Ohio State Crew Club

There are 3 different practice options for novice rowers. The novice men’s practices start at 3:00, 4:30 and 6:00pm and the novice women’s practices start at 3:30, 5:00 and 6:30pm.

All practices are held in the OSU Crew boathouse on the bottom floor of the Drake Union (between Lincoln and Morrill Towers). Athletes should show up 10-15 minutes early in athlete gear.

There will be informational meetings during the first week of classes for both men and women who are interested in joining the team. Meetings will be held in the Harbor Room on the first floor of the Drake Union at the following times:

Monday 9/20 at 4:30 & 7pm

Tuesday 9/21 at 4:30 & 7pm

Wednesday 9/ 22 at 7pm

Thursday 9/23 at 7pm

Sunday 9/26 at 5:30pm

More information can be found at our Novice Facebook Page

Ellen Manovich, who graduated May of 2010, went on to row on the Under 23 national team out of the Oklahoma City Riversport program. After a long summer of training, Ellen has accumulated quite a few impressive wins. At the USRowing Club National Championships at Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tennessee from July 14th to 18th, Ellen took silver in the Women’s Intermediate Pair. At the same event, she went to the medals dock again for another silver, this time in the Women’s Intermediate Quad.

Oklahoma City Riversport also sent Ellen and her pair partner to the 128th Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in St Catherines, Ontario from August 1st to the 8th. Another extraordinary performance by Ellen resulted in her taking gold in the Under 23 Women’s Pair!

Ellen rowed for the Ohio State Crew Club for 4 years. She currently holds the women’s 2,000m record on the erg at 7:09. She graduated from the Ohio State University with degrees in both English and History.

Ohio State Crew Club would like to thank Coaches; Tom Madden, Katie Salvator, and Cole Vanicek, rowers; Adam Reckless, Paul Mangold and Josh Taub along with recent graduate Ian Dunn for their help with the trailer bed replacement. A special thanks to Mr. Reckless for donating his time, his tools, and his expertise to help the club replace the worn through and weathered bed of the trailer. The trailer looks as good as new and should be able to withstand the wear and tear of the travels for many seasons to come.

The Buckeyes topped off their season at the National Championship in Oklahoma City. ACRA (American Collegiate Rowing Association) presented stiff winds and stiffer competition. 30+mph winds delayed and cancelled some races. The team pulled through as both the novice women’s four and the novice men’s four were awarded bronze medals based on their time trial times. The Buckeyes won several individual honors. Oarswoman Ellen Manovich was awarded All American First Team, while Claire Foley made the All Freshmen Boat as a coxswain. Tori Mason and Alex Naegele made All American third team. Anna Kwa, Ellen Mavovich and Elena Reynolds received First Team Academic All Americans while Carter East, Katie Magee, Claire Mondro, Lucas Serdar, Julie Stehli, and Megan Weisman took Second Team Academic All Americans.

The Buckeyes met 125 of the nation’s best crews in the city of brotherly love. Dad Vail (est. 1934) is the largest regatta in the country and is among its most competitive. Strong semifinal performances were made by the Men’s novice four, the Men’s pair(uncoxed), the Men’s varsity lightweight four, Women’s novice four and the Women’s varsity eight. The team would like to express tremendous appreciation to the Alumni association and the Parents club. The tent, cheering and food (especially the food) were the best they have ever been, creating an excellent atmosphere for rowers and parents alike.