Good Morning MJRC Alumni,
We will have the erg room open for those who are home from college and need to get those erg workouts in. The erg room will be open 8am – 10am, Monday-Saturday from December 19 through Dec 31. There will be a nominal fee of $50, payable by check to PNRA. If you have any questions please email me @ jochal@rowpnra.org
GO MERCER!!!
Hello,
Due to the winter storm Decima and the predicted snow/slush/freezing rain, ALL Saturday practices are cancelled. Currently there is a Winter Storm advisory for Saturday morning and 1-2 inches of snow predicted. The snow may turn to rain later in the day which would make our roads icy and unsafe. A mass text was sent out using our texting system; if you did not receive one please text PNRA to 313131 to receive future messages.
Hello!
We have some updates and reminders for the PNRA/Mercer community as 2016 comes to a close.
Winter is finally here, so the chances of inclement weather affecting the practice schedule are greater. Please make sure you are subscribed to our automatic texting service! This system allows us to quickly spread the word of a canceled or modified practice to all athletes and parents. Simply text PNRA to 313131 and you should receive a confirmation within a few minutes.
We have purchased new ergs and need to make room for them! We will have 10 ergs to sell to the Mercer community starting Monday the 19th, for $450 each. The ergs can be taken apart so they will easily fit into almost any vehicle (no truck bed necessary). We will also be selling trophy oars for $125. You will receive the entire oar, which will be painted in Mercer colors: blue with a red stripe down the middle. If you’re interested please talk to Justin Ochal or Kris Grudt.
As we look to the new year, we wanted to inform our rowers, parents, and PNRA community of the upcoming summer schedule. We know that travel arrangements need advanced notice, so with that in mind, here is the summer regatta schedule:
Although the team has participated in the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta for the past 4 years, we are considering changing the schedule so the Juniors would instead compete at Club Nationals. While Canadian Henley was a terrific regatta, we have consulted with both physicians and trainers and they believe that high school age athletes need to take time off from rowing.
This year we took 6 weeks off after Canadian Henley and started our Fall season on September 12th. We believe that this put us approximately 3 weeks behind many of the other east coast clubs that we race. Club Nationals are typically held in mid July. If we choose to compete at Club Nationals we would end the summer season earlier and be able to start the Fall season when our competition begins theirs. More information will be available soon!
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season! GO MERCER!
Hello!
This is a friendly reminder that all Patagonia orders are due Wednesday, December 7th, at midnight. In order to get this delivered in a timely manner I will be sending the final form to Patagonia Thursday morning, no exceptions.
Your payment is needed before you can pick up your item/s. As soon as I know a possible date of delivery I will notify you of pick up times! As always, if there are any questions please contact me at aklaibershort@rowpnra.org.
Happy Holidays!
Coach Amanda
Hello!
I hope you all enjoyed your holiday! We have 3 more weeks until the next break and we are hoping to get the Patagonia gear in before the end of the year (this is tentative). Because of this timeline the order form will close WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7TH! This gives everyone a week to fill the order form out. https://goo.gl/forms/AECxkRSupxK6Pi3U2
We have the same gear and team discount as last Spring: 1/4 zip sweater, rain jacket, and backpack. Pictures, color, and price are on the Order Form. This is a great holiday gift idea!
The order form will have 3 questions. This is an example of how to answer:
What do you want to order? Women’s Better sweater
How many do you want? 2
What size? M & L (if you want 2 of the same size there is an ‘other’ option)
Their are enough blanks (asking “What do you want to order?”) for you to order one of every item. Checks can be mailed to PNRA or dropped off, please make them out to PNRA. Please contact me with any questions you may have! aklaibershort@rowpnra.org
GO MERCER!
