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ELRA Fundraisers
The East Lyme Rowing Association holds four recurring fundraisers. Details on each event will be posted on our home page in the weeks leading up to the event.
2026 ERG RAFFLE- You know you want an ERG- Buy Tickets by March 26th
In 2020, we launched our first Erg raffle and we are continuing the tradition this year! Who doesn't want to improve their health via rowing!
Please select here: Erg Raffle tickets to purchase raffle tickets!
Raffle Ticket Cost: $10/ticket or 12 tickets for $100 (if purchased online there is a processing fee as well)
This is your chance to win a brand new Concept 2 Model D erg (rowing machine). An erg is an exceptional piece of exercise equipment to maintain health for rowers and non-rowers alike.
The erg will be shipped directly to the winner, so this is a great fundraiser for supporters from near and far to participate in. Or please consider donating the erg, if you win, to the East Lyme Crew Team, as they are always in need of new equipment to train!
Raffle tickets will be sold until noon the day of the drawing, March 26th, 2026.
The drawing will be held on TBD at ~6 pm at the East Lyme High School. The winner does not need to be present. A video of the drawing will be posted on social media. The winner will be notified by phone.
Done for 2026--- Thank you all! Much Fun was Had! TRIVIA NIGHT- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 from 6:30-9 pm at the East Lyme High School Commons
Done for 2026--- Thank you all! Much Fun was Had! TRIVIA NIGHT- Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 from 6:30-9 pm at the East Lyme High School CommonsCome join us for our second ELRA Trivia night. This is meant to be a night of good ole' fashioned fun. Prizes will be awarded, and not to mention bragging rights
When: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Where: East Lyme High School
What is included: Pizza, and 2 hours of trivia
Cost: $15/person (includes Pizza and fun team trivia)
Select here to Purchase Tickets for TRIVIA NIGHT here (tickets will be sold on the website until 12 noon on Feb 2nd): TRIVIA NIGHT TICKET
Snap Raise- Come back another time-
Our inaugural Snap Raise fund drive in Spring 2023 was very successful. Through donations from rowers' families, friends, alumni and community supporters, we secured funds to replace our 25 year-old boat trailer. We thank all our donors for their part in helping us reach this incredible achievement.
In 2025 we are hoping to raise enough funds to pay off the new boat that was purchased for the East Lyme Crew Team! So stay tuned and thank you for all your help in keeping the team rowing!
2026 FRUIT SALE! Sales are Done- Don't forget to pick it up on Feb 21st, 2026!
Our largest and longest-running fundraiser is the Fruit Sale. Pezzello Brothers in New London supplies us with oranges, grapefruits, and combination boxes. Fruit can be ordered online or through order forms supplied by ELRA rowers.
Fruit orders are due by February 3rd, 2026. Thank you for your support!
Fruit Pick-up Day: Saturday, February 21st from 10am - 12pm at the East Lyme High School.
Donations
The East Lyme Rowing Association gratefully accepts monetary donations, which are used for the purchase and maintenance of boats, oars, and training equipment. Your contributions help ensure that this unique and rewarding sport is available in the East Lyme public school system.
Safe, secure credit card donations can be made online through PayPal. We also accept cash and checks, which can be mailed to P.O. Box 36, East Lyme, CT, 06333. Checks should be made out to the East Lyme Rowing Association.
ELRA also accepts donations of boats, rowing machines, and rowing equipment.
Other ways to Support the Team
At each Spring race, we set up a food tent for our rowers to enjoy. We always welcome volunteers to set up the tent, donate food or beverages, and clean up at the end of the race. We also welcome monetary contributions to go toward the purchase of food. Sign Up Genius is used to coordinate shifts, with a link sent via e-mail to crew families ahead of each race.
We welcome volunteers to pitch in and help with a variety of other tasks as well. Some roles include driving launches, officiating at the finish line, and manning the EMT station.
Parents of rowers can host pre-race dinners, assist with the award dinner at the end of the season, or pick up shifts at fundraising events. They can also help promote the sport, share photos for use on our website or in presentations, and share new fundraising ideas.
Our board of directors is open to parents and others who are interested in taking an active role in the organization. New members are voted in every two years for two-year terms.