ABOUT THE AUCKLAND ROWING ASSOCIATION
ABOUT
Auckland Rowing Association (ARA) is the sporting body representing some 1500 rowers in the Auckland region – Whangarei to Mercer. The ARA was established in 1882 and it supports the aims of Rowing New Zealand.
At a recent Strategy Day we reaffirmed our Purpose, Vision, and key focus areas:
Our Purpose: To develop the capability, enjoyment and kotahitanga of our stakeholders through leadership and support.
Our Vision: To be the leading rowing region across all levels of the sport
Key Focus Areas:
– Unity: More collegiality between Clubs and Schools
– Coaches: Better development of and more support for coaches
– Development: Improve development of rowers with a strong retention focus
– Communications / celebration: Convey information better and recognise what the region is doing well
– Enable organisations: Provide tools to Clubs and Schools to assist them
– Regattas: Effectively deliver regattas in the region
View the full ARA Strategic Plan Below
FUNDING
Funding is like air, it is not our purpose to breathe, but it is essential if we want to make a difference. Our sponsors facilitate the development and performance of rowing in Auckland. We are incredibly grateful for their ongoing support.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
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