Save NYU Rowing

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#7

I care about the nyu rowing community.

Izabella Rodrigues (New York, 2023-07-21)

#10

Rowing team is a great team!

Lucy Dai (New York, 2023-07-21)

#13

Rowing is important to us all

Paul Sirisuth (New York, 2023-07-21)

#14

I was a rower for 4 years at NYU sand this club was a huge part of my college experience

Jeremy Lakin (Brooklyn, 2023-07-21)

#17

Save rowing

Dyre Vizcarra (Norwalk, 2023-07-21)

#20

I had the absolute pleasure of being a Graduate student that found this club. It was a great way for me to connect with a new community all while participating in activities that helped boost my health and wellbeing both physical and mental. Discontinuing this would be a grave injustice to our future batches.

Sushanth Ruia (New York, 2023-07-21)

#21

I want to row at NYU rowing

Letian Gao (New york, 2023-07-21)

#22

I was on the NYU Rowing team from 2010-2013. Coming from a lower socioeconomic status, NYU’s rowing team was the only opportunity I had to participate in the sport despite a lifelong interest it it. While on the team, I learned invaluable skills like time management by balancing the 6 days a week 5am practices with my class schedule and a part time job. I learned the value of teamwork. I gained lifelong friends—many I still see even a decade after graduating from NYU undergrad. Since graduation, my experience on the rowing team has been a significant factor in building relationships during interviews and at work. Looking back at my time at NYU, my fondest and most profound memories of NYU are inextricable from my time on the rowing team. I wish that future generations can benefit from the supporting, fun, and hardworking community that I was welcomed into.

Heather Donato (Brooklyn, 2023-07-21)

#23

I love NYU rowing!

Elise Kang (new york, 2023-07-21)

#26

Hello, I was a big part of this team during my undergraduate studies and became the assistant coach after I graduated. We worked very hard to build and expand the program. We rowed out of the Maritime facilities and used a trailer as a boathouse knowing one day the dream of having a true boathouse would come. I understand that Covid hit NYU hard but there is rebuilding that can and should be done. Rowing is an amazing sport. You should look at making this a varsity sport, not dismantling this program. Look at the other local universities with rowing teams in D2 and D3. Why is NYU not a part of this? Further, NYU is particularly poised to be a part of bringing diversity and equity into the sport, an aim of many teams and the US Rowing team.

I attended the Head of the Passaic race last year and was happy to see the team in action and see the beautiful boathouse. I hope to see them again this fall.

Please reconsider this decision. This is a team worth your time and investment.

Windsor Lanzone Schoenmaker

Windsor Lanzone (Chester, 2023-07-21)

#31

I was on NYU Crew from Fall 2017 - Fall 2018 and rowed in the MV4 at the Head of the Charles Regatta during freezing rain and battering wind.

It might not seem like it now, but NYU Rowing changed the lives of generations. It created friends for lifetimes, inspired people to get in shape, and is capable of creating great rowers and hard workers for life. Not only should this team be saved, but it should be made a varsity sport and given much more funding. Dear NYU Admin “Rowing is an investment, and it will pay off.”

Cameron Cummins (Philadelphia, 2023-07-21)

#36

NYU rowing was the defining feature of my 4 years at NYU. I made lifelong friends and memories on this team.

Sara Allender (Ambler, 2023-07-21)

#38

Keep rowing in the schools!

Virginia Commonwealth University Crew Team (Richmond, 2023-07-21)

#39

I want to row at nyu

Taylor Cottrell (Jenison, 2023-07-21)

#40

100+ year old rowing teams shouldn’t be shutdown

Brendan McHugh (Spring lake, 2023-07-21)

#47

I had the privilege of being on NYU’s rowing team in 2018 and had it made my last year at NYU extremely memorable. This sport helped me not only with staying fit but also helping me become more social in a school where it was easy to stay home and focus only on homework.
I really hope that NYU can reverse this decision and allow this fantastic club to continue bringing people together to stay fit, compete for NYU, and make lasting memories.

Robert Escobar (Provo, 2023-07-21)

#48

Rowing has a much larger impact than the small cost to NYU. This program should continue to be alive.

Kevin Connors (New York, 2023-07-21)

#49

I did rowing at NYU and it was such an incredible experience! It’s also an amazing program that’s accessible - as rowing is traditionally a very exclusive sport.

Bianca Sproul (Coral Gables, 2023-07-21)

#50

As an alumni of the program, some of my favorite memories and longest college friendships came from being a part of the team. It would be a tragedy for NYU to get rid of its rowing program.

