Purdue Crew
Purdue Crew is a student athletic club established at Purdue University in 1949. It is the largest such club on campus with an average of 130 members throughout the season. The program competes nationwide against both club and D1 programs in cities such as San Diego, CA, Gainesville, GA, and Philadelphia, PA. As a club the Crew is generously supported by Purdue University's Department of Recreational Sports by employing the head and assistant coach positions. Incredibly strong alumni support has allowed for much of the growth and success of the program by financing equipment and facilities.
Competitions are attended in both the Fall and Spring semesters, while Spring semester holds the larger races and the fall hosts smaller regattas to allow for more at-home philanthropy and social related events. Fall events include various work projects that both help the crew financial yet also benefit the community, in addition many campus based events such as recruiting and community awareness occasions are held.
Purdue Crew holds a deeply rooted history at the University as many athletes from the program have gone to successfully compete internationally. The Crew's alumni also remain incredibly active in both the University and present day rowing program.
Past Coaches [1][edit]
- David Kucik - Head Coach (1995–Present)
- Kurt Butler - Women's Coach (2014–Present)
- Kevin Sauer - (1978–1982)
- Head Coach & Varsity Men - (1985-1987)
- Novice Men - (1977–1978)
- Novice Women - (1976–1977)
- Jacob Hatch - (2005–2008)
- Jere Jenkins -
- Rigger/Boatman(1995–2004)
- Varsity Women - (2002-2004)
- Novice Men - (1995–2002)
- John Bernfield - (1996–2002)
- Beth Laskey Anderson - (1989–1991)
- William Nelson - (1978–1980)
- Novice Women - (1977–1978)
Doug Neil - Head Coach (Fall 1969 - 1970)
- Dr. Robert Emerson - Head Coach (1966–June 1969)
- Lightweight Men - (1964–1965)
- Ted Poppinga - (frosh 1964–1966)
- Dr. Lawrence Tolle - Head Coach (1963–1966)
Dr Peter (Pete) Kay (Frosh 1963-1964)
- Dr. Ralph "Kirby" Davidson - Head Coach (1955–1961)
Dr Robert Eckles - (Frosh 1961-1962) John Lelthro Coach 1953- 1954
- William (Bill) Butler - founder & coach (1949–1950)
Kenneth (Kenny) Butler - founder & coach (1949–1953)
Club History and Notable Athletes[edit]
Purdue Crew Women's Team[edit]
Purdue Crew Women's Team was established in 1979. An article written in Purdue's Exponent titled Women shove off on new challenge describes the beginning of the Women's program.
"When they first showed up we thought they were there to be coxswains, but they wanted to row." That was the comment made by Kevin Sauer, president of the Purdue Crew Club, when asked about the reaction when four women showed up at the crew club callout last fall. "They sort of laughed at us at first," said Jan Pahl, one of the four.
Because of their size the women couldn't row next to the men, but they still wanted to handle the oars. With the help of Jack Young from the alumni association, the women's crew was created. Now as a part of the Purdue Crew Club, they are practicing daily on the Wabash. The initial 50 at the callout have been trimmed to 25 women who practice regularly under the coaching of Chris Polhemus, John North and Kevin Sauer from the men's varsity team. There is one drawback to the practices, though. Because of limited funding - $3000 a year for men and women combined - both teams must share boats. The men's club practices in the afternoon, making use of all the equipment at that time. So every morning, at 6:30, the women's team starts practice. What do they think about while pulling the 12-foot-one-inch long oars? "Going back to bed," said one woman. "Making the dock on the last run," said another. According to the women, falling in the water is the most unpleasant aspect of rowing. For the past month, morning temperatures have been in the low 40's or high 30's. When pushing off from the dock in the capsizable one-or-two-individual shells, they have learned to be careful. Once on the river, the early rise and hard work seem worth it all. "It's so pretty once you get out there," remarks Kathy Brady. The women's feeling of self-satisfaction is also a compensating factor. "It feels so good at the end of practice when you head for the dock and know that you've done it," one member said. Public reaction has been one of surprise. A myth exists that the exercises, weight lifting, running and of course rowing, would turn the women into muscular hulks. On the contrary, the exercises are designed to tone the muscles much like a swimmer's long muscles. None of the women have confirmed the myth by turning into amazons. The newly-formed team hasn't yet participated in any intercollegiate meets, but starting next spring the women will compete everywhere the men's crew does. For the present they are concentrating on achieving form. Varsity crew member and women's Coach Sauer said, "One thing the girls have in their favor is that they have good balance and coordination in the boats." Such qualities can make the difference between winning and losing. Eventually the women's crew may become a "separate but equal" counterpart to the men's. The reason is that the women don't think the coaches should have to come to practice at 6:30 in the morning in addition to practicing with the men's team in the afternoon. The main impetus for sharing facilities with the men is financial. A used shell costs $3,000, the same amount the men and women's crew together are budgeted each year. As a supplementary measure, the women's team has had a bake sale. In an effort to raise more funds, the crew club is sponsoring a dance this weekend. But the women cannot operate on an independent basis immediately.
