Tulsa Rowing Club Juniors - Fundraising - Charles Boathouse Expansion Campaign


 

The table below represents a wish list of items compiled by the executive commitee and the coaching staff. It represents equipment and financial needs to take the program to the next level. If you would like to donate money to the TRC Jrs please contact TRC Jrs treasurer Jennifer McSweeny at jennifer.mcsweeny@cox.net for more information.


Priority
Description
Cost
Rationale
High
Scholarship funds
$2,500/yr/kid
To provide financially-disadvantaged high school aged athletes the opportunity to row
High
Top level racing shell V4+
$20,000
To replace current varsity 4+ damaged in a collision
High
More ergometers (x10)
$950 each
Not enough ergs for all athletes to workout at the same time
High
Trailer hitch
$500
Current hitch is worn out
Med
Jet motors for launch boats
$7,000
Current motors are getting old and some concern that at least one will die in the near future
Med
Funds for Port of Catoosa useage (TU boathouse)
$9,000/yr
Future planning in the event we need to move the program to an alternate site
Med
XL3 Speed Coach Units (x6)
$500 each
Devices allow coaches to monitor crew speeds from launches (wireless network also needed to setup 8 boats)
Med
Slides for ergometers
$270 set 
Slides allow ergs to be joined together to train crew member synchronization
Med
Quad 4x sculls (x2)
$15,550 each
Sculling boats needed to develop the juniors' sculling program
Low
Sculling riggers for sweep boats (x3)
$760 per boat
Would provide adaptability to Simmons, Bergenroth, and Crew Parents for sculling as well as sweep rowing
Low
Ultimate rower for boathouse workout room 
$2,500
Exercise apparatus used specifically to develop back and leg strength for rowers
Low
Single sculls and storage rack (x8)
$5,000 each
Sculling boats needed to develop the juniors' sculling program
Low
Boat trailer
$12,000+
Current trailer is worn out

To support TRC Juniors fundraising efforts, send checks payable to: Tulsa Rowing Club Juniors Rowing.

Address:
715 West 21st Street
Tulsa, OK 74107

For more information on setting up a regular giving plan contact

Treasurer:
Jennifer McSweeny

email:
jennifer.mcsweeny@cox.net

For a list of sponsors in the community of Tulsa who have already supported us click here.

The goals of Tulsa Rowing Club Juniors include to:

  • • Teach proper rowing technique and race against other junior crews


    • Work as a team to promote dedication, sportsmanship and commitment into every practice and race


    • Participate in regional and national level regattas to establish TRCJ as a nationally competitive program


    • Challenge athletes in physical training to achieve maximum development and performance


    • Provide programming to put athletes in good standing for rowing scholarships at colleges and universities.