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What is Men's Crew?
Men's crew is a sport of strength, courage, teamwork, and, above all, determination. It requires both synchronization and coordination that can be mastered through challenging, but rewarding practice. The payoff to all this hard work is each person who rows with us will find themselves in peak physical condition, feeling a sense of pride of accomplishment few have ever experienced, and finding friendship with those who work just as hard to be as competitive as possible.
Crew is a sport unlike any other. It is an experience that will leave a lasting impression on you for the rest of your life. We like to say, "If you can do crew, you can do anything."
Want to Join Men's Crew?
The fall semester is just beginning and there couldn’t be a better time to come be a part of WSU Men’s Crew. Join now!!!
The Training
We practice 6 Days a week (Monday- Saturday) through morning weightlifting (2-3 times per week) and afternoon rowing. Practices start at 3:15 in the afternoon. The coaches are flexible on practice attendance if you have conflicts in your schedule. There are no cuts.
Time
Perhaps the most common question among recruits is about time. Crew is a very large commitment, but it doesn't mean that rowers cannot excel in the classroom and in other extracurricular activities. There are rowers involved in ROTC, Nuthouse Improv Comedy, Intramural Sports, and other clubs. Our collective team GPA last year was 3.3. In addition, three Varsity rowers were selected to First Team Pac-10 All-Academic, as well as a First and Second Team ACRA Academic All-Americans. Men's Crew prides itself on committing to a rigorous year-long training regiment while still shining in the classroom.
Learning to Row
Rowing experience is not necessary and few members of the team had ever rowed before joining. Joining now will give you the most time possible to learn to row before spring racing picks up.
The Structure
The team is athlete run by an Officer core elected by the rowers. 40+ students hire the coaches, decide where we race, and help to raise funds for the team. As a result, the paid coaches are left to focus on coaching.
The Competition
The team is constantly medaling at many of the events we attend. We compete against the other schools in the Pac-10 and other schools from all over the west coast. The team and coaches provide the elements necessary to produce winning boats; all that is missing is your hard work and dedication.
Other Information
For complete racing schedule, click here. To learn more about rowing, visit the US Rowing website.
At Washington State University, Men's Crew is open to all who are interested. We rarely make cuts, for we are a team who believes that everyone should row if they work hard at it. We are looking for both men and women to join at any time. Of course, no experience is neccessary. We will teach you! Interested? Go to our Recruitment Information page for further information and a quick form to fill out to contact our coaching staff.
