The Latest Viking Crew News

Fall Rowers and Coxswains Needed

Get fit, row for CSU 

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Join CSU's Rowing Crew team

 Do something extraordinary this spring and join Viking Crew!

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Move to new Rivergate Boathouse

We move to a new era of rowing in Cleveland with the Rivergate Boathouse.  Farewell 1948 Carter Road Boathouse. Hello 1785 Merwin Ave Boathouse.

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Speakmon 2010

Vikings end the fall season with improved times and the WN4 taking gold! 

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Head of the Ohio 2010

Viking novices bring home silver and bronze. 

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Contact


Cleveland State University
ATTN: Viking Crew
2121 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214

Email: rowing@csuohio.edu

Practice

Spring 2012 Season Practices

Winter Training: Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri - 6:00 am - 7:15 am (Cleveland Rowing Foundation Boathouse Erg Room)

 

Coaches

Head Coach: Denny Matheou

Assistant Coach: Megan Wilinski

Assistant Coach: Krystle Kulon

Asstistant Mens Coach: Dave Dressler

Officers

President:  Joesph Wiencek

Vice President:  Wells Mueller

Treasurer:  Anthony Adamo

Secretary:  Scott Sullivan

Do you like CSU Rowing?









Come Join Us!

Crew Wanted: No Sissies, Slackers, Whiners, Quitters, or Spectators Need Apply!

Crew is about being a part of something, being a Team. You know who you are: Men & Woman who want to keep Tradition alive. Newbies, first-timers, curious folk, and even Experienced Rowers are welcome. CSU Rowing Team is the fastest growing, largest, and longest lasting Cleveland State Club Sports Team. We are currently looking for New Rowers for the Spring 2012 Season.

CSU Rowing stands for a Winning Attitude, Strong Desire to Succeed, and Self-Confidence of Enduring Achievement. We want you to join us, try out, see if you can cut it. There's no shame in not making it, just in not trying. In fact, you'll earn our Respect just for trying out.

Please Sign up Online or Email us. We row out of the Cleveland Rowing Foundation boathouse. It may be the most fun and most work you've ever volunteered for ever. Come Join The Family!

No Experience Necessary!

Choose not to be beat. Choose courage. Row CSU!

Spring 2012 Event/Regatta Schedule
Jan 17 Classes & Winter Training Begin
6am practices
New recruits and walk-ons  welcome 
Cleveland Rowing Foundation Boathouse
Jan 28 Cleveland Collegiate Indoor 5K/6K John Carroll U
Feb 11 8-2PM: Hammer Ergatta (2K)
7-9PM: Post-Hammer Fundraiser

Case

Flat Iron Cafe

March 10-16 Spring Break Training Cleveland, OH
March 23 Cleveland Collegiate Regatta Cleveland, OH
April 7 Cincinatti Invitational Regatta Cincinatti, OH
April 14 or 21 S.I.R.A. or Pittsburgh Duals - TBD TN or PA
April 28 West Virginia Governor's Cup Regatta Charleston, WV
May 11/12 Dad Vails (Top Boat(s) only) Philadelphia, PA

 

Summer 2012 Event/Regatta Schedule
Click here to see Summer Schedule

 

Fall 2012 Event/Regatta Schedule
Click here to see Fall Schedule

Reasons To Join

  • Group Fitness - You'll workout harder and won't miss a day if your do it with others
  • Its something new, healthy, interesting, exciting and fun!
  • No experience is necessary and you can walk on unlike varsity sports
  • We compete against schools that CSU's varsity sports compete against: all ohio college rowing clubs, OSU, MSU,GVSU,Mercyhurst, etc... In the past we've even compete against Ivy League teams.

 

Team Values

  • Pride - We represent Cleveland State University at regional competitions against universities from all over North America.
  • Dedication - We practice five times a week or more throughout the whole school year.
  • Teamwork - Rowing creates synergy and demands support from all members.
  • Tradition - We apply what we learn on the water to our everyday lives.

The team is open to all full-time Cleveland State University students. Previous experience is not required; open mindedness and application of our team values is!

 

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Helpful Links

Basics of rowing on an Erg Video

Rowing Technique Video