Join East Tennessee Rowing Organization in conjunction with Smoky Mountain Rowing Center for the best Learn to Row experience in Tennessee!  The first session starts Tuesday April 28th.  Sign up here, be sure to find Smoky Mountain Rowing Center listing for registration.

WHAT: Learn to Row

WHEN: 6:30-8:00 April 28/April 30/May 5/May 7

WHERE: Smoky Mountain Rowing Center

COST: $200

Contact SMRC coaching staff for more information!

Check out the Summer Camps tab for more information on the upcoming 2009 Summer Camps!

We have quite a few camps available, and are very excited to get out and row- so tell all of your friends, and sign up now!

Concept2 Rowtography Contest Winner 2009

Jonathan Mulkey, a member of the East Tennessee Rowing Organization (ETRO) and Smoky Mountain Rowing Center (SMRC), was among the four
winners of Concept2’s Rowtography Contest in February.

Mulkey’s sepia-tone photograph won first place in the “Inspiration and Motivation” category. The winning image featured SMRC coach, Chelsea Pemberton, calling out instructions to ETRO crew members as they
practiced proper rowing techniques on Concept2 ergometers.

Concept2 received more than 600 entries into the contest, which included four categories. Mulkey and three other photographers won new Model D
with PM3 indoor rowers for their award-winning artwork.  To view the winning photos, visit the following links.

Concept2 Rowtography Contest

Flickr Photostream

ETRO offers a variety of rowing programs for men and women of all ages with a focus on athletic training, regatta preparation and personal development. ETRO is a non-profit organization and a member of US Rowing.

For more information about ETRO or the SMRC (www.rowsmoky.com), contact Adam Stoermer at 865-256-2739 (CREW) or via e-mail at adam@rowsmoky.com.

Smoky Mountain Rowing was pleased to present the second installment of the Winter Ergs-of-War series on Saturday, January 17th, 2009! With 25 total competitors, including 17 of Maryville Crew’s Juniors, 1 unaffiliated Junior,  4 University of Tennessee Club Team participants,  3 Master’s Women and 2 Never- Ever Men, the competition was really stepped up a notch from the last event!

Rowers competed in 2 categories: the 2000 meter and the 500 meter races.

For Junior Women 2000m race, Hannah Ross came in with a winning time of 8:11.8. Kathryn Waddell was a close second, with a time of 8:15.4, and Katie Fernandez was third with a time of 8:26.4. The Junior Men’s 2000m category was taken by Stefan Pienkowski with a time of  7:01.1. Rob Booher (7:02.4) and Will Baker (7:33.9) were a very close second and third! Brett Sharp overtook the Collegiate competition with a time of 6:39.7, with Michael Mealer in second with a time of 6:42.8 and Ryan Worth in third with a 6:51.2. The Masters Women’s category was won by Cindy Prince with a time of 9:28.6. For the CrossFit women, Darcy Bochtler came in with a time of 8:41.3, and the Never-Ever Women’s category was taken by Nicole Howe with a time of 9:05.1.

The coxswains competed in a 1000m race, with Zachary Zyger coming in first for the men at 4:02.2, and Amy and Anne Conroy battling out for the women. Amy emerged victorious with a 4:36.4, and Anne was a close second with a 4:43.0.

The 500m category began an all out sprint to the finish. The Junior Women’s category was a very close race between 3 rowers. In the end, Laura Pedersen emerged the winner with a time of 1:52.0, with Caitlin Campbell only one tenth of a second behind with a 1:52.1. Katie Fernandez was closing the gap at the finish, and came in third with a 1:52.3. The Masters Women category was won by Nicole Howe with a time of 2:05.1, and Cindy Prince in second with a 2:07.9. For the Men’s 500m pieces, Stefan Pienkowski took the overall Junior’s victory with a time of 1:35.8, with Ian Beaver in second with a 1:39.1 and Will Baker a very close third with a 1:39.4. Michael Mealer pulled a 1:28.7 to place first, and Ryan Worth was close on his heels with a 1:30.8 in the Collegiate category. There was also a Never-Ever Men’s 500m piece with Don McMahon coming in first with a 1:44.3, and Jacob Arms right behind him with a 1:45.4.