The two teams co-exist in harmony. The women are in no way pampered as they were warned in the beginning. Their efforts are the proof of their success this season.
— Harvey Gerry, Staff Writer; As printed in the Purdue Exponent Thursday, November 11, 1974
Parent's Club[edit]
Purdue Crew Parent's Club was established in 1990 as a parent-run organization that's main focus was assisting the team with meals while traveling for races. Originally only a few volunteers that wanted to help the crew, Parent's club is now an integral part of how the club functions at regattas. While still separate from the club in terms of memberships and budgets, Parent's club stores their equipment used at regattas at the Crew's boathouse.
Notable Athletes[edit]
| Athlete | Accomplishments |
|---|---|
| Amanda Elmore ('13)[2] | Gold at 2016 Rio Olympics |
| Gold in 4x at 2015 World Rowing Championships | |
| Bronze in 4x at 2015 World Rowing Cup 2 | |
| Gold in 8+ at 2013 World Rowing U23 Championships | |
| Gold in 8+ at 2012 World Rowing U23 Championships | |
| Second in senior division at 2011 Women's Henley Regatta | |
| Second in 2x at 2015 National Selection Regatta | |
| Fifth in Varsity 8+ at 2014 NCAA Championships | |
| Emma Preuschl ('07)[3] | |
| Sixth in adaptive 4+ at 2011 World Rowing Championships | |
| Sixth in adaptive 4+ at 2010 World Rowing Championships | |
| Eighth in adaptive 4+ at 2009 World Rowing Championships | |
| Silver in adaptive 4+ at 2008 Paralympic Games | |
| Gold in adaptive 4+ at 2008 Canadian Henley | |
| Mark Tubergen ('13)[4] | Eighth in 4+ at 2013 World Rowing U23 Championships. Second in Championship 8+ at 2013 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta. Gold in intermediate 4 at 2013 USRowing Club National Championships, Silver in senior eight and bronze in senior four. |
| Patrick Close ('08) | Competed in The Boat Race as the University of Oxford's bow seat for the 2012-2013[5] season and came out victorious. |
| Peter McHugh ('16) | Competed in the World University Games for the United States and won Gold at the 2015 games in Seoul, South Korea. Peter is sitting three seat in the picture taken right after the Heavyweight 8+ won their event. |
Events[6] (Racing)[edit]
Racing (Fall)[edit]
- Milwaukee River Challenge - Milwaukee, WI [7]
- Head of the Rock - Rockford, IL [8]
- Head of the Eagle - Indianapolis, IN [9]
Racing (Spring)[edit]
- Spring Training - Clemson, SC [10]
- Marietta Duel - Zanesville, OH [11]
- San Diego Crew Classic - San Diego, CA [12]
- Lubber's Cup - Grand Rapids, MI [13]
- SIRA - Oak Ridge, TN [14]
- Dad Vail - Philadelphia, PA [15]
- ACRA - Gainesville, GA [16]
Philanthropy, Community Involvement and Social Events[edit]
Parents Day[edit]
Every fall team members assemble at the Purdue Crew Boathouse for an open house event showcasing team equipment, facilities, and team accomplishments. The purpose of the event is to introduce parents of novice team members to the sport of rowing and how Purdue Crew will positively impact any college student's time at the university.
