Welcome!
The school year has started and that means the fall season is in full swing! You can find our team down at the boathouse at 5 am everyday practicing on the water. After a summer away from school and from rowing we are back energized and excited to embark on a great fall together.
Thank you to all of our family and friends who have continued to give us
support! Your contributions have helped our team to reach a new level and we
couldn't have done it without you. Our new 8+ racing shell has arrived and it is fantastic! It is an M2 black Vespoli with red lettering with state of the art
equipment. We are very excited to use it throughout the semester both on our
home river and away at our regattas.
I would also like to extend a warm welcome to our new novice class of Fall 2008! They are eager to learn and have so much in store in the coming months. So welcome!!!
As we continue to row through the changing leaves, the mornings grow crisper and the competition greater. From the few races we have had already, this season is shaping up to be one of the best ever!
Row Hard, Cox Loud!
Sari Lewis
President
September 27, 2008
Defending Titles at the Ohio
Varsity Eight Snatches Gold
Pittsburgh, PA: The Maryland Women's Crew showed no mercy as they raced against clubs and collegiate teams on the Ohio River. With the competition high, the boats stayed focused and pulled hard to victory.
In the Club 8+ race, Maryland Women finished first by an amazing 37 second lead over second place VCU. The new M2 Vespoli 8+ was coxed by senior Sari Lewis, with the stroke as senior Miriam Johnson, seven junior Andrea Dragan, six junior Abby Hunt, five senior Ariel Kelman, four senior Ellen Hayes, three junior Ana Valencia, two sophomore Jillian Neifeld and bow sophomore Briana Lindberg.
The two Varsity 4+s also raced incredibly against some challenging competition. The first Varsity 4+ coxed by junior Lindsay Walter finished 6th of 21 beating schools such as WVU, Pittsburgh and Duquesne. The second Varsity 4+ coxed by senior Shannon Walter finished in 17th.
The team has a few weeks off, but will be preparing intensely for the World renowned Head of the Charles regatta in Boston, MA on October 17-19, 2008.
A Great Day for Maryland Women on the Potomac
Varsity Four Takes First
GEORGETOWN, D.C. The University of Maryland Women's Crew team raced a Varsity 8+ and two Varsity 4+s at the 2008 Charlie Butt's Head of the Potomac hosted by Thompson's Boat Club on Sunday. One of the Varsity 4+ placed first, while the other placed seventh and the Varsity 8+ placed sixth.
Sophomore Casey Chiras was the coxswain of the Terps' Varsity 4+ which won in a tight match. Senior Heather Norberg sat stroke, senior Emily Peterson sat in three seat, sophomore Kelly Grob sat in two seat, and junior Tinsley Stokes sat in the bow.
The Terps continue the season this Saturday at the Head of the Ohio in Pittsburgh, PA.
Come Row With The Best!!
The University of Maryland Women's Crew would like to put a call out to all experienced and novice women rowers. We have a great program with experienced coaching staff. If you are interested please contact our vice president at slewis2@umd.edu or our coach Jason at jasonh@terpalum.umd.edu
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