The 2021 Holiday Windfall smashed all previous records with a winning ticket worth nearly $6,000. This year's luck winner was HT resident Melissa Chiroux, shown below with daughter Ella and son Michael.  The Holiday Windfall Drawing was held Dec. 3rd at Haddon Township's Parade of Lights. The Club is very grateful to the hundreds of folks of supported the team by participating in this fundraiser. We also want to thank the Mayor of Haddon Township Randy Teague for stepping up to draw the winning ticket. Supporters will get another chance to win big thiscoming spring with HT Rowing 's Summer Splurge 50/50. 

Haddon Township Rowing team celebrated the end of their fall 2021 competitive season with the traditional panzerotti party at Franco's Place on Thursday night. This fall the team competed in  four regional regattas as well as the Head of the Charles in Boston. Working off all those calories won't be an issue for these athletes as the team will continue to train through March to prepare for spring racing. Spring is the more significant season with three times as many regattas as the fall.  Many thanks to the Franco's team for their hospitality, good humor and great food.

HT Rowing had a busy weekend up in Mercer, ending the fall season with the Philadelphia Frostbite Regatta on Saturday and the Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta on Sunday!  There was great racing across the board as the team earned 10 third place finishes, 6 second place finishes, and a gold medal!
 
Some of the most impressive racing came from the freshman/novice group, who have made tremendous strides through the fall season, and had impressive results, even against varsity competition!  The coaching staff is very excited to see the team grow and improve through winter training and into this spring season!  Please see below for a full recap of the weekend.
 
Frostbite Regatta:
-Gina/Ella (Varsity 2x) – Finish time: 9:25.55 3rd Place*
-Grace/Athena (Varsity 2x) – Finish time: 9:06.48 3rd Place*
-Mark/Colin (Varsity 2x) – Finish time: 8:04.98 2nd Place*
-Josh/Brody (Varsity 2x) – Finish Time: 8:50.21 3rd Place*
-Maggie/Brooke/Sarah/Mary Theresa (Varsity 4x) – Finish Time: 8:06.16
-Cami/Fiona/Caroline/Jacqui (Varsity 4x) – Finish Time: 9:01.09
-Luke/Jack/Tommy/Joey (Varsity 4x) – Finish Time: 7.18.75 3rd Place*
-Isabella/Gina (Novice 2x) – Finish Time: 7:54.91 1st Place*
-Lilly/Kara/Elena/Mariah (Novice 4x) – Finish Time: 7:06.60 3rd Place*
-Hans/Evan/Justin/Julian (Novice 4x) – Finish Time: 5:54.07 2nd Place*
-Anthony/Josh/Michael/Cam (Novice 4x) – Finish Time: 6:05.12 3rd Place*
-Brendan/Cavan/Ryan/Henry (Novice 4x) – Finish Time: 6:02.93 2nd Place*
 
Braxton Regatta:
-Jacqui/Caroline (HS 2x) – Finish Time: 9:14.61 3rd Place*
-Fiona/Cami (HS 2x) – Finish Time: 9:37.13
-Mark/Colin (HS 2x) – Finish Time: 7:50.83 3rd Place*
-Josh/Brody (HS 2x) – Finish Time: 8:30.40 3rd Place*
-Grace/Gina/Athena/Ella (HS 4x) – Finish Time: 8:03.43 2nd Place*
-Lilly/Kara/Elena/Mariah (HS 4x) – Finish Time: 9:59.77
-Maggie/Brooke/Sarah/Mary Theresa (HS 4x) – Finish Time: 7:45.93 2nd Place*
-Brendan/Cavan/Ryan/Henry (HS 4x) – Finish Time: 7:51.94
-Mark/Michael/Anthony/Cam (HS 4x) – Finish Time: 8:10.01 3rd Place*
-Luke/Jack/Tommy/Joey (HS 4x) – Finish Time: 6:58.83 2nd Place*
-Hans/Evan/Justin/Julian (HS 4x) – Finish Time: 8:11.92

HT Rowing is headed up to Mercer this weekend to finish out the fall season with the Philadelphia Frostbite and Bill Braxton Memorial Regattas!  There is a good chance that it will be cold and rainy so bring layers and dress for the weather.  All athletes are required to arrive at the trailer 2 hours prior to race time. 

Also, next week will be our last formal week of fall practice.  We will meet at the boathouse right after school on Monday to unload the trailer, Tuesday will be an off day, then Wednesday through Friday will be at the school.

Please see below for the schedule and lineups.

Frostbite Regatta Schedule and Lineups (SATURDAY 11/13)
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9:06 am: HS Women Varsity Double
-Gina/Ella (Lane 5)
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9:12 am: HS Women Varsity Double 
-Grace/Athena (Lane 4)
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9:18 am: HS Men Varsity Double
-Mark/Colin (Lane 1)
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9:24 am: HS Men Varsity Double
-Josh/Brody (Lane 3)
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9:30 am: HS Women Varsity Quad
-Maggie/Brooke/Sarah/Mary Theresa (Lane 1)
-Cami/Fiona/Caroline/Jacqui (Lane 5)
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9:36 am: HS Men Varsity Quad
-Luke/Jack/Tommy/Joey (Lane 5)
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9:48 am: HS Women Novice Double
-Isabella/Gina (Lane 3)
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10:06 am: HS Women Novice Quad
-Lilly/Kara/Elena/Mariah (Lane 6)
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10:12 am: HS Men Novice Quad
-Hans/Evan/Justin/Julian (Lane 3)
-Dane/Michael/Anthony/Cam (Lane 6)
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10:18 am: HS Men Novice Quad
​-Brendan/Cavan/Ryan/Henry (Lane 4)
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Braxton Regatta Schedule and Lineups (SUNDAY 11/14)
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9:45 am: Womens HS Double
-Jacqui/Caroline (Lane 5)
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9:57 am: Womens HS Double
-Fiona/Cami (lane 1)
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10:03 am: Mens HS Double
-Mark/Colin (Lane 2)
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10:15 am: Mens HS Double
-Josh/Brody (Lane 1)
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10:57 am: Womens HS Quad
-Grace/Gina/Athena/Ella (Lane 3)
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11:03 am: Womens HS Quad
-Lilly/Kara/Elena/Mariah (Lane 2)
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11:09 am: Womens HS Quad
-Maggie/Brooke/Sarah/Mary Theresa (Lane 3)
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2:20 pm: Mens HS Quad
-Brendan/Cavan/Ryan/Henry (Lane 5)
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2:26 pm: Mens HS Quad
-Dane/Michael/Anthony/Cam (Lane 2)
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2:32 pm: Mens HS Quad
-Luke/Jack/Tommy/Joey (Lane 3)
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2:38: Mens HS Quad
-Hans/Evan/Justin/Julian (Lane 2)
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GO HAWKS!!!

HT Rowing spent Sunday competing on the Schuylkill River in the Hidden River Chase. The club sent 13 crews to race against some of the top junior competition in the area! 

​The morning began with the singles.  Colin Clark was the first to compete for the Hawks finishing in 7th place overall in a difficult boys 1st single event.  Fiona Gallagher followed him, putting together a strong piece in the girls 1st single and improving off of previous times.  Cami Woolston was the last to race in the single