Coaches Adam Stoermer, Sarah Arms, and Chelsea Pemberton were very excited to see all of the competitors giving their all. Thank you to all of the rowers! The next Winter Ergs-of War will be at Cherokee Health and Fitness on February 21st, 2009 at 9am.

Complete Results:

Junior Women 2000m

1. Hannah Ross         8:11.8

2. Kathryn Waddell 8:15.4

3. Katie Fernandez  8:26.4

4. Liza Rader              8:29.9

5. Caitlin Campbell  8:35.5

6. Caroline Eichhorn 8:36.6

7. Carrie Cox              8:38.3

8. Laura Pedersen    8:41.9

9. Katie Russell         8:46.3

10. Jordan Puente   8:53.2

11. Andrea Kooch    8:53.7

12. Sydney Beshore  8:54.4

Junior Men 2000m

1. Stefan Pienkowski  7:01.1

2. Rob Booher              7:02.4

3. Will Baker                  7:33.9

4. Ian Beaver                7:38.1

5. Tyler Brown             7:49.2

6. Blake Tiemeyer       8:01.1

Collegiate Men 2000m

1. Brett Sharp                6:39.7

2. Michael Mealer       6:42.8

3. Ryan Worth              6:51.2

4. Patrick Pope             7:01.0

Masters Women 2000m

1. Darcy Bochtler        8:41.3 (CrossFit)

2. Nicole Howe             9:05.1 (Never-Ever)

3. Cindy Prince            9:28.6

Junior Women 500m

1. Laura Pedersen        1:52.0

2. Caitlin Campbell      1:52.1

3. Katie Fernandez      1:52.3

4. Liza Rader                  1:52.9

5. Hannah Ross             1:53.9

6. Kathryn Waddell     1:54.2

7. Jordan Puente          1:56.6

8. Andrea Kooch           1:59.0

9. Sydney Beshore        2:00.0

10. Caroline Eichhorn 2:00.5

11. Katie Russell             2:01.3

Masters Women 500m

1. Nicole Howe               2:05.1 (Never Ever)

2. Cindy Prince             2:07.9

Junior Men 500m

1. Stefan Pienkowski   1:35.8

2. Ian Beaver                 1:39.1

3. Will Baker                   1:39.4

4. Blake Tiemeyer        1:44.0

Collegiate Men 500m

1. Michael Mealer        1:28.7

2. Ryan Worth               1:30.8

Never-Ever Men 500m

1. Don McMahon          1:44.3

2. Jacob Arms               1:45.4

Cindy Prince, Richard Beaver, junior rower Ian Beaver and Coach Adam Stoermer met at the KRA docks and braved the cool New Year’s morning temperatures,  joining 10 Knoxville Rowing Association members for the first row of 2009.  Cindy stroked a women’s four and the men joined in a mixed 8 for a jaunt on the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville.

The composite crews rowed east of the KRA venue underneath the James White Parkway past Island Home Airport and the famed ‘Mother Rock.’  At the turnaround KRA President Robin Brown popped the champagne cork and used some outstanding coxing skills to pass the New Years Toast between both boats.

It was a great row and great way to start 2009!  Thanks to KRA for hosting us; SMRC members should look forward to more colaborative venures with KRA in the future.

Twenty brave souls ponied up to SMRC’s fleet of ergometers on Friday December 19th for the first installment of the SMRC Winter Ergs of War Winter Indoor Rowing Series.  1000 meter, 500 meter, and 250 meter races were offered in several classifications for both men and women.

