Brrr!!! It was a brisk day on the water Sunday but our rowers came out in force! Congratulations to everyone who participated in the first regatta of the season!

In the Girls Freshman/Novice 2x, Jessica Vance & Maya Moore took 1st place with a time of 7:36:68

In the Girls JV 1x, Michaela Bondi took 2nd place (by 2 seconds!) with a time of 7:28:06

In the Girls JV 4+, Siena Bevilacqua, Allyson Banister, Layne Cofiell, Madison Camp & Anya Patel took 3rd place with a time of 7:21:51

In the Girls JV 4x, Eleanor Lee, Sara Holt, Claire Nardi & Rita Naguluri took 5th place with a time of 7:37:43

In the Girls Varsity 2x, Kelsey Sanderell & Ashlynn Hance took 1st place with a time of 6:56:99

What a great showing for our GV rowers on the Schuylkill River! Check out some pics below.

Next regatta: 2nd Manny Flick/Horvat Series on Sunday, Mar. 26

Directions to Access Boathouse Row on March 26, 2023

The below information is relevant only to those coaches, athletes, parents and launch drivers who need to access Boathouse Row on the regatta day.

Due to road closures for the Love Run on March 26, access to Boathouse Row that Day will be complicated.

Kelly Drive will be closed to all traffic and parking from Eakins Oval to Brewery Hill Drive from early morning (like 6am) to approximately 2 pm.

DO NOT PARK ON KELLY DRIVE OR LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE OVERNIGHT. IT WILL BE TOWED.

How to get to Boathouse Row:

1. Take I-76 from either the east or west and exit on Girard Ave.
2. Take Girard Ave to Poplar Drive and make a right on Poplar Drive.
3. At that point you will encounter a road closure. Tell the officer that you are participating in the regatta. You may be asked to get out of your car to identify yourself. Use your coach pass and/or put a sign in your windshield saying “PSRA Flick Regatta March 26.” Do not try to drive around the officer or push through. The windshield sign will help, but no placard will allow you complete access to the Row.
4. At the next road block you will not be able to pass. But you will be able to park in this area and walk down to the Row.
5. For athletes, parents may drop kids off in this area and they can walk down. I suggest kids do not drive themselves and that parents TRY to carpool.
6. Allow extra time for this.
7. All officers at Girard and Lemon Hill, Girard and Poplar, and Poplar Dr and Poplar St will have been informed that participants will be allowed through.

Why are there road closures on Boathouse Row?

In the past we always coexisted with runs, but now the Martin Luther Kind Bridge is closed and the run routes have changed. We expect similar closures on April 16 and May 6.

Practice is mandatory - With racing season upon us, it is imperative that rowers attend every practice, no exceptions. Consistent line-ups make for fast boats. The following are not excuses: too much homework, too tired, a big exam/project coming up, sniffles, another event, family trip, class trips, etc. To ensure we can maximize on-the-water and practice time, it is important to plan for transportation and arrive on time. On time is ten minutes early.

Dress in appropriate gear - Rowers practice in all kinds of weather – rain, cold, heat, etc. Rowers cannot wear gloves or baggy clothing in the boat; sweatshirts and sweatpants can get caught in the seat and slide. Rowers should wear layers of form-fitting clothing, which insulates and dries quickly. Rowers should always have running shoes. Rowers should bring food, drink, and a full set of dry clothes. While new rowers may resist wearing tight clothing, they all will eventually wear them. Under Armor, Lulu Lemon and Cool Max are popular brands. Nike, Reebok, Columbia, Champion and other brands have similar apparel and can be found in all of the major athletic retailers as well as online.

Swim test - Be on the lookout for information this week regarding swim tests!

Show Off Your Senior

Celebrate and show your Great Valley Pride. Signs are customized with your Senior's Name and are sturdy 18"x24" coroplast with wire stakes.

Orders and payment of $45 must be received by March 31, 2023. Signs will be delivered to the home address entered. Proceeds benefit Great Valley Crew.

Referees Needed!

Students in grades 8th-12th as of Fall 2023 can sign up on the GVBL Student Referee Interest form.

We are looking for adults to referee alongside and mentor student referees. Participate as much as you would like through a weekly online referee sign-up form. Adults interested in reffing should sign up an Adult Referee Interest Form.

Any questions can be sent to basketball@gvco.org.

Coaches will be needed this Summer. Registration for them opens April 15th.

College Intern 

Summer 2023

40 hours per week

GVCO is looking for a self-motivated individual interested in assisting our organization with its summer 2023 programming. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, be able to work in a team environment, and enjoy working with youth. The candidate should have a background or interest in athletics, an understanding of scheduling, and budgetary/finance capabilities.

For questions, contact internships@gvco.org. 

GVCO is looking for several high school juniors or seniors to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities during the 23-24 school year. Hours would be 2 to 5 hours per week between 3pm-5pm Mondays through Fridays. 

GVCO will work with you to create flexible scheduling around academic and extracurricular responsibilities. Compensation is $10 per hour. If interested, please complete the GVCO Internship Form. Application deadline is May 31st. Hiring decisions will be made June 15th.

April Events



Sign-ups will be available soon.

Create decorated flower pots for patients at Green Meadows

Assist at the SPCA Walk for Paws at West Goshen Park

Assist at Senator Carolyn Comitta's Shredding Event at Malvern Fire Company

May Events

Collect and organize donations for the Frazer People's Pantry food drive

June Events

Assist at the French Creek Iron Bike Tour on June 11th

Caring Hands

Is a student-led volunteer group that supports the community through various activities. Students in grades 7-12 and their parents can sign up for the Constant Contact Caring Hands News distribution list for the 2022-23 school year. More upcoming event information can be found on Caring Hands News & Updates

Contractors pouring the final portion of the footers for the 1st phase of the new GVCO Community Center. 

Make a Donation/Pledge today

Charlestown Paving is one of GVCO’s longstanding sponsors over the past two decades. Drew Alleva, the company and his family have been instrumental in GVCO’s success through the years. We are thankful for all they have done and proud of the long time partnership.

Charlestown Paving & Excavating offers a variety of services including township/municipality work, industrial/commercial work and residential paving. They provide dependable solutions to your paving problems, and ensure that your project stays within your budget while minimizing any disruption to your operations.

Expect top-notch workmanship and service from Charlestown Paving because they have loyal, experienced employees, and they own and maintain a full fleet of trucks and heavy equipment. They have built our reputation on the referrals of satisfied clients and earned the trust of property managers, business owners, and homeowners throughout the region.

Call us at 610-644-1693 or visit us online at www.CharlestownPaving.com

Do You Match?

Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program?

It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.

Use code #47309 for GVCO!