Seth Bridges (Astoria, 2023-07-21)

#53

NYU Rowing has been an integral part of my college experience for the past two years both for community and athletic competition. Discontinuing the team would take away students' access to rowing when many would not have been able to start or continue the sport otherwise.

Katerina Petroff (New York, 2023-07-21)

#54

Discovering rowing at NYU not only led me to create some incredible friends and personal relationships, it taught me to how to push myself in all aspects, and how to persevere. It allowed me to discover what my body could do when I was focused, disciplined, and dedicated. Taking that option away from future students breaks my heart and I hope this decision is reversed.

Sasha Daich (Brooklyn, 2023-07-21)

#56

Rowing is a great sport

Denise Connors (Philadelphia, 2023-07-21)

#60

Having rowed from 2015-2019, it was an integral part of my college experience at NYU and really helped me in finding my way during those four years. Thanks to the team I am now also rowing abroad in new countries and with new teams and would never have done that were it not for joining the rowing team as a novice and learning the sport at NYU. It’s amazing that the club sport exists because there’s no other place that makes it as accessible as this.
I really hope that club sports will reconsider and allow the rowing team to continue with their good work.

Merel Huisman (Utrecht, 2023-07-21)

#61

As an individual who values tradition, community, and the wide-ranging benefits that sports bring to students' lives, I am signing this petition. I believe the NYU Rowing Club not only represents a storied history, but also provides invaluable opportunities for students to learn teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Discontinuing the club would deprive future students of these opportunities and would also signify a loss to the NYU community as a whole. Let's stand together to keep the legacy of the NYU Rowing Club alive.

Ahmet Yusuf Yuksek (New York, 2023-07-21)

#62

I was an NYU rower from 2007-2011 and it was one of the best parts of my college experience. We also had to fight to keep the program alive, and, as an alum, I am incredibly disheartened that NYU is trying to discontinue a team that has existed for over 100 years. This team is a not only a beautiful tradition, but provides a space for students to grow their sense of community and identity. NYU Crew has the strongest of support from this alum and proud rower!

Emily Davenport (Atlanta, 2023-07-21)

#66

NYU needs to keep the rowing team around.

Peter Skafas (Boston, 2023-07-21)

#67

I agree with this cause

Peter Lascarides (New Hyde Park, 2023-07-21)

#68

I’m signing because NYU should continue the rowing program as it is an amazing sport that brings people from all backgrounds together.

Michael Lascarides (Setauket, 2023-07-21)

#71

NYU Rowing was the first space I felt like I could be myself, my escape from the city, and my family when I was at NYU. I never felt welcome on a Crew team until I came to NYU - club sports are such an important space especially for sports like rowing with such a high cost to entry.
It helped my get my first job because the interviewer was impressed about the dedication it takes to get up early every day and the commitment and team work it involved. Aren’t those all attributes NYU would love their alumni to have?

Tripp Grilli (Bergenfield, 2023-07-21)

#72

bc I love rowing

Scarlett Steele (Philadelphia, 2023-07-21)

#74

It’s an important cause

Adam Gardner (Merrick, 2023-07-21)

#77

I am an NYU rowing alum and I loved my time rowing with the club. Honestly I wish there would be more connections between the team. Such a great program.

Dieckmann Cogill (Dedham, 2023-07-21)

#81

NYU should not discontinue support of the NYU Rowing Club!

Kimberlie Lascarides (East Setauket, 2023-07-21)

#82

My brother is a rower

Katherine Lascarides (Setauket, 2023-07-21)

#83

I'm signing this petition because I can't imagine New York University (NYU) without its Rowing Club. I hold very precious memories with the club whereby we built strong relationships with our coaches and team members. Every prestigious university, especially in the United States, has a history with rowing as a sport in some way or form. NYU has in fact been maintaining their rowing club for over 100 years. It would be ridiculous to discontinue it after all these years. It would very be an insult to the memory of every student that has worked tremendously hard to be apart of the club. The club only just recently obtained access to the much-awaited brand new boathouse shared with PRRA, as well as a new coach. It would not make sense, nor would it be wise, to stop the university from allowing its diverse and large community of students to ever row again.

Rowing is a fantastic single-person and team sport that requires discipline, dedication, commitment, and endurance. It's a sport that exercises a total-body workout. It's also a social sport, and thus the camaraderie that is built can most definitely be life-long. It's one of the few sports that can build such character on top of all the physical attributes it brings. If you're looking for an intense and competitive racing sport that is physical demanding, then rowing is the sport for you. Conversely, if you want to see what it's like to be on the water with like-minded individuals and remain recreational, then rowing is also for you.

