Volume 50 | June 2022
Caspersen Rowing Center Happenings
Providing a venue where athletes of all ages, talents and backgrounds have the opportunity to develop their rowing ability to their highest potential.
The IRA Championships at Mercer Lake
Congratulations to all of the Mercer Junior alumni/ae who participated in this year's IRA National Collegiate Championship Regatta!

A special shout out to Jack Gallagher who was in the Gold medal Columbia Lightweight Men's 8+ boat, Julian Thomas who was in the Dartmouth Bronze Men's 2V 8+, Nathalie Verlinde who was in the Gold medal Princeton Lightweight women's 8+, and Cara Barkenbush and Annie Huber who helped the Georgetown Light Women 8+ win Silver!
Thank you!
We had a great IRA National Championship Regatta this past weekend. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make it a success! We appreciate all the help you have provided over this racing season to ensure its success!


In case you missed it, the videos showcase some spectacular racing and what a great venue Mercer Lake is. They are available on YouTube Here!
Host A National Team Rower
Interested in hosting a National Team athlete? 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.
Para Rowing PR3 Mixed 4+ Selection Camp
USRowing has selected the Caspersen Rowing Center as the location for the selection camp for the PR3 Mixed 4+. The camp begins June 10th and continues through the end of the month.

The selection camp brings together the nation's best athletes to compete for a spot in the boat that will represent the USA at the World Rowing Championship in Racice, Czech Republic in September this year.

Para Rowers are classified based on their impairments. While some Para Rowers require special equipment, PR3 athletes can use the standard boats and equipment.
Mercer Rowing sending 9 boats to Youth Nationals in Sarasota, FL
Congratulations to all the Mercer athletes participating at the USRowing Youth Nationals in Sarasota, FL June 9-12!

The following boats are competing:

Women's V8+
Women's V4-
Women's U17 4+
Men's V8+
Men's 2V8+
Men's 2nd 2V8+
Men's V4+
Men's U17 8+
Men's U17 4+

The schedule can be found HERE

Live coverage will be available HERE

Spoiler alert: 8 boats qualified for the semifinals on the first day of racing!

Go MERCER!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022! Below is an update of our list of seniors from the Caspersen Rowing Center programs and plans for next year:

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Holland Engel - Rutgers University
Grace Zhao- Princeton University
Ryan Carroll- Texas Tech
Adult Summer Programs
We are excited to announce our Summer Rowing programs for adults.

Rowing in the Barge is a fun, low-key way to get out on the water to enjoy Mercer Lake and get a bit of exercise! All sessions will have an experienced coach on board the ‘rowing barge’ and classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30. Classes began May 24 but there are still some open spots so feel free to sign up!
 
We are pleased to offer the Adult Summer Rowing League for those who want to be part of a team and row in an 8-person shell. This is a great opportunity for companies to sponsor a fun outdoor experience with co-workers. It’s also available to individuals who want to learn to row and meet new people. This program will meet once or twice a week (you choose) and you have the option to create your own team of 8 to 10 people or be placed on a team. All teams will have an experienced coach and coxswain assigned to them.
 
National Learn to Row Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 18. This is a FREE one-day event open to the community, ages 11 and older. Sign up for a 90-minute session that will cover the basics and get you taking strokes out on the water!
 
Private lessons are available pending water/weather and coach availability. Contact Hilary Gehman to learn more.
For Sale by former MJRC family: 2011 MAAS Aero 1x in good condition. Contact Kris Grudt if interested.
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