As a team we welcome all sorts of people, be they short or tall, stout or lanky. Crew is a year round sport at UR with head races in the fall and sprints in the spring with continuing training throughout the winter. We row both novice and varsity programs in eights, fours, and occasionally pairs. Experienced freshman will have an opportunity to seat race into varsity boats if they have the skill and drive to do so. However, no experience is necessary to join the team, as most of the rowers are "walk-on's" having never picked up an oar before coming to Rochester.
Our two novice coaches Michael Sealander
and Liz Wilson
will teach novice the basics of rowing then continue to
train them to advance their skills and fitness. Our boathouse is located
just across the Genesee river a mere ten minute walk from
campus. Thanks to generous support from our alumni we
can boast a fine collection of eights and fours that are
continually being updated as the years go by. We have an
erg room available to us at the Goergen Athletic Center
throughout the year.
This is a team that trains hard to win races and has a great time on and off the water. If this sounds like something that interests you please feel free to contact us with any questions.