Hunger Hike[17][edit]
Hunger Hike, an annual community fundraising event, is hosted by Lafayette Urban Ministry with the goal of raising awareness and making a difference in the fight against hunger. Purdue Crew remains involved with LUM in the fall by attending the opening ceremonies event on Sunday and then leading the traditional Hunger Hike 3k Walk. With a lasting connection Purdue Crew continues to assist and support Lafayette Urban Ministry in many ways. The team stays involved with Hunger Hike by leading the 3K walk to fight hunger by carrying a racing shell to help bring attention to the cause!
Feast of the Hunter's Moon Set-up and Cleanup[18][edit]
A major attraction to West Lafayette every fall is the Feast of the Hunters Moon located at Fort Ouiatenon. Being so close to the old fort boathouse this is something that we began helping with a few years ago. Purdue Crew helps the Feast supervisors help set up the grounds for the event every year by raising the tents for the vendors and attractions that are coming to the event. We also tear down the tents and clean up the grounds from any trash or unwanted objects. This is another great way we stay involved in the community, and raise money for the club. We also receive free tickets to the feast for the club and have people that really enjoy going and experiencing the event.
Rent-a-Rower[edit]
Every fall Purdue Crew hosts a fundraising event in the local community. This is program that was started in the 1980s as a club fundraiser. Since then this program has greatly expanded into the largest fundraiser for Purdue Crew, usually raising over $20,000 a year. Paying for a majority of the spring racing and travel fees for the program. This program allows for local community members and Purdue faculty and staff to book rowers to come out and help them with a large variety of work. Most of which is yard work to help the community to prepare for the winter ahead.
Homecoming Parade[19][edit]
To kick-off homecoming weekend, Purdue Student Union Board (PUSB) organizes the Purdue Homecoming parade which includes students from participating organizations showcasing floats and walking demonstrations relating to the current year's theme. Purdue Crew continues to stay involved with the homecoming tradition by walking one eight-man racing shell decorated to the theme of that year. In the fall of 2015 the theme "Bundle up Boilers" expressed a "holiday or winter" theme. The crew decorated the racing shell by wrapping a black resolute shell in gold garland around the shell as a large present. Handing out candy and singing the "Purdue Crew version" of "Hail Purdue" with the famous "Let's go Purdue Rowing" at the end are typical activities expressed each year at the parade.
Dash on the Wabash[edit]
Dash on the Wabash, an in-house event created and carried out within the team, is a race on the Wabash River between boats composed of mixed boats of Novice Men / Varsity Men and Novice Women / Varsity Women. Each boat lineup, devised before race day, decides on a costume or theme and a unique name. Two boats at a time are raced bracket style in a 1000 m dash on a stretch of the river normally visible from the boathouse depending on season water levels. The winner of each bracket receives a now coveted "Dash Champion" t-shirt and bragging rights for the remaining season.
Row-a-Thon[edit]
Row-a-thon is both an event that takes place at Tippecanoe County Mall in Lafayette, IN and a Spring time campaign to reach out to family and alumni to help support the program going into racing season as well as support Lafayette Urban Ministry.[20] Aside from covering the head coaches' and assistant coaches' salary, the program sustains itself from both membership dues and generous donations from alumni and family. Aside from handwriting letters, row-a-thon is a physical activity as well. Usually held in the last week of January, or first week of February, the team will set up posters presenting the crew's accomplishments and also a number of ergs to demonstrate rowing. Athletes can decide to row a marathon's distance (26 miles, a mere 42,164 meters) on the ergometer for their workout at this event. While donations can be made while at the mall, the event has a greater purpose of raising awareness about the program and staying involved in the community.
Team Spring Banquet[edit]
Held the weekend before "dead week," the week preceding final exams, Purdue Crew holds the End of the Year or Spring Banquet. This event focuses on the accomplishments of the crew of the current season as well as accomplishments of the winning crews from the previous season's Dad Vail and ACRAs regattas. Family and friends are invited, lunch is served, and for many learning about rowing is a first at the Team Spring Banquet. Seniors who have spent four years with the program receive special recognition on this morning. Also, inter-squad awards for the Hovde Award and Most Valuable Oarsman are presented. Coaches are also recognized for their accomplishments, specifically the Graduate Assistants as they might be coming in on their last few weeks at the university as well.
