Commercial Equipment, Advanced Screen Print, DownEast Communications, Guardian Transfer, North American Van Lines, Jacques Whitford and Springvale Nuseries.

August 13, 2008 – NSRA Provincial Team heads to Montreal

Congratulations to the 2008 Nova Scotia Provincial Team, who will be travelling to Montreal to attend the Quebec Inter-provincial Rowing Championships (QIRC) on August 16th and 17th, 2008.

The team includes: Jessica Browne, Karen Mills, Julia Mills, Johanna Murray, Daniel Murray and Neal Read (North Star Rowing Club),Sara Burrill, Makenna Cooke, Ruth Donald and Kate Elbourne (Halifax Rowing Club) Keelin Greenlaw, Emily Duann, Jennifer Rowlands and Brianna Tallon (MicMac Rowing Club). Team Coordinator is Amy Moen. Thanks to all the club coaches for preparing their crews for the 1st Annual QIRC! Good luck to all the athletes!

July 24, 2008 - Sport Fund applications due August 28, 2008

Applications for coaches, officials, organizations and post secondary funding for this September's Sport Fund allocation are now posted on the Sport NS website at http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/contents/sport_funding/sportfund.htm

Please submit your application to NSRA mailbox (5516 Spring Garden Rd. 4th floor) for signature by Thursday August 28, 2008.  If you require a Microsoft Word copy of the funding application please contact Janessa Green at jgreen@sportnovascotia.ca

July 20, 2008 - North Star takes overall Club Champion at 36th NS Sprints

The 36th NS Sprints (Bud Myra Memorial Regatta) came to an exciting close Sunday afternoon on Lake Banook naming North Star Rowing Club the overall Club Champion. The club was presented with the Owen Sawler Trophy which dates from the turn of the century and was donated by the Sawler family. For the second year in a row, Boucherville Rowing Club, won the Club Efficiency Award for being the most efficient club in it's overall entries throughout the regatta. Eight rowing clubs from four provinces were in attendance (Boucherville and Montreal Rowing Club from Quebec, Fredericton and Kennebecasis Rowing Club from New Brunswick, St. John's Rowing Club from Newfoundland and MicMac Rowing Club, Halifax Rowing Club and North Star Rowing Club from Nova Scotia). Gloria McCluskey, HRM Councilor for Dartmouth Centre and Yetta Withrow, President of Nova Scotia Rowing presented medals to all the 1st place winners in each event. Nova Scotia Rowing would like to thank all the volunteers who assisted with putting on this regatta. Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches!

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July 14, 2008 - Sprints Draw now available

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July 5, 2008 - Provincial Team Selection Results Posted

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July 4, 2008 - Cogswell Habour Rowing Championship Celebrates 150 Years

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June 30, 2008 - Provincial Team Selection Trials - Draw Posted

Provincial Team Selection Trials to be held July 2-4 5:30 am on Lake Banook.

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June 20, 2008 - 36th Annual NS Sprints regatta July 19/20, 2008

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association welcomes all clubs to the 36th Annual NS Sprints - Bud Myra Memorial Regatta to be held July 19 and 20 over the beautiful 1000m racecourse on Lake Banook in Dartmouth, NS. This year NSRA is pleased to host a pasta dinner Saturday evening at Oakwood House for ($10 per person). Please see the complete regatta package for all the details. Entries are due Sunday, July 6, 2008. The excel sheet must be used to submit entries. If you have any questions, please contact NSRA at novascotiarowing@gmail.com

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June 2, 2008 - Antigonish Rowing Club Learn To Row Application Form

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May 26, 2008 - Moe Cody inducted into the Brockville Sports Hall of Fame

The Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame has named Moe Cody as one of their inductees. Moe has been involved in rowing since 1952 as an athlete and involved in rowing in Nova Scotia since 1969 as the NSRA Secretary, Director of Development and as an umpire. He has received the RCA Long Service Award (50 years) and was awarded Umpire of the Year by Rowing Canada at the 26th Annual Awards gala held in Vancouver in 2006. Read more from the Recorder and Time. http://www.recorder.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1035123&auth=Ron+Smith%2C+Sports+Editor

