Bulldogs Fourth at Princeton Three-Mile Chase Oct 27, 2009
In the small boats race, Yale threw together five combinations of two rowers, and finished in 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 28th places. For the lightweights, the event was a fun way to try out several different combinations. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Holy Cross Women's Rowing Takes Part In Princeton Chase Regatta Oct 26, 2009
The Crusaders return to action in two weeks when the team's novice rowers participate in the Green Monster Regatta in Hanover, N.H on Saturday, Nov. 7. The start time is set for 12:00 p.m.. (Patriotleague.com)
An arduous commute - then the training hell begins Oct 25, 2009
All elite athletes believe their sport is toughest and boxers and footballers and rowers and cyclists could all put up a good argument,'' Watson said. We aim is to make Brydan as fit as possible. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Louisville Rowing Juniors and Seniors Defeat Alumnae at Red-Black Day Oct 25, 2009
For the second straight year, the event included three intra-squad scrimmage races, a pair of races featuring Louisville rowing alumnae and concluded with a cookout with the rowers and coaches courtesy of Frisch's ... Among the former Louisville rowers in attendance on Saturday were , and from the Class of 2009, , and from 2008, and from 2007, , , Melissa Hudson, , , and from 2006 and and from 2005. (Uoflsports.com)
Bulldogs to Wrap Up Fall Season With Princeton Three-Mile Chase Oct 24, 2009
Last weekend, at the Head of the Charles regatta, the Bulldogs finished first among all collegiate crews in the Women's Championship Eights, bested only by the World Champion USA eight and ASR Nereus--a composite crew of the top four pair rowers from the world championships. Their third place overall finish was good for a time of 16:43. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Men's Rowing Finishes 30th of 38 at Head of the Charles Oct 23, 2009
The Greyhounds defeated rivals Dayton, Holy Cross and Boston College in the race despite competing with a lineup featuring four first-year rowers. Head coach got what he expected with the result and the men were `pretty pleased' with their finish. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Anchorage rowers earn bronze in Australia Oct 22, 2009
Anchorage rowers John Clark, Ed Hall, Erin Bashaw and Dan Brokaw earned a bronze medal in the mixed quadruple scull last week at the World Masters Games in Sydney, Australia. The four Anchorage rowers were among more than three dozen Alaskans who competed in the World Masters Games, using the venues of the 2004 Summer Games ... Rowers from the Anchorage Rowing Association, Kenai Crewsers Rowing Club and the Alaska Midnight Sun Rowing Club in Soldotna competed. (Anchorage Daily News)
Kangaroos name three debutants Oct 22, 2009
"I'm still pretty young - it's a tough position, I want to be here for a long time. "You look at all the front rowers to have played (for Australia) the last 10-15 years - it's a massive honour and a huge responsibility that I've got. " With Civoniceva - who is in line to become the most capped Kangaroos forward of all time during the Four Nations campaign - also closer to the end rather than the beginning of his football career, the selection of Hannant and White represents a changing of the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Louisville Rowing Alumnae Finish Second at Head of the Charles Regatta Oct 22, 2009
- A crew of former University of Louisville rowers earned an impressive second-place finish in the Alumni Eights event at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta last Saturday in Boston ... The University of Louisville rowing program will next host the annual Red-Black Day at the Cardinal Boathouse on Saturday at 10 a.m. ET. The event will begin with introductions of the Cardinal rowers and coaches. (Uoflsports.com)
Bulldogs Finish First Among Collegiate Teams at Head of the Charles Oct 20, 2009
The Bulldogs were the top collegiate finishers in the Women's Championship Eights, bested only by the World Champion USA eight and ASR Nereus--a composite crew of the top four pair rowers from the world championships. Additionally, the Elis placed sixth in the Women's Championship Fours and second in the Women's Club Eights. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Men's Crew Beats Elites at the Charles Oct 20, 2009
Among the teams finishing behind the Bears was a collection of German national team members, several former Olympians rowing for Leander Club, a prestigious British organization, and a boat of French elite rowers. Bruno also had another pair of top-15 boats in the Championship 8 race, as the Brown B boat and the alumni 8 finished 13 and 14th respectively. (Brownbears.com)
Women's Crew Debuts With Eighth at the Charles Oct 20, 2009
The Old Glory Boat Club, a collection of elite rowers, won the race with a time of 18:14, pulling away from the field to win by a large margin. Boston University and Cornell came in second and third with times of 19:01 and 19:14 respectively. (Brownbears.com)
