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June Racing Calendar

Rowing News — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 04:02:47 +0000

May 26-28

NCAA Women’s Rowing Championships After the international circuit, there is simply no better showcase of women’s rowing talent than the NCAA championships. Last year, California played spoiler—in only coach Al Acosta’s third season at the helm—preventing the Ohio State Buckeyes from earning a fourth national championship. Is it the beginning of a streak, or will the ultra-competitive league crown a new champion in West Windsor, New Jersey? We’re about to find out.

May 26-28

European Rowing Championships For North American rowing fans, the European championships are somewhat of a curiosity—and an anachronism, with the recently revived regatta serving as the de facto worlds before their was such a thing. A cross between a World Rowing Cup event and a full-blown international championship, the racing is not necessarily predictive, but always fun to follow. This year’s contest in the Czech Republic will be no exception.
www.worldrowing.com

May 27-28

ACRA National Championship Regatta As go the eights, so go the points titles. The University of California Santa Barbara and University of Michigan ran off with the women’s and men’s respective team and varsity big boat titles in 2016. Are repeats in the offing at this year’s ACRA season-ender in Gainesville, Georgia?
www.americancollegiaterowing.com/organization.html

May 27

NEIRA Championships Deerfield won a tight one over Belmont Hill and Noble and Greenough School in last year’s grand final of the women’s eight on Quinsigamond. But at one of scholastic rowing’s most competitive regional regattas, past is rarely ever prologue. Expect great racing in Worcester, Massachusetts, as New England’s best put a season’s worth of training to the test.
www.neirarowing.org

June 2-4

IRA National Championships This year’s IRA championships on California’s Lake Natoma is essential viewing (and streaming) for anyone who appreciates fast rowing. In the mix in the men’s varsity, as always, are California and Washington, with Yale looking to correct the record after coming up short at the end of last year’s stunning undefeated regular season. In the lightweight ranks, Stanford is eyeing a staggering seventh national title in eight years.

June 2-4

CSSRA Championships The Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association Championships—the event formerly known by the decidedly non-inclusive “schoolboys” moniker—features some of the best youth rowers in Canada and beyond at arguably the best venue in North America: St. Catharines’ historic Martindale Pond.
www.cssra.ca

June 4

Stonewall Regatta Hosted by DC Strokes, the annual Stonewall Regatta takes its name from the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Greenwich Village and draws racers from across the country looking to light it up on the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. The regatta was first held in 1994 during preparations for the Gay Games in New York City.
www.stonewallregatta.org

June 9-11

Youth Nationals Sarasota-Bradenton’s Nathan Benderson Park hosts the top junior crews in the nation at the main event in USRowing’s seven-race Youth Series, which includes six regional championship regattas. Roughly 1,500 athletes representing 150 clubs across the country are expected to vie for the 18 national titles up for grabs in Florida. Expect the racing to be as hot as the weather.
www.usrowing.org

June 10

Harvard-Yale Regatta Though it no longer commands the attention it once did, the annual four-miler in New London, Connecticut, remains one of—if not the—most important events on the competitive calendar for both the Crimson and Bulldog programs. Steeped in tradition and never anything less than a bruising battle, the Harvard-Yale Regatta is a tangible connection as any to our sport’s storied past.

June 10

Derby Sweeps & Sculls New Haven Rowing Club’s Derby Sweeps & Sculls puts the “sprint” in spring racing. Held on the mighty Housatonic River in Shelton, Connecticut, the annual sculling and sweep regatta sees crews doing battle over an abbreviated 1,000-meter course. Settling is not an option.
www.newhavenrowingclub.org

June 15-18

World Rowing Cup II The second World Rowing Cup of this first year in the Olympic cycle arrives in Poznan, Poland, the site of the 2009 world rowing championships. It’s a reliably fast course, so expect quick times from some of the rowing world’s best in this tune-up for the season’s ultimate prize in Sarasota.
www.worldrowing.org

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2017 NCAA Rowing National Championship Recap

Rowing News — Wed, 31 May 2017 13:36:36 +0000

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NCAA Rowing Championship Points System Explanation

