Read About Some of Our Highlights From The Past Year!
Dear Miami University Rowing Club Alumni and Family,
Our first year post pandemic proved to be incredibly successful. After working to overcome the difficulties caused by the pandemic we had a phenomenal and record setting year. Highlights include competing in six regattas as well as hosting our own, RedHawk Sprints. Several successful fundraisers throughout the year including Ergathon and concessions raised several thousand dollars. Our external fundraiser, Ella Kadlic, also secured a grant from the Miami Women Giving Circle for $8,400.
By far the largest contribution to our team was by the MU Rowing families and Alumni. With your help we raised over $16,000 which contributed to the purchase of a new women's eight. With these combined efforts we were able to expand our fleet. These expansions were necessary to safely support the rapid growth of our team that welcomed its largest novice class this year!
After a great year we are incredibly excited to get back on campus and start another fantastic season. We can't wait to grow the team even more and get out on Acton Lake again!
1! 2! MU Crew!
Riley Wilson
MURC Vice President
Regatta Recap
After not being able to attend regattas, we were excited to have the opportunity to compete once again. In total we raced in six regattas including:
Fall
Head of the Ohio
3rd Place Women's Collegiate Novice 8+
3rd Place Men's Collegiate Novice 4+
3rd Place Women's Collegiate Novice 4+
Head of the Grand
5th Place Men's Varsity 4+
5th Place Women's Novice 4+
Head of the Hooch
9th Place Women's Novice 8+
11th Place Men's Collegiate 4+
Spring
RedHawk Sprints
1st Place Women's Varsity 4+
1st Place Men's Varsity 4+
1st Place Women's Novice 8+
1st Place Women's Novice 4+
Illinois Collegiate Rowing Invitational
1st Place Men's Varsity 4+
3rd Place Men's Varsity 4+
Mid-America Collegiate Rowing Association
3rd Place Women's Novice 4+
Equipment Updates
We have expanded the fleet by three boats and a trailer thanks to all the hard work and generosity of the MU rowing family. Our equipment manager, Ben Champagne, and the rest of the board helped secure the new additions including:
2011 black M2 El8+
2014 Vespoli Midweight 4+
2013 Vespoli Midweight 8+
39' Custom Built Aluminium Shell Trailer
Huge thank you to Allegheny Trailers by Henry and Wright Manufacturing for building our new trailer! We loved getting the opportunity to partner with a business owned by family of alumni and a current member!
Thank You Seniors!
Pictured left to right: Tristan Sprenger, Liam Griffin, Kaelyn Conaway, Janie Petraglia, Tim Binnig, Ivan Wehner While we are sad to see our seniors depart we are grateful for the lasting impact their efforts have made on the team. All of our graduates held a leadership role during their time at MURC. Thank you!
Important Upcoming Dates
Information Nights
August 29 & 30 - Oxford, Ohio
Learn To Row
August 30, 31, & September 1 - Oxford, Ohio
Novice Tryouts
September 5 - Oxford, Ohio
Head of the Cuyahoga
September 17 - Cleveland, Ohio
Alumni Survey
Our alumni play a huge role in the success of our team and we want to know what you would like to see from us! We really appreciate you taking the time to provide us with feedback and helping us to improve.
