Dear Region,

2 bits of news abut the National ARA Coaching Conference on 24th and
25th January. Firstly, there are still vacancies for anyone wanting
to go and the ARA has extended the closing date over the Christmas
period. The final date for applications is Tuesday 6th January 2009.
You should be able to find application form at;

http://www.nerowing.com/formARAconf.doc

In addition, it has been confirmed that both Jurgen Grobler and
Helene Raynsford will be speaking at the conference. For details see;

http://www.ara-rowing.org/news/jurgen-grobler-ara-national-coaching-
conference

Come on... Treat yourself to an post Christmas break in a nice Hotel
surrounded by rowing friends and more top class rowing coaches than
you could throw a stick at!

Best, Rob
Rob Cree
ARA Team Leader (North East)