ATTENTION ALL INCOMING FIRST-YEAR
AND RETURNING SECOND-YEAR MEN

All first- and second-year men are invited to attend any one of three information meetings—August 28, 29, or 30 (times and locations TBD)—to learn about men's rowing at the University. The coaches and varsity rowers of Virginia Men's Rowing will explain how the program works and how you can tryout for the novice rowing team. Tryouts will run from August 31 thru September 3 at Slaughter Recreation Center.

VMR will offer both heavyweight and lightweight novice rowing this year. There is no weight limit for heavyweight rowers. Potential lightweight rowers should weigh no more than about 160 pounds. Lightweight boats must ultimately average 155 pounds on race day.

VMR is also recruiting coxswains. Coxswains must weigh 125 pounds or less on race day. Both men and women may cox for the men's team. Coxswains are responsible for steering the rowing shells and for communicating all commands to the rowers.

High school rowing/coxing experience is not required for either rowers or coxswains.

Please contact the novice men's coach, Erich Shuler, with any questions. E-mail: eshuler@embarqmail.com Phone: 434-242-8108

P.S. The novice men's crew needs a team manager. A good team manager is crucial to the team's success! If you have managed a high school team, or if you're just smart as a whip, organized, and enjoy being a member of a great team, then please attend an information meeting and introduce yourself to the coaches.

 

Virginia Men's Rowing Congratulates
University of Virginia Women's Rowing!

The Cavaliers from the University of Virginia are the new NCAA National Champions! Along with Cal, UVa was the only program whose three crews (Varsity 8, Second Varsity 8, and Varsity 4+) all reached the grand final of their respective events. The V4+ won gold convincingly; the 2V8 took fourth; and the V8 brought home a silver medal. The combination secured the points championship, and proved that UVa has the best overall collegiate women's rowing program in the United States.

Virginia Men's Rowing is honored to share the boathouse with the new champs! Congratulations!

Check out the video here.