Crew
Rowing was introduced at Smith in 1916 and has since developed into a rich campus tradition-one that gained new depth in 1972, when Smith crew engaged in its first intercollegiate competition. Now, in addition to its strong varsity program, the college has a novice program that enables students with no previous rowing experience to learn the sport and compete at the intercollegiate level. In developing the commitment, discipline and perseverance that rowing demands, Smith's varsity and novice crew programs emphasize variety in training, a clear understanding of technique and the fun that can be found in the pursuit of both individual and team excellence in this ultimate team sport.
The team competes in both fall and spring. The season begins in October with three-mile "head" races. Smith competes in the prestigious Head of the Charles regatta in Boston, racing both the clock and teams from around the country on the treacherous Charles River race course. After three months on indoor conditioning and a training trip during spring break, the team is eager to get back on the water in late March to compete against such adversaries as Holy Cross, Williams and Trinity. The championship series includes the NEWMAC championship, the New England Rowing Championship and the ECAC National Invitational Collegiate Regatta.
News:
Crew Races at New England Rowing Championships
The Smith crew enjoyed a good day of racing in rainy/misty conditions today at the New England Rowing Championships held on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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Crew Participates in Inagural Malden River Spirit Regatta
Smith crew raced Tufts, Wellesley, and Simmons at Tufts University's new course on the Malden River. Due to the narrow course only two teams could race at a given time.
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Smith Crew Finishes Fourth at NEWMAC Championship
The Pioneers finished in fourth place in the varsity eight race at the NEWMAC Championship and placed third in the Florence Cup (overall points). The United States Coast Guard Academy claimed its second consecutive NEWMAC championship at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass. this morning in a time of 6:52.07.
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Novice Eight Takes First in Worcester
Smith crew had a solid day of racing against Williams, Trinity, Holy Cross, Connecticut, and Mount Holyoke today in Worcester, MA.
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Smith Crews Perform Well in Worcester
Coming off a week of limited practice time on the water, the Smith crews performed well today against Wesleyan, Colby, WPI, Williams, and Holy Cross in Worcester with the varsity 8 and second varsity 8 winning its races.
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Crew Races Against Holy Cross & Radcliffe
The Smith crews opened their spring season today on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester. On cold water and with a tail wind, the Pioneers raced against crews from Holy Cross and Radcliffe.
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Crew Races Against Wellesley & Simmons
With the cancellation of the Seven Sisters Championship due to high water in Philadelphia, the Smith, Simmons and Wellesley crews traveled to Cambridge this morning and raced a 2.5 mile course to end the fall season of racing.
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Seven Sisters Crew Championship Cancelled
Due to rising water on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, the Seven Sisters Crew Championship has been cancelled for Sunday, October 28.
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