Congratulations to UC San Diego and Gonzaga for earning the first two automatic Varsity Heavyweight Eight and program qualifiers to the 2011 IRA Championships. UCSD and Gonzaga finished 1-2 in the Varsity Heavyweight Eight event at the WIRA Championships over the weekend.
By rule, the SIRA AQ will revert back to the at Large Pool as the winner of that qualifying championship utilized a nonconforming lineup (freshmen in the varsity eight).
Reminder for all 2011 declared Varsity Heavyweight and Varsity Lightweight Eights that crews must consist of IRA eligible athletes to be considered for AQ selection per IRA Eligibility Regulations ( Article III.A.1.a and III.A.1.b). AQ slots not filled by IRA eligible Crews at these championships will revert back to the At Large pool.
Gary Caldwell
Director of Rowing
ECAC