Kris Sanford Honored by SU, her Athletes, Family and Friends

Check out this wonderful video from this past weekend's celebration honoring former SU Women's Coach Kris Sanford!

Many thanks to everyone who made this incredible weekend possible.  Congratulations Kris!!!

Syracuse Men's Crew Training Trip Video

The guys were having a little fun with a "gopro" video camera during our recent training trip to Florida.  You can see their handiwork HERE.

And just so you get some video of all sides of the Syracuse Men's Crew Training program here is some tank video from this past week.  If you remember the old days of the big orange boxes and deafening sound in the tank room we did some remodeling about 7 years ago...you should com back and take a look!

Kris Sanford Weekend - February 9 & 10, 2013

Saturday, February 9, 2013, 6-9 p.m.

Cocktail reception at The Warehouse

350 W. Fayette St. Syracuse, NY 13202

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Pre-game reception to honor Kris Sanford in the

Hubert “Jock” Stratton Crew Room in Archbold Gymnasium

Watch SU Men’s Basketball take on St. John’s at 3 p.m.

Boat dedication to Kris Sanford at halftime

R.S.V.P. to the Orange Club at oclub@syr.edu . Further details will be provided at that time: hotel, tickets, etc.  There is no cost to attend the receptions or the basketball game.  

The purpose of this celebration is two-fold.  First, Kris had a tremendous impact on an untold number of women.  As both a coach and athlete, she worked tremendously hard to bring out the best in those who rowed with and for her.  She earned three national championships as an athlete and took her team to the grand finals of the NCAA championships as a coach.  All the women who rowed for her commented on her care for them and character. The Kris SanfordCelebration provides an opportunity for those who were impacted by her teaching to return to Syracuse and thank her in person.  

Second, competing at the highest level national requires top-level equipment.  With this celebration we would like to create the "Kris Sanford Equipment Fund" that will guarantee that there will always be an 8+ in the boathouse named "The Kris Sanford".  We are asking those who are inclined to make an annual gift as a way of honoring Kris for her contributions to the sport, to Syracuse and to the women who rowed for her.

The Rebirth of the Carrier Dome Triathlon

The above pictures may be bring back either nightmares or unmitigated joy for Syracuse Men's Crew Alumni.  Running stadiums has a long history with our rowing program originally starting in the old Archbold Stadium and continuing in the Carrier Dome after its construction in the early '80's.  After a four year hiatus, at the request of the athletes, the men's team brought back the Carrier Dome Triathlon this year.  

The Carrier Dome Triathlon was first run in December 2003 and consists of a 7500m Erg, 2.4 mile run down to Manley Field House, and finishes with a full tour of the 3rd level of the Carrier Dome--up and down every section.  The event was last run in the Fall of 2008 and the record was held by Mike Beck '07 with a blistering 1:00:09.  Scheduling conflicts with the Dome/Crew schedule prevented the event from being run for the past three years.  This fall the team asked for the reinstatement of the event and the coaching staff quickly agreed.  

Not a single athlete in the boathouse had ever participated in the Triathlon before and the rookies wasted no time setting their mark in the event.  Senior Tyler Toporowski won the event in a new record time of 0:59:29.  Congrats to Tyler!  After hearing about the fall of his record, Mike Beck quickly asked for an alumni event to be added next year to "set the record straight..."  The coaching staff is taking this under consideration....

Marathon Men

Some of the Men's Crew alums have been spending their "retirement years" training for marathons.  Recently Mike Dietrick '12, Vince Berry '11, Ken Marfilius '11, Ryan Patton '10, and Tyson Bry '10 completed the Philadelphia Marathon (pictured above from left to right).  Mike Beck '07 also ran in the race but rumor was he was in his car on the way home by the time the youngsters finished and posed for a picture....  Also, on the same weekend, Brian Azeff '09 and John Combs '08 completed the half marathon.

Pete Kruse '10 has also been doing a bit of long distance running.  Pete completed the Edinburgh, Scotland marathon while doing an internship in London in May of 2011 and just completed the Sacramento, California marathon last weekend.  In addition, Pete has also completed 4 half marathons.

Keep logging the miles and wearing the Orange!

Photos: Syracuse Fall Invitational 2012

In classic Syracuse conditions (freezing and overcast) the Orange took to the water to test their speed. Check out the photos below and if you want more check out the gallery!

Princeton Chase Race Info and Schedule

The SU Men and Women will travel to lovely Princeton, NJ on Sunday, Oct. 28 for the Princeton Chase.

Regatta info can be found here.

Race times are below.

10:00     Heavy Men's 8+
10:30     Light Men's 8+
11:00     Women's 8+
12:00     Heavy Men's 4+
12:30     Novice Women's 8+
1:00       Freshman Men's 8+
1:30       Light Men's 4+
2:30       Small Boats (1x/ 2x/ 2-)
3:00       Women's 4+

GO ORANGE!!

Fall 2012 Edition of the Orange Oar now Online!

Click here to access the September Back to School Edition of the Orange Oar!

Highlights include:

• Nominate for Syracuse Rowing Hall of Fame 
• Save the Date to Honor Kris Sanford 
• Women’s/Men’s Fall Racing Schedules 
• A Tribute to Bart Green—Oarsman, Coach and More