Rowing News — Thu, 25 May 2017 04:01:41 +0000

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2017 IRA Field Announced

Rowing News — Wed, 17 May 2017 04:01:47 +0000

BOSTON, Mass. – With the last weekend of National Championship qualifiers in the books the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) has announced the field for the 2017 IRA National Championship. A total of 35 institutions will be represented at this year’s regatta on Lake Natoma from June 2 through June 4.
The men’s heavyweight division has a full-field of 24 crews in the Varsity Eight and Second Eight Categories while the Third Varsity Eight has a record 20 entries. The Varsity Four event will field 25 crews.
The men’s lightweights will see eight crews compete for the National Championship title, while 11 and ten crews will compete in the Lightweight Four and Straight Four respectively.
Eight programs will battle for the Women’s Lightweight National Championship crown with seven and six programs set to race in the Lightweight Four and Double Scull events.
17 Men’s Heavyweight programs earned automatic qualification into the regatta, with seven at-large berths being awarded. The top nine crews from Eastern Sprints punched their ticket to Gold River on Sunday with Yale, Harvard, Princeton, BU, Dartmouth and Brown earning a trip after advancing to the Varsity Eight Grand Finals. Cornell, Syracuse and Wisconsin also earned automatic qualification after placing in the top three in the afternoon’s Petite Final.
Over on the West Coast, the top three finishers from the Pac-12 Championships in Washington , Cal and Stanford earned the right to represent their program on the national stage while Santa Clara and UCSD qualified out of the Western Sprints regatta.
Drexel captured the automatic-qualifier out of the Dad Vail field while Hobart will once again represent the programs from the National Invitational Rowing Championships (NIRC). FIT captured the SIRA qualifier earlier in the season.
Penn, George Washington, Columbia, Northeastern, Navy, Oregon State and Saint Joseph’s all earned at-large selections to the National Championship after their strong performances over the course of the season.
For a full list of competing crews by event please follow the below link.
2017 IRA Accepted Entries

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University of Virginia Women's Rowing

Rowing News — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 04:01:58 +0000

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Bishops in Boats

Rowing News — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 04:01:55 +0000

Although Ohio has seen more young women rowing in recent years, its in-state opportunities for continuing into college have been limited. The Ohio State University and the University of Dayton are the only Division I varsity programs for women’s rowing in the state, and Marietta College is the only other women’s varsity team in Ohio—until now.
Ohio Wesleyan University, a Division III college north of Columbus, announced in late February that it will add women’s rowing to its sport offerings. The program will operate as a club for the 2017-18 school year before the Battling Bishops crew receives varsity status the following year.
“We have a lot of people who have reached out,” OWU Athletic Director Roger Ingles said. “The first day…the phone was ringing like crazy.”
“It’s going to be something that will be well-received, both by the campus and prospective students. Hopefully it helps the sport to continue to grow.”
Primary among the tasks Ingles is busy with currently is hiring a head coach. Once that person is in place, decisions will be made regarding which equipment to purchase, in which conference to compete, and where to row.
“We’re really surrounded by a lot of different waterways,” Ingles said. “Right now, the Scioto River option is probably a good one for us.”
OWU is the first school in the North Coast Athletic Conference to add women’s rowing. Its Ohio DIII counterpart, Marietta, races in the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference, which is a potential option for qualification for the NCAA championships.
By adding women’s rowing, OWU can attract young rowers from places like Cleveland, Columbus, and other smaller rowing hubs that have popped up across the state. Ingles said it also makes the university an attractive option for students from New England, from where the school has traditionally drawn students.
Ingles said Mark Williams, head coach of Ohio State’s club rowing program, was instrumental in helping him understand what he needed to do to launch rowing at the university. He added that all NCAC schools are located within close proximity to a body of water, meaning more collegiate programs may be on the horizon.

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Cal, Cornell and Stanford Retain Top Position in Second USRowing Coaches Poll

Rowing News — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:23:41 +0000

Princeton, N.J. — University of California, Berkeley dominated the varsity heavyweight men’s field, winning the Copley Cup at the San Diego Crew Classic last weekend and taking sole possession of the number one spot in the second USRowing Coaches Poll.
Covering the course in 5:35.50 and breaking the record for the Crew Classic, the Bears earned 15 first-place votes to maintain their ranking. In Seattle, the University of Washington won all five races at the Husky Open, earning one first-place vote and a spot in second place. Yale University was third, while Princeton University and Boston University rounded out the top five.
In the lightweight men’s poll, Cornell University held onto its first place position with four first-place votes. Yale University had three first-place votes and was ranked second, while Harvard University was third. Princeton University and Navy finished fourth and fifth.
Stanford University earned four first-place votes and held its top position in the lightweight women’s poll after winning the Carley Copley Cup against heavyweight women’s eights at the Crew Classic.
With two first-place votes, Boston University finished second in the poll, followed by the University of Wisconsin in third. Georgetown University and Princeton University (one first place vote) rounded out the top five.

