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ROWING CANADA AVIRON [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Organized Recreation (General)
- Paddle Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Rowing New Brunswick Aviron
1, record 1, English, Rowing%20New%20Brunswick%20Aviron
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium-sized provincial organization overseen by Rowing Canada Aviron [whose mission is] to govern the sport of rowing in New Brunswick. 2, record 1, English, - Rowing%20New%20Brunswick%20Aviron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Loisirs organisés (Généralités)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Rowing New Brunswick Aviron
1, record 1, French, Rowing%20New%20Brunswick%20Aviron
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Rowing Association
1, record 2, English, Manitoba%20Rowing%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MRA 2, record 2, English, MRA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Manitoba Rowing Association is the provincial governing body for the sport of rowing in the province. The MRA was incorporated in 1981, to foster the development of more rowing clubs in Manitoba and coordinate the needs of the growing rowing community. The MRA is governed by a constitution and by-laws overseen by a volunteer board of directors. The MRA is a member of [the] national association – Rowing Canada Aviron. 2, record 2, English, - Manitoba%20Rowing%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Rowing Association
1, record 2, French, Manitoba%20Rowing%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MRA 2, record 2, French, MRA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Paddle Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Rowing Canada Aviron
1, record 3, English, Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- RCA 2, record 3, English, RCA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Amateur Rowing Association 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Amateur%20Rowing%20Association
correct
- Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen 4, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Amateur%20Oarsmen
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rowing Canada Aviron(RCA) is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in Canada. RCA was originally founded as "The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen" in 1880 by the rowing clubs then in existence-to coordinate and regulate the sport of amateur rowing. In 1974 the name was changed to "The Canadian Amateur Rowing Association-Association Canadienne d’Aviron Amateur", which is still the legally constituted name, although Rowing Canada Aviron is now used as the operating name. RCA's mission is to provide and manage services and programs for the membership within a fully integrated rowing system model, which furnishes opportunities for every individual to reach his or her potential at all levels of participation. 5, record 3, English, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rowing Canada (RCA): title used by Sport Canada, for information only. 6, record 3, English, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Rowing Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Sports de pagaie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Rowing Canada Aviron
1, record 3, French, Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RCA 2, record 3, French, RCA
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne d'aviron amateur 3, record 3, French, Association%20canadienne%20d%27aviron%20amateur
correct, feminine noun
- Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen 3, record 3, French, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Amateur%20Oarsmen
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) est une organisation à but non lucratif reconnue par le gouvernement du Canada et par le Comité olympique canadien comme étant l’organisme national pour le sport de l’aviron au Canada. RCA était créée sous le nom de «The Canadian Association of Amateur Oarsmen» en 1880 par les clubs d’aviron de la période – pour coordonner et réglementer le sport de l’aviron amateur. En 1974, le nom était changé pour «The Canadian Amateur Rowing Association – l’Association canadienne d’aviron amateur», lequel représente toujours son nom légal même si Rowing Canada Aviron est maintenant utilisé en tant que nom commercial. La mission de RCA est d’offrir et de gérer les services et les programmes pour ses effectifs selon le modèle entièrement intégré d’un système d’aviron qui offre des occasions à chaque personne d’atteindre son potentiel à tous les niveaux de participation. 4, record 3, French, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aviron Canada (RCA) : appellation utilisée par Sport Canada, à titre d'information seulement. 5, record 3, French, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Masculin si l'appellation désigne un «organisme» et féminin si elle désigne une «fédération» et «association». 5, record 3, French, - Rowing%20Canada%20Aviron
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Aviron Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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