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.