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    Races to Watch: May 3-5

    This weekend, qualification for the USRowing Youth National Championships gets underway in California, Oklahoma, and Philadelphia, while the Washington Huskies welcome the Wisconsin Badgers and the Italian National Team to Montlake Cut for Opening Day.

    CEO Terry Dillon Departs Rowing Canada Aviron

    Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) announces the resignation of Terry Dillon from his position as Chief Executive Officer. Terry led the organization, contributing to the betterment of rowing in Canada, for the past 7 years.

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    NCAA and ESPN Reach New, Eight Year Media Rights Deal

    The NCAA and ESPN announced that they reached a new, eight-year agreement that includes the media rights to an unprecedented 40 NCAA Championships, including 21 women’s and 19 men’s events.

    A Rowing Posture Primer

    Good posture is achieved through a neutral spine stabilized by a strong core. Some claim that a round back leads automatically to injury. This is not true.

    Using the Erg in Winter

    Erg scores are great for goal-setting, but also for teaching younger rowers proper technique.

    A Matter of Commitment

    Five steps that will help rowers reach their goals, facilitate athletic growth, and increase accountability.

    Critical Reaction 

    An essential skill for any coxswain who wishes to improve is learning how to respond to negative feedback.

    Charlie’s Big Crab

    Our stroke—the guy you wanted in the boat, so smooth and steady—was suddenly sucked over to port, his hair in the water. What the devil happened?

    DeFrantz Honored with 2024 NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award

    Olympian and lifelong advocate to be honored at NCAA Convention.

    Judge Rules on NCAA Transfer Limitations

    A federal judge ruled last month that college student-athletes who have transferred more than once will now be permitted to compete immediately through at least the end of the 2023-2024 academic year.

    Becoming Unhinged

    Your hip hinge is crucial for swing and drive suspension, and indoor-rowing season is when to optimize it.

    Why the Questions Prospective Student-Athletes Ask Matter

    In many instances, you will want to go to the prospective rowers and student-athletes themselves.

    Outside Perspective

    Whether with your program, your crew, or a single athlete, identify the limiting factors to successful performance.

    The Virtues of Peanut Butter (And Other Nutritious Nuggets)

    Did you know that you can tame your belly fat by eating less at night?

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    Races to Watch: May 3-5

    This weekend, qualification for the USRowing Youth National Championships gets underway in California, Oklahoma, and Philadelphia, while the Washington Huskies welcome the Wisconsin Badgers and the Italian National Team to Montlake Cut for Opening Day.

    CEO Terry Dillon Departs Rowing Canada Aviron

    Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) announces the resignation of Terry Dillon from his position as Chief Executive Officer. Terry led the organization, contributing to the betterment of rowing in Canada, for the past 7 years.

    Regional Racing Heats Up at WIRA Championship

    The Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Championships took place last weekend on Sacramento's Lake Natoma. WIRA, a regional organization with membership comprised of 40 rowing programs at all division levels, includes nearly every rowing program in the West, outside of the Pac-12 varsity heavy/openweight teams.

    IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll – Week 4, May 1

    This week's IRCA/IRA Poll has Princeton atop the heavyweight men's varsity eight poll for the second week in a row while Wesleyan retains the top spot for the DIII varsity eight and Harvard does the same for the lightweight men's varsity eight.