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About Crew: Crew is one of the fastest growing
sports in America, and for good reasons. Rowing builds your body. It develops
the muscles of your legs, arms, back and stomach. It is a balanced sport
that builds both strength and endurance.
Rowing builds discipline. It's a great way
to challenge yourself and press your personal limits. Through months of
rigorous training, you'll build character strength that will stay with
you the rest of your life.
Rowing builds teamwork. When you join a four-
or eight-oared crew, unity takes on new meaning. Each rower must move
in perfect unison with the others or speed is lost. No other sport demands
more teamwork.
Finally, rowing builds excitement. More and
more participants and specatators are being attracted by the competition
and finesse of crew.
If you think you might be interested in becoming a part of crew at SPU then please take the time to fill out this questionnaire. You are not committing to anything, but merely letting us know you have an interested in learning more.
Men's Crew brochure Women's Crew brochure
Seattle Pacific University
Men's and Women's Crew Questionnaire
Frequently asked Questions
Do I need
experience?
Do you have to be a certain size to row?
Are there scholarships?
Are there tryouts?
When/where is the first meeting/practice?
How long does the crew season
last?
What clothing should I have?
Are there cuts?
How much does it cost?
How should I get in shape for it?
What do I need before I arrive?
Champion race results 1981-present
Do I need to have experience?
No, approximately 95% of new joins are true walk-ons. One great thing
about collegiate rowing is that there are novice race categories, accordingly,
you will not be outmatched by crews with greater experience.
Do you have to be a
certain size to row?
No. Athletes of all sizes are needed. There are several weight classisfications
for men and women: Women's lightweight, 130lbs max; Men's lightweight,
160lbs max; Women's openweight, over 130lbs; Men's openweight, over 160lbs.
A coxswain (the person who steers and motivates the crew) can be male
or female usually under 135lbs and of small stature. These weights are
enforced during the racing season, not during the first practices.
Are there scholarships?
We currently have the equivalent of one full time scholarship for women. It is being divided into a number of partial scholarships. We hope that in the future we will be able to offer more.
Are there tryouts?
Yes. Autumn quarter is basically the tryout period. You will be fully oriented
to rowing and conditioning over autumn quarter and coached by the staff. Winter quarter you will be definitely training for competition which is in spring. You may tryout as many times as you like.
When/where is the first
meeting/practice?
The Initial Interest meeting for new joins is always held the first Thursday evening of the first week of autumn quarter. There will also signs
posted about campus call or you can e-mail the coach.
The first practice is the following Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the
shellhouse at Royal Brougham Pavilion (SPU gym). There are no meetings
or training before autumn quarter begins.
How long does the crew
season last?
Crew is a year-long sport. Practices begin in the fall and continue through
winter and spring. The collegiate racing season is primarily in the spring
(March, April, and May), but there are two or three regattas in the fall.
Rowers are not required to practice over Winter break, but we do practice
over Spring Break because it falls during racing season.
What clothing should
I have?
The first week and a half are all orientation, there will not be much
outdoor work or heavy exercise. Dress in normal workout clothes however,
as you will be on the rowing machines, and rowing in the boats at the
dock. Clothing should allow full range of motion and freedom of movement,
but should NOT be excessively loose or baggy. Shorts or shirt tails that are too loose get
caught in the seat tracks. Also, clothing commonly gets very dirty or
even snagged on equipment so no expensive sweat outfits please.
Are there cuts?
No. If you can make it, you're in.
How much does it cost?
There is a $90 fee for 2007-08 which includes practice shirts, racing tank, and the equipment fee. Additional
uniform items can be purchased but are optional. Additional costs include the NCAA Eligibility Clearinghouse, the float test, and the Sports Participation physical. These are only for your first year of participation.
How can I get in shape
for it?
While there is plenty of time during the year to get in shape, it is recommended
to interested prospects that they attempt to do some basic aerobic activities
three days per week. This can include just about anything that sustains
an elevated heart rate such as running, skating, skiing, tennis, etc.
It is also recommended that you attempt another three days of strength training in a weight room,
rowing is a total body sport so work as many muscle groups as you can.
Start at a fairly light pace and work up on both aerobic and strength
routines, especially if you are inexperienced at either.
What do I need to do
before I arrive?
- IMPORTANT!!! - NCAA Academic Eligibility. It is important
that you understand that all of your freshman year academic eligibility
is based upon your high school academic performance; ninth through twelfth
grade. There are many criteria to being eligible, to include core course
requirements, minimum SAT/ACT scores, and grade point average. You absolutely
need to do two things in preparation for your collegiate athletic career:
Go to the NCAA eligibility Clearinghouse website at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/NCAA/student/index_student.html and check the requirements, everything you need to know is in there. Then register using this same website. It is critical that you do this as soon as possible and your ability to practice and compete depend on you being designated eligible through this process..
