What: Annapolis Junior Rowing Association (AJR) Spring Season is open to all male and female athletes in 8th through 12th grade. AJR’s focus is sweep rowing, primarily in 8+s, although we also train and race in 4+s. We also have sculling boats for training purposes. Spring practices will consist of workouts on the water and some erg training. Athletes will build strength and endurance while learning technique and teamwork.
When: Our fall season goes from March 7, 2022 to Mid-May. Regular practice times are Monday through Friday afternoons 4:30-7:00pm (6:30 3/7-3/11). See Regatta schedule below.
Orientation Meeting: March 3, 2022 6:30pm-8:30pm – Mandatory Spring Orientation Meeting for all Rowers + Parents, YMCA, 1209 Ritchie Highway, Arnold, Maryland
Location: Practices are held at Camp Woodlands, our exclusive rowing venue, located at 2744 Riva Road, Annapolis MD.
Cost: $1025 by check to Annapolis Junior Rowing mailed to PO Box 6804, Annapolis, MD 21401 or brought to Orientation Meeting OR $1050 paid via AJR Venmo or AJR Paypal (includes processing fees).
Similar to last Fall, cost is lower but does not include Regatta expenses. It does include use of equipment and Woodlands Girl Scout Camp and coaching. Coaches decide who participates in Regattas. By marking their availability in TeamSnap for Regattas, rowers agree to pay their share of Regatta Fees & Expenses that will be assessed after each race. We will do our best to give you an estimate of costs before each Regatta. Season dues are non-refundable. There is a two-week trial period for new rowers. They don’t have to commit for the entire season but are responsible to pay for those two weeks ($250).
2022 Regatta & Event Schedule
March 26 – District Sprints with Wakefield HS on Anacostia, Bladensburg, MD
April 8 – AJR Henley Regatta Gala, Annapolis, MD
April 23-24 – Mercer Lake Championships (JV & Varsity), West Windsor, NJ
May 1 – Cooper Cup, Camden, NJ
May 14-15, 2022 – US Rowing Mid-Atlantic Championship (Youth Nationals Qualifier), West Windsor, NJ
TBD Year-End Banquet, TBD
June 9-12, 2022 – US Rowing Youth National Championship, Sarasota-Branden
Questions: Email Annapolisjuniorrowing1@gmail.com or call 703/408-0493.
Additional Requirements: Rowers will need to have an updated U.S. Rowing Basic Membership. New rowers will be required to take a Swim Test.
Register Here: 2022 AJR Spring Registration.
For more information or if you have questions please email AnnapolisJuniorRowing1@gmail.com.
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