Collegiate Rowing is a competitive sport and attracts many athletes who often have no rowing background. Students enjoy the idea of expanding their own physical and mental limits. They also enjoy the camaraderie and support of the team atmosphere. Student-athletes have succeeded at rowing not just here at Lafayette, but all over the country. The structured training environment allows students to be committed to achieving their team and academic goals.
Rowers learn time management, allowing balance between academic, athletic, and social interests.
In rowing, individual athletic efforts are combined to make the fastest boats possible. Each rower must do his or her part to make the team successful. Because of the required effort and teamwork, rowers develop a deep respect for the sport and those involved with it. Whether you were a rower in high school or not, rowing at Lafayette will provide you with the challenge of becoming an outstanding athlete. The training program allows team members to be among the best trained on campus.