Join CMU Crew - Fall 2008 Information

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Fall Semester Dues $100 (includes a t-shirt) Cash preferred, but Checks can be made out to:   Carnegie Mellon University Rowing Club Novices on Spring break 2007	Fall Semester Practice Schedule Monday - Thursday     5:00-7:30PM @ Boathouse Friday On Campus     5-6:30PM @ Skibo Saturday     9-11AM @ Boathouse Novice Mens 8+ 2005 Car-Du-Pit
	Novice Schedule – 2008/2009 Novice Weekend Retreat – Sept 19-20 All novices encouraged to attend Head of the Ohio (Pittsburgh) – Sept 27 Novices encouraged to volunteer at the regatta Head of the Ohio Banquet – Sept 27 Families are invited as well Head of the Schuylkill (Philadelphia) – Oct 25 Select Novice Boats, Transportation: approx. $40 Head of the Occoquan (Fairfax, Va) – Nov2 Full Novice Team, Transportation: approx. $40 Car-Du-Pitt (Pittsburgh) – Nov 8 Full Novice Team Sample 2009 Schedule shown below. 2009 Spring Racing Schedule is not yet set. Spring Training Trip Mar 6 – Mar 14 Camp Bob Cooper, S.C. Murphy Cup (Philadelphia, Pa) UAA Regatta (Pittsburgh, Pa) Governors Cup Regatta (Charleston, West Virginia) Mid-Atlantic Sprint Championships (Fairfax, Virginia) Dad Vail National Championships (Philadelphia, Pa)   Team during Spring Break 07 Camp Bob, South Carolina
Contact Information Ben Althof (Head Coach) headcoach@tartancrew.org Georgia Bullen (Novice Coach) novicecoach@tartancrew.org Justin Perry (Men's Team Captain) captains@tartancrew.org Alyssa Fogel (Women's Team Captain) captains@tartancrew.org   Team Fundraising Ergomania Football Cleanup Soccer (Running Lines) Swim Meet Timing Valentines Day Rose Sale Rent-a-Rower Spring Festival Raffle Carnival Security

Some FAQs about rowing...

Q: I’ve never rowed before. Will that be a problem?
A: Not at all. No previous experience is needed to join this club. Like other universities, most of our rowers did not row prior to joining our team.

Q: What if I can't swim?
A: We do have a simple swim test required for insurance purposes. Rowers are just required to swim 100 yards (no time limit) and tread water for 5 minutes.

Q: What if I can not attend Learn to Row Day?
A: Speak with a coach or captain and we'll let you know how to attend one of our regular practices.

Q: Do I really have to wake up early every morning for practice?
A: Usually no. For the most part the novice team practices are in the afternoon.

Q: I’m a college student. I don’t have a lot of money. Can I still row?
A: Yes. A substantial portion of our funds come from outside sources and fundraising and we attempt to keep costs within the team down. For rowers truly unable to pay our dues or travel expenses for races, we can often find sponsors.

Q: How long does the season last?
A: There is a Fall and Spring racing season and we train throughout the year. New rowers are encouraged to join at the beginning of each semester. If interested, please contact us with questions concerning new membership.

Q: What schools do we compete against?
A: We race throughout the east coast against schools from across the country. We attend the University Rowing Association Regatta where we compete with the schools in the UAA (CMU's athletic conference). Other schools that we frequently race include the University of Pittsburgh, Duquense, Penn State, Duke, Ohio State, Fordham, University of Georgia, American, Bowdoin and many others. Last year, boats won silver and gold medals at the Dad Vail National Championship. that we attend.

Q: Do I get to travel?
A: Yes. Each season we log thousands of miles to and from regattas.

Q: If I row, will I still have time for my schoolwork and other social activities?
A: Absolutely. Although it is a time commitment, the team has students from every college within Carnegie Mellon and athletes are able to manage the various time commitments.