Andover Rowing Association, Inc.

Andover Rowing Association, Inc. Andover Rowing Association, Inc. was formed in May of 2008 as a subsidiary of Essex Rowing Club, Inc. The organization was developed specifically to augment the competitive opportunities available for athletes of Essex who are also students of Andover Public Schools by providing access to scholastic events not traditionally available to club teams such as Essex. Andover Rowing Association is recognized by the Massachusetts Public Schools Rowing Association as the representative of Andover Public Schools in competitive events within the state, including the championship regatta which is held each May. Andover Rowing Association operates completely under the auspices of Essex Rowing and all athletes of Essex that attend Andover Public Schools or are homeschooled within that district are also athletes of ARA. As such they have the opportunity to compete scholastically representing Andover High School and its corresponding middle schools in appropriate events.