Aberdeen Schools Rowing Association
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Aberdeen Schools Rowing Association (ASRA) was founded in 1960 by Mr Robert Newton and Mr Bryan Steel. It thrives today on the banks of the River Dee
, Aberdeen
.
In 2007 ASRA was awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund which allowed ASRA to employ their first paid coach, purchase boats for beginners, ergos for schools and a minibus and towing vehicle.
At present ASRA is expanding and hoping to build an extension to the current boathouse which was constructed in 2001. This is due to the huge increase in members due to the success of the "Wet Start" and "Dry Start" schemes.
At present ASRA is run by 3 trustees: Bryan Steel, Alan Lawrie and Ian Duncan. They oversee the running of the club and take up roles as Rowing Co-ordinator, Treasurer and Senior Coach respectively.
Colin Wallace was the first paid coach employed by ASRA in 2007. He is working along with ASRA and in secondary schools in Aberdeen to encourage participation.
ASRA has been very successful in National competitions since 1960. Below is a table showing medals won at the 3 major competitions in Britain.
River Dee, Aberdeenshire
The River Dee is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It rises in the Cairngorms and flows through Strathdee to reach the North Sea at Aberdeen...
, Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
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In 2007 ASRA was awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund which allowed ASRA to employ their first paid coach, purchase boats for beginners, ergos for schools and a minibus and towing vehicle.
At present ASRA is expanding and hoping to build an extension to the current boathouse which was constructed in 2001. This is due to the huge increase in members due to the success of the "Wet Start" and "Dry Start" schemes.
At present ASRA is run by 3 trustees: Bryan Steel, Alan Lawrie and Ian Duncan. They oversee the running of the club and take up roles as Rowing Co-ordinator, Treasurer and Senior Coach respectively.
Colin Wallace was the first paid coach employed by ASRA in 2007. He is working along with ASRA and in secondary schools in Aberdeen to encourage participation.
ASRA has been very successful in National competitions since 1960. Below is a table showing medals won at the 3 major competitions in Britain.
| National Schools Gold Medals | National Championships Gold Medals | Home International Gold Medals |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 14 | 6 |