Henan rowing team withdraws from National Games Oct 19, 2009
Henan sent about 30 rowers to take part in the on-going 11th National Games. Editor: Xiong Tong. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shared passion still draws these rowers Oct 18, 2009
Participating in the event this year were more than 8,500 rowers from across the world ... Natalie Hoppel, a race coordinator and rower for the Riverside Boat Club, said sheer will and enthusiasm for the sport keeps rowers focused, no matter what the conditions. (Boston Globe)
Haydon steers Holy Cross with inspiration Oct 18, 2009
Holy Cross teammates and coach Todd Pearson all describe Haydon as a true leader, a tireless dynamo who is able to inspire his rowers. You think of him as this happy-go-lucky kid, Pearson says, but in the heat of battle he is a fierce competitor, incredibly motivated, and he motivates everyone around him. (Boston Globe)
Stroke of luck Oct 18, 2009
Rowers Francia, Cafaro meld divergent skills into a championship duo ... One of my goals is to help female rowers to be proud of your body, be proud of yourself, be proud of what you do. (Boston Globe)
Rowers Erg-a-thon workout has purpose beyond training Oct 17, 2009
Rowers Erg-a-thon workout has purpose beyond training - Brookline, MA - Brookline TAB ... Rowers Erg-a-thon workout has purpose beyond training ... The rowers all took part in BHS Rowings sixth annual Erg-a-thon fundraiser. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Hingham High looms large at the Textile River Regatta Oct 17, 2009
The race also was a great opportunity for some of Hingham s novice rowers to get a taste of the action. Juniors Mark Setian and Warren Pelissear as well as sophomore Geoff McCullough and Freshman Austin LeTourney contributed to the teams success. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Stars will be visible Oct 15, 2009
The members who arrived early will give an outreach clinic to veterans, adaptive rowers, and Boston Public School students this afternoon at Community Rowing s Harry Parker Boathouse ... The new category, which will be age-handicapped, will require all rowers in an entry to sport the same school tie. (Boston Globe)
Lightweights Take First Place at Housatonic Oct 12, 2009
However, though the lightweights did not win every race today, Coach Card was satisfied with the effort and fitness levels of his rowers. "I've felt good about our week leading into the regatta," he said. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Heavyweights Win on Housatonic Oct 11, 2009
Heavyweight rowers also competed in the pair and single event. The Yale varsity eight won the collegiate event in a time of 13:59. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Brains on ice Oct 11, 2009
Recruited rowers are a lot more like recruited hockey players than you might suppose, he says. And Hughes says that because hockey is a relatively high-profile sport, the admissions office at Harvard is extremely careful with each recruit. (Boston Globe)
Brookline rowers swing into action for annual Erg-a-thon Oct 10, 2009
Rowers will take turns on the ergs as their teammates rove Coolidge Corner offering information about the sport that keeps them in training year round ... Without a fall program to keep them working together, some rowers sign on with expensive independent rowing programs to hone their individual skills, but the costs can be prohibitive ... Each crew of eight rowers and a coxswain must work in synchrony to succeed as they compete in 10 all-day weekend regattas. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Rowing draws Alaskans of all ages Oct 6, 2009
And Torie Baker, who brought a contingent of her hometown Cordova rowers to Wasilla Lake last month for the Moose Nugget Regatta, is a former national team rower ... By contrast, thousands of Alaskans have played hockey and starred at every level of the sport played atop the frozen water that rowers slice through ... Given that, who could be surprised that 41 Alaska rowers are headed for the Sydney International Regatta Center in Australia, site of last year's Olympic competition, to row in the... (Anchorage Daily News)
Finishing touches put on building Oct 5, 2009
The facility will contain a dance studio, treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, stationary bicycles, rowers, weight machines and free weights. "I'd like them to hurry with the fitness center," said Tom Conklin, a freshman biology and chemistry major who lives in Ernie Davis. (Daily Orange, NY)
Marist Begins Quadricentennial Poughkeepsie Regatta Friday Night With Competitors Barbecue Oct 4, 2009
In addition to the rowers, Marist College welcomed Noel de Cordova Jr., Michael de Cordova and Edward vk Cunningham Jr., to the event. The trio runs the Jane W. Nuhn Charitable Trust. (Goredfoxes.com)
Tulsa Rowers To Open Season at Boot of the Oklahoma Oct 3, 2009