May 22, 2008 - Volunteers needed for NS Sprints for July 19/20

Are you interested in seeing all the racing action up close? Then volunteer at a NS rowing regatta! NSRA is currently looking for volunteers to put on the 36th Annual NS Sprints - Bud Myra Memorial Regatta - the largest regatta in the Maritimes to be held July 19/20! We need you to make this year's event an even bigger success. We need boat drivers, timers in the Tower, bbq flippers, snack makers, and others to put on this regatta. As well, if you are interested in learning all about umpiring; come try it out by attending a one night clinic and assisting the certified umpires at the dock and in the umpire boats. It is a great way to get involved if your family members are racing or if you are just interested in helping us put on a great regatta. If you would like to volunteer in any capacity, just e-mail us with your contact information at novascotiarowing@gmail.com

May 14, 2008 - Nova Scotia Provincial Rowing Team Selection document

The Nova Scotia Provincial Team Selection document for 2008 is now available. Letters of intent to try out are due by June 2, 2008. The Provincial Team will be attending the Eastern Inter-Provincial Rowing Championship in Montreal August 16 to 17, 2008 on the Olympic basin. Based on performances at the EIRC, the Provincial Coach will determine who will attend Rowing Canada Aviron's National Championships September 26 to 28, 2008 in Ontario. Click here...

May 14, 2008 - Learn to Row Instructors workshop to be held June 6 and 7

Are you interested in teaching Learn to Row? Do you need to brush up on your Learn to Row instruction skills? For anyone interested in or who currently teaches Learn to Row, this workshop is for you. Jennifer Browett Parfitt, Rowing Canada's Domestic Development officer and Master LTR Facilitator (not to mention a former Olympian and World champion) will host this workshop on Friday June 6 (5:30pm-9:30pm) and Saturday June 7 (9:30am-5:30pm). Location to be announced. The cost per person is $45. Certification is received after the instructor successfully passes the practical evaluation and the CAC's Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation. If you are interested in attending, please register with Janessa Green, Rowing's Administrative Coordinator, by e-mailing your name and phone number to novascotiarowing@gmail.com Space is limited. Those presently teaching LTR will be given priority.

May 14, 2008 - Icebreaker Regatta Draw now available

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May 12, 2008 - NSRA Announces IKON Awards Winners for Rowing

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May 8, 2008 - Rowing community says goodbye to Bill Martin

William (Bill) MARTIN, a life time member at the Halifax Rowing Club passed away on Monday, April 28, 2008, in the Camp Hill Vet­erans' Memorial Building, QEII, Halifax. Bill was born January 29, 1915. He was a lifelong resident of Armdale and was at home on the waters of the Northwest Arm and Atlantic Ocean. He served his country during the Second World War as a wireless operator in the Royal Canadian Navy, on ships including the HMCS Restigouche, and later worked for Customs Canada. Bill had a passion for sports - especially rowing, paddling, hockey and sailing. He could be seen sculling his rowing shell on the waters of the Northwest Arm into his mid eighties. Bill returned to the sport of rowing in the 1980s and helped revive the Halifax Rowing Club. Throughout his life, Bill competed and won many rowing regattas such as Cogswell Harbour Champi­onships in the 1930s, and would later compete at the Head of Charles River Regatta in Boston, Mass., in his seventies. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. E-mail condolences to: condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca

April 20, 2008 - Icebreaker Regatta to be held May 17, 2008

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association is pleased to bring you the first regatta of the season - The Icebreaker Regatta scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008. Entries are due by Saturday, May 10, 2008 at midnight. Race at the regatta on Saturday and if you still have anything left you could always enter the Bluenose Marathon being held on Sunday. For all the details, click here....

April 1 - Safety Guidelines for Spring

As clubs begin to plan for the spring rowing season NSRA reminds all members of the importance of safety at this time of year. A refresher of Rowing Canada Aviron Safety Guidelines is a good first step to start off the season. Go to http://www.rowingcanada.org/safety/safety_guideline/#cold to prepare all rowers for a safe and fun 2008 rowing season! March 16, 2008 - Nominations for Sport NS IKON Awards due March 26th

Nominate an outstanding athlete, umpire, coach or volunteer for a Sport NS IKON Award. Please drop off nomination forms to Janessa Green no later than Wednesday, March 26 at 4:30pm at the Sport NS office on Spring Garden Rd. Nomination forms can be found here http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/contents/events/IKON_main.htm

March 12, 2008 - NSRA seeks Provincial Rowing Coach

The Nova Scotia Rowing Association is currently seeking a Provincial Rowing Coach. This position is a full-time contract position (3 years) and is contingent upon funding approval. Application deadline: April 7, 2008. Please see job posting for full details. Click here...