Hannah Ross was the overall female victor and junior women’s winner in the 1000m race in 4:00.2.  Caitlin Campbell (4:06.1) follwed in second place and Caroline Eichhorn placed a close third (4:07.2)  Darcy Bochtler won the women’s Cross-Fit category in 4:07.8 followed by Hope Sellars (4:11.0).  Karen Fischer (4:53.3) won the Never-Ever category…and had never been on an erg before her first race.

On the men’s side, Douglas Kauffman won the men’s 1000m race with a time of 3:13.3.  Caleb Gregory finished second (3:31.1), followed by Jesse Walker (3:32.9).  Will Baker won the Junior Men’s Division in 3:36.4 and Bryan Calloway was second (3:48.2).

Complete Results:

Men’s 1000m

Douglas Kauffman 3:13.3 (Men’s Open)
Caleb Gregory 3:31.1 (Men’s Crossfit)
Jesse Walker 3:32.9 (Men’s Crossfit)
Will Baker 3:36.4 (Men’s Juniors)
Bryan Calloway 3:48.2 (Men’s Juniors)

Women’s 1000m

Hannah Ross 4:00.2 (Women’s Juniors)
Caitlin Campbell 4:06.1 (Women’s Juniors)
Caroline Eichhorn 4:07.2 (Women’s Juniors)
Darcy Bochtler 4:07.8 (Women’s Crossfit)
Hope Sellars 4:11.0 (Women’s Crossfit)
Karen Fischer 4:53.3 (Women’s Never-Ever)

Men’s 500

Rob Booher 1:28.9 (Men’s Juniors)
Ian Beaver 1:39.5 (Men’s Juniors)
Caleb Gregory 1:43.5 (Men’s Crossfit)
Jesse Walker 1:46.9 (Men’s Crossfit)
Zach Zieger 1:53.6 (Men’s Juniors)
Bryan Calloway 1:53.6 (Men’s Juniors)
Will Baker 2:03.5 (Men’s Juniors)

Women’s 500m

Laura Pedersen 1:52.2 (Women’s Juniors)
Hannah Ross 1:55.6 (Women’s Juniors)
Caitlin Campbell 1:58.3 (Women’s Juniors)
Darcy Bochtler 1:59.0 (Women’s Crossfit)
Caroline Eichhorn 1:59.3 (Women’s Juniors)
Hope Sellars 1:59.6 (Women’s Crossfit)
Karen Fischer 2:14.5 (Women’s Never-Ever)

Men’s 250

Rob Booher :43.4 (Men’s Juniors)
Caleb Gregory :44.2 (Men’s Crossfit)
Jesse Walker :44.4 (Men’s Crossfit)
Tyler Brown :47.2  (Men’s Juniors)
Will Baker :52.4 (Men’s Juniors)
Bryan Calloway :53.1 (Men’s Juniors)
Zach Zieger :54.0 (Men’s Juniors)

Women’s 250m

Laura Pedersen :52.4 (Women’s Juniors)
Liza Rader :53.0 (Women’s Juniors)
Caitlin Campbell :53.2 (Women’s Juniors)
Hannah Ross :55.5 (Women’s Juniors)
Caroline Eichhorn :56.2 (Women’s Juniors)
Darcy Bochtler :56.4 (Women’s Crossfit)
Hope Sellars :58.5 (Women’s Crossfit)
Amy Conroy 59.4 (Coxie)
Karen Fischer :59.4 (Women’s Never-Ever)
Anne Conroy 1:00.2 (Coxie)
Lena Pound 1:02.3 (Women’s Juniors Novice)

MHS Wins Silver and Bronze Medals

at Head of the South

The Maryville High School Crew wrapped up a winning season at the Head of the South Regatta in Augusta, GA on Nov. 8.

MHS won a silver medal in the Women’s Junior 8+ race with a time of 17:50.22 and a bronze medal in the Mixed Open 8+, edging out a crew from Clemson University Rowing Association. The MHS Crew also placed fourth in the Mixed Junior 8+ competition with a time of 18:41.97.