- First Year Sports Physical. Your first year physical is your responsibility, after that SPU arranges and covers your physicals.
As such it is recommended that you get your physical completed sometime
before you arrive utilizing your current physician (MD, Physician's Assistant, Dr of Osteopathy or Nurse Practitioner only) which may allow you to better utilize your own
insurance. We do not have a form, just have your doctor note on letterhead
or stationery that you have been examined and are medically eligible to compete in
athletics, or listing any limitations. Physicals are only good for one
calender year, you may use an old physical but you will have to get
an updated one during the year if it expires before the end of May. Once you are on board, you will need to complete this medical history form and bring it in with you when you turn out.
- Medical Insurance. Per NCAA and SPU medical policy It is REQUIRED that you have your own
personal medical insurance, and your policy MUST COVER ATHLETICALLY RELATED
INJURIES. You cannot practice or compete without it. Bring all your
information with you, or if you want to get ahead of the game download
our insurance questionnaire form and return it to SPU Crew 3307 3rd Ave. W. Suite 301 Seattle, WA 98119-1957.
Championship Results
1981-Present
| Place |
Crew |
Competition |
Year |
| 5th |
Women's Varsity 8 |
NCAA Women's Rowing Championships |
2007 |
| 3rd |
Men's Varsity 4 |
ECAC National Invitational Rowing Championships |
2006 |
| 1st |
Men's Varsity Pair |
WIRA Championships |
2005 |
| 2nd |
Women's Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2005 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 4 |
ECAC National Invitational Rowing Championships |
2004 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 4 |
Pacific Coast Championships |
2004 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2004 |
| 3rd |
Men's Novice 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2004 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 4 |
ECAC National Invitational Rowing Championships |
2003 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2003 |
| 1st |
Men's Light Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2003 |
| 2nd |
Men's Varsity 2 |
WIRA Championships |
2003 |
| 2nd |
Men's Light Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2003 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 2 |
Dad Vail Collegiate Championships |
2002 |
| 1st |
Women's Novice 4 |
Dad Vail Collegiate Championships |
2002 |
| 3rd |
Women's Light Varsity 4 |
Dad Vail Collegiate Championships |
2002 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 2 |
WIRA Championships |
2002 |
| 1st |
Women's Novice 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2002 |
| 2nd |
Women's Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2002 |
| 1st |
Women's Light Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2002 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 4 |
ACCC National Collegiate Championships |
2001 |
| 3rd |
Men's Novice 4 |
Dad Vail Championships |
2001 |
| 2nd |
Women's Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2001 |
| 3rd |
Men's Novice 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2001 |
| 1st |
Men's Light Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2001 |
| 1st |
Women's Light Novice 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2001 |
| Women's
| Team Champion |
NCRC Championships |
2001 |
| 1st |
Women's Varsity 4 |
CICR National Collegiate Championships |
2000 |
| 2nd |
Men's Light Varsity 4 |
Dad Vail Championships |
2000 |
| 2nd |
Men's Novice 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2000 |
| 2nd |
Women's Varsity 4 |
WIRA Championships |
2000 |
| 1st |
Women's Light Novice 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1999 |
| 1st |
Men's Light Novice 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1999 |
| 3rd |
Women's Varsity 4 |
CICR National Collegiate Championships |
1999 |
| 4th |
Women's Light Varsity 8 |
CICR National Collegiate Championships |
1998 |
| 7th |
Women's Light Varsity 8 |
IRA National Championships |
1997 |
| 3rd |
Women's Light Varsity 4 |
Dad Vail Championships |
1997 |
| 3rd |
Women's Light Novice 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1996 |
| 3rd |
Women's Light Varsity 8 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1996 |
| 7th |
Men's Novice 4 |
IRA National Championships |
1996 |
| 1st |
Men's Novice 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1996 |
| 3rd |
Men's Light Varsity 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1996 |
| 2nd |
Women's Light Varsity 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1996 |
| 1st |
Women's Light Novice 8 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1996 |
| 5th |
Men's Open 4 |
IRA National Championships |
1995 |
| 3rd |
Men's Varsity 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1995 |
| 2nd |
Women's Novice 4 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1994 |
| 2nd |
Men's Quad |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1991 |
| 2nd |
Women's Light Varsity 8 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1986 |
| 1st |
Women's Light Varsity 8 |
Pacific Coast Rowing Championships |
1985 |
| 3rd |
Men's Varsity 4 |
Dad Vail Championships |
1981 |
| 3rd |
Women's Varsity 4 |
National Women's Collegiate Rowing Championships |
1981 |
| 4th |
Women's Novice 4 |
National Women's Collegiate Rowing Championships |
1981 |
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