Regattas & Events

Upcoming events

• Indoor Rowing II/III (Intermediate/Advanced)

  • Start
    07 Feb 2012
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • End
    28 Feb 2012
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    YWCA, 25 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Intended for those with a little more experience (including students who have recently finished the Beginner class), this class is designed to give students additional workouts to complete a valuable workout regimen using the indoor rowing machine. There will be some technique review, but a lot of serious workouts (that anyone can do).

  Participants will learn advanced techniques for maximum power and stroke efficiency, and will consider racing strategies, use of the anaerobic threshold, interval work, and training strategies to improve power and results.

  Beginning rowers will be accepted with the permission of the coach.

  Your instructor will be Dustin Ordway, GRRA coach and author of the indoor rowing book "Row Daily, Breathe Deeper, Live Better" for a four-session class at the YWCA in downtown Grand Rapids. Locker rooms are available at the YWCA, and parking is available on the street or in nearby parking lots.

  Classes meet 7:30 - 9:00 pm on Tuesday evenings.

  Attendance is limited! Register now to hold your place.
  $64/non-members, $48/members or multiple class registrations

  This course meets 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, and 2/28.

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• GRRA Board Meeting & Annual Membership Meeting

  • When
    09 Feb 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    YWCA, 25 Sheldon SE

  The GRRA Board of Directors' February board meeting. This is also the Annual Membership Meeting. At the membership meeting, board elections take place.

  The meeting will be in the Idema Room of the YWCA, located at 25 Sheldon SE (click here for a map)

  Refreshments and awesome membership discounts will be served.

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• Grand Rapids Boat Show

  • Start
    15 Feb 2012
  •  
  • End
    19 Feb 2012
  • Location
    DeVos Place, Downtown Grand Rapids

  

  We're coming back to the Boat Show! Stop by the Grand Rapids Rowing Association's booth for a chance to see a variety of rowing equipment, such as shells and oars, engage in a friendly competition with friends on the rowing machine, and view videos of rowing races from Grand Rapids, as well as around the country and abroad.  On Saturday, the high school athletes of Grand Rapids Crew will be at the Show for their annual "rowathon," where they will each row for an hour or more to help fundraise for the team and for local charities.
  

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    08 Mar 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' March board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    12 Apr 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' April board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• Adult Learn To Row Session I

  • Start
    16 Apr 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    23 May 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    17

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  This program meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught the basics of the rowing stroke, how to handle the equipment and will spend much of the time on the water enjoying the sport.

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 10 of 12 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• 2012 MACRA Championship Regatta

  • When
    28 Apr 2012
  •  
  • Location
    Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, MI

  The GRRA is pleased to host the 2012 MACRA (Mid-America Collegiate Rowing Association) Championship Regatta on Saturday, April 28, 2012.

  More detailed information, and a registration link, will be available via this page soon. Please stay tuned!

  

  (Click on the logo to go to the RegattaCentral website for the regatta.)

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  Thanks to the generosity of the event sponsors (so far!)

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    10 May 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' May board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• Midwest Junior Regional Championship Regatta

  • Start
    19 May 2012
  •  
  • End
    20 May 2012
  • Location
    TBA

  

  Junior regional championship regatta. Details at www.mjra.org and www.regattacentral.com.

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• 2012 National Learn To Row Day

  • When
    02 Jun 2012
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse

  GRRA has once again partnered with USRowing and Concept2 to host National Learn to Row Day at the Grand Rapids boathouse! This event will give participants a chance to tour the facilities, try rowing on the ergometer (indoor rowing machine) and get out on the water, weather permitting.

  

  National Learn to Row Day will take place at the Grand Rapids Boathouse (click for directions). The event is open house style, so you can stop by anytime between 9 am and 1 pm. Learn to Row day takes approximately one hour.

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• Adult Learn To Row Session II

  • Start
    04 Jun 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    11 Jul 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    20

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  This program meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. There will also be a final session on Thursday, July 12, at 6 pm.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught the basics of the rowing stroke, how to handle the equipment and will spend much of the time on the water enjoying the sport.

