Pine-Richland Crew

College Recruitment Program - more information (USRowing)

Congratulations Ashley Wright!

Ashley has been awarded an annual rowing scholarship of $10,000 from Robert Morris University where she will attend in the fall, making her the first ever Pine-Richland rower to receive an athletic scholarship! Robert Morris Crew is a NCAA Division I program that rows out of the Groveton Boat Club.

 

Upcoming opportunities:

The William & Mary Rowing Club has invited experienced PR rowers and coxswains to attend a week long camp, lasting from July 12-18 (boys) and July 19-25 (girls). The cost is $550, which includes housing and meals. For more info, visit http://www.wmrowing.org/camp

 

Duquesne University Women's Rowing Recruit Weekend - September 18-19, 2009

http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/w-rowing/spec-rel/061109aaa.html

Contact Jenn Langzettel at langzettelj@duq.edu for more information

 

Information:

There are many opportunities for athletes to continue rowing at the collegiate level and beyond. College coaches are always interested in motivated athletes that demonstrate rowing experience, good technical skills, erg scores, and qualifying academics. A college recruitment session is held at the beginning of the fall and spring seasons for both athletes and parents, and continued guidance is offered throughout the junior and senior years of high school.

The plan for the successful scholar/athlete is to first choose a school for the academics and then for the athletic program. College rowing program information sent to Pine-Richland Crew will be made available to rowers.

The following timeline will help you with the college recruitment process. We will help you with the process. You can also attend a US Rowing recruiting seminar or fair for more information.


Fall of Junior Year:

• Complete the NCAA core course requirements found at www.ncaa.org (initial eligibility).
• Register for NCAA clearing house (www.ncaa.org).
• When registering for the SAT or ACT, select the Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse as one of the institutions to which the test scores should be sent currently code 9999.
• Post your scores at www.usrowing.org , www.irow.com , www.concept2.com.
• College coaches cannot talk to rowers and families until after July 1st, but may answer emails

Winter of Junior Year:

• Work hard during winter training
• Compete in indoor rowing championships (Pittsburgh Indoor, Crash B’s, etc.)
• Post your scores at www.usrowing.org, www.irow.com , www.concept2.com
• Get noticed: email coaches, send letters of interest, fill out online recruiting forms, and request materials! Be sure to always include your name, address, phone # and email address

Summer after Junior year:

• Keep scores current on web sites
• Contact coaches at schools to which you intend to apply
• Prepare college applications
• Attend rowing camps and national competitions

Fall of Senior Year: Crunch time!

• Make a short list of colleges you want to seriously consider.
• Schedule and attend official visits. Beginning September 1st of a rower's senior year they may make official visits (1 per college, 5 colleges total) and college may pay expenses.
• Official visits may not last more than 24 hours on campus, transportation not usually covered, parents expenses not covered. SAT or ACT scores must be on file unless already filed with NCAA clearinghouse, schedule time to see a team practice.
• No more than three visits during the recruiting process are allowed with the coach. Rower can make unofficial school visits to campus any time; a coach can meet with a rower after July 1st.
• Check NCAA website to verify there has been no regulatory changes
• Receive scholarship offers. Negotiate scholarships; if possible (don't be too pushy).
• Decide which college/university you will attend.
• Make a verbal commitment to school, sign letter of intent (binding contract).

Winter of Senior Year:

• Fill out and send in financial aid applications using parent's tax forms.
• See end of section for recommendation letter protocol

Spring of Senior Year:

• Continue to work hard.
• Coaches will be in touch with your school and your coach to make sure you stay on track.
• Letters of Recommendation
• See you guidance counselor for an appropriate timeline for college recommendations.
• Please ask your coach 2 months in advance if they would write a letter of recommendation
• Provide all necessary envelopes, stamps, etc