March 12, 2008 - Recruitment and Development Officer position with NSRA

Nova Scotia Rowing is inviting applications from candidates to assist in the recruitment of Learn-to-Row participants, development of clubs and event planning. This part-time position is contingent upon approval of funding through the Support 4 Sport program. If you are interested in applying for this position, please review the attached job posting and send a letter of interest, a resume and the names of two references to Yetta Withrow, President, at novascotiarowing@gmail.com by Wednesday, March 26, 2008.  Click here...

March 9, 2008 - RCA program for discount on new Hudson Boats

Hudson Boat Works is committed to helping the rowing community have quality equipment for competition and training. As the sport continues to expand there are existing clubs looking to grow and new clubs starting-up, every year. These clubs often need equipment to increase participation at the learn-to-row and novice levels.

Hudson Boat Works and Rowing Canada are interested in growing rowing. When a club formally donates an older boat to a new or developing club through Rowing Canada it will receive a discount towards the purchase of a new Hudson boat (same class).

Donations: Contact Jen (Browett) Parfitt at browett@rowingcanada.org

Orders: Contact Hudson Boat Works at hbw@hudsonboatworks.com

* 1 for 1 discount rate 1x ($400), 2-/x ($600), 4-/x/+ ($900), 8+ ($1500)

New boat order must be placed within 6 months of the donation date.

February 18, 2008 - Coaching positions available at Halifax Rowing Club

February 14, 2008 - Podium Performance Seminar "Staying Positive and In the Moment"

The Canadian Sports Centre Atlantic invites you to a Podium Performance Seminar with Lauren Marsh-Knickle, MSc who will be giving a seminar on "Staying Positive and In the Moment" for athletes and coaches on Wednesday, February 27th at 7pm in the 2nd floor Boardroom in the Sport Nova Scotia building on Spring Garden Rd. The seminar will last approximately an hour. This seminar will address techniques to keep athletes focussed on the present moment rather than dwelling on past errors, which can be detrimental to performance. The session is a great way for athletes and coaches to learn tricks and tips on how to regain sporting focus in a stressful situation. Space is limited so please RSVP to Emma at emma@cscatlantic.ca or call 425-5880.

February 5, 2008 - Sport Fund applications due February 26, 2008

Applications for coaches, officials, organizations and post secondary funding for this March’s Sport Fund allocation are now posted on the Sport NS website at http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/contents/sport_funding/sportfund.htm 

Please submit your application to NSRA mailbox (5516 Spring Garden Rd. 4th floor) for signature by Tuesday February 26, 2008. If you require a Microsoft Word copy of the funding application please contact Janessa Green at mailto:jgreen@sportnovascotia.ca.

February 1, 2008 - Club Coaching Grants from General Motors

In its first year, the General Motors (GM) Making Dreams Possible initiative, in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) has awarded 115 community clubs grants and 10 high performance grants across Canada! These grants have already provided funds for coach training and development to over 5,000 coaches, and ultimately affecting nearly 70,000 Canadian athletes.

CAC is now accepting applications for the next wave of GM's Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants and High Performance Coach Grants and the grant deadline of February 14, 2008 is fast approaching.

This year, to help clubs and coaches complete their applications, there is a new Helpful Hints page which gives an outline of specific criteria the Selection Committee is looking for. Clubs can find this useful guide at http://www.coach.ca/makingdreamspossible/club/re_applicant.htm.

January 30, 2008 - Atlantic Indoor Rowing Championships Draw

With a record number of entries, the 2008 AIRC is shaping up to be a great day of indoor racing. For the draw, please click here....