A member of US Rowing, SMRC, offers competitive and recreational programs for men and women of all ages as well as a comprehensive training program for high school students. SMRC also offers free Discover Rowing classes to introduce non-rowers to the sport of rowing and the rowing club.

Located in Louisville, Tenn. on Ft. Loudoun Lake, SMRC is the most comprehensive rowing and wellness experience in East Tennessee focused on developing good rowing technique in conjunction with fitness, strength and fun.  

SMRC, MHS Crews Among Thousands of Competitors

at Head of Hooch Regatta

 

Approximately 1,200 boats competed in the Head of the Hooch Regatta in Chattanooga on Nov. 1 and 2, representing hundreds of rowing clubs, colleges and high school crews from across the country.

 

Smoky Mountain Rowing Club (SMRC) and the Maryville High School (MHS) Crew competed in nine races during the regatta, which featured 81 events.  In the Women’s Youth 8+ race, MHS finished 12^th out of 36 boats. MHS also finished 12^th in the Women’s Youth Novice 8+, which featured 23 boats. The female crew also earned 10^th and 15^th place in the Women’s Youth Novice 4+ with 26 boats in the line-up, and the Men’s Youth Novice 8+ placed 13^th out of 27.

 

The next scheduled regatta for SMRC junior and master crews is the Head of the South in Augusta, GA on November 8. This event will wrap up the racing season for SMRC and the MHS Crew.

 

A member of US Rowing, SMRC, offers competitive and recreational programs for men and women of all ages as well as a comprehensive training program for high school students. SMRC also offers free Discover Rowing classes to introduce non-rowers to the sport of rowing and the rowing club.

 

Located in Louisville, Tenn. on Ft. Loudoun Lake, SMRC is the most comprehensive rowing and wellness experience in East Tennessee focused on developing good rowing technique in conjunction with fitness, strength and fun.  

SMRC Wins Gold at the Head of the Tennessee

Smoky Mountain Rowing Club (SMRC) won a gold medal in the Women’s Masters Double race during the Head of the Tennessee Regatta in Oak Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 25. Sarah Arms and Chelsea Pemberton earned the top position with a time of 19:48.

Other notable race day results for SMRC and its junior program, the Maryville High School Crew, included third-place finishes in the Mixed 8+ competition, the Men’s Masters 4+, and the Women’s Junior Novice 4+ race.  The Maryville Crew also earned fourth place in the Women’s Junior 8+, Women’s Junior Novice 4+ B, and the Women’s Junior Novice 8+ as well as a sixth-place finish in the Men’s Junior Novice 4+.

The next scheduled regatta for SMRC junior and master crews is the Head of the Chattahoochee on November 1, followed by the Head of the South in Augusta, GA on November 8.

SMRC Wins Silver and Bronze at Secret City Head Race

Smoky Mountain Rowing Club (SMRC) earned three medals during the Secret City Head Race in Oak Ridge on Saturday, Oct. 4, including a silver medal in the Mixed 8+ competition with a time of 23:37.0. 

The Secret City event marked the first regatta for the SMRC men’s youth crew, who finished third place in the Men’s Youth Novice 8 competition.

SMRC also took third in the Men’s Master 4+ race, fourth in the Women’s Master 8+, fifth in the Women’s Youth Novice 4 and Women’s Youth Novice 8+ and sixth in the Women’s Youth 8. 

 

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The men’s 8+ racing crew will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 for practice. 

The current lineup is:

Nick
Jonathan
Roger
Bill
Richard
Richard
Michael
John 

Please post any related comments to this section including scheduling conflicts.

SMRC Coaches are proud to announce the Winsome Women’s 8+, appearing soon at a regatta near you!  This crew is comprised of some wiley veterans and some talented newcomers. 

Coach Sarah Arms notes, “This crew truly understands that pain is weakness leaving the body.  I think you’ll be able to attribute much of their success to this understanding.”

