This Saturday, March 3, 2018, rowers of all ages (beginning in preschool) and all skill levels will compete in the Quad Cities Erg Showdown. The indoor rowing challenge which is hosted by Rivermont Collegiate in partnership with Y Quad Cities Rowing will be in the gym on the Rivermont campus. Rowers from across the Quad Cities and the Chicago area will compete in the Jr 2k, Jr Lightweight, Jr Novice 2k, several 4x500 meter races, and much more. It promises to be an exciting day.
The media is invited to attend:
Quad Cities Erg Showdown Saturday, March 3, 2018 Becherer Hall Gym at Rivermont Collegiate 1821 Sunset Drive in Bettendorf First race starts at 8:30 a.m. Last race starts at approx. 2:30 p.m.
About the Rivermont Collegiate Rowing Academy
The Rivermont Collegiate Rowing Academy accepts 6th-12th-grade students who attend the school. Students benefit from a challenging, enriching Rivermont education while learning and enhancing their rowing skills, and being part of a team. Rowers train at that the Sylvan Boathouse, just over the I-74 bridge in Illinois, home to nationally recognized Y Quad Cities Rowing. Students row on the beautiful Mississippi River and travel throughout the mid-west and the entire United States to compete with the best rowing programs in the country. The coaching staff has produced national and international rowing champions. Our goal is to teach rowing fundamentals while developing great athletes both on and off the water.
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