GDRA Junior Crew Returns from First Spring Regatta with Medals in Hand

Dayton, Ohio—In their first regatta of the season, Greater Dayton Rowing Association Junior Crew brought home three medals. The Hoover Invitational Regatta was held April 18th at the Hoover Reservoir in Westerville, Ohio. Rowers from 32 clubs, 22 cities and seven states competed.

“We’re thrilled about our first competition,” said Elizabeth Reed, junior head coach. “Both our experienced and novice rowers performed well. I look forward to a great season for us.”

The following junior rowers received medals:

**Women’s 4 scull, Silver: Lauren Sobol (Oakwood HS), Katie Woodie (Oakwood HS), Jenny McCarthy (Oakwood HS), Annie Scott (Stivers HS).

**Men’s 4 scull, Bronze: Hye-Seung Kim (Centerville HS), Jon Wittoesch (Oakwood HS), Ryan Deffet (Oakwood HS), Alex Caswell (Centerville HS).

**Women’s double scull, Bronze: Merideth Snead (Oakwood HS), Julianna Struble (Vandalia-Butler HS).

[Report courtesy of Alison Bour]

spring has sprung!

Just in case you haven't been down to the river lately... the docks are out, except for the double ramp. We currently have two single ramps. Also, all ergs have been moved from the RTA and returned to the boathouse.

Sweep practices have started on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6pm, and Saturday mornings at 8am. Contact Mark S. for more information.

Scullers and sweepers, mark your calendar on June 20 for the Columbus Midwest Sprints.

GDRA is offering Learn-to-Row classes again this season. Download our brochure (see "Forms" on the right) to see the schedule and sign-up. Classes fill fast!

the brave ones

The time trial is the race of truth. Four GDRA seekers of truth, on the erg:

2k time . ages .. USA Rank
6:51.2 .. 19-29 . 358/780 steve zondag
7:31.1 .. 50-59 . 224/696 Robert Weiskittel
7:35.5 .. 50-59 . 256/696 Max Sharp
7:35.5 .. 50-59 . 257/696 michael mccarty