The rowing club at NYU accommodates for all levels. I've never come across a more welcoming and friendly environment than at NYU, and this is with the context of rowing in 3 different countries.
This is a big plea as to not discontinue the NYU Rowing Club. This would be a huge mistake.

Devjoy Dev (Abu Dhabi, 2023-07-21)

#84

NYU Rowing was an amazing experience for me. I played on the NYU Varsity Volleyball team from August 2015-September 2016 and never felt a sense of belonging or friendship and completely lost my love for the sport. When I stepped away from Volleyball, I missed having a team and something to work hard for and that's when the captain of NYU Rowing reached out to me. She taught me how to row even though I'd never been in a boat. I'm grateful to this day of what rowing taught me. If it wasn't for NYU Rowing, I wouldn't have gotten to row on the Charles, I wouldn't have the friendships it created, I wouldn't be who I am today because of how the sport challenged me to be better and that it's never too late to learn. This is the last program that deserves to be cut, I'd donate money myself to help save this program.

Regina Wright (Philadelphia, 2023-07-21)

#85

Please reconsider this decision. I graduated in 2000 and rowing at NYU was a defining part of my life. Having the experience of leaving the city early morning to row off of the SUNY Maritime dock with my best friends was part of why I love NYU. A huge part.

I learned perseverance and was able to push the limits of what I was capable of. I learned team work and developed a strong work ethic. These are all skills that have helped me throughout my life and career. 23 years later, I still credit the NYU Crew Team as one of the largest influences in my life.

Don't get rid of something this special.

Lauren Martino (Los Angeles, 2023-07-21)

#87

I believe that the rowing team is a great team and am looking to join next year. It’d be a shame to cut it from NYU.

Isabella Bertolucci (New York City, 2023-07-21)

#88

I love rowing and think that many schools should have rowing programs, even small ones, because rowing is an incredible sport and experience.

Sam Chikvashvili (New York, 2023-07-21)

#89

NYU rowing is an essential part of the sports community. I was not able to participate during my time there but removing it limits access to the community and is not a productive move

Arlynn Baer (Hoboken, 2023-07-21)

#90

I’m an alumni of the crew team. It’s a wonderful community within the NYU community. For me, it fostered but my academic and social development and created lifelong friendships.

Meghan Kendall (Portland, 2023-07-21)

#91

NYU rowing deserves to continue to compete and represent NYU.

Hannah Becker (Brooklyn, 2023-07-21)

#92

As a rower of 7 years, I know how integral rowing has been in my life and shaped the person whom I’ve become. A close friend from my high school team rowed and competed for NYU Rowing. I can’t overstate enough how important rowing was to my young adulthood and it saddens me to know that others will not get the same experience.

Sean McBride (New York, 2023-07-21)

#94

Rowing should be saved

Calvin Chen (New york, 2023-07-21)

#95

NYU Rowing was a great experience for me. Keep rowing alive!

Dara Yen (Brooklyn, 2023-07-21)

#97

I'm signing because I oppose the decision to discontinue the NYU Rowing Club. This team offered a wonderful sense of community & teamwork while my daughter attended NYU.

JULIE WRIGHT (WILLIAMSTOWN, 2023-07-21)

#98

Crew was one of my most impactful experiences at NYU. It gave my days structure, helped me to stay healthy, gave me some of my best friends, and provided some of my favorite memories. It would be an absolute shame for future students to lose the opportunity to be out on the water together. (2012-2016)

Alexie Basil (New York, 2023-07-21)

#99

My brother is an athlete and he deserves a chance to compete. Everyone on that team does.

Kevin Ramirez (Cainta, 2023-07-21)

#101

LONG LIVE NYU CREW

Lilly Teofanova (Ocean City, 2023-07-21)

#102

I know how valuable this team has been to NYU students throughout it's long and beautiful career. Now isn't the time to remove those spaces and places who's history should be a point of pride.

Eleanor Serocki (Ypsilanti, 2023-07-21)

#103

I strongly agree with what the petition says.

Troy Hou (Boston, 2023-07-21)

#104

As a rower and a fan of all things NYU, I would hate to see the rowing community lose yet another fun and historic program.

James Hudson (New York, NY, 2023-07-21)

#106

I was a part of the NYU crew team from 2010-2015. First as a rower and then as a coach. Saying this team was important to me would be an understatement. When I came to NYU I didn’t even know rowing was a sport. It certainly wasn’t where I grew up. I signed up for the interest meeting because I saw a flyer in the dorms and it looked interesting. After that the team became my family and community. At such a large university it can be hard to find community; the crew team made it easy. Crew in particular has a great feature of forming bonds not just between a team at large, but also even greater bonds between people rowing in the same boat.

