Middle School Developmental
(DSquad)
AJRA’s developmental squads are focused on teaching the basics of rowing sport, learning to be a part of the AJRA family, and providing basic conditioning. Developmental rowers focus on land-based training and general rowing knowledge, then progress to being on the water.
Middle school rowers are eligible for any of our DSquad rowing program, regardless of experience. We offer two Weekday programs and a Saturday-only program. All DSquad rowers should be enrolled in 7th or 8th grade during the season they are rowing.
SPRING 2027 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
SPRING SEASON 2027
PRACTICE
DATES: February 16th, 2027 - May 15th 2027
LOCATION: AJRA Boathouse, 245 Azalea Drive, Roswell, GA 30075
PREREQUISITES: No previous rowing experience is necessary.
COST: $700 (D-Squad Weekday) | $475 (D-Squad Saturday)
2027 SPRING SEASON SCHEDULE
For the spring season, we will have two Weekday DSquad groups, each practicing three times a week.
Starting the week of February 15th:
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Red Squad: Practices on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoons starting Feb 17, 2027
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Blue Squad: Practices on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons starting Feb 16, 2027
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Saturday DSquad: Practices held Saturday mornings starting Feb 20, 2027
SQUAD
Red Squad:
Mon, Tue, Wed: 5 pm - 7 pm
Blue Squad:
Tue, Wed, Thur: 5 pm - 7 pm
Saturday Squad:
Sat: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
TRAVEL
Weekday DSquad will have the opportunity to earn a seat in select boats racing at The Shamrock Sprints this Spring, March 20, 2027 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. Saturday DSquad does not travel.
The season will end with an exhibition event (The Roswell Rumble) at the AJRA Boathouse, open to friends and family for the Weekday D-Squads and Rec Team (Saturday D-Squad will not be included in the exhibition).