Men:
The 2015 World University Games team for the U.S. men is inviting all undergraduate AND graduate students interested in representing the United State at this international competition in South Korea next summer to submit applications. Some details:
- Between the ages of 18 and 28
- Enrolled in at least a 3 credit course the 2014-2015 academic year
- 25 seats available: Heavy Men: 8+, 4-, 2-, 2x, 1x ; Light Men: 4-, 2x, 1x
- Selection made prior to the camp via online application providing erg scores, video clips of rowing, and other information
- Self-Funded with the potential of tax-deductible fund-raising efforts by the individuals
- Camp is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 27-June 28 to select final lineups, depart June 28.
- Competition July 3-5, 2015 in Gwangju, South Korea
- Possible competition in U-23 Trials as well as Elite Nationals
- Gear package, attending opening ceremonies, and staying in the athletes village are all part of this Olympic-style competition that includes 20 other sports and 10,000+ international athletes.
Online applications, and eligibility, selection, and ergometer standards information can be found here:
http://www.universiade2015usamensrowing.com
Women:
The 2015 World University Games team for the US Women is inviting all Undergraduate and Graduate students interested in representing the United States in South Korea next summer to submit applications.
- 10 Athlete team: Open Women: 4-, 2x, 1x; Light Women: 2x, 1x
- Athletes between the ages of 18 and 28
- Enrolled in at least a 3 credit course during the 14-15 academic year
- Self-funded with the potential of tax-deductible fund-raising efforts by the individuals
- Selection Camp will be held in January in Oklahoma City. Athletes will know at the end of the weekend if they have been selected to the team
- Training Camp will be held June 2-June 28 in Oklahoma City
- Departure to South Korea June 28, with competition July 3-5 in Gwangju, South Korea
- Gear package, attending opening ceremonies, and staying in the athletes village are part of this Olympic-Style competition that includes 20 other sports and 10,000+ international athletes
- Interested athletes should email Liza Dickson a brief description of your rowing experience, your best 2k score/date achieved, as well as a coach we can contact to Liza Dickson([email protected]) by December 19th.
- Applicants invited to January Selection will be notified by December 21 in order to plan their trip.