ACBA High Schools Take to the Water

Sunday February 22, 2009

After a long off-season, ACBA's 4 high schools are returning to the water.  In some cases, they've already been training and preparing for the season. 

It takes a lot of work to get kids ready for the season and with rowing's growing popularity in the Washington, DC metro area, local ACBA high school coaches have a great deal of work to do.

ACBA is home to Gonzaga College High School, Wakefield High School, Bishop Ireton High School, and the Holy Cross Acadamy.  All conducting their daily practices on the Anacosita River and now racing here to!

Last year, the Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Rowing Association was founded and conducted its first championship race dubbed the Metro at the Anacosita Community Boathouse.  Jen Ney, President of ACBA said that she couldn't be happier to have the high school championship race on the Anacostia.  In fact, the all-volunteer run races went off without a hitch demonstrating once again the strength of local community commitment to grass-roots organized effort along the Anacostia waterfront.

Each of the clubs is working hard to get ready for its season.  "This season promises to be bigger and better for each program," says former Wakefield High School Coach Andy Rabus.  Whether your program is 9 kids or 90 kids, there's an equal amount of commitment to getting everyone up to speed fast, he says. 

Upcoming event: High School Back-to-Boathouse.  Stay tuned for a date and time.

At The Boathouse...

May 30th.  Join ACBA and the DC Strokes Rowing Club for the 16th running of Stonewall Regatta.

June 13th.  Join ACBA and the National Capital Area Women's Paddling Association(NCAWPA) for Paddlefest 2009.  No paddling experience is necessary.  Please bring a $5 donation to help defray the costs for food.

August 8th.  3rd Annual Youth River Sports Day celebrating families and the city's youth on the Anacostia River.  More information soon!

It's My River 

Did you know... that the Anacostia Community Boathouse is an all volunteer run organization?  It's right in your backyard too.  Come by and see your river...and your community boathouse

Learn about ACBA History

The Anacostia Community Boathouse has a 20 year history of supporting non-motorized water-sport on the Anacostia.  The boathouse's story is one of grass-roots effort and traditional community organizing.  Today, the boathouse supports 10 member organizations and a thriving community of paddlers, rowers, and river stewards.  Find out more.

Bringing Value to the Community

The boathouse is more than a place for rowing and paddling.  The boathouse is an integral part of the community, giving back in multiple ways.  We are helping to build a strong community through community outreach programs, bottom line impact to local businesses, and activities that bring people together.  Read more about our value to your community.