Heavyweight Men’s Eight

Rank	Team	Previous Rank
1	University of California, Berkeley (15)	1
2	University of Washington (1)	3
3	Yale University	2
4	Princeton University	5
5	Boston University	6
6	Harvard University	4
7	Northeastern University	9
8	Dartmouth University	8
9	Brown University	7
10	Stanford University	11
11	University of Wisconsin	10
12	Cornell University	12
13	George Washington	17
14	University of Pennsylvania	16
15	Columbia University	14
16	Navy	13
17	Syracuse University	15
18	Oregon State University	18
19	Florida Institute of Technology	19
20	Drexel University	20

Others Receiving Votes: St Joseph’s, Georgetown, Hobart, Santa Clara, Gonzaga, Holy Cross, Virginia
Voting Coaches: Steve Gladstone (Yale), Geoff Bond (Penn), Phil Schmehl (Marietta), Todd Kennett (Cornell), Mark Davis (GWU), Gabe Winkler (Oregon State), Scott Alwin (Columbia), Paul Cooke (Brown), Mike Callahan (Washington), Greg Hughes (Princeton), Jim Barr (Holy Cross), Wyatt Allen (Dartmouth), Charles Stollenwark (MSOE), Charley Butt (Harvard), Mike Irwin (St. Joseph’s), Jim Grander (FIT)

Lightweight Men’s Eight

Rank	Team	Previous Rank
1	Cornell University (4)	1
2	Yale University (3)	2
3	Harvard University	8
4	Princeton University (1)	5
5	Navy	6
6	University of Pennsylvania	4
7	Columbia	3
8	University of Delaware	7
9	Georgetown University	9
10	Dartmouth University	10
11	Mercyhurst University	12
12	MIT	11
13	Purdue	14
14	Temple University	NR
15	University of California, Berkeley	15

Also Receiving Votes: UC Santa Barbara, St. Joseph’s, Sacramento State, Washington State, Cal Maritime
Voting Coaches: Andy Card (Yale), Martin Crotty (Princeton), Lee Rumpf (Georgetown), Colin Farrell (Penn), Nich Lee Parker (Columbia), Shawn Bagnall (Navy), Sean Healey (Dartmouth), Charles Stollenwerk (MSOE)

Lightweight Women’s Eight

Rank	Team	Previous Rank
1	Stanford University (4)	1
2	Boston Unversity (2)	4
3	University of Wisconsin	2
4	Georgetown University (1)	6
5	Princeton University	3
6	MIT	7
7	Harvard-Radcliffe	5
8	University of Tulsa	8
9	Villanova University	10
10	Bucknell University	9
11	Purdue University	11
12	LaSalle University	NR
13	University of California, Berkeley	14
14	Washington State	15
15	Oklahoma State	NR

Others Receiving Votes: Oregon, Clemson, Penn State
Voting Coaches: Malcolm Doldron (BU), Stephen Full (Georgetown), Rodney Mott (Tulsa), Kate Bertko (Stanford), Claire Matin-Doyle (MIT), Paul Rassam (Princeton), Sarah Baker (Harvard-Radcliffe)

Click here for past poll results

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Any Questions?

Rowing News — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:01:02 +0000

The old adage that the only stupid question is the one you don’t ask doesn’t always apply when speaking with college coaches. Your questions tell the coach something about you. Good questions are the ones that speak to your specific concerns, communicate your sincere interest in the team, and are best addressed by a coach. The worst questions are the ones that show you don’t really care, like asking for information you can readily find on the program website.

In many instances, you will want to go to the student-athletes themselves with your questions rather than the coaches. They are more likely to speak the unvarnished truth, while the coach will be motivated to paint the program in the best light. It’s also important to know your place. Most college coaches are turned off when a 17-year-old asks, “What’s your coaching philosophy?” You’re not interviewing the coach for a job and you’re certainly not ready to answer a question about your rowing philosophy, so stick to the basics and use your powers of observation to see what the coach believes.

College coaches want prospects taking initiative and leading their own college search. Prospects should communicate with the coach. Parents do, however, have an important role in the process, particularly when the talk turns to finances. Prospects are often most interested in how recruiting works at a particular school. They want to know if they can get a scholarship and/or if a coach can “support” their application with admissions colleagues. These are valid concerns. But they need to show the coach why they deserve a scholarship or their support before asking whether or not they’ll get it.