January 22 - Rowers prepare for Canadian Indoor Events

Press Release from Rowing Canada Aviron - There's still time join in "erg day" in Canada

Rowers don't let the ice and cold deter them from pulling hard during the winter and the best will compete on Feb. 3 to prove their strength on the Ergometer, also known as the rowing machine.

Across Canada on the same day, 2500 rowers of all ages and abilities will race in five Canadian cities: Toronto, Saskatoon, Dartmouth, near Montreal (St-Hyacinthe, Quebec) and Victoria on Concept 2 Model D Ergometers.

The two largest events are in Victoria (entries are due on January 25) and Toronto (entries due by January 27), and are satellite regattas for World Indoor Rowing Championships, to be held on Feb. 24 in Boston.

This year, Toronto's indoor regatta will be held in a new venue: the Rexall Centre at York University. The event will feature a rowing tips clinic at noon with Phil Marshall, Ontario Provincial Team Coach, and Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls will be among the competitors. Included in Toronto's entries will be members of the National Team women's pair and quad that qualified for the 2008 Summer Games, among other Olympic hopefuls.

Although the other events are smaller, they are growing. This year at the Atlantic Indoor Rowing Championships in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, 1000m dashes and a club mixed four event have been added - entries are due by Saturday, January 26.

The Prairie Indoor Rowing Championships at the Saskatoon Field house features "dash for cash" events for men and women. Entries are due by January 28.

January 11, 2008 - NSRA welcomes new Umpire

Nova Scotia Rowing is pleased to confirm that Mark Penfound, from Dartmouth, is the newest Umpire in the Province. Mark, who rows at NorthStar Rowing Club, passed his written and practical exams on December 27, 2007. Mark is not only involved in the Rowing but is also a Nationally Certified Canoe/Kayak Umpire.

Congratulations on your latest accomplishment!

January 7, 2008 - Camp with Ed McNeely January 13

The upcoming Masters/ Seniors Strength Training Camp with Ed McNeely on Sunday, January 13 will be held at the Fleet Fitness and Sports Center off of Barrington St (see map). Participants are asked to arrive at 8:45am with the clinic continuing until 1pm. Everyone MUST have a picture ID. As this is a military location, ID is a must to get onto the premises. If you have any questions please contact Janessa Green at 425-5450 Ext:357 or e-mail jgreen@sportnovascotia.ca

January 7, 2008 - 2008 Regatta dates now available

For all the 2008 Regatta dates, click here.....

January 6, 2008 - Atlantic Indoor Rowing Championships scheduled for Feb. 3 2008

The Atlantic Indoor Rowing Championships will be held Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008. This year, 1000m dashes and a club mixed four event, has been added to make for an even more exciting day of racing. Entries are due by Saturday, January 26th at midnight to novascotiarowing@gmail.com Click here for more details... December 19, 2007 NSRA Hosting a Masters and Seniors Strength Training Workshop

The NSRA has secured Ed McNeely to work with Master and Senior Rowers to do a Strength Training Workshop on the morning of Sunday January 13, 2008.

This is a unique opportunity for Rowers in Nova Scotia to be able to benefit from the experience of Ed McNeely. McNeely has worked with 17 Canadian National and professional sports teams, including 31 Olympic medallists. McNeely is the author of 5 books and over 100 articles and has done over 75 presentations over the past 10 years.

Anyone who is interested in taking part in this workshop is asked to register by Monday January 7, 2008. Registration fee is $20 per person. Register early to secure a spot because space is limited.

Registration can be done by contacting Janessa Green at 902-425-5450 Ext: 357 or via e-mail at jgreen@sportnovascotia.ca

December 9, 2007 - OARS Coaching Masters Camp in London, ON

An indoor Development Camp is being offered for Masters by Oars Coaching at the London Rowing Club on January 19/20th. The cost is $175.00. The philosophy of the camp is to provide participants with direction, guidance and ideas toward developing, improving and maintaining good training. For all the details, click here....

December 5, 2007 - Funding opportunity for athletes

A funding opportunity is available to provide direct financial assistance to Nova Scotia athletes who have achieved significant results in the past year. The Nova Scotia Athlete Assistance Program recognizes the significant financial commitment associate with the pursuit of excellence. The athlete must meet the eligibility criteria from the application. The deadline for athletes to submit their application to their NSRA club representative is Thursday, January 3, 2008. Please see the application for more information.

