The Atomic Rowing Development Program is comprised of rowers aged of 13-17 who are new to the sport of rowing. No experience is necessary to join! We encourage you to take advantage of our 2 Day Free Trial to get a sense of the team and the sport!
Development coaches teach rowing fundamentals, training principles, and encourage the development of good athlete habits while preparing our new rowers for eventual participation in the Atomic Competitive Program. Development rowers learn and develop at their own pace with teammates who are also new to the sport while earning the opportunity to represent Atomic Rowing in fall 5k regattas and spring 2k races with their teammates!
For more detailed information and answers to specific questions, please email lglenn@orra.org
Development Practice Schedule – Spring
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 4:15 – 6:15 PM
Saturdays 8:30-10:30am
Season
The Atomic Development team trains through the academic year, which is divided into two seasons: Fall and Spring. Fall is the foundation on which Spring is built!
Fall 2024
August 26 – December 14
Spring 2025
January 15 – June 18
Program Cost
Spring 2025 Development Program Fee: $800.00
Team travel, regatta fees and USRowing athlete membership are not included.
First-season Rowers do not have an ORRA Membership requirement. All returning rowers who began in the previous season must become ORRA members for the following season(s). Note: there is a volunteer hour requirement for all rowers. Please contact info@orra.org with questions.
Development Program Race Schedule
Fall 2024
Scrimmage v. TriStar & Asheville Juniors
September 28, 2024
*participation is for those who are ready to race as determined by coaches
Secret City Head Race – Oak Ridge, TN
October 12-13, 2024
Home IntraSquad Competition – Oak Ridge, TN
October 26, 2024
Head of the Hooch Regatta – Chattanooga, TN
November 1-3, 2024
1st Annual Christmas Regatta Scrimmage – Oak Ridge, TN
December 14, 2024
Spring 2025
Scrimmage v. TriStar, Asheville Juniors – Oak Ridge, TN
March 8, 2025
Percy Priest Regatta – Nashville, TN
*for selected rowers; as determined by coaches
March 29, 2025
Williams Island Regatta – Chattanooga, TN
April 12, 2025
Dogwood Juniors Championship – Oak Ridge, TN
April 25-27, 2025
Southeast Youth Regionals Championship – Gainesville, GA
May 8-11, 2025
USRowing Youth Nationals Championship – Location TBD
*Crews who qualify at Regionals will attend*
June 9-15, 2025
The Atomic Rowing Competitive Program is a performance-based team aimed at improving the skills necessary to represent Atomic Rowing at the state, regional, and national levels. In addition, our athletes establish a strong foundation for high performance at camps and rowing beyond high school. The Competitive Program is selective and required standards, set by the coaches, must be met in order to become a part of the Competitive Program.
Competitive Program athletes compete in Fall season 5k regattas, and Spring season 2k sprint races. The fall season begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The spring season begins in mid-January and ends in mid-June.
For more detailed information, please email lglenn@orra.org.
Competitive Practice Schedule
Monday through Friday, 4:15 – 6:15 PM
Saturday, 8:30 -10:30 AM
Season
The Atomic Varsity team trains through the academic year, divided into the Fall and Spring seasons which both feature different types of training and racing.
Fall 2024
Fall Season: August 26 – December 14
Spring 2025
January 15 – June 18
Program Cost
Spring 2025 Varsity Program Fee: $1000.00.
Team travel, regatta fees and USRowing athlete membership are not included.
All Varsity Rowers and Returning Development Rowers have an ORRA Membership and volunteer hour requirement.
ORRA Membership is Required. For more information on ORRA memberships, visit the ORRA website!
Competitive Program Race Schedule
Fall 2024
Scrimmage v. TriStar & Asheville Juniors – Oak Ridge, TN
September 28, 2024
Secret City Head Race – Oak Ridge, TN
October 12-13, 2024
Music City Head Race – Nashville, TN
October 26, 2024
Head of the Hooch Regatta – Chattanooga, TN
November 1-3, 2024
1st Annual Christmas Regatta Scrimmage – Oak Ridge, TN
December 14, 2024
Spring 2025
Scrimmage v. TriStar & Asheville Juniors – Oak Ridge, TN
March 8, 2025
Percy Priest Sprints – Nashville, TN
March 29, 2025
Williams Island Regatta – Chattanooga, TN
April 12, 2025
Dogwood Junior Championship – Oak Ridge, TN
April 25-27, 2025
Southeast Youth Regional Championship – Gainesville, GA
May 8-11, 2025
USRowing Youth National Championship – Location TBD
*Qualifying Crews Only*
June 9-15, 2025