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Q&A with Andrew Triggs Hodge

Rowing News — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 05:30:14 +0000

Andrew Triggs Hodge has formally announced his retirement from rowing. Rowing News writer Connor Walters caught up with Triggs Hodge and asked a few questions about his career and the future. Look for our full story in the April issue of ROWING Magazine.
When did you decide that Rio would be the last race for you?
I had to rethink my approach to rowing at a fundamental level when I had to take a year off due to glandular fever recurrence. I did this to manage my expectations about Rio, moving my sights towards something I could achieve, I had to come to terms with not making the Olympics. To do this I forgot about Rio and started to action plans about a life after rowing, to plan around what else there is in life. This process laid bare the road to a full retirement. The only question was when — was it 2015 or could I fluke a last Olympics. I guess I got lucky!
What did it mean for you to go out on top, with gold in the 8+?
That eight was an incredible boat. A mix of some of the best guys in the team. They all had great attitudes, and while not the fastest in trials, we produced the essence of what makes rowing great. Team Work. It’s one of the best displays I’ve seen in the sport and I’m incredibly proud to have been part of this crew. The way we executed the final in Rio was the cherry on the top. A beautiful race, overflowing with passion and grit, but wonderfully contained within a process we’d worked on day in day out, sold ourselves to and critically believed in. It was a dream.

I read your post on Facebook announcing your retirement and I looked up the Tideway Tunnel you said you would be working on; what will your role be in this big project? How did you first get involved with this work?
I studied environmental science and water management at university, which reflects an upbringing in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. And while I rower I’ve always had a to get back into this work. Tideway has given me this opportunity. My work here is focused and I have always had ambitions around creating something that will promote the benefits the tunnel brings to one of the most iconic rivers in the world. The tunnel will prevent millions of tons of untreated sewage entering the river each year. This will have a huge impact on the city and the way we interact this important part of our capital.
Your rowing career is remarkable, with three Olympic gold medals to your name. Was there a constant in your life or training that helped you succeed at the Olympics over and over again?
I always approached each session with the simple goal of being a little bit better, becoming an Olympic champion was never about being one. There are so many facets to rowing there is always something to work on. Achieving your best, in my opinion, doesn’t involve aiming for perfection, but just making what you do a little bit better, do this often enough and it’s surprising how good you can get. I believe it’s important to develop without the distracting pressure of the ‘result’ hanging over you. I think it’s why I’ve been able to enjoy the sport so much.
What’s the most unexpected thing that happened to you during your national team career–something that made you say, ‘Wow–I never thought that would happen.’?
I never thought I’d go to the Olympics when I was 21.
I never thought I’d become and Olympic champion when I was 24.
I never thought I’d know a good man at Cambridge.
For the rest, I’m too much of an optimist to worry about doubt.

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Getting to Know You

Rowing News — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:59:28 +0000

An “unofficial visit” is the same college visit that your non-rowing peers take. What sets it apart is your interest in college rowing, meeting the coaches, and seeing the rowing facilities. It’s called an “unofficial visit” because the college does not pay for any of your expenses like they can on an official visit, and because it can occur before your senior year. Visits are a two-way street: you get to learn about the rowing program and the coaches get to learn about you. It’s often best to wait until after your sophomore year before meeting coaches as a college prospect. To schedule an unofficial visit first consult the college’s admissions office website. Visit when classes are in session, if possible. Once you have some dates in mind email the coaches. Email is better than calling, and it should come from you, not your parents.

Expect coaches to want to know about you before the visit.

Supply your current unofficial academic transcript, any PSAT/SAT/ACT score reports, and the basics of your rowing background (school or club, height, weight, erg times, and significant race results). Send this ahead of time rather than just bringing it with you. Go online and submit the questionnaire even if you can’t complete every question. You can always update it later. Know exactly where you are meeting and arrive on time—not early or late. Err on the side of formality when you address the coaches. They will probably have a routine for how they conduct visits. Follow their lead. They may wish to sit down and chat with you, give you a tour of the boathouse, or have you ride along in the launch for practice. Pay attention, listen, and try to get a feel for the place. Always be asking yourself, “What makes this place different?” Show that you are genuinely interested in the rowing program and ask good, appropriate questions.

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