November 28, 2007 - Twelve grants available to women or girls in sport from CAAWS

The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) announced today that it is offering twelve grants of $900 to active girls and women and/or organizations offering sport programs targeted to girls and women. National and Multi-Sport Organizations, as well as their provincial affiliates, are encouraged to apply. Individuals (such as athletes, coaches, officials) may also apply. Note that details related to the WISE Fund criteria and application process can be found at www.caaws.ca . Applications will be accepted between November 14th, 2007 and December 14th, 2007 and an announcement regarding the successful recipients will be made in February.

November 27, 2007 - NSRA Umpires Report

The NSRA Umpires Report reviews all the umpire activities for the year. Click here to read the year end report. Read more...

November 19, 2007 - Emily Duann earns Female Team Athlete of the Month

Emily Duann, MicMac Rowinc Club, earns the Cleve's Source for Sports/ New Balance Female Team Athlete of the Month for October for her first place finishes in the Senior Women's double and Senior Women's single at the Really Chili regatta held on October 27. Congratulations Emily!

This is the third month in a row members from the rowing community have been sucessful in earning a Cleve' Source for Sports award!

November 17, 2007 - Rowing's Cogswell Belt Presented to Local Rower

One of the cities oldest sporting awards was presented to local rower, Anthony Landry, at the Nova Scotia Rowing's Annual General Meeting. Landry, who rows out of the Mic Mac Rowing Club, captured the Cogswell Medal for the third year in a row this past September at the Cogswell Medal Harbour Championship Race. The Cogswell Belt was donated in 1858 by Dr. Charles Cogswell, a notable Haligonian and the founder of the event. Dr. Cogswell donated $400 and a belt for annual competition by single scullers in Halifax Harbour. The winner of three consecutive championships would retain the Belt. Landry is only one of a handful of rowers who has won three consecutive championships to capture the Belt. Currently the Cogswell Belt is kept at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. David Christianson, Manager of Collections, from the Museum and Yetta Withrow, President of the Nova Scotia Rowing Association were on hand to make the presentation.

Photos: Allen McAvoy

November 13, 2007 - HRC Pocock Bookcase Fundraiser a Success

Halifax Rowing Club would like to thank everyone for contributing to the HRC Pocock Bookcase Fundraiser by either buying raffle tickets for the draw and/or bidding on the auctioned bookcases at the HRC Awards Banquet on Nov. 9. Mike Noddin was the successful ticket winner of one of the bookcases. The proud owners of the auctioned bookcases are Allen McAvoy, Marjo Laurinolli, Barry Burgess and Julia Mitchell. A special thanks goes to Devin Gordon (HRC Coach) for taking the Pocock eight out of hibernation. Devin along with fellow coach, Matt Connor, took great delight in cutting up the Pocock covered in 10 years of dirt and grime into eight pieces. Laurie Niven, the coordinator of the project, thanks Steve Kerr, Kevin LaMarque, Dave Pace and Paul Shaw. Between helping to buy the supplies, contributing tools and hardware, to helping to dismantle the riggers, nuts, bolts, rails, nails, epoxy glue and so on, to the measuring, sawing, hammering, screwing, notching, sanding, gluing (a word of advice don't use Premium PI glue if you want your hands to be presentable that week), to the lifting, transporting and selling of the tickets, without their help and resources, this project would not have been possible.

November 4, 2007 - NS Rowers return from NRC/CURC

Dan Murray, representing Nova Scotia, finished 10th in the Lightweight Men's single at the National Rowing Championships held this weekend in Welland, Ontario. In the Canadian University Rowing Championships (CURC) also held in Welland this weekend, Emily Duann, representing Dalhousie University, came 9th in the Women's single. Jenn Rowlands, Mount Saint Vincent University, came 9th in the Lightweight Women's single at the CURC. This was Jenn's 3rd regatta competing in a single. Congratulations NS athletes!

October 29, 2007 - HRC to hire part-time Winter Training coach

Halifax Rowing Club is looking for a part-time Winter Training (WT) Coach for the 2007-08 winter season. The position is being funded by the NSRA Winter Junior Training Initiative, which is supported by the Sport Futures program. Click here for more information. Applications are due November 6, 2007.

