Team History
Last updated Apr 2008
The NA Rowing Team was the first of over 14 high school rowing programs in
Pittsburgh. Every year, it seems like the team is growing stronger and getting
larger. This section of the web site is to give you general information about the NA
Rowing Team. The team rows out of the Groveton boathouse on the Ohio River near
Neville Island. Are you looking for directions to the boathouse?
If you are unfamiliar with the sport of rowing, read our Rowing 101
pages. Our rowing term glossary
is a great way to catch up on rowing vocabulary.
Early Beginnings
The 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.
NARA Established
Still 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, 4 fours, 4 quads, 4
doubles and 4 singles.
Cancellations
To find out whether practice or activities are cancelled, please follow NA School District
policy. As a general rule, if school is cancelled, so are any NARA activities for that day,
and the Baierl Center will be closed. This website may not always list current cancellations.
Check the NA Cancellations page for the latest info.
Team Sponsor
See who signed on as a team sponsor and became listed under Friends of NARA!
ImPACT Testing
If you need an ImPACT test, please check the schedule.
Liability Waivers
Attention all rowers: everyone must sign
a new US Rowing Waiver.
Parent/guardian must also sign if under 18. Mail completed forms
back to NARA, PO Box 430, Wexford PA 15090, or email to Sharon
Larocca (sal644@verizon.net). Completed forms must be received
by Jan 27 or you may not be able to compete in Spring rowing events.
University of Delaware
Junior Girls: See the College Recruiting page for
a letter from University of Delaware (a Division I school).
Team Sponsorships
We have created a great opportunity for corporations or individuals to help the
team and enjoy various levels of benefits. Please see the
Sponsorship page for more information
Winter Workouts
As a free alternative to some paid programs, please note that the Workout Room
at NAI is open Mondays through Thursdays, 2:30pm through 4:00pm. It has elliptical
equipment, treadmills, and 8 erg machines. Any NAI or NASH student is permitted to use this
room. This is an unstructured activity, students work out on their own.
College Recruiting Service
For a free service assisting you with college recruiting,
please check theVespoli
High School Recruting Service. The service is free to high school
seniors and juniors.
College Corner: Michigan State
Please see College Corner
for a letter from the MSU Rowing Club Head Coach!
Are You Harvard Material?
If you think you might be Harvard material,
their rowing coaches have reached out to us,
so check out the
College Recruiting page!
Team Photo
Team photo now published! Check
Photo album!
Upcoming races
If you want to see boat lineups for upcoming races,
please visit Regatta Central.
Click on the Regattas tab,
click on the race you want, then select your favorite team from
the "Select club..." drop-down list and you'll see their entries.
For an alternate source, you can also try the RaceTrak site.
Alumni!
Alumni, please let us know what you are up to, and we will
publish your contribution on the alumni page!
The North Allegheny Rowing Team is sponsored by
North Allegheny School District
Visit the NA
Sports Page with daily updates, including Tiger Rowing!
