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NO
ROWING OR COXING EXPERIENCE…
…no
problem! The sport of rowing is
unique in that it is one of the few sports you can begin in college
with no prior exposure. Whether you are an incoming freshman or a
junior at Northwestern, you can join the team as a
“novice”. Some of our most successful athletes have
discovered rowing purely by accident. All you need to do is show up to
practice, and you will be taught everything you need to know
(see Preview).
Who
makes a good rower or coxswain?
Rowing
is not the right sport for everyone. In
addition to athletic ability, a rower or coxswain must be willing to
constantly sacrifice for his or her teammates and to give maximum
effort every day at practice. It is the consummate team sport.
A
good oarsman has to have three primary athletic qualities:
One
is
stamina…Secondly they have to have wonderful balance and
timing…And then finally the third quality is just raw
power…
Stephen
Gladstone
Men's Head Coach
U. of California - Berkeley
Current
Northwestern rowers and coxswains
include former high school varsity and junior varsity athletes from
many different sports including soccer, football, swimming, track and
cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, and skiing. However, some of the
most successful novice rowers have never been part of an athletic team
in high school.
Why
is rowing an incredible experience?
It
is an amazing feeling to glide through the
water and with every stroke feel connected with the boat and with other
people. Rowing gives you the chance to find an individual drive and to
push yourself to your physical and mental limits - and then to break
them. Rowing also teaches you to rely on others and to share in both
glory and defeat.
How do I get started?
It's simple. Come to the
informational meeting held every
fall and winter. The team also has a table at the activities fair every
fall ( see Details
).
Who can I contact to find
out more about NU Crew?
Contact
the varsity men’s captain or the varsity women’s
captain if you have questions (see Roster).
You can also contact the varsity coaches (see Coaches).
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EXPERIENCED
ROWERS AND COXSWAINS…
…will
have the
opportunity to row immediately with the varsity team. First year rowers
and coxswains have made the top boats at Northwestern. Both the
men’s and women’s teams row heavy/open and
lightweight
events.
If
you currently row or cox for a high
school, college, club, or juniors team and you would like to find out
more about the experience of rowing at Northwestern, email one of the
varsity coaches (see Coaches).
Please
include the following information in your email:
-
First
and last name
-
Current
high school/college and year of graduation
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Current
team or club
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Height
and weight
-
Side:
port/starboard/both or coxswain
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Erg
scores:
best 5000m or 6000m
best 1500m or 2000m
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Summary
of prior rowing/coxing experience/award
- Additional
comments
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