We are actively searching for young women who love to compete and desire to excel athletically. This guide offers you a tour of our program and reveals the opportunities and excitement of being a NCAA Division I athlete.
"But," you may ask, "I've NEVER ROWED in my life! In fact, I've never even seen a rowing boat before."
Well, you're no different than most of our current student athletes were not long ago. Many competed in volleyball, basketball, and other sports in high school and desired to stay active and competitive during college. Some had scholarship money offered to them elsewhere, but chose to join a NCAA Division I program that opened the door to a world class education and opportunities. They discovered a new sport and passion as a member of the Dayton Flyers women's rowing team.
Do I need experience?
No! Novice rowing is specifically for people in their first year of college rowing, 90 percent of whom have no previous rowing experience. Novice was created so that great high school athletes and non-athletes can have the chance to learn the sport and race against athletes of similar experience.
What about my grades?
Many incoming freshman are concerned about balancing academics with athletics. We have found just the opposite. The members of the Dayton Flyers Rowing team have a higher average grade point average than the student population.
How fast are we?
Dayton women's rowing is one of the premier rowing teams in the country. UD competed in the NCAA South/Central Regional in 2010 and the Flyer Lightweight 8 has been ranked as high as sixth nationally. As a Flyer you will compete against the best.
What type of athlete are you looking for?
We have had athletes of all shapes, sizes and from a variety of athletic backgrounds achieve great success as Dayton rowers. The things they have all had in common are a great desire to work hard and a passion for excellence. We are also looking for great athletes to serve as coxswains. These team members serve as the eyes and brain of a crew, steering the shell, implementing the race plan, and motivating the crew to victory.
What does being a varsity athlete mean?
At Dayton being a varsity athlete means many things. Some of the highlights include:
DAYTON FLYERS WOMEN'S ROWING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
"But," you may ask, "I've NEVER ROWED in my life! In fact, I've never even seen a rowing boat before."
Well, you're no different than most of our current student athletes were not long ago. Many competed in volleyball, basketball, and other sports in high school and desired to stay active and competitive during college. Some had scholarship money offered to them elsewhere, but chose to join a NCAA Division I program that opened the door to a world class education and opportunities. They discovered a new sport and passion as a member of the Dayton Flyers women's rowing team.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience?
No! Novice rowing is specifically for people in their first year of college rowing, 90 percent of whom have no previous rowing experience. Novice was created so that great high school athletes and non-athletes can have the chance to learn the sport and race against athletes of similar experience.
What about my grades?
Many incoming freshman are concerned about balancing academics with athletics. We have found just the opposite. The members of the Dayton Flyers Rowing team have a higher average grade point average than the student population.
How fast are we?
Dayton women's rowing is one of the premier rowing teams in the country. UD competed in the NCAA South/Central Regional in 2010 and the Flyer Lightweight 8 has been ranked as high as sixth nationally. As a Flyer you will compete against the best.
What type of athlete are you looking for?
We have had athletes of all shapes, sizes and from a variety of athletic backgrounds achieve great success as Dayton rowers. The things they have all had in common are a great desire to work hard and a passion for excellence. We are also looking for great athletes to serve as coxswains. These team members serve as the eyes and brain of a crew, steering the shell, implementing the race plan, and motivating the crew to victory.
What does being a varsity athlete mean?
At Dayton being a varsity athlete means many things. Some of the highlights include:
- Total funding for travel related to training and competition, including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennesee and New Jersey.
- Complete medical attention for athletic related injuries
- A full array of academic counseling, tutoring, and support services
- In addition, being a Flyer athlete means having the opportunity to compete against the highest level of rowing competition in the country.
DAYTON FLYERS WOMEN'S ROWING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS- In 2010 the Flyers competed in the NCAA South/Central Regional. It was the first NCAA appearance in the program's history.
- Two University of Dayton rowers, Lydia Caldwell and Katherine Bruening, have been named to the 2010 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)/ESPN the Magazine University Division Academic All-District IV Women's At-Large second team.
- UD made its national television debut on the Big Ten Network in March 2010.
- Dayton holds an institutional Graduation Success Rate of 96, which leads the Atlantic 10 Conference which is of the best scores in the nation.
- The Flyers have had a First Team All-Atlantic 10 selection the previous six seasons.
- In 2007 the Varsity 8 turned in the best finish in the program's history at the Head of the Charles Regatta placing in seventh out of 52 participants.
- From 2005 to 2010, Dayton's the Lightweight 8 have been nationally ranked in the Top 10 of the U.S. Rowing Coaches Poll.
- In 2007-08 UD enjoyed numerous successes in the water. The Flyers started off well at the Head of the Charles Regatta with UD's Varsity 8 turning in the best finish in the program's history by placing in seventh out of 52 participants. In the spring season, the Varsity 8 placed in first at the UD Spring Regatta and the Washington D.C. Regatta on back-to-back days.
- In 2006, the Lightweight 8 finished 8th in the nation and at the IRA National Championships.
- In 2006, the Lightweight 8 defended its Atlantic 10 Championship, while the Varsity 8 secured a bronze medal and the 2nd Varsity 8 earned silver.
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