<p>Hamilton is on my short list of schools I am interested in. The more i learn about the school the higher it rises on my list....Can anyone tell me about the mens Crew team? (typical erg times, hours of practice each day, off season land training program, location of boathouse, etc). I know I fit the academic profile but wonder what the typical on the water profile is. I am hesitant to contact the coach until I learn a little more about the program. Thanks in advance for any information you can share.</p>
<p>I will try to take a stab at this one, as my son is an entering freshman and hopes to participate on the men’s crew team.</p>
<p>Although the team is kind of small, they have great coaches and do very well in competition. They row in all of the big regattas, including the Head of the Charles and Schuylkill this fall. Every year they race Colgate, a Div. I program, and usually beat them.</p>
<p>The boat house is underwhelming, but the equipment is new. They have plenty of boats. The spot that they row is a long, open piece of the Erie Canal, which is a short drive in college vans. The water is really decent and flat. One of the best parts about Hamilton crew is that they practice in the afternoon, after all classes and labs. So you don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn to practice and then race back to class.</p>
<p>Rumor has it that they recruited a bunch of very good and experienced rowers this year. I heard that they have a couple of mid-to-low six minute erg. scores. I would imagine everyone would be sub-seven.</p>
<p>Although recruited by some high powered programs, I encouraged my son to attend Hamilton for one reason. That is, it is a fabulous, small liberal arts college that would allow him to do well after college. The fact that he has the opportunity to continue to compete in rowing, without the pressures of the big programs, is a bonus. Remember, you are going to school for school. Not a sport.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for this valuable insight. Ideally I am looking for a small academically oriented school with a mid level rowing program. I love crew and have participated since 6th grade. My boats have won state championships and competed at nationals. I was invited to and participated in the junior national development camp. However I have always felt school was more important than crew. I love learning about the sciences as well as World and US history. My PB erg time last year in 10th grade was 6:54. I hope to lower my time by 10 seconds a year over the next two years. My challenge is size. I am 5’11" now and weigh 180lbs (very fit from year round training). Even if I grow another inch or two I am too short for top D1 schools as a heavyweight. It’s hard to imagine how I would drop weight to 160 to become a lightweight and my dad is adamantly opposed to trying to “make weight” at my age. As I mentioned my academic profile fits Hamilton ( so far) and it sounds like I might fit the on the water profile as well. I definitely plan on checking out the team at the Charles. Again, thanks so much for responding and giving me this valuable information.</p>
<p>Judging from what I have seen of the Hamilton team, you would fit in just fine. Send Eric Summers (head coach) an e-mail to make a contact. He is allowed to respond to e-mails. He just can’t initiate them until July after your junior year. He is a great guy and very well known around Central New York.</p>
<p>As far as your size is concerned, it seems that the ability to move a boat and prior experience is far more important (especially at the Div. III level) than your height. Besides, by the time you graduate you will likely be a little taller, and your erg score will be a lot lower. Good luck!</p>
<p>Just for clarification… I happened upon your post about DI Colgate and your remarks.</p>
<p>The Colgate men haven’t raced Hamilton other than during the unofficial fall season in a good several years. And for that matter I don’t think there is a win/loss record against Hamilton. Nor has Colgate raced during the spring season as far as I know.</p>
<p>I trust Hamilton runs a competitive program at their level. But it’s not comparable to the Colgate program. </p>
<p>That said, if you or the applicant have further information, I would be all ears!</p>
<p>Markham, do you have info on the Colgate men’s rowers profile? I was told by my coach most D1 schools are looking for min 6’2", erg time around 6:20. Thanks!</p>
<p>Haystacker,</p>
<p>May I suggest that you go to the source for information that will be useful in selecting the programs that suit you?</p>
<p>In this case log on to gocolgateraiders.com, select men’s sports, rowing and coaching staff to locate the e-mail addresses and phone numbers of the 2 coaches. Within the context of NCAA regulations etc they will revert and help you get going.</p>
<p>Good luck with your applications.</p>
<p>Go 'gate!</p>
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<p>Markham, I have no doubt you’re aware of fact, but for the enlightenment of others, there are no NCAA men’s rowing teams, only the women have chosen to join the NCAA. Having said that, men’s crew for the most part abide by the NCAA rules. </p>
<p>Some colleges, such as Amherst, remain a club sport for valid reasons.</p>
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<a href=“https://www.amherst.edu/athletics/teams/clubs/crew/faq[/url]”>https://www.amherst.edu/athletics/teams/clubs/crew/faq</a></p>
<p>Good point, CrewDad.</p>
<p>I wanted to introduce the idea of following NCAA rules which drive Colgate’s coaches and supporters within the framework of the Compliance department within Athletics as to how they interact with applicants so that expectations are managed on the part of applicants and their parents. For many these practices and the reasons for them are new. But as they are so important for everyone to understand it’s always worth a mention. For example, coaches have limitations on what they can say and how they can interact with applicants, depending on their circumstances at different times of the year. </p>
<p>Good luck with everyone’s applications and college search efforts!</p>
<p>Have you got any information regarding the Hamilton Women’s Crew? What kind of erg times am I looking at getting to be considered? I’m 5’10" and am 17 years old currently pulling a 2K of 7:48 mins but hoping to improve rapidly as I’ve only been rowing 6 months. Thanks for any information</p>
<p>UKrowergirl,</p>
<p>A sub 7:50 as a rising senior is a very good time, especially after only 6 months of rowing. Being 5’10" is also a huge plus. Contact the coach.</p>