Boathouse and Equipment[edit]
| Purdue Crew Racing Shells | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolute | Dirigo | Vespoli | ||
| 8+ | 4+ | 8+ | 4+ | 8+ |
| ΔΤΔ Dave Ehrhardt '59 | David W. Kucik | Coach Larry Tolle | Beau & Denise Wilfong '03 | Kenneth M. Butler |
| Dr. Ralph "Kirby" Davidson II | Lonni Kucik | Dan & Jan Egenolf '84,'85 | Chutzpah / Bonner | Millenium |
| Dr. Thomas B. Robinson | Dorothy Fox | Gabriele Cipollone | ||
| Mary & Howard Taylor | Dr. Ralph "Kirby" Davidson I | Lynn Clare | ||
| Susan R. Holliday I | Edward A Fox | Richard E. Grace | ||
| Susan R. Holliday II | Catherine Thomas | R.L. Wilfong Conservation Trust '03 | ||
| Tiffany K. Haugli '00 | Lawrence S. Preo | Robert Lee | ||
| Boilermakers Row USA | Ms. Bobbie Tolle | |||
| Theresa M. Lippert | ||||
| Thomas J. Templin | ||||
Results[edit]
| SIRA (Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association) Regatta - Oak Ridge, TN[21] | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Novice Men | Novice Women | ||||||||
| Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | JV 8+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | JV 8+ | 4+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | 4+ |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dad Vail Regatta - Philadelphia, PA[22] | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Novice Men | Novice Women | ||||||||
| Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | JV 8+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | JV 8+ | 4+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | 4+ |
| 2004 Silver | 1997 Gold | 1997 Silver | 1997 Bronze | 2000 Gold | 1998 Gold | 2007 Gold | 1996 Gold | 1999 Bronze | 1997 Silver | 2001 Silver | 2004 Silver |
| 2007 Gold | 1998 Silver | 1998 Silver | 1998 Gold | 2004 Gold | 1999 Silver | - | 1998 Gold | 2000 Bronze | 1998 Silver | - | - |
| 2008 Gold | 1999 Silver | 2004 Silver | 1999 Silver | - | 2002 Silver | - | 2001 Silver | 2001 Silver | 2003 Gold | - | - |
| 2009 Silver | 2003 Bronze | - | 2000 Bronze | - | 2005 Gold | - | 2002 Bronze | 2005 Bronze | 2004 Gold | - | - |
| - | 2013 Bronze | - | 2003 Silver | - | 2007 Bronze | - | 2005 Gold | 2006 Silver | 2006 Gold | - | - |
| - | 2014 Bronze | - | 2007 Gold | - | 2008 Gold | - | 2011 Gold | 2007 Bronze | 2011 Silver | - | - |
| - | - | - | 2008 Bronze | - | - | - | 2015 Bronze | 2010 Bronze | 2012 Bronze | - | - |
| - | - | - | 2011 Gold | - | - | - | - | 2011 Gold | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2012 Silver | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2013 Bronze | - | - | - |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2014 Bronze | - | - | - |
| ACRA (American Collegiate Rowing Association) Regatta - Gainesville,GA[23] | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Men | Varsity Women | Novice Men | Novice Women | ||||||||
| Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | JV 8+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | JV 8+ | 4+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | Heavyweight 8+ | Lightweight 8+ | 4+ |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trophies and Team Awards | |
|---|---|
| Arend D Trophy - Lubbers Cup - Team Points Trophy | 2015 |
| Jack Bratten Trophy - Dad Vails Overall Points | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012 |
| Jack & Nancy Seitz Women's Point's Trophy | 2011 |
| Lubbers Cup Women's Team Points Trophy | 2015 |
| Oakridge Cup - SIRA - Overall Team Champions | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Secretary of the Navy Cup - San Diego Crew Classic Lwt.8 | 2004, 2014, 2015 |
eNews Log[edit]
