For those thinking about rowing in college...

CONFUSED ABOUT THE COLLEGE RECRUITING PROCESS?


LEARN THE RULES, GET TIPS ON GETTING YOUR/YOUR CHILD’S NAME TO THE RIGHT SCHOOLS AND NAVIGATE THE NCAA.

May 19th, 6:30pm

Vesper Boat Club

10 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Vesper Boat Club will be hosting a seminar for parents, coaches and students interested in learning more about the collegiate recruiting process. This hour and a half conference will cover a variety of topics including:

Varsity Rowing-An Overview

- Understanding Varsity rowing in the US.

- The difference between Men’s and Women’s rowing.

- What is an equivalency sport and how does it affect a recruited athlete’s potential for scholarship?

An overview of the most essential NCAA rules and regulations.

- Understanding important dates on the timeline of a recruited athlete.

- Navigating recruiting rules to effectively communicate with a coach or University.

Understanding what it takes to row in college and compete for a scholarship?

- Specific attributes for a recruited athlete from the desks of collegiate coaches.

- Division 1, 2, 3. What’s the difference?

- Amendments/additions to scholarships after the first year?

Tips to Getting your name out to the Collegiate rowing world, information/resources that can help.

- Communicating effectively with a coach or institution.

- How to act in front of a coach or university official.

From the mouthes of former student athletes: Testimonies on Rowing for a D1 and DIII College, walking on to a team and being recruited.

Personal stories from three former collegiate athletes.

- Nicole Ritchie- Walk On. Bates College-Captain; 2006-2009. Division 3 All American, sophomore, Junior and Senior Year. 2nd: NCAA’s D3 Varsity 8: 2009.

- Sydney Axson- Syracuse University-Recruited Athlete-Berkeley Prep-Division 1; All conference Second Team, CRCA All Regional Team, Rowing Sportswoman of the Year.

- Grace Latz- Wisconsin Varsity Athlete-Walk on Wisconsin-2008, 2010 Big Ten Champion.

- Vicky Opitz- Wisconsin Varsity Athlete-2010 Big Ten Champion, Team Co-Captain.

QUESTIONS FOR COACHES AND ATHLETES.

Reservations can be made by making a $35 dollar donation to benefit Vesper Women competing at the English Henley Regattas.

Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

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