Delaware To Finish Fall Season at Frostbite Regatta
This Saturday, November 14th, 2009, the UD Men’s Crew team looks to close out the fall racing season in a strong fashion at the annual Philadelphia Frostbite Regatta. This year however, the race is being held at the COOPER RIVER in Camden, NJ rather than Philadelphia.
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Strong Weekend of racing at the Schuylkill and Chase
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Varsity Crews Face Harsh Conditions in Boston
The Varsity Heavyweight/Lightweight squads traveled to Boston, MA this past weekend to compete in the historic Head of The Charles Regatta. As expected, the Boston weather was less than desirable; nonetheless, the Blue Hens had a successful weekend of intense racing.
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Delaware to Race at 2009 Head of the Charles Regatta
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UD Finishes Strong at Navy Day
Delaware crew opened its fall racing season this past weekend at the Navy Day Regatta in Philadelphia. With a new course layout and strong tailwinds, UD crews were sure to be moving quickly down the Schuylkill.
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Delaware to Race at 2009 Navy Day Regatta
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5th Annual Parents and Alumni Day
Our annual Parents and Alumni Open House will take place at the WYRA / University of Delaware Boathouse on Sunday, October 11th. The event will start at 1:00PM and will feature a catered lunch, class/alumni racing, and Delaware Crew merchandise for sale. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Pat Kenny by October 8th.
Directions to the boathouse can be found here.
New Rowers Wanted
Delaware Men’s Crew is looking for novice members for the upcoming 2009-10 season. If you are interested in participating, please attend one of the interest meetings or show up at the Russell Parking lot September 4th at 3:30 pm for the first novice practice. For the practice, please wear athletic shorts and sneakers. No experience is necessary; our coaches will have you rowing that afternoon! If you have any questions or concerns, please call 302-533-8419 or email.
Interest Meetings
Wednesday, September 2nd- Perkins Student Center 7 PM
Perkins Student Center, Collins Room
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Thursday, September 3rd- Trabant University Center 7 PM
Trabant University Center, Room 206
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Memorial Service for Alumnus/Coach’s Father
Delaware crew alumnus and coach Pete Seymour’s father passed away Wednesday, July 29. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 3rd at 11 AM at the Chestnut Hill Academy. Directions are attached below.
Spring Banquet to be Held May 16th
The 2009 Delaware Men's Crew spring banquet will be held at the Newark Country Club on Saturday May 16th at 1:00 PM. This banquet is held annually to wrap up the season with goodbye's to graduating seniors, rowers awards, and coaches presentations.
Where: Newark Country Club
300 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
When: Saturday, May 16th 1:00pm
Price: $20/rower, $25/guest
Delaware Crew Mentioned in Philadelphia Inquirer
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UD Ties For The Men’s Points Trophy and Overall Points Trophy At The 71st Annual Dad Vail Regatta
Delaware Men’s Crew spring season came to a close this past weekend, Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th, at the 71st 
annual Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia. The Dad Vail Regatta is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States, with over 100 colleges and universities from the U.S. and Canada. After a controversial first day of 1500 meter time trial format racing due to inclement weather, all but one of the Blue Hens boats had advanced to Saturday’s regular 2k format racing.
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Delaware Crew to Conclude Season at 71st Annual Dad Vail Regatta
NOTICE:
Due to weather conditions, races on May 8, 2009 will be 1500 meter time trials. All boats in each event to be at starting area 5 minutes prior to start time of event.
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On May 8th and 9th, the University of Delaware Men’s Crew will compete in the 71st annual Dad Vail Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, PA. Last year, the team won the Dr. Thomas Kerr Jr. Cup, which is awarded to the men's team with the most points at the end of the regatta. Contributing to this total were the freshman/novice lightweights and heavyweights who each won gold in their respective events.
Delaware Duels Holy Cross in Worcester
On Saturday, April 25, the Hen's traveled to Worcester, MA to duel Holy Cross on their home course on Lake Quinsigamond.
Delaware Crew Earns Six Medals at 2009 SIRA Regatta
The Blue Hens placed within the top three spots in almost all events entered at the 2009 Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship at the Melton Lake Rowing Venue in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th. The freshman/novice lightweight 8+, freshman/novice 2nd lightweight 8+, and varsity lightweight 8+ all earned gold, the freshman/novice heavyweight 8+ earned silver, and the varsity lightweight 4+ and JV 8+ both earned bronze.