Trenton River Days

On Saturday, September 17th PNRA/Mercer brought rowing to Trenton's South Riverwalk Park as part of Mercer County Park Commission's River Days Fesitval. 

The Festival showcases the activities that people can participate in at the Mercer County Parks and local community.  For PNRA and its Mercer Rowing Program it presents an opportunity to introduce rowing as an activity that they can join in.  By trying out the ergometers under the tutelage of the Mercer Juniors, not only were attendees able to try rowing but also earned stamps that could be redeemed at food trucks.

Thank you to all those who helped volunteer!

Save the Date: Fall Fundraiser 

SAVE THE DATE : SATURDAY, NOV 19th 12-2:30 pm at Conte's

It is time again for the Mercer Fall Fundraiser. One of the main features of the fall fundraiser is the Auction. But an auction is only as good as the items that are listed.

We already have some fun items lined up for the Auction but we are looking for more items to add before it goes live later this month. This is where we need your help. If you have any goods or services you'd like to donate, please contact Hilary or Kris.

In past years we have had some amazing items donated by parents from handmade quilts to gift cards to professional consultations! Please reach out if you've got ideas or items for the Auction!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Items include rides along with coaches for practices

THANK YOU JOE!

Some of the key people at any major event are the ones that you hope that you will never have to call upon to go into action.  For PNRA this includes the West Windsor Emergency Services.  This month, the person who has coordinated the EMTs for all of our events, Joe Gribbins, is retiring. And while we are sure that his shoes will be filled, we do want to say good luck on your retirement and thank you for all that you have done to make our events a success!

USA CREWS MEDAL AT THE  2022 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

25 crews represented the USA at the World Rowing Championship in Racice, Czech Republic from September 18th to 25th.

The week for the USA was highlighted by the silver medals won by the Light Women's 2x composed of Michelle Sechser and Molly Reckford and the Light Women's 2- Elaine Tierney and Solveig Imsdahl.  A bronze for Maddie Wannamaker and Claire Collins in the W2-.

Here is the link for full coverage.

Meet Adam Leach

Mercer Varsity Boys Tri-Captain

Adam has been rowing for 4 years with Mercer and was elected as one of the new captains for the Men's varsity team! Congratulations Adam!

Below are some of the answers Adam provided to questions about her rowing experience!

Favorite thing about the sport: 

Being out on the water in small boats 

Biggest Achievements in Rowing: 

Qualifying for Youth Nationals, then getting top 20 at Youth Nationals

What does rowing mean to you:

Rowing has become one of the most important activities within my life. I started rowing to push myself out of my comfort zone and every day it always comes back to that notion. Through Covid, the disciplinary component alongside the friendships I've made really helped keep me grounded through a hard time. Every aspect of the sport has helped to shape me into a young man, and the fact I wouldn't be the same person without it is why this sport is so important to me.

Click Here to Read More! 

TCNJ RENT A ROWER

The TCNJ Crew team is a club rowing team that is completely self-funded and is looking for opportunities to fundraise. They are participating in Rent-a-Rower and can send their rowers to help with any tasks around the house. Some examples include moving furniture or yard work.

For any and all inquiries or questions please email tcnjcrew@tcnj.edu.

For more information, CLICK HERE FOR THE FLIER

World Rowing Coastal Championships

Are you interested in learning more about the future additions to rowing - check out the following events taking place in Saundersfoot, Pembrookshire, Wales, UK:

World Rowing Coastal Championship, Oct 7-9



World Coastal Beach Sprint Championships, Oct 14-16.

Coastal Rowing may become an Olympic event in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

Interested in hosting a National Team athlete and being a part of an athlete's Olympic journey? The Caspersen Rowing Center is the USRowing National Training Site and athletes who come here to train are often looking for low or no rent housing options as they pursue their Olympic dreams. Click HERE to learn more about this great opportunity. Please reach out to Hilary if you are interested.

It is prime time for beautiful sunsets over Mercer Lake. 

Do you have a favorite Mercer Sunset picture?

Send it to krisgrudt@rowpnra.org for inclusion in a future issue of the Caspersen Rowing Center Happenings.

Mercer Team gear is still available - face masks, hats, scarves, umbrellas, shirts . . .

Show your Mercer Spirit!

Contact Hilary Gehman