The Ohio State University Crew Club
The Ohio State University Crew[1] is the rowing club of Ohio State University, located in Columbus, Ohio, in the United States. It was founded in 1978. Open to both men and women, it is an official university club sport. [2]
General
The team's boathouse, provided by the university, is located on the Olentangy River in the basement of Drake Union. Team members practice on O'Shaughnessy Reservoir in Dublin, OH.
Competition
The club competes against crews from around the country, including both club teams and varsity programs. The club is a founding member of the American Collegiate Rowing Association, and competes in the ACRA national championship regatta on a yearly basis.
All Competitions
| Event | Season | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Head of the Hooch | Fall | Tennessee River; Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Dayton Dual | Fall | Alternating; Home or Away |
| Michigan Dual (Men Only) | Fall | Alternating; Home or Away |
| Midwest Championship Erg Sprints | Winter | RPAC - The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio |
| Lubbers Cup | Spring | Spring Lake, Michigan |
| SIRA Championships | Spring | Melton Hill Lake; Oak Ridge, Tennessee |
| MACRA Championships | Spring | Varies Year to Year |
| Dad Vail Regatta | Spring | Schuylkill River; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| ACRA National Championship Regatta | Spring | Lake Lanier; Gainesville, Georgia |
Leadership
The team is led by an experienced group of coaches selected by the leadership of the team. Captains are elected to contribute to the day-to-day operation of the team. On the administrative side of the team, a corps of officers are elected on a yearly basis to lead the team. These officers also nominate directors, to whom they can delegate various responsibilities contributing to the smooth running of the club.[3]
Coaches
| Team | Coach |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Mark Williams |
| Men's Novice Coach | Carlos Alas |
| Women's Coach | Meagan VanBrocklin |
| Assistant Coach | Brendan White |
Captains
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Men's Captain | Phillip Smith |
| Women's Co-Captain | Abby Benedict |
| Woman's Co-Captain | Tamara Sabbagh |
Officers
| Position | Officer |
|---|---|
| President | Eric Hildebrandt |
| Vice President of Budgeting | Brandon Buss |
| Logistics | Bailyn Hogue |
| Accounts | Anna Lee |
| Communications | Rachel Bushman |
| Fundraising | Sydney Zartman |
| Safety | Haley Wuellner |
References
- ↑ "The Ohio State Crew". Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ↑ "History of The Ohio State Crew". Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ↑ "Ohio State Crew Contact Information". Retrieved 2009-10-23.