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 10 of 12 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• Adult Learn To Row Session III

  • Start
    05 Jun 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    12 Jul 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  This program meets twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse. There will be a shared final session on Thursday, July 12, at 6 pm.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught the basics of the rowing stroke, how to handle the equipment and will spend much of the time on the water enjoying the sport.

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 10 of 12 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    14 Jun 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' June board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• The Grand Regatta (State Games of Michigan)

  • When
    23 Jun 2012
  •  
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

  Save the date for the 25th Annual Grand Regatta (June 23, 2012)!

   

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    12 Jul 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' July board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• Adult Learn To Row Session IV

  • Start
    23 Jul 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    29 Aug 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  This program meets twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 - 8 pm at the Grand Rapids boathouse.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught the basics of the rowing stroke, how to handle the equipment and will spend much of the time on the water enjoying the sport.

  The intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  We recommend bringing bug spray, sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car is also a good idea.

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 10 of 12 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  Attendance is limited so sign up now!

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• Learn to Scull I

  • Start
    24 Jul 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    28 Aug 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Back by popular demand, we are pleased to once again offer two Learn to Scull classes in 2012!

  Learn to Scull I meets once weekly, on Tuesday evenings for six weeks, from 6 - 8 pm.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught sculling in recreational single shells. Participants will have opportunities for informal racing, but the intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  Bring some bug spray and sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car would also be a good idea.

  Attendance is limited to 10 participants so sign up now!

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 5 of 6 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• Learn to Scull II

  • Start
    26 Jul 2012
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • End
    30 Aug 2012
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    GRRA Boathouse, 291 North Park St NW
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  Back by popular demand, we are pleased to once again offer two Learn to Scull classes in 2012!

  Learn to Scull II meets once weekly, on Thursday evenings for six weeks, from 6 - 8 pm.

  The class is designed for first time beginners as well as advanced adults who have either participated in a previous session or have rowing experience. Beginners will be taught sculling in recreational single shells. Participants will have opportunities for informal racing, but the intensity of all sessions will be based on the ability and desire of the participants.

  What to bring: Rowing is a good workout. Wear workout clothes. Wear tight-fitting shorts (spandex if you dare), as loose-fitting clothes will get caught in the rowing shell's mechanisms. Wear socks that you are not afraid to get dirty - really dirty - and shoes that you can easily slip off.

  Bring some bug spray and sunglasses, and a full water bottle to every practice.

  Rowing is a water sport. We could row in the rain, so a towel and change of clothes in your car would also be a good idea.

  Attendance is limited to 10 participants so sign up now!

  Please note: As all classes take place outdoors, we have periodically been forced to cancel individual class periods due to flooding or bad weather. We guarantee that we will hold at least 5 of 6 scheduled class periods - and typically are able to "make up" lost classes, as well.

  IMPORTANT: All participants will need to read, print, and bring this (signed) waiver to the first session! We must have a signed waiver from you in order to place you in a boat!

  (Waiver requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download the free Reader software here.)

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    09 Aug 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' August board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    13 Sep 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' September board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• USRowing Masters Head Race National Championship

  • When
    16 Sep 2012
  •  
  • Location
    Cleveland, OH

  A new fall head race, being held for the first time in Cleveland on the Cuyahoga River. Information is available online at

  http://www.usrowing.org/Events/MastersHeadRace.aspx

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• Frogtown Races

  • When
    22 Sep 2012
  •  
  • Location
    Toledo, OH

  Large regatta in Toledo, OH

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• The Grand River Challenge

  • When
    29 Sep 2012
  •  
  • Location
    Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan

  Save the date! This mid-sized fall regatta includes 5.0k/3.6k head race event. Events for masters, junior and collegiate crews. In 2012, this regatta will likely be USRowing sanctioned.

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    11 Oct 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' October board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• GRRA Board Meeting

  • When
    08 Nov 2012
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Micron Manufacturing, 1722 Kloet NW

  The GRRA Board of Directors' November board meeting.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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• GRRA Board Meeting & Planning Session

  • When
    08 Dec 2012
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Location TBA

  The GRRA Board of Directors' December board meeting and strategic planning session.

  The agenda packet will be available here (requires login) shortly before the meeting.

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