The University of Tulsa Official Athletic Site. 2008 C-USA Champions. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Bike the tonic for Ginn after bad injury Oct 3, 2009
Four other Olympic rowers have switched ... It's good to see rowers suited to cycling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Police name Saratoga drowning victim Oct 2, 2009
A coach with the Saratoga Rowing Association and two young rowers found Iveta Jezik's body at about 4:30 p.m. The police quickly identified her but withheld the woman's name until her family could be notified Thursday. Jezik's body was ruled a drowning and Murphy said she left behind a suicide note. (Albany Times Union)
Chicago's Olympic Dreams Sep 30, 2009
But this flip-flop could land those rowers in Lake Michigan. (The story was updated to reflect President Obama's decision to fly to Copenhagen to lobby the IOC on Chicago's behalf. (Time.com)
Education notes, Sept. 24 edition Sep 30, 2009
Jenessa has worked extremely hard this year and deserves to be recognized among the best rowers in the New England Region, said URI head coach Shelagh Donohoe. I am very proud of her and I look forward to working with her for the next two years. (Burlington Union, MA)
The No-Cost Way to Motivate Sep 30, 2009
The truth is, whether we're managing executives in a global technology company, linebackers in the NFL, or rowers in the hull of a ship, if we can't find a way to take an interest in our employees as people, we're committing them to a miserable work life. And that makes ships go a lot slower. (BusinessWeek)
• Rowing Sep 30, 2009
Kevin Harris, head coach of The University of Tulsa women's rowing team, announced the signing of six additional rowers to the 2009 recruiting class. Alexis Elliot, Erin Leddy, Megan Melott, Rosie McCarthy, Molly Selig and Shantel Wagner will joi. (Tulsahurricane.com)
Hawkeyes Open Fall in Des Moines Sep 25, 2009
THE RACE: In Saturday's regatta, hosted by the Des Moines Rowing Club, rowers will race through a 2. 85 mile course down the Des Moines river and finish at Prospect Park. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Former Cardinal Becky Smith Hired as Louisville Rowing Assistant Coach Sep 24, 2009
Most recently, Smith spent the summer of 2009 working at the Princeton Rowing High Performance Camp, where she worked with high school rowers. As a graduate assistant with the Cardinals in 2008-09, Smith served as the primary sports performance coach for the novice rowing team while also working with many of U of L's Olympic sports as an intern in the Sports Performance program. (Uoflsports.com)
Long-time rowing coach and former WWU oarsman Bill Kalenius passes away Sep 24, 2009
So strong was the club that in 2008 when a rare tornado touched down and tore through its boathouse located on Vancouver Lake, Kalenius had his rowers back on the water within days. Many of his rowers went on to compete at the collegiate level, including at Western on its women's national championship teams. (Wwuvikings.com)
WSU Rowing Center Dedicated to Tom and Barbara Wilson Sep 20, 2009
The tank allows the coaching staff to instruct in close proximity to the rowers to help improve form and technique, especially when coaching the novice student-athletes who are new to the sport. "The Tom and Barbara Wilson rowing center levels the playing field with our Pac-10 rivals, it helps with recruitment, retention and training. It raises the awareness of rowing on this campus, around the state and nationally. The facility has revolutionized our novice training and has become the... (Wsucougars.com)
Beckwith Boathouse Dedicated Sep 19, 2009
She was motivated to make a gift by her loyalty for her alma mater, her respect for the rowers and their coaches, and -- most of all -- by the dire need for the rowing team to have a permanent home. "The team has been housed in the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories. When I visited their practice, the rowers had thrown tarps and pads on the floor in between the boats to do their warm-ups," Beckwith recalls ... Thanks to leadership from Beckwith -- who has also endowed athletic scholarships... (Hawkeyesports.com)
Rowing proposal irks Brookline Reservoir park users Sep 18, 2009
Supporters of the proposal, which was presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission last week, said it would give students more practice on the water and free up coaches to spend more time working one-on-one with rowers ... Joel Skaliotis, coach for the girls varsity team, said the 1/3-mile-long reservoir is big enough for rowers to practice technique in two-person sculls, but too small for racing or even a rigorous workout ... The Brookline crew team normally trains at the Riverside Boat... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Beckwith Boathouse Dedication Friday Sep 18, 2009
