SEPTEMBER ORANGE OAR NOW ON-LINE

The September issue of The Orange Oar, SARA'S quarterly newsletter is now on-line at http://www.saracrew.org/

It features interviews with Coaches Justin Moore and Dave Reischman on the outlooks for the women's and men's teams, coverage of the shell dedication to Bartosz Szczyrba and the usual updates on our alums in Backsplash.

There's also Tracy Smith's Letter from the President, information and registration forms for Coach Bill Sanford's induction to our Hall of Fame and much more.

In addition, the June issue recapping the spring season also has now been posted at http://www.saracrew.org/

If you have information for the next Orange Oar contact John Nicholson at jsnich@twcny.rr.com.

Monday Loveliness

Monday morning practice on beautiful Lake Onondaga...

(photos via Facebook)

Bartosz Boat Dedication: Greatness, Determination and Shrimps

This morning at the boathouse alumni and current team members came together to pay homage to Bartosz Szczyrba and dedicate a shell in his honor. Although, as current members of the team we did not have the good fortune to have known Bartosz, however, through the great many stories we have heard from those who did, its obvious to us how much influence he had and continues to on the lives of those who knew him and this program. For those who were unaware, we are currently raising money for 'Pull for the Cure' at the Head of the Charles Regatta which normally raises money for Breast Cancer but given the circumstances we have worked with the organizers and the American Cancer Society to have the funds raised by our program go to lymphoma research in honor of Bartosz. Please help us in this endeavor and together we can work to fight this horrible disease.

To donate please go to the teams page at SU Men's Crew: Pull for the Cure

Here are some photos from this mornings ceremony.

Bartosz Szczyrba Boat Dedication Tomorrow

Bartosz Szczyrba Memorial and Boat Dedication Ceremony

Time
Saturday, September 24 · 10:00am - 11:00am

Location
The James A. Ten Eyck Memorial Boathouse
Ten Eyck Rd.
Syracuse, NY

Please join us to celebrate the life of Bartosz Szczyrba of the Syracuse University class of 2007.

Bartosz was an excellent oarsman, student and friend. The memorial will be held at the Ten Eyck Boathouse, a place where Bartosz sent much of his time simply making boats go fast and pushing his teammates to higher levels. In his honor, a shell in the current SU men's rowing fleet will bear Bartosz's name. Part of our celebration will be the christening of this boat.

We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the life of our friend and fellow Syracuse oarsman.

(Many thanks to Mike Beck for sourcing this information)

Coach Bill Sanford to Be Inducted Into the SARA Hall of Fame

SARA Rowing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
and Celebration Honoring

Coach Bill Sanford

Saturday, November 5, 2011

In recognition of his numerous achievements both on and off the water, his unwavering commitment to the rowing community, and the impact he has had on so many members of the Syracuse Rowing program, the Syracuse Alumni Rowing Association has enthusiastically nominated Coach Bill to be inducted into the Syracuse Rowing Hall of Fame.

Weekend Schedule of Events

Friday - November 4
6:00 PM Informal gathering at “The Retreat” Restaurant, Liverpool Village
The Retreat
302 Vine Street
Liverpool, NY

Saturday - November 5
9 AM: Syracuse Fall Invitational Regatta – Men’s and Women’s Team racing
Post Race: Coach Bill’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5PM – 9PM: A banquet celebration of Coach Bill’s achievements (dinner included)

The banquet will take place at the Ramada, Syracuse. Price is $55 per plate ($45 for SU classes 2006 - 2011) , payable to SARA. Hotel rooms at the Ramada have been blocked for Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th, at $99 per night.

Ramada Syracuse
1305 Buckley Road, Syracuse, NY 13212
http://www.ramadasyracuse.com/home.html
315-457-8670

PLEASE RSVP ASAP TO: Jason Premo, jmpremo@hotmail.com, 315-546-4735

Buy Your Tickets Here

General Registration $55.00 SU classes 2006 -2011 $45.00

MEN'S SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

From suathletics.com

The Syracuse University men’s rowing program announced its schedule for the 2011-12 season. The Orange will race in four events in the fall, including the Head of the Charles in Boston on Oct. 23, the Princeton Chase on Oct. 30 and the Syracuse Fall Invitational on Nov. 5 at the James A. Ten Eyck Memorial Boathouse. SU will close out the fall season back in Boston with the Foot of the Charles on Nov. 19.



Last fall, the Orange showed great success in these upcoming events. The varsity four boat took first in both the Princeton Chase and the Syracuse Invitational and placed third in the Foot of the Charles. The varsity eight boat finished second in the Princeton Chase.

On March 31, SU will begin the spring season by taking on Princeton and Georgetown in Princeton, N.J., in the the first of six races. The Orange will host Navy and Cornell for the Goes Trophy on April 14. The following races include the Conlan Cup in Boston on April 21, the Eastern Sprints in Worcester, Mass. on May 13, the Packard Cup at Dartmouth on May 20 and the IRA Regatta in Camden, N.J., a three day event beginning on May 31.

Last year, the varsity eight boat took home the Goes Trophy, finished first in the Packard Cup, second in the Conlan Cup, and ninth overall in the I.R.A. Regatta.

Schedule here: http://www.suathletics.com/schedule.aspx?path=crew&tab=rowing2