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 the Drake Performance & Event Center. Team members practice on the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buckeye-Bearcat Challenge | Fall | Alternating; Home or Away (Cincinnati) |
| Muskie Chase (Varsity Only) | Fall | Marietta, OH |
| Speakmon Regatta (Novice Only) | Fall | Columbus, OH (Griggs Reservoir) |
| Head of the Hooch | Fall | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Wolverbuck Oar (Men Only) | Fall | Alternating; Home or Away (Ann Arbor, MI) |
| Midwest Championship Erg Sprints | Winter | RPAC - The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio |
| Lubbers Cup | Spring | Spring Lake, Michigan |
| 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 | Andrew Wimmer |
| Assistant Coach | Richard Witt |
| Novice Men's Coach | Harrison Ellis |
| Novice Men's Coach | Mark Widerschien |
| Novice Women's Coach | Meaghan Van Brocklin |
Captains
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Men's Captain | Austin Knorz |
| Men's Captain | Lucas Tran |
| Women's Captain | Mary Honaker |
| Woman's Captain | Maddie McConaghy |
Officers
| Position | Officer |
|---|---|
| President | Erin Smith |
| Vice President of Budgeting | Gaven Zou |
| Logistics | Riley Moran |
| Accounts | Will Bridges |
| Communications | Greg Howell |
| Fundraising | Maggie Brucoli |
| Safety and Equipment | Paul Wittmann |
References
- ^ Tran, Lucas. "The Ohio State Crew". Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ^ Laver, Ethan. "History of The Ohio State Crew". Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ^ "Ohio State Crew Contact Information". Retrieved 2009-10-23.