October 28, 2007 - Memorial University edges Dalhousie to take the university championship

The 1st Annual Atlantic University Rowing Championship (AURC), held this weekend on Lake Banook, saw Memorial University win the overall championship over Dalhousie University by one point on the 1000 metre course. While Dalhousie won the Senior Women's coxed four, Novice womens coxed four and took first and second in the Senior Women's double, Memorial won the Senior Mens coxed four, senior mens double and the novice womens double and also came second in the Senior Womens coxed four and third in the Senior Womens double to take the win with 33 points. University of New Brunswick/ St. Thomas University came third with seven points followed by St. Francis Xavier University with five points.

The AURC was held in conjunction with the Really Chili Rowing Regatta which resulted in some very tight club races including the Masters Womens double won by Halifax Rowing Club by one second over the North Star Rowing Club. In the Junior Womens doubles, two Fredericton crews tied for 1st place. For a listing of all the results click here.

October 24, 2007 - Atlantic Canada prepares for Really Chili and AURC

It is shaping up to be an exciting day of racing on Lake Banook on Saturday, October 27 for the Really Chili regatta and the Atlantic University Rowing Championships. The safety meeting for coaches and volunteers will be held Friday, October 26 at 7pm at Oakwood House (88A Crichton Ave.). The event is hosted by the Nova Scotia Rowing Association. Click here for the draw.

October 21, 2007 - Hart top NS winner at Head of the Charles

October 16, 2007 - Murray and Convey capture Team of the Month for September

Dan Murray and Patrick Convey, North Star Rowing Club, earned the Cleve's Source for Sports/New Balance Team of the Month Award for September for taking the title of overall winner in the 4,000 metre race at the Head of the Four Bridges Regatta in Fredericton. The Cleve's Source for Sports/New Balance Athlete of the Month program is administered by Sport Nova Scotia, whose members are eligible to nominate athletes for the awards. This is the second month in a row rowing has won Team of the Month. Congratulations Dan and Patrick!

October 7, 2007 - Provincial Presidents go rowing

At the most recent RCA Board meeting held in Port Credit September 28-30, RCA VP's and Provincial Presidents went for a row in RowOntario's church boat. From front to back (left to right) are Peter Brook (Saskatchewan), Andrew Lamont (Manitoba), Pauline Van Roessel (Athlete rep), Brian Lamb (VP Administration), Yetta Withrow (Nova Scotia), Matteo Cendamo (Quebec), Linda Huebscher (Alberta), Carolyn Taylor-Smith (VP Recreation) and Tim Sears (New Brunswick). Its all arms and back (no legs)!!

October 7, 2007 - Tony Zasada Memorial Fund Award

Tony Zasada Memorial Fund Award applications are due November 1, 2007. Do you know someone deserving of this award? For more information, click here 

October 5, 2007 - Mitchell and Murray to attend National Rowing Championships

Sarah Mitchell, MicMac Rowing Club and Dan Murray, Dalhousie Rowing Club, will represent Nova Scotia at the 2007 National Rowing Championships in Welland, ON Nov. 1-4. Mitchell and Murray met the Gold Medal Standard as a result of the team trial held October 3. Tara Barnett is the coach/administrator for the provincial team when they are in Welland. We wish them the best of luck in Ontario in November!

October 5, 2007 - Results from Head of the 4 Bridges

Congratulations to Patrick Convey and Dan Murray, North Star Rowing Club, who were the overall winners of this event. For all the results, go to http://www.frederictonrowingclub.com/News.htm

October 4 - Order your photos from the NorthWest Arm Regatta

Halifax Rowing Club is offering prints in 3 sizes of the great photos taken by Sandy Chase at the 2007 Cogswell Harbour Championship/Pelham Prize and Northwest Arm Regatta held September 22, 2007. Order online at http://cyclesmith.ca/to/rowingphotos

Photos may be viewed at www.halifaxrowing.ca/gallery.  

Framed prints would make a lovely Christmas present for parents and adoring fans. Order deadline is October 24 and the prints will be available for pickup at the Really Chili Regatta.