"Hawkeye rowers are extraordinary student-athletes. They desperately needed a top-notch facility in which to train," said Beckwith, a UI letter winner who played basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1977-1980. "The city, university and athletics department have built just that. I'm proud to be associated with Hawkeye athletics and to help in any way that I can.". (Hawkeyesports.com)
Bucknell Publicly Receives Presidents' Cup, Honors Spring Patriot League Championship Teams Sep 18, 2009
The Bison rowers won an unprecedented fourth consecutive Patriot League championship on the Cooper River last April. squad won every race in the event, including the varsity eight by more than four seconds over Navy. (Bucknellbison.com)
Belmont High Crew Club gets a jump start on its first fall season Sep 17, 2009
Rowers will participate in head races, which are against the clock (similar to the Head of the Charles), instead of side-by-side sprint races, which is typical of spring and summer rowing regattas. Many of the fall races will allow the high school rowers to watch college and adult masters programs compete on the same courses and same days that they do ... At this time, the club tentatively plans to race a boys double (two people, two oars per person), a girls double, a girls novice 4+ (four... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Stanford Crew To Hold Informational Meetings For Walk-On Athletes Sep 17, 2009
- The Stanford men's, women's, and lightweight crews will be holding informational meetings for all prospective walk-on rowers during the opening week of classes (Sept. 21-25). (Pac-10.org)
Hockey Learns to Row Sep 16, 2009
Overall, it really was a great afternoon, and a thanks goes out to Matt Weise and all the rowers for working with us. " The afternoon started after the rowers finished their fall training session. Rowing coach Matt Weise gave both groups an overview of the schedule, and explained to the hockey players some of the important things they would need to know. The hockey players were randomly assigned one of the five boats - four eights and the 16-seat barge - that were also manned by the rowers. With... (Msuspartans.com)
Kiwi scrum the biggest test: Robinson Sep 15, 2009
" Robinson said he and his fellow front rowers will adapt to the way the All Blacks play, and also to the referee's whistle. "The beauty in the beast of scrummaging is that it changes all the time and that it's unique and a different challenge," Robinson said. "The ability to adapt and to make sure that you can cope with different situations is a big part (of scrummaging) and a lot of that comes through experience. "If we're getting picked up (by the referee) whether it's for going early, or... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rowing group gets new director Sep 13, 2009
When rowers from across the country gather in Pittsburgh next month for the annual Head of the Ohio Regatta, they'll be greeted by a new boss ... " Before coming to Pittsburgh three years ago, Brown was the interim executive director and masters women's coach at the Marin Rowing Association in the San Francisco Bay area. He holds a bachelor's degree in geology from Bates College and a master's degree in sport management from the University of San Francisco. Three Rivers Rowing Association... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Women's Rowing To Hold Informational Meeting Sep 11, 2009
Walk-on student-athletes are common to NCAA rowing teams, adding depth to complement recruited rowers. No experience is required to try out for the novice team. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Boks make one change for All Blacks Test Sep 9, 2009
A poor Springboks scrummaging display against Australia has not prompted de Villiers to alter his front row or introduce extra front rowers on the reserves bench. Captain John Smit will start again at tighthead prop while Heinrich Brussow retains his place on the openside flank ahead of Schalk Burger despite an ordinary match in Brisbane. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fairfax County’s Sports Scene Sep 4, 2009
org) to expect rowers to be hungryreally hungry when they get off the water ... Scott Gordon, rowing coach at Fairfax High School, coached a summer team composed of rowers from high schools all over the area ... Randall s fall program is for high school rowers with at least one year of experience. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Tashina Vavuris Named Assistant Crew Coach Sep 4, 2009
She was accepted to the elite Vesper rowing program, where she trained with elite rowers from around the country. At the 2009 USRowing Nationals, she won a gold medal in the women's open eight and a bronze medal in the women's open four. (Goaztecs.com)
Rev. Tess Baumberger: Learning life lessons through sport Sep 3, 2009
If we rowers were constantly looking over our shoulders for obstacles or second-guessing the cox s decisions, the boat would have gone out of balance and not moved as swiftly. Lesson 9: When you give someone responsibility to do something, you must also give him or her the authority to do that thing, not looking over shoulders or second guessing decisions. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Olympic AOTW Sep 2, 2009
