University of Florida Crew
Our mission is to promote the sport of rowing within the University of Florida. Florida Crew is a competitive intercollegiate club team with athletes training at the varsity level. Our rowers compete in many regattas throughout the country. They are trained and coached on the principles of collegiate rowing in both a positive and competitive atmosphere. All University of Florida students are encouraged to participate.
Updates
February 13, 2008
Family Weekend
Family weekend was a great time. The team raised over $7,500 in donations alone and is very close to building our new boathouse. Pictures will be posted shortly. In the meantime, help us by taking this tiny survey
2008 Family Weekend (Final Itinerary)
Family Weekend begins this friday. Directions as well as an updated itinerary are now posted.
Southern Sprints
See below for information on this weekend's erg race.
News
February 11, 2008
University of Florida had the strongest showing to date at the annual Southern Sprints erg race. UF placed in every category taking home three gold metals and a slew of silver and bronze. Congratulations to all the rowers that participated. Be sure to look at the results.
November 6, 2007
Florida Crew had a strong showing at the Head of the Hooch regatta in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Congratulations to the Novice Womens 8+ for placing third in their event! For full results click here
October 19, 2007
The varisty Men and Women's team depart for Head of the Charles.
Best of luck ladies and gentlemen!
October 13, 2007
Florida Crew medaled in three categories at the First Coast Head Race
August 20, 2007
Fall recruitment begins now. Join us for a convenient information sessions.
Wed 8/29 8 PM
Reitz union Room 285
Thurs 8/30 7 PM
Reitz Union Room 284
Summer News!
Be on the lookout for a new and improved FL Crew Website.
Summer 2007
Enjoy your summer! Look out for updates on Fall Recruitment in August.
May 11, 2007
UF had a strong showing at the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia. Both the men's novice and varsity team pulled their fasted pieces to date. The novice ladies landed a seat in the semi-finals, the first UF team to do so since 1999. Overall a great race!
April 21, 2007
Reults for S.I.R.A have been released. UF did extremely well in each of their heats and every team raced in Final on Sunday. Also check out the new Sport Graphics picture section.
April 14, 2007
F.I.R.A. Regatta: Varsity Men 4+ (2nd place), Novice Men 8+ (3rd place), Novice Women 8+ (1st place)
UF places in three different events
March 31, 2007
Rowers return to Newnan's lake for the first time in years! The Florida Crew Classic was reinstated and UF, UCF, and FSU all participated and posted impressive results. Thanks to all who participated and helped make this event a success. And special thanks goes to Clayton Cox for organizing and planning this classic race.
February 15, 2007
The 2006/2007 Newsletter is now available! Read More
February 9, 2007
Florida Crew's inaugural Family Weekend event was a huge success. Over 100 parents and siblings attended the two-day event. Family members learned to erg, rowed in an actual shell, and rooted during the "all-star" race. In addition, the team was able to fundraise over $5,000 and establish a great support for this fast-growing team. Read More
February 4, 2007
Southern Sprints was a great success. UF took home 8 medals: two gold, two silver, and four bronze. In addition, the team posted numerous top five and top ten finishes, took 2nd in the Open Womens relay, and 3rd in the Open Men’s Relay. Read More
January 11, 2007
Florida Alligator: "Florida Crew, UF's competitive rowing team, held its biannual Erg-a-thon Wednesday on the Plaza of the Americas to recruit new members..." Read More
January 8, 2007
Spring Recruitment. No experience needed.
New Rowers Meeting:
Tuesday 1/16 7:30 pm (Reitz Union 349)
Wednesday 1/17 7:30 pm (Reitz Union 288-291)
Nov 07, 2006
Gainesville Sun: "UF's rowing team in Top Form..." Read More
