|
The Quad City Rowing Association and The Two Rivers YMCA merged on January 1, 2010.
The rowing facility and programs will operate under the name of the Two Rivers YMCA. YMCA Rowing will continue the Juniors Rowing Program for high school-age youth. In addition, the new YMCA rowing organization will continue to offer multiple summer sessions of a program called Learn-to-Row for people who are exploring an introduction to the sport. The Masters Rowing Program also will continue for adults to train for competitions and for improved health. Dave Weaver has been named director of rowing and family development for the Two Rivers YMCA. Weaver is past president of the Quad-City Rowing Association and coaches the Augustana College rowing team |
|
The 16th Annual Regatta has over 18 clubs participating, including the Quad City Rowing Association, Augustana College, Iowa State and the University of Iowa, from 15 cities representing 8 states.
The boats will be launched from the Quad City Rowing Club's Boathouse at the foot of 17th Street (next to Stoney Creek Inn) and row up to the Captain's Table resturant where the race starts. From there, they will race to down the Mississippi along the Ben Butterworth Parkway, through the I-74 bridge and finish at the Rodman bridge to the Arsenal (by the iWireless Center).
There's great viewing at the Boathouse, where there will be a lot of activity, and along Ben Butterworth Parkway. |
|
On Saturday, the four crews who have been training for two weeks competed in the Corporate Row Challenge Race and what fun it was! The crews were from Two Rivers Y in a "4", Crawford Company and Group O in "8"s and John Deere in a "4'.
Coach Marshall got everyone out on the water and the two "8"s lined up at the starting line upstream of the I-74 bridge. When Coach Marshall said "Attention... Row" away they went downstream toward the finish line at the Government Bridge. Their friends and families got to watch a great race as the two boats were very well matched with the Crawford Company inching out a win as they finished at the Government Bridge. Next up were the two "4"s and again, with Marshall's "Attention.... Row", they took off down stream like they had been rowing together for years! The John Deere boat rowed under the Government Bridge first and the "Y" was close behind.
Then Crawford in their "8" and John Deere in their ”4" squared off for the Championship race and again, the race with close with Crawford hearing the finishing horn first.
It was a great day and everyone seemed to enjoy getting out on the water for a little competition and using their newly acquired rowing skills.
The QCRA wants to thank the companies whose employees were in the crews, and all the QCRA members who volunteered their time to cox, row, and for "being there" for Corporate Row 2009.
|
|
The second session of Learn-to-Row starts again on August 6 and your volunteerism for the first session was the key to a successful program. Please review your schedule and sign up for the session are available to help by contacting me at melissa.pajunen@mn-ia.aaa.com. All classes are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
|
|
Here are some pictures from the Trivia Night last Spring.
|
|
Our first Trivia Night help us meet our obligation to provide rowing scholarships. Look for our next one coming in the fall. As a member of the winning table, Tom Hoppenjon wrote, "We had a ton of fun, and were more surprised than anyone at how well we did. I sure don't know how some of our friends knew the answers to some of the questions. I wonder what else is rattling around in their heads? Too funny" Thanks Marshall for emcee-ing this event |
|
This weekend the QCRA had a succesfull fundraising event for the QC Women's Outdoor Club. I would like to give credit where credit is due. We couldn't have done this without... our coaches - Marshall and Grace our coxes - Anne and Amber our rowers - Kerry, Terri B., Karen, Kris, Scottie, Sam, Jessie and our those ready to step in wherever needed - Mandy, Beth B., Kathleen, Austin, Beth T. and Scott T., and I know I'm probably forgetting some, sorry! I'd also like to thank the board for their support and Dave W., Scottie, Terry C. and Bob for making sure the boats, docks, boathouse, dvd, etc. were ready to go! Thanks to all, Janet |
Sweep rowers are needed for:
(at 5 p.m.) July 20 and July 21st Coxes are needed for: (at 5 p.m.) July 20, 21, 22 23 July 27, 28, 29, 30 ' August 1 - Race Day 8 a.m. |
|
Corporate Row is on the river and going strong!
Crew members are from the Crawford Company, John Deere, Two Rivers YMCA, Group O and volunteers from QCRA. Marshall Guth is doing his usual fine job as head coach.
Check out the pictures and come to the Challenge Race on Saturday, Aug 1 at 9 a.m.
|
|
RACICE, CZECH REPUBLIC - The five Cornell University rowers that represented the United States the 2009 World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Racice, Czech Republic fared well, highlighted by a fifth-place finish by Michael Rossidis ’09, Drew Baustian ’10, Christopher Frendl ’10. |
Learn-to-Row classes start May 28th. There will be two sessions, Monday-Wednesday and Tuesday-Thursday. Volunteers are needed! Call the Boathouse at 309.762.6030 or sign up on the Message Board Read More |
The docks have been secured and the launches are in the water. Just one more sign that the rowing season is just around the corner. Keep watching for the news that the river is open to club boats. We'd like thank all the Augie students, juniors and their parents and masters who helped with this. It truly was a community effort! |
QCRA members Kris Schwarz and Anne Stone put our best face forward and raised awareness of rowing in the QC at the John Deere Corporate Health Fair. If you know of any other health fairs like this one please let us know! Kris put together a wonderful video highlighting all the fun the QCRA has! |