Rowing Announces 2017-18 Schedule
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women’s rowing team announced its upcoming schedule for the 2017-18 campaign under the direction of fifth-year head coach Dave Sanderson.
The Hurricanes are set to compete in two fall and five spring events prior to the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in Clemson, S.C.
“We have some tremendous racing opportunities this year that my staff and I feel will fully prepare our team to compete at the highest level at this year’s conference championships,” Sanderson said. “I know our team will be very excited to compete and travel to each of these regattas. We have great group of student-athletes that are hungry for success. As a team, we could not be more excited about this upcoming year.”
Miami opens the fall portion of the season on Oct. 15, as it plays host to the Head of the Indian Creek in Miami Beach, Fla. The Hurricanes will remain in the Sunshine state for their next regatta in Orlando for a matchup with UCF.
The Hurricanes conclude their fall slate on Nov. 12 at the Rivana Romp. The University of Virginia will play host to the regatta in Rivana, Va.
The spring session of racing begins with a two-day trip to Oak Ridge, Tenn., where Miami heads to the Cardinal Invitational beginning on March 17.
Miami returns to action against UCF and Wisconsin on March 31 in Sarasota, Fla. The Hurricanes return to Sarasota, Fla., a week later to compete against some of the top teams in the area at the Sunshine State Invitational on April 6-7.
One week later, the Hurricanes gear up for the prestigious Knecht Cup. The two-day event will take place in Mercer, N.J.
Miami’s next regatta takes the Hurricanes down South to Austin, Texas where it will compete in the Longhorn Invitational on April 28.
On May 13, Miami will take part in the ACC Championships where it will look to capture its first league championship. The NCAA Rowing Championships are slated for May 25-27.
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