By Dan Friedell, USA TODAY American rowers Erin Cafaro and Susan Francia teamed to win the women's pair world title and joined the women's eight for another gold medal at the season's top event in Poland. The duo wins this week's USA TODAY Olympic Athlete of the Week award for its efforts. (USA Today -- Sports)
Former Bears Allen, Cafaro Help U.S. to Gold at World Championships Sep 1, 2009
BERKELEY - A pair of former California rowers - and - captured gold medals for the United States at the World Championships that were contested in Poznan, Poland, Aug. 23-30 ... Cafaro, who graduated in 2006, is one of five returning rowers from that gold-medal boat. (Calbears.com)
Coxswain aspires to inspire Sep 1, 2009
"Most rowers' bodies are screaming in agony at the end of each race due to the anaerobic debt they experience as the race goes to completion. I have the most respect for these types of individuals.". Edsell is afflicted with spina bifida and has been in a wheelchair since 1982. (Florida Today)
Rowing Looking for Walk-on Athletes Aug 29, 2009
Want to Be a Collegiate Athlete. Come to an Informational meeting Thursday, September 3rd. (Lmulions.com)
OARS Open Boathouse this Sat. Aug 27, 2009
During Open Boathouse, students and their families can tour the facilities and talk with OARS rowers, parents and coaches. For more details, call 407-876-9037 or visit. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Stanford Oarswomen In Hunt For Gold At World Rowing Championships Aug 26, 2009
Originally selected as an alternate for the women's eight crew, Vezie was elevated to the main roster after one of the British rowers was removed for medical reasons ... Also as part of the women's eight competition, Stanford rowers and '08, both alternates on the U.S. team, have contributed to the boat's success as practice rowers with the crew. (Gostanford.com)
Tiger Rowing Team Awarded President's Pride Cup for 2008-09 Aug 26, 2009
In addition, eight rowers were named CRCA National Scholar Athletes and 10 were named to the ACC All-Academic team. Senior Michelle Nance was named the ACC Scholar Athlete of the Year and recent graduate Megan Bendik was awarded a postgraduate scholarship by the ACC. Six Tiger rowers were named to the All-ACC team, four were named to the All-Region team, and three student-athletes were named All-Americans. (Clemsontigers.com)
Women's Rowing to Hold Informational Meetings This Week Aug 25, 2009
Walk-on student-athletes are common to NCAA rowing teams, adding depth to complement recruited rowers from around the world. No experience is required to try out for the novice team. (Wsucougars.com)
What's the deal with... Aug 25, 2009
the rowers in front of Funger. In a town like D.C., there are lots of places for tourists to stop, stare and photograph - including in front of and atop Funger Hall on G Street. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Women's Rowing Team To Hold Tryout Information Meeting Sept. 9 Aug 22, 2009
Each boat has 8 rowers and 1 coxswain ... They help correct technique, motivate the rowers, steer, and keep everyone on pace. (Goaztecs.com)
WSU Rowers Capture First Place Finish at Canada Games Aug 22, 2009
Cougar rowers captured gold, silver and bronze in two events apiece ... Four Cougar rowers competed in the Canada Games, as (North Saanich) joined her college classmates on the British Columbia team and incoming transfer Jessica Start (Saskatoon) rowed for Saskatchewan ... In total, the Cougar rowers captured gold, in two events, silver in two events and bronze in three events. (Wsucougars.com)
Kayser, Falovo Representing Louisville Rowing at Canada Games Aug 21, 2009
- University of Louisville rowers and are representing Team Ontario at this week's Canada Games in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Kayser, a junior from Ottawa, Ont. (Uoflsports.com)
Cougar Rowers Take Home Gold, Silver and Bronze at Canada Games Aug 21, 2009
All five boats with WSU rowers placed in the top-three in their respective events ... PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, Canada - Four Washington State University women's rowers participated in the finals in two separate events Thursday at the Canada Games held at the Southwest River on Canada's Prince Edward Island, taking home a gold, two silvers and two bronzes. (Wsucougars.com)
Four Cougar Rowers Competing at 2009 Canada Games Aug 20, 2009
All four WSU rowers will compete in at least two events each in the finals ... PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, Canada - Four current Washington State University women's rowers are participating in the Canada Games and will compete in the finals of four different events Thursday and Friday, Aug. 20 and 21 at the Southwest River on Canada's Prince Edward Island ... WSU Rowers in the Finals Women's Pairs (2-) - Thursday, Aug. 20 - 9:50 a.m. PDT Women's Quadruple Scull (W4x) - Thursday, Aug. 20 - 10:10 a.m.... (Wsucougars.com)
