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.
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Rent - A - Rower
Need some help around the house this weekend? You can hire a crew member as part of the team's fall fundraising efforts.
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Crew places fourth at Seven Sisters
A second place finish in the Varsity race by the Smith varsity eight led the Pioneers to a fourth place finish in the Seven Sisters Championship Regatta. Wellesley won the regatta with 22 points in a tiebreak over Mt Holyoke in second, also with 22 points. Simmons took third with 20 points, just ahead of Smith's 19 points. Bryn Mawr took fifth with 1 point.
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Crew Races at Head of the Charles
The Pioneers raced in the 45th annual Head of the Charles in the Collegiate Eight event in rainy, windy, cold, and miserable conditions on Sunday in Cambridge and had a great race!
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Crew Opens Season at Riverfront Regatta
In a day that started foggy and cool but ended with brilliant sunshine, the Smith crews took to the water for their first test of the season. The regatta featured over 500 entries in college, club, junior, and master divisions, with Smith rowing against New England rivals Trinity and Mt Holyoke.
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Devin Fay and Coree Naslund Join Smith Crew Staff
Devin Fay and Coree Naslund have joined the Smith College crew staff as graduate assistant coaches. Both have enrolled in the Masters program in the Exercise and Sport Studies Department and are due to receive their M.S. in May, 2012.
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Eliza van Lennep Named All American
Senior Eliza van Lennep (Rindge, NH) has been named a Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA)Pocock All American for the 2009 season. This award recognizes the outstanding performances of rowers and coxswains at NCAA Division III institutions.
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Smith Crew Finishes 6th at NCAA Rowing Championship
The Smith I (6:47.12) finished in seventh place today out of sixteen eight's at the 2009 NCAA Rowing Championships held in Cooper River Park in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This appearance mark's Smith's fifth trip to the National Championship in the past eight years. Williams College defended its championship title and won the grand final in 6:28.04.
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Smith Crew Selected to NCAA Division III Rowing Championship
The Smith Pioneers have been selected to compete in the 2009 NCAA Division III Rowing Championship to be held May 29-30 at Cooper River Park in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. This appearance at Nationals will be Smith's fifth in the past eight years. The Pioneers finished fourth in 2006, second in both 2004 and 2005 and sixth in 2002.
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ECAC National Invitational Rowing Championships Races Cancelled
Windy conditions forced the cancellation of afternoon races today at the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) National Invitational Rowing Championships held on the Cooper River in Camden, New Jersey.
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