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    Why the Questions Prospective Student-Athletes Ask Matter

    In many instances, you will want to go to the prospective rowers and student-athletes themselves.

    Outside Perspective

    Whether with your program, your crew, or a single athlete, identify the limiting factors to successful performance.

    The Virtues of Peanut Butter (And Other Nutritious Nuggets)

    Did you know that you can tame your belly fat by eating less at night?

    The Art of Indoor Coxing

    If you’re serious about your role on the team, there are just as many opportunities to get better and faster in the winter as there are on the water.

    Off the Clock

    Features

    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 2

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.

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    Racing

    USRowing Announces Paris 2024 Paralympic Selection Camp Invitations

    USRowing is pleased to announce the 13 athletes who have been invited to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Selection Camp this coming January.

    The Importance of a Good Warm-Up

    It doesn’t need to take place in the boat. Try a few calisthenics on land. And don’t forget the warm-down.

    Postponement of the 2025 European Rowing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia

    Due to parliamentary and local elections planned in Serbia towards the end of 2023 – encompassing the Serbian parliament, the Mayor of Belgrade and the Belgrade Assembly – and considering the risk of a delay in the funding and establishment of a Local Organizing Committee for the 2025 European Rowing Championships, World Rowing, European Rowing and the Serbian Rowing Federation have jointly agreed on a postponement of the Event to a later year.

    Texas Rowing wraps successful Waco Rowing Regatta

    The Longhorns raced five boats in the Women’s Collegiate 8+.

    Training

    Back Where You Began

    Welcome to the phenomenon of reversibility, when hard-earned fitness gains vanish once you quit training. That’s why you should keep it up during the winter off-season.

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    The Stationary Stability Drill for Rowers

    Practicing the phases of the stroke without the blades touching the water is a path to clean rowing.

    Schoch set to step down from the Head Of The Charles Regatta

    Fred Schoch will step down from the Head of the Charles in 2024, the regatta will announce Tuesday.

    A Primer on Sweep Rigging Numbers

    Start with a zero-number and tweak from there.

    Hollowell Announces Additions to Staff

    Boston College's rowing head coach Grace Hollowell has announced the addition of two new members to the coaching staff ahead of the 2023-24 season.

    USRowing Introduces “Pathways” Program: A Vision for Athlete Development

    USRowing is pleased to unveil the "Pathways" program, a dynamic new initiative that aligns with our 2023 strategic plan.

    Four medals highlight Santiago 2023 Pan Am Games regatta

    The final day of the Santiago 2023 rowing regatta concluded with Canadian rowers adding bronze in the Women’s Double, the nation’s fourth rowing medal of the Games.

    Radcliffe Rowing Coach Endowment Renamed The Liz O’Leary Head Coach for Radcliffe Heavyweight Crew

    Harvard Athletics has renamed the Radcliffe Heavyweight Rowing coach endowment from The Friends of Radcliffe Rowing Head Coach for Women's Heavyweight Crew to The Liz O'Leary Head Coach for Radcliffe Heavyweight Crew, following the May 2023 retirement of longtime head coach Liz O'Leary. 

    U.S. Wins Two Golds, Four Medals on Wednesday at 2023 Pan American Games

    The U.S. won gold in the women's double sculls and mixed eight, silver in the men's single sculls, and bronze in the men's double sculls on Wednesday at the 2023 Pan American Games in San Pedro de la Paz, Chile. 

    U.S. Wins Three Silvers on Tuesday at 2023 Pan American Games

    The U.S. won silver medals in the lightweight women's double sculls, women's four, and women's eight on Tuesday at the 2023 Pan American Games in San Pedro de la Paz, Chile.

    U.S. Wins Three Golds on Monday at 2023 Pan American Games

    The U.S. won gold medals in the men's pair, women's pair, and women's quadruple sculls on Monday at the 2023 Pan American Games in San Pedro de la Paz.

    Lightweight Rowers Dominate at 2023 Head of the Charles, Shattering Records and Defeating Champions

    Stunning victories and record-breaking performances highlight the world's largest three-day rowing regatta, with lightweights taking center stage against seasoned champions.

    Failure to Invest

    USRowing has failed to create the conditions that make it practical and appealing to train to be an Olympic champion. How bad is it? Winning any Olympic medal will be a step up and success for the biggest, richest, and greatest rowing nation on Earth.

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    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 5

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.

    Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association Renews 5 Year Partnership with RegattaCentral

    RegattaCentral is thrilled to announce that it has renewed its long-standing partnership with the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association (PSRA).

    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 6

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.

    Rowing News – Top 25 of 2023: Number 7

    To determine college rowing’s overall program ranking, we took the official results of the separate national championships for each school and used a weighted formula—with new adjustments this year—to arrive at this year’s top 25.