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Atomic Juniors-Development is for youth aged 13-16 who are new to the sport of rowing. No experience is necessary!

Atomic Development coaches teach rowing fundamentals, training principles, and encourage the development of good habits while preparing our new rowers for eventual participation with Atomic Varsity. The Development group learns at their own pace with teammates who are also new to the sport while accumulating rowing skill that will prepare them to race in the spring! Development practices 3 days per week in the fall, and 4 days per week in the spring.  Spring Season includes opportunities to race with teammates and represent Atomic Rowing on the water!

For specific information, email our Athletics Director.

Development Competition Schedule

Atomic ErgFest – Development Masters Varsity

Feb 28, 2026

9-11:15am

Scrimmage v. TriStar & Asheville Juniors – Development Varsity

Mar 8, 2026

Scrimmage v. TriStar & Asheville Juniors – Oak Ridge, TN

Shamrock Sprints – Development Varsity

Mar 21, 2026

Details TBA.

Williams Island Regatta – Development Varsity

Apr 11, 2026

Williams Island Regatta – Chattanooga, TN

Dogwood Juniors Championship – Development Varsity

Apr 24–26, 2026
Athlete No: 100 (estimated)
Spectators: 500/day (estimated)

Southeast Youth Regional Championship – Development Varsity

May 7–10, 2026

Southeast Youth Regional Championship – Sarasota, FL

USRowing Youth Nationals – Development Varsity

Jun 9–14, 2026

Youth Nationals is a qualifying event. Crews who have finished in the top 4 at Regionals will go to Nationals. Others will continue with regular practice in Oak Ridge.

Atomic Juniors-Varsity is a performance-based team aimed at improving the skills necessary to represent Atomic Rowing at regional, state and national levels. Additionally, athletes establish a foundation for high performance at specialized rowing camps and rowing beyond high school. Varsity practices 6 days per week, and competes in the Fall and Spring Seasons.  Spring season is prioritized for the Varsity Squad.

For specific information, email our Athletics Director.

Varsity Competition Schedule

Atomic ErgFest – Development Masters Varsity

Feb 28, 2026

9-11:15am

Scrimmage v. TriStar & Asheville Juniors – Development Varsity

Mar 8, 2026

Scrimmage v. TriStar & Asheville Juniors – Oak Ridge, TN

Shamrock Sprints – Development Varsity

Mar 21, 2026

Details TBA.

Williams Island Regatta – Development Varsity

Apr 11, 2026

Williams Island Regatta – Chattanooga, TN

Dogwood Juniors Championship – Development Varsity

Apr 24–26, 2026
Athlete No: 100 (estimated)
Spectators: 500/day (estimated)

Southeast Youth Regional Championship – Development Varsity

May 7–10, 2026

Southeast Youth Regional Championship – Sarasota, FL

USRowing Youth Nationals – Development Varsity

Jun 9–14, 2026

Youth Nationals is a qualifying event. Crews who have finished in the top 4 at Regionals will go to Nationals. Others will continue with regular practice in Oak Ridge.