Ann Arbor Rowing Club




AARC is on the water!

The AARC Boathouse is located in Bandemer Park. Access to the park is gained by turning east onto Lake Shore Drive from North Main. Location Address: 1325 Lake Shore Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (this is not a mailing address)

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About AARC

The Ann Arbor Rowing Club is working to establish itself as one of the premiere community rowing associations in the Midwest. Located on Argo Pond, a beautiful, winding 3000 meter stretch of the Huron River, AARC offers the complete range of rowing programs, from Learn To Row to national caliber competitive rowing. Explore our website for more information.

Mission StatementThe mission of the Ann Arbor Rowing Club is to provide and promote a safe, affordable, and educationally rewarding rowing experience for residents of Ann Arbor and the surrounding area.

Club HistoryArgo Pond has hosted nationally competitive rowing since University of Michigan Men's Crew Team began rowing there in 1976. The Ann Arbor Rowing Club (then known as Arbor Rowing) joined them in early 1980s with just a handful of rowers and boats stored on outdoor racks. The club has been growing quickly and becoming more competitive ever since. AARC's current boathouse was constructed in 2001/2002 under a 15 year renewable lease with the City of Ann Arbor. AARC currently has 120-200 active members at any given time, with rowing and sculling coaches under hire.

The sport of rowing in the Ann Arbor area continues to grow in popularity and organizations continue to develop high caliber programs. All Ann Arbor rowing groups belong to the Organization of Ann Arbor Rowing (OAAR), which works to ensure safe, standard and collaborative water use by rowing teams & community, regardless of location. OAAR is comprised of UM and AARC who have been joined by Ann Arbor Huron High School team in 1993, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School team in 1999 and Ann Arbor Skyline High School team in 2009.

Rowing in the U.S.
Rowing is one of the fastest growing sports in the country. Much of the growth is due to Title IX and an increase in Masters Rowing programs. Rowing is growing quickly because anyone can row - it's a sport for all types and ages, and can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

Board of Directors

2009-2010
*Executive Board*
Michelle Nemshak President	Russ Miller* Vice President
Bonnie Greenspoon* Treasurer	Robert Florka* Secretary

*Members-at-Large*
Justin Cecil*	David Crouse*
Catherine Herne*	Cyndi Ives*
Kristi Judd*	*Dave Kaczmarek*
*Ron Miller*	* two year term ends in 2010

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