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......ABOUT NA ROWING......
Our Mission Statement | |
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Updated May 17, 2010 The mission of the North Allegheny Rowing Association (NARA) is to promote a competitive rowing program for the school district's high school students that embodies the central elements of sportsmanship and ethics through the principles of respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness and good citizenship, and encourage character building and personal growth through winning and losing with dignity and self control. All rowers should be familiar with the Rower Code of Conduct, which they will be asked to sign at the start of their first season. All parents should be familiar with the Parent Code of Conduct, which they will be asked to sign at the start of their first season. All parents should also be familiar with the NARA By-Laws. | |
A Brief History of NA Rowing... | |
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North Allegheny High School was the first high school in the Pittsburgh area to form a rowing team. A small band of students began rowing as a lifetime activity
in 1989 on Washington's Landing. In those early days, the team borrowed well-worn equipment which was stored in old trailers. We became recognized as a club sport in 2001.
Every year, it seems like the team is growing stronger and getting larger. As a club sport, the North Allegheny Rowing Team is largely successful because of a well organized parents' group, dedicated coaches, and enthusiastic student-athletes. The club is officially known as the North Allegheny Rowing Association, a 501(c)3, non-profit organization. NARA owns 4 eights, 3 fours, 4 quads, 4 doubles and 5 singles. CLICK HERE TO READ SOME PRESS CLIPPINGS ABOUT US! | |
THINKING OF JOINING? | |
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Are you a future rower?! First, thanks for stopping by our web site. We hope you'll consider giving us a try. Rowing can be so much fun,
and being on the water is awesome. We work hard, but the benefits are great. The trips are a lot of fun and racing is even better! Get in shape and come row with us! Now is the time to discover our sport. At a very early age we all gain some experience with soccer, baseball, basketball or football. Rowing, however, is new to anyone your age. You will learn how to row with others who are learning the sport for the first time. And to keep it fair and competitive, you will race against crews with similar experience. Racing is fun and the trips are a blast! You will compete against crews from coast to coast, from Canada to Mexico. To meet that level of competition, we travel to regattas throughout the Midwest and the East Coast. Check out a list of places we go throughout the season:
Meet New Friends at Other Schools! Other schools in our area share our love of the water. We meet up often and race against each other. You can't help but become friends with rowers from schools such as Fox Chapel, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Central Catholic, Oakland Catholic, North Catholic, Schenley, Taylor Allderdice, Winchester Thurston, Hampton, Shaler, and Ellis. Learn from experienced coaches. Our coaching staff consists of one Head Coach and several assistant coaches, most of whom have competed at the high school and college level regionally and nationally, and many of whom still compete. All of our coaches and assistant coaches are dedicated not only to the performance of the team, but to helping each rower develop to his or her potential. Feel free to visit our ROWING 101 page for more information about the sport!! | |
CONTACT US! | |
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If you are a student living in the North Allegheny School District and you are interested in joining our team, or a college coach interested in learning more about our rowers,
you may contact Head Coach Gary Schermer, or Acting Board President Jenifer Vespoli. Our mailing address is: NARA PO Box 437 Wexford, PA 15090 | |
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FALL 2010 REGATTA SCHEDULENow available on the SCHEDULE PAGE. |
Baierl Center |
Team Tryouts
Starts Tuesday 9/7 |
College Fair for SeniorsTuesday September 14, 2010 at Three Rivers Rowing Association.Click for info. |
ImPACT testingRowers entering 10th or 12th grade: if you did not get an ImPACT test in May, you must contact the North Allegheny Athletic office ASAP. Same for rowers entering 9th or 11th grade, unless they took one last year. |
Team PhotoThe 2009-2010 Team Photo is now available! |
National Team Rowers Answer Your QuestionsCurrent and former US National Team members of the Men's, Women's and Lightweight Teams have volunteered to answer your questions! Women, would you like to know what it takes to compete at the highest level? Men, would you like tips on how to improve your technique on the water or how to best approach seat-racing? Lightweights, would you like tips on how to make weight or handle weigh-ins? (Coxswains, you're welcome to continue submitting your questions too!) Submit your questions here. |
Are we flooded yet?Check out live webcam of the Point. See current predicted flood levels. |
ALUMNI!Alumni, please let us know what you are up to, and we will publish your contribution on the ALUMNI page! |
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webdesign by Lee Adam Herold - best viewed at screen resolution 1024x768 or higher
FEAR THE ROAR.