Coach Adam Stoermer discusses the crew’s potential, “Despite no help in handicapping, they’re simply too young, I think this crew has some serious upside.  I’d advise Mary Whipple to watch her stern.  Lamouyeux’s coming for you.”

This crew practices out of the Smoky Mountain Rowing Center Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:00

The Winsome Women:

c: Susan Lamouyeux

8: Cindy Prince

7: Jamie Stoermer

6: Elizabeth Ward

5: Liz Hubbard

4: Katy Phelan

3: Laura Van Eps

2: Tish Rich

1: Nancy Schay

 

If you are interested in Learning to Row or refresh/enhance your rowing skills, consider joining SMRC for the Beginner/Novice Program beginning the week of September 8th.  There has been request for Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday sessions, if you are interested please post your preference or contact Coach Adam Stoermer.  Classes typically meet 6:15-8:00pm on scheduled evenings.  Morning classes and custom classes for groups are available if interested.

Join us for a introduction to the wonderful sport of rowing.  SMRC’s expert coaches will talk about the history of the sport and ways you can get involved.  There will be ergometer demonstrations, and opportunities to get on the water in one of SMRC’s rowing shells.

Prospective rowers of all ages are invited; rowers under 18 should be accompanied by a guardian.  Casual, athletic dress is appropriate.  You may post your intention to attend below or contact Head Coach Adam Stoermer.

Please contact us with any questions!

Next Workshops:

August 30th 9:00am

view from the launch, originally uploaded by Jmulkey.

Saturday Morning Row

SMRC has a tradition of fielding competitive crews in regional and national competition.  Rowing in East Tennessee  provides ample opportunity to compete against other clubs; most opportunities are less than a day’s drive away.

In 2008, SMRC Racing Crews will focus on the fall ‘Head Racing’ season, and aim to enter boats in the Secret City Regatta, the Head of the Tennessee,  the Head of the Hooch,  and the Head of the South Regatta. 

Novice and experienced rowers are invited to row under the SMRC colors, the coached Racing Crew season will be September 8- November 1.  Schedules will be determined by the composition of the individual crews.

The fee for SMRC Racing Crews is $150 per program for SMRC members and $300 for non-SMRC participants.  This does not include racing or travel expenses, but does cover equipment transportation.  

Please post below if you are interested in racing.

This coached program will meet Tuesday and Thursday nights 6:00-8:00.  An 8+ and set of oars are reserved for this crew at this time.  Please bring oars to the dock, set out slings and soap bucket in the yard, stretch and be prepared to hit the water as soon as your coach is available.  You need to contact Coach Stoermer if you are unavailable to row on a scheduled evening.  The following rowers are included in this group:

Shana Sofa
Kathy Finnie
Richard Ward
Elizabeth Ward
Adrienne Hooker
Jan Getty
Bill Reda
Melanie Culpepper
Beth Gilley
Elizabeth Stone

This coached program will meet Tuesday and Thursday nights 6:00-8:00.  An 8+ and set of oars are reserved for this crew at this time.  Please bring oars to the dock, set out slings and soap bucket in the yard, stretch and be prepared to hit the water as soon as your coach is available.  You need to contact Coach Stoermer if you are unavailable to row on a scheduled evening.  The following rowers are included in this group:

Richard Beaver
Cindy Prince
Laura Van Eps
M.E. Reda
Toni Grimsley
Gayle Owens

This coached program will meet Monday and Wednesday nights 6:00-8:00.  An 8+ and set of oars are reserved for this crew at this time.  Please bring oars to the dock, set a pair of slings and soap bucket in the yard, stretch and be prepared to hit the water as soon as your coach is available.  You need to contact Coach Stoermer if you are unavailable to row on a scheduled evening.  The following rowers are included in this group:

Jamie Stoermer
Jonathan Mulkey
Liz Hubbard
Nancy Schay
Nick Potter
Roger Hubbard
Sharlee Hatten
Tish Rich
Katy Phelan
Tracey Stainback
Donna Dixon