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The Cougars are getting ready to face off agians the Bulldogs at the Head of the Snake on Saturday! For more informationand directions click here.
The Cougars are back from their Dual with WWU. To find out how they did click here.
On a picturesque day in Seattle, Cougar Crew stepped up to the challenge of a deep field and the challenging Head of the Lake course, which includes a 180 degree turn towards the end of the race. The V8+ took fifth in the collegiate/open event; the JV8+ third and the Women's Lightweight 8+ took eighth. To learn more click here.
The Cougs are headed west for the WWU Dare Dual and the Head Of The Lake. For more information click here.
WWU Dare Dual directions. Head of the Lake directions.
Cougar crew is off to a great start this year with the Head of the Spokane now under their belts. For more information go here.
Cougar Crew will be facing off against Gonzaga this Saturday, October 22 at the Head of the Spokane. For more information click here. For directions click here. (Directions)
Men's and Women's Lightweight crew is a sport of strength, courage, teamwork, and, above all, determination. It requires both synchronization and coordination that can be mastered through challenging, but rewarding practice. The payoff to all this hard work is each person who rows with us will find themselves in peak physical condition, feeling a sense of pride of accomplishment few have ever experienced, and finding friendship with those who work just as hard to be as competitive as possible.
Crew is a sport unlike any other. It is an experience that will leave a lasting impression on you for the rest of your life. We like to say, "If you can do crew, you can do anything."
The new school year is fast approaching and it has come time once again where we start gathering another fine class of recruits. WSU Men's Crew is recruiting rowers for the 2011-2012 school year. This call for recruits is not restricted to the incoming Freshman class. Many of our new rowers every year are not Freshman. To get involved right now or for more information, contact us at mensrowing@wsu.edu.
We practice 6 Days a week (Monday- Saturday) through morning weightlifting (2-3 times per week) and afternoon rowing. Practices start at 3:15 in the afternoon. The coaches are flexible on practice attendance if you have conflicts in your schedule. Everyone who makes the effort will make the team.
Perhaps the most common question among recruits is about time. Crew is a very large commitment, but it doesn't mean that rowers cannot excel in the classroom and in other extracurricular activities. There are rowers involved in ROTC, Nuthouse Improv Comedy, Intramural Sports, and other clubs. Our collective team GPA last year was 3.3. In addition, three Varsity rowers were selected to First Team Pac-10 All-Academic, as well as a First and Second Team ACRA Academic All-Americans. Men's Crew prides itself on committing to a rigorous year-long training regiment while still shining in the classroom.
Rowing experience is not necessary and few members of the team had ever rowed before joining. Joining now will give you the most time possible to learn to row before spring racing picks up.
The team is athlete run by an Officer core elected by the rowers. 40+ students hire the coaches, decide where we race, and help to raise funds for the team. As a result, the paid coaches are left to focus on coaching.
The team is constantly medaling at many of the events we attend. We compete against the other schools in the Pac-10 and other schools from all over the west coast. The team and coaches provide the elements necessary to produce winning boats; all that is missing is your hard work and dedication.
For complete racing schedule, click here. To learn more about rowing, visit the US Rowing website.
At Washington State University, Cougar Crew is open to all who are interested. We rarely make cuts, for we are a team who believes that everyone should row if they work hard at it. We are looking for both men and women to join at any time. Of course, no experience is neccessary. We will teach you! Interested? Email us at mensrowing@wsu.edu.
