Competitive Varsity & Novice
AJRA Competitive Squads compete at the highest level of high school rowing, racing against many premier rowing teams in the Southeast. Men and women compete at the novice level for their first two seasons regardless of age and are then eligible for the appropriate varsity squad.
The first two weeks are an easy way for you to “try out” the commitment of competitive rowing for you and your family’s schedule, before committing financially to the full season. Athletes should possess a positive attitude, work ethic, and be a good teammate. Although we do not do “cuts,” attendance, athleticism (e.g. fitness, strength), erg scores, and rowing technique will all contribute to boat selection.
Registration has changed as we pilot a new process to help avoid registration fees:
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Prepay via Zeffy: Go to Zeffy to submit your Fall Season payment. Helpful hint: Zeffy will prompt you to donate and suggest contribution amounts. This is optional — select “Other” and enter 0 if you do not wish to contribute.
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Receive Your Discount Code: You’ll get a payment confirmation email with your code.
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Register in SportsEngine: Go to Sports Engine and complete your athlete’s registration, entering the discount code at checkout.
Note: Zeffy is for payment only — your athlete is not registered until the SportsEngine registration is complete.
FALL 2026 PRACTICE SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION
Varsity: August 3rd - November 14th, 2026 (returning or experienced rowers)
Novice: August 10th - November 14th, 2026 (the first step for all first-year athletes)
LOCATION: AJRA Boathouse, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
Practices are held at the AJRA boathouse in Roswell.
Women's Team: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 4:30pm-7pm and Saturday 7 am - 9:30am.
(Wednesday is an off-day, but an On-Your-Own (OYO) Workout is recommended.
Men's Team: Mon, Wed, Thurs & Friday 4:30pm-7pm and Saturday 9 am - 11:30am.
(Tuesday is an off-day, but an On-Your-Own (OYO) Workout is recommended.
The practice schedule is not altered in any way by weather, holidays, school breaks, or for any other reason unless determined at the discretion of the head coaches.
Fall Registration Fee:
$2,075
All registration fees cover facilities, training plans, coaching, equipment maintenance, and open boathouse hours.
Note: Zeffy is for payment only — your athlete is not registered until the SportsEngine registration is complete.
Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us 770-835-5769 or contact@atlantajuniors.com
TRAVEL
Our registration fees also cover travel costs to all regattas except those designated for select teams (Head of the Charles, and Youth Nationals require additional fees). Registration fees include bus transportation, hotel stays, and meals from our food tent. Fall racing includes 2 regattas and Spring includes 4 regattas. Most are 4-7 hours driving distance to Atlanta. More details on the racing schedule will be provided at our parent meetings held after the first week of practices. Below you will find the tentative schedule for fall and spring season. Once registered, access to the AJRA parent portal will be available.
9.26.26
Fall Scrimmage
(All Varsity, Novice)
Roswell, GA
10.16.26
Head of the Charles
(Select Varsity)
Boston, MA
10.30.26
Music City Head Race
(All Varsity, Novice, Select D-Squad)
Nashville, TN
11.06.26
Head of the Hooch
(All Varsity, Novice)
Chattanooga, TN
11.14.26
Sandbar Scramble
(Varisty, Novice, Weekday DSquad and Rec)
Roswell, GA
COLLEGIATE RECORD
AJRA rowers spend a lot of time at the boathouse during challenging academic school years. They learn very quickly how to manage time efficiently and stay focused in order to achieve academic excellence. The structure and skill required of AJRA athletes provide lifelong benefits, and by the time they are seniors, AJRA rowers demonstrate how discipline and perseverance make them successful both on and off the water.
