NMU crew, also known as the Rowing Club, gives students the opportunity to participate in the sport of rowing and compete across the Midwest.  The club was founded in 1999 and has grown to approximately 50 members.  The team travels to major regattas competing successfully against Big Ten and other major schools.  Recently the team has hosted a home regatta held at Teal Lake in Negaunee.  The rowing club practices on Lake Superior at Lower Harbor.  Each spring the team travels to a training camp over break and this year's camp will be held in Tennessee. 

Dues
Dues are around $320 for fall semester which includes: gas for traveling, boat maintenance, wear and tear of cars, and a novice jersey. 

Participants Must Supply
Spandex, money for food while traveling.

Travel
Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, lower Michigan, Tennessee, Pennsylvania

Practice Times
Fall: Monday - Friday 6 - 8 a.m.(Varsity Only) & 4 - 6 p.m.
Spring: Monday - Friday 6:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Additional Information
No experience is required, the team will teach you everything you need to know about rowing. To become a member of the Crew Team, participants need to pass a swim test consisting of treading water for 10 minutes, and watching a safety video on rowing. 

*Students who are interested in joining the team for spring semester are required to attend the spring break training camp.

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Rowing Terms

Contact

Doug Straka (Men's captain) - dstraka@nmu.edu

Laura Smith (Women's captain) - lsmith@nmu.edu