| 2016 Head of the Charles Tentative Schedule | |||
| Event: | Women’s Youth 8+ | Event: | Women’s Youth 8+ |
| Time | Sunday, 10:05:00 AM | Time | Sunday, 10:05:00 AM |
| Boat: | Trat | Boat: | Becca |
| Oars | 2x Orange | Oars | 2x Blue |
| Athletes: | Athletes: | ||
| C | Caroline Galati | C | Lauren Preston |
| 8 | Katie Lustig | 8 | Sheila Kennedy-Moore |
| 7 | Celia Varga | 7 | Bridget Parker |
| 6 | Laila Shehab | 6 | Ciara Devenuto-Wyeth |
| 5 | Katryna Niva | 5 | Sarah Closser |
| 4 | Kieran Wild | 4 | Emmanual adamson |
| 3 | Catie Vinch Buck | 3 | Erin Heyeck |
| 2 | Sara Hansen | 2 | Gwyneth Lavery |
| 1 | Mia Barkenbush | 1 | Julia Berdzik |
| Event: | Men’s Youth 8+ | ||
| Time | Sunday, 12:43:00 PM | ||
| Boat: | Weir | ||
| Oars | Skinny | ||
| Athletes: | |||
| C | Katelyn Takacs, | ||
| 8 | Andrew Hickey | ||
| 7 | Julius Ferenc | ||
| 6 | Jack Gallagher | ||
| 5 | Carter Levine | ||
| 4 | Christopher Silva | ||
| 3 | Rex Berger | ||
| 2 | Enzo Couillens | ||
| 1 | Daniel Stoddard | ||
| Event: | Women’s Master 4+ | Men’s Master 4+ | |
| Time | Saturday 10:45:00 AM | Saturday 2:29 PM | |
| Boat: | Voorhees | Black D-Haul | |
| Oars | 2x Orange | 3x Blue | |
| Athletes: | |||
| C | Lulu Herman | Sarah Brune | |
| 4 | Cheryl Baldino | Miles Truesdel | |
| 3 | Sharon Waters | Charles Gilbert | |
| 2 | Kristin Appelget | Michael Vaccaro | |
| 1 | Terri Gruber | David Potts | |
Good afternoon Mercer Parents and Masters,
Nanci Levine will be selling The Mercer Nike hats ($30) and Drawstring bags ($10) on Tuesday the 27th at junior team drop off time. Attached you will also see the Mercer Gear Order form for the fall.
The link to the JL online order form is here.
GO Mercer!!!
Coach Justin
August 12, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Justin Ochal has been promoted to the position of Mercer Rowing Program Director. In this role, Justin will lead and oversee all Mercer Rowing programs and will manage all members of the Mercer Rowing coaching staff. Justin will continue in his role as the Head Men’s Team Coach.
Among his initial responsibilities, Justin will be leading the search for a new Head Women’s and Masters Coach, Novice Rowing Programs Coordinator/Coach, and assistant coaches.
Please join us in congratulating Justin on his new position.
Mercer County Park and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection reported that there was a bloom of algae on Mercer Lake this past weekend (Aug 6-7, 2016). While this type of algae bloom can produce toxins that are dangerous to humans, the toxins in the algae bloom on Mercer Lake was below the levels that are considered harmful to humans. The initial bloom on the lake has subsided.
Mercer County Park and the NJDEP are monitoring the lake for additional algae blooms. At this point in time there are no reported blooms and the lake is open for general use. PNRA is in close communication with Mercer County Park and in event of a new bloom developing, we will take appropriate action which could include suspension of rowing activities.
Algae blooms occur in stagnant water near the shore of the lake. It is characterized by what looks like blue or green paint poured in or on the water. Not all blooms produce toxins that are harmful to humans or animals. Disturbing a bloom causes the toxins to be released and the toxins are local to the bloom. On Mercer Lake, the bloom was on the south side of the lake near the dam. There has been no algae bloom or activity reported on the rowing course in the middle of the lake or on the north side of the lake where the Caspersen Rowing Center is located.
More information on algae blooms can be found in the following flyer issued by the NJDEP which can be found here.
Kris Grudt
Dear Mercer Parents,
We have had a request for brief temporary housing for two female coaches from Riverside. All they need is a room (can share) from July 16-22. If you think you can accommodate them for that week, please contact me at jochal@rowpnra.org and I will connect you with them.
Thank you!
Coach Justin
There are still volunteer spots available for the IRA (June 3-5) and Youth Nationals (June 10-12). Volunteers receive FREE parking and FREE admission for the day you volunteer (Youth Nationals does not charge admission, but the IRA is $10 per day). Please contact Hilary Gehman with any questions.
Mercer Family & Friends,
This summer, Mercer will running our own U23 camp and the US Rowing U23 Women’s team will also be practicing in the area. With that, many athletes are looking for housing from approximately early June – late August. If you or anyone you know is interested in housing an athlete please email Maddie Alden!
Thank you for your continued support!
GO MERCER!
ATTENTION ALL MERCER PARENTS/ATHLETES,
As the weather continues to worsen for tomorrow the officials might decide to condense the schedule into one day of racing today. To stay updated please keep checking the blog. You can also visit the regatta website.
MENS U17 8: Please arrive ready to race today at 1:15PM today incase the schedule changes.
We are still in need of volunteers for this weekend’s races. If anyone is available and interested in volunteering for the event this weekend, it would be greatly appreciated! There is a full day of racing on Saturday (8 am to 7 pm) and a half day on Sunday (8 am to 1:30 pm). Please take a look at the sign-up link for available shifts. Contact PNRA Events Manager Hilary Gehman (202-236-9733) with any questions.
Mercer Parents/Athletes,
Mercer Parents/Athletes,
Here are few quick reminders for this weekends racing:
Mercer Parents/Athletes,
Greetings!