Beyond that the team provided me with more life skills than I can list. I can confidently say that without the crew team my undergraduate experience would have not been even half as valuable as it was. I considered myself very lucky to be at a university that provided me that opportunity and I hope that students for years to come will have that same opportunity.

Missy Mende (Bergenfield, 2023-07-21)

#108

I was part of the team between 2010-2014 and it was one of the most impactful and cherished aspects of my time at NYU. Growing up in an immigrant household, rowing was not a sport that was financially accessible to me, so the chance to be able to participate in the club team was an amazing opportunity. Joining the team came with not only the space to grow as a rower, but also a close-knit community of fantastic people, a way to maintain my mental health throughout undergrad, and important life skills that I still carry with me.

Save the crew team! <3

Lorraine Hu (Washington, 2023-07-22)

#109

This team creates important community

Grace Fleming (Los Angeles, 2023-07-22)

#111

Other rowing program

Illinois Rowing (Urbana, 2023-07-22)

#112

I want to help save NYU rowing

Sophia Martinez (East Setauket, 2023-07-22)

#113

The rowing community can help you with not only succeeding in college and teaching you life long lessons and discipline for beyond college

Lucia Grilli (Denver, 2023-07-22)

#116

I worked out with the Rowing Team in 1993. I never joined, but was grateful to be welcomed.

Joanna Luth (Roswell, 2023-07-22)

#117

The semesters I spent rowing at NYU were easily the best of my college experience. I got to learn a sport I never would have otherwise tried, met some of my closest friends, and learned so much about what being on a team truly means. NYU Rowing has had such a big impact on those who participate--getting rid of the program would be a disservice to the university and sports communities.

Samantha Cockroft (Hershey, 2023-07-22)

#119

Rowing gave me a community in a very large school that could often be lonely. Compared to our peers we were often underfunded but scrappy, and would beat teams like Army (West Point) with a boat full of dedicated and passionate liberal arts queers. If you can’t keep the team for the kids who found themselves waking up for 5am practices and winter gym sessions then at least recognize NYU cannot really be a peer of the great academic institutions of this country without a crew team. You have the funds.

Brandon Montenegro (Brooklyn, 2023-07-22)

#120

Because I care about the team, and nyu athletics have no idea what they are doing

D H (New york, 2023-07-22)

#124

I met my wife on the crew team and my best friends in crew - the team is a valuable social and professional resource that enables lifelong friendships and career advances. To discontinue it would be a loss to the NYU community for generations to come.

Dillon Cumming (Pelham, 2023-07-22)

#125

I was on the crew team my first couple years at college. The sport forces you to bond in ways that many others don’t. You are part of one functioning unit in a boat, and the schedule and physical commitments only strengthen this.

Wyatt Delaney-Lefebvre (West Hatfield, 2023-07-22)

#127

Rowing is a great sport and I think that everyone should have the chance to do it

Aidan Chambers (Port Jefferson, 2023-07-22)

#130

Great sport for future generations

Tom Grilli (Ridgewood, 2023-07-22)

#135

I’m an NYU alum who rowed for NYU from 1997-1999 and coached from 2004-2006.

Joshua Gaynor (Trumbull, 2023-07-22)

#138

We are a Rowing family. This would be a tremendous loss to those Rowing at and want to Row at NYU.

Heather Biedenkapp (Port Jefferson, 2023-07-22)

#139

NYU Alumnus & was one of the joiners to help restart a program in the early 90’s. Also assistant coach for 2 years. Losing this program would be incredibly sad and wrongheaded. So many people, including me, whose habits, lives, & outlooks are forever better because of rowing.

Mark Smrstik (Rexford, 2023-07-22)

#140

Hey NYU! Leave them kids alone!

Robert Paulson (Seattle, 2023-07-22)

#142

I was part of the NYU Crew Team 2000-2002 and it was instrumental in my transition into college, staying healthy, learning band experiencing something completely new, and feeling like I belonged at such a huge, intimidating school. Please save it!

Scott Edwards (Jersey City, 2023-07-22)

#144

I am an NYU alum (class of 2018) and was a 4-year athlete at NYU. I was a member of the NYU rowing team and experienced some of the most profound spiritual, social, and foundational moments of my life. The rowing team, the demand + discipline of it, teach us things that school alone can’t equip us with. Not only that, but the opportunity of being a part of rowing culture affords students incredible access to potentially life-altering relationships. The prestige and exclusivity of the sport makes it a premier activity that only select people get to experience. End the NYU rowing team would severely limit ways for students to experience NYC and NYU.

