Five members of the Seattle University Crew Team traveled to Oklahoma City, Okla. to compete in the American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championships May 22 to 23.
The Men's Novice Four team of Chris Schultz, Dan Harrison, William Linafelter, Jordan Clark and coxswain MacKenzie Blake was the only boat from Seattle U's Crew team to qualify for the ACRAs. Last weekend also marked the first time Seattle U has qualified to race at the national level.
After eight months of preparation for the competition, the men advanced through the time trials and semifinals to continue on to the Grand Final. However, due to steady wind above 20 mph and gusts in excess of 35 mph, race officials decided to cancel the Grand Final. Seattle U was ranked third going into the event.
Men's coaches Jason Airey and Doug Short and graduating president Samuel Nelsen traveled to Oklahoma City along with the five student-athletes.
Each person covered the majority of his or her own costs, with additional support from ASSU and Rec & Club Sports. The crew team finished its spring season with 26 rowers broken down into four teams: novice and varsity for both men's and women's.
Taylor may be reached at sports@su-spectator.com
Bad weather cancels Grand Final at crew nationals
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Updated: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 20:05
 "Photo: Courtesy of Sam Nelsen")
Courtesy of Sam Nelsen
The Men’s Novice Four warms up with Chris Schultz as stroke seat, Dan Harrison as three seat, William Linafelter as two seat, Jordan Clark as bow seat and MacKenzie Blake as coxswain.
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