This spring, GMS Rowing Center will partner with Western Connecticut State University to launch the school’s first-ever rowing program. WCSU Rowing Club will be open to all students who are currently enrolled at Western Connecticut State University, both men and women.
As one of the oldest collegiate sports, rowing is steeped in Ivy League tradition. With the instatement of this rowing club, WCSU will join the prestigious ranks of other top-notch schools across the country. In recent years, WCSU has established itself not only as a premier academic institution, but also as a formidable athletic contender within its division. Students who dedicate themselves to this inaugural first season will leave behind a legacy that future generations of rowers will remember for years to come.
Making the decision to join WCSU Rowing Club is one that should be considered carefully, as it requires a level of commitment that is unparalleled by other sports. Rowers must be willing to make personal sacrifices that other athletes do not, including giving up a substantial portion of their time, energy, and finances. However, the payoff that rowers receive in return for their personal sacrifice is priceless: rowers feel a sense of personal pride and accomplishment that cannot be attained by any other means.
The following is a brief overview of what students can expect for the upcoming spring season:
- Practices are tentatively set to begin the week before Spring Break (March 15-19), with a back-up start date of March 29 (the Monday directly following Spring Break).
- Practices will be from 6-7:30am Monday through Friday, with additional workouts for students to complete on their own time.
- The season will cost $200 to cover equipment and facility fees, as well as liability insurance. Coaching will be provided free-of-charge.
- Practices will take place at GMS Rowing Center in New Milford, CT, located about 15-20 minutes from the Midtown Campus. (Directions can be found at http://www.gmsrowingcenter.us/directions.asp)
- Transportation will not be provided, so students will need to find a way to get to practice on their own. Carpooling is highly recommended.
Rowing is not without its drawbacks, as the early morning practices and seasonal costs illustrate; and yet, rowing is a sport that gives back in ways that cannot always be quantified. For every aspect of rowing that appears negative, there is an underlying positive aspect: rowers are some of the privileged few who get to welcome each day with a breath-taking sunrise and feel the unbreakable bond of a team that becomes so united that it permeates a rower’s life forever. Rowing is a way of life, and those who are passionate about it will find a way to make it happen.
Any students who are interested in joining WCSU Rowing Club are encouraged to use the contact information listed below:
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