Paolo Verzani (New York, 2023-07-22)

#145

I was a part of NYU rowing from 2008-2012. It was an intro gal part of my life in college and I would not have stayed at NYU without this team. I was thinking of transferring my freshman year then I found rowing and my people there. I can’t imagine not having that.

Brooke Lieberwitz (Oakland, 2023-07-22)

#146

I believe that sport is a great way to build connections to the university and fellow students, and develop better students and leaders

Harrison Kieffer (Philadelphia, 2023-07-22)

#148

I am a 1999 stern grad and a rower. Please continue to fund NYU rowing.

Joe Kieffer (Ambler, 2023-07-22)

#149

Rowing brought me a tremendous amount of discipline, community, and structure during my college life. It builds self esteem and lifelong leadership skills. More students should get to experience rowing - not fewer!

Keara fenzel (Denver, 2023-07-22)

#153

Crew is a useful sport for the college age group. Crew breaks down emotions, stress and mental blocks.

Sara Elmiligi (Elizabeth, 2023-07-22)

#156

Having been on the rowing team for 2+ years or since we came back after Covid, I’ve been a part of the NYU rowing community as a rower, social media chair and now Vice President. I’ve seen firsthand how the team has given NYU a place where both athleticism and teamwork can be developed and shine, and I’d love nothing more than to keep the team alive.

AJ Jalan (New York, 2023-07-22)

#157

NYU ROWING NEEDS TO CONTINUE

Emmia Won (New York, 2023-07-22)

#162

It is my dream to attend nyu and I am in a rowing club. I also hope to row in college and I don’t want to give up one to have the other.

Isabel Alvarez (Cleveland, 2023-07-23)

#163

I’m signing because I’m a rower and it’s important to continue the history of rowing and to be able to show people how life changing it is of a sport.

Massey Willis (Los Angeles, 2023-07-23)

#164

I’m in the Long Island rowing program and I am very passionate about rowing. Hopefully I can go to this school and participate in rowing some day

Anthony Donofrio (Northport, 2023-07-23)

#165

I was a member of the NYU crew from 1994-1998.

Kate Mccormick (NYC, 2023-07-23)

#167

Former tower who supports retaining this program

Steve Connors (Mount pleasant, 2023-07-23)

#168

I am a former rower at NYU and had some of my best of my best college memories being a part of crew. Oh and it stomps on the traditions and history of past teams!

Joshua Greenberg (Seattle, 2023-07-23)

#170

We need to keep all of the rowing teams alive!

Jennifer Mason (Los Alamitos, 2023-07-23)

#173

Being a part of NYU rowing, even for one semester, helped me so much and I look back on those memories often. Being a part of NYU rowing felt like being part of a family.

Sophia Nevarez (Lakeland, 2023-07-23)

#174

NYU rowing was the best part of my college experience. It was a unique experience to see the sunrise on the water while working hard to train and win with my classmates and lifelong friends. It’s why I give to NYU and part of what makes NYU an elite school.
It gave me the opportunity to become the person I already knew I wanted to be.

Greg Miller (Devon, 2023-07-23)

#177

There’s people who look forward to going to this school and rowing. Also It’s an amazing sport that many enjoy, so I think it should stay.👍🏾

rhyan johnson (cleveland, 2023-07-23)

#187

I agree with the statement above

Wendle Huang (East Islip, 2023-07-23)

#188

The sport of rowing provides invaluable lessons to those who engage in it.

Jeffrey Arnott (Lyndhurst, 2023-07-23)

#193

I am a member of rowing team

Carina Sun (New York, 2023-07-23)

#194

I support sportmanship and protecting heritage

Linh Nguyen (Hanoi, 2023-07-24)

#195

I joined the crew team freshman year as an engineer unsure how to belong and connect with the Manhattan campus students. Through crew I was able to meet students from every school and make great friends and memories.

Brendan Strongin-Kain (Hatboro, 2023-07-24)

#199

Rowing is a sport that goes beyond athletics. It creates community and a forges a deep connection with oneself. It teaches accountability, responsibility and is often the only outlet many people have for true community. To erase this program is to erase history and dismantle the lives of many who rely on it.

Marissa Molnar (New York, 2023-07-24)

#200

These adults deserve to have an outlet to feel powerful at something to have absolute control over an activity in their lives through every tribulation our world faces.

Kaylee Eaton (Belleville, 2023-07-24)



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