| Date | Volume | Issue | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2008 | 4 | 2 | Coach Jacob Hatch, Spring 2008 Outlook, Boathouse Project Campaign |
| April 2008 | 4 | 4 | Spring Banquet Info, Boathouse Project, Ohio Weekend |
| April 2008 | 4 | 8 | State of Indiana, Boathouse Project Campaign |
| April 2008 | 4 | 9 | Dad Vail Regatta Re-cap, Boathouse Project |
| May 2008 | 4 | 10 | ACRA, Boathouse Project Campaign |
| June 2008 | 4 | 11 | Emme Preuschl, IRA Regatta |
| September 2008 | 5 | 1 | Emma Preuschl, New Coaches, Milwaukee River Challenge, Parent's Day, Hunger Hike |
| February 2009 | 5 | 5 | Special Edition Boathouse, Spring Banquet, San Diego Crew Classic |
| April 2009 | 5 | 7 | Marietta Duel, State of Indiana, San Diego Crew Classic, Boathouse Project Campaign |
| April 2009 | 5 | 8 | San Diego Crew Classic, Wabash Scrimmage |
| July 2009 | 6 | 2 | Special Edition, New Levee Boathouse, Purdue Crew Historical Perspective |
| October 2009 | 6 | 6 | Head of the Rock, Alumni, Feast of the Hunter's Moon, President's Council |
| November 2009 | 6 | 7 | Head of the Eagle, 1985 Alumni, F-18 flyover, Parent's Club |
| February 2010 | 6 | 8 | Levee Boathouse Update, Hunger Hike, Rent-a-rower, Feast of the Hunter's Moon, Row-a-thon, Parent's Club |
| May 2010 | 6 | 12 | Dad Vail Championships |
| May 2010 | 6 | 13 | ACRAs |
| August 2010 | 7 | 1 | New Boathouse, Hunger Hike, Alumni Activities |
| September 2010 | 7 | 2 | Milwaukee River Challenge, Boathouse Dedication, Parent's Day, Hunger Hike, Parent's Club |
| October 2010 | 7 | 3 | Head of the Rock, Boathouse Dedication, Head of the Eagle, Homecoming, Dash on the Wabash, Eli Witt, Parent's Club |
| November 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1971 Dad Vails, Fall Season, Head of the Eagle, Boathouse Dedication |
| December 2010 | 7 | 5 | New Boathouse Dedication, Purdue Rowing Association, President's Council, Eli Witt, Parent's Club |
| March 2011 | 7 | 7 | Spring Break Recap, Alumni Relations, Officer Elections, Hovde Awards, New Equipment, Parent's Club, Eli Witt |
| April 2011 | 7 | 8 | Marietta Duel, State of Indiana, San Diego Crew Classic, Hovde Awards, Eli Witt, Parent's Club, Purdue Alumni Association |
| - | - | - | - |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1 Purdue Crew Coaches Reunion Weekend Attendee List
- ↑ "USRowing Profile for Amanda Elmore". Archived from the original on 2016-06-20. Retrieved 2015-11-19. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ USRowing Profile for Emma Preuschl
- ↑ USRowing Profile for Mark Tubergen
- ↑ Patrick Close '08 Competes in The Boat Race for Oxford
- ↑ Purdue Crew home page schedule of events and regattas
- ↑ The Milwaukee River Challenge event home page
- ↑ Head of the Rock Regatta, Rockford IL, event home page
- ↑ Head of the Eagle Regatta 2015 Regatta Central, Eagle Creek, Indianapolis, IN
- ↑ Spring Crew Training at Clemson University, SC
- ↑ Purdue Crew Marietta Duel eNews April 2009
- ↑ San Diego Crew Classic, San Diego, CA event home page
- ↑ Lubbers Cup, Spring Lake, MI event home page
- ↑ SIRA Regatta, Oak Ridge, TN, event home page
- ↑ Dad Vail Regatta, Philadelphia, PA, event home page
- ↑ ACRA Regatta, Gainesville, GA, event home page
- ↑ Hunger Hike 2015 event home page
- ↑ Feast of the Hunter’s Moon event home page Archived 2009-06-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Purdue Homecoming 2015 event guide
- ↑ Row-a-thon supports Lafayette Urban Ministry
- ↑ Official Final Results from SIRA regatta
- ↑ Official Final Results 1997-2013
- ↑ Official Final Results from ACRA regatta
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