We’re in the final push for volunteers for Mercer Lake Sprints! If you have not signed up yet to volunteer, please don’t wait another minute – click on the link below! If you are new to the spring race season and aren’t sure what the jobs entail, please feel free to contact me or one of the parent coordinators. Our volunteer efforts have been praised throughout the country as being the best that rowing venues offer! Let’s continue the tradition and make our junior rowers proud.
Friendly reminder: each Mercer family must contribute 4 hours of volunteer service for each home event.
Here is the link: https://www.volunteersignup.org/LQWT7
Thanks everyone!
Hilary
PNRA Events Manager
202-236-9733
The JL Team Gear Store will be closing TODAY at MIDNIGHT.
Please make sure to have all orders in by that time as this is this only clothing order we will be making this spring!
Below is the original information posted regarding the JL Team Store
The Mercer Rowing – PNRA team store is now open. At the JL Team Store site, you can use your own credit card to order required team uniform items as well as training gear. Bulk shipping and handling will be calculated on the checkout page.
Everyone MUST get their order in by midnight (PST) on Monday, March 28. If you miss the store closing date, you will need to order your uniform as an individual, directly from JL. For individual orders, pricing and shipping will be different than a team purchase.
There is information on the site to help you place your order. Click on this link or copy and paste it into the address field of your browser: https://www.jlracing.com/page.MercerRowing.html
If you have any questions please contact your team administrator.
Contact: Maddie Alden
Email: malden@rowpnra.org
Phone: 609-799-7100×103
Planned delivery for team kit:
Uniforms casuals and training apparel: Tuesday, May 3
Outerwear items: Tuesday, May 17
Be sure to check out the FAQ page and the sizing tab if you have any questions. http://www.jlracing.com/page.teamstorefaqs.html
Other tips when ordering:
– Do not guess on your size. Try on a teammate’s uniform. Or provide measurements in the comments box at checkout: Height, Weight, Chest (bra/cup), Waist, Hips.
– Regarding the checkout page: Please pay special attention when inputting payment information at checkout. If the transaction does not lead you to a confirmation screen the order did not go through, please double check the information that you entered.
– Bulk shipping and handling will be calculated on the checkout page: $4 first item ordered (base S/H), plus $1.50 each additional item ordered. If you place multiple-separate transactions, please contact liza@jlracing.com to request a refund on the difference between base and additional S/H for your subsequent order.
– Be sure to check out the FAQ page if you have any questions. http://www.jlracing.com/page.teamstorefaqs.html
The Mercer Rowing – PNRA team store is now open. At the JL Team Store site, you can use your own credit card to order required team uniform items as well as training gear. Bulk shipping and handling will be calculated on the checkout page.
Everyone MUST get their order in by midnight (PST) on Monday, March 28. If you miss the store closing date, you will need to order your uniform as an individual, directly from JL. For individual orders, pricing and shipping will be different than a team purchase.
There is information on the site to help you place your order. Click on this link or copy and paste it into the address field of your browser: https://www.jlracing.com/page.MercerRowing.html
If you have any questions please contact your team administrator.
Contact: Maddie Alden
Email: malden@rowpnra.org
Phone: 609-799-7100×103
Planned delivery for team kit:
Uniforms casuals and training apparel: Tuesday, May 3
Outerwear items: Tuesday, May 17
Be sure to check out the FAQ page and the sizing tab if you have any questions. http://www.jlracing.com/page.teamstorefaqs.html
Other tips when ordering:
– Do not guess on your size. Try on a teammate’s uniform. Or provide measurements in the comments box at checkout: Height, Weight, Chest (bra/cup), Waist, Hips.
– Regarding the checkout page: Please pay special attention when inputting payment information at checkout. If the transaction does not lead you to a confirmation screen the order did not go through, please double check the information that you entered.
– Bulk shipping and handling will be calculated on the checkout page: $4 first item ordered (base S/H), plus $1.50 each additional item ordered. If you place multiple-separate transactions, please contact liza@jlracing.com to request a refund on the difference between base and additional S/H for your subsequent order.
– Be sure to check out the FAQ page if you have any questions. http://www.jlracing.com/page.teamstorefaqs.html
TWO days until the Ergathon!
THINGS TO KNOW:
If you have questions please contact Maddie Alden at malden@rowpnra.org or 609.799.7100 x103.
Parents and Athletes,
This weekend a few of our athletes are heading to Boston for the CRASH-B’s. They will be testing themselves against some the best indoor competition. Below you will find the schedule for the Mercer athletes and parents that will be participating. Good Luck to all Mercer athletes and parents racing this weekend!!!!
GO MERCER!!!!
|
Last Name |
First Name | Start Time | Heat | Erg |
Event Name |
|
Gallagher |
David | 11:45:00 | 11 | 56 |
Master Men |
|
Varga |
Brian | 11:45:00 | 11 | 36 |
Master Men |
| Moss | Andrew | 12:00:00 |
Junior Men |
||
|
Cleary |
Caitlin | 13:15:00 | 17 | 5 | Lightweight Junior Women |
|
Hansen |
Sara | 13:15:00 | 17 | 3 | Lightweight Junior Women |
| Hu | Eileen | 13:15:00 | 17 | 32 |
Lightweight Junior Women |
| Kennedy-Moore |
Sheila |
13:15:00 |
17 |
52 |
Lightweight Junior Women |
|
Varga |
Celia | 13:15:00 | 17 | 20 |
Lightweight Junior Women |
|
Harris |
Tyler | 13:45:00 | 19 | 39 |
Lightweight Junior Men |
|
Gallagher |
Jack | 14:00:00 | 20 | 18 |
Lightweight Junior Men |
|
Hickey |
Andrew | 14:00:00 | 20 | 32 |
Lightweight Junior Men |
|
Brown |
Joseph | 14:30:00 | 22 | 32 |
Open Men |
|
Stoddard |
Daniel |
14:30:00 |
22 |
16 |
Junior Men |
|
Levine |
Carter | 15:00:00 | 24 | 11 |
Junior Men |
|
Closser |
Sarah | 15:15:00 | 25 | 38 |
Junior Women |
|
DeVenuto-Wyeth |
Ciara | 15:15:00 | 25 | 11 |
Junior Women |
|
Lustig |
Katherine | 15:30:00 | 26 | 27 |
Junior Women |
|
Parker |
Bridget | 15:30:00 | 26 | 89 |
Junior Women |
|
Roemer |
Isabel | 15:30:00 | 26 | 90 |
Junior Women |
All Mercer rowers who are planning to row during the Spring 2016 season are asked to participate in the Mercer Rowing Ergathon.
PNRA will be replacing a portion of our Concept 2 ergs at the Caspersen Rowing Center. The result of this replacement is that we have 8 each Concept 2 Model D ergs available for immediate sale. The price is $450.00 (new is $900). These are being sold “AS IS” on a first come basis. Please contact Kris Grudt at krisgrudt@rowpnra.org if you are interested.
Mercer Masters Cardio Erg – 2015/2016
Program Dates: January 4, 2015 – April 1, 2016
Program Schedule:
Monday,Wednesday, Friday 8:00-9:30am
Cost and Registration: $130 per month – Register at PNRA / Mercer Registration.
Program Overview:
Open to newcomers to the sport and experienced rowers. Winter training is the indoor continuation of our outdoor rowing programs. For Masters rowers, Winter Training is particularly important in order to build the base of fitness, strength and flexibility necessary to row well. For those new to the sport, we will teach proper erg technique, which is critical to learning how to row on the water.
We expect to incorporate both erg training and core and strength training into the sessions.
Mercer Masters Winter Training – 2015/2016
Program Dates: January 4, 2015 – April 1, 2016
Program Schedule:
Monday-Friday 5:30-7:00am
Cost and Registration: $410- Register at PNRA / Mercer Registration.
Program Overview:
Winter training is the indoor continuation of our outdoor rowing programs. For Masters rowers, Winter Training is particularly important in order to build the base of fitness, strength and flexibility necessary to row well and for our competitive rowers, compete effectively in the Summer and Fall Masters racing seasons. Those that wish to be in the competitive program you will be
Winter training is open to newcomers to the sport and experienced rowers. For those new to the sport, we will teach proper erg technique, which is critical to learning how to row on the water.
We expect to erg 3 days per week and do core and strength training 2 days per week.
Mercer Masters Pre-Winter Training – December, 2015
Program Dates: November 30 – December 30, 2015
Program Schedule:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday (3x/week) 5:30-7:00am
Cost and Registration: $50 – Register at PNRA / Mercer Registation
Stay fit and keep one step ahead of Holiday feasting prior to the start of Winter Training.
During this holiday season, many of us will do at least some of our shopping on-line. Amazon has made it easy to shop and support PNRA and the Mercer Rowing Programs. By shopping through Amazon’s AmazonSmile and selecting the Princeton National Rowing Association as your designated charity, a portion of your purchases will go to directly to PNRA/Mercer. There is no difference in the prices or the shopping experience except that you will feel great about also supporting our programs. You can join Amazon Smile by going to the following http://smile.amazon.com/ch/22-3745915
Welcome to the Mercer Adult Rowing blog space. This space will be used for sharing information about the adult programs. Participants in PNRA/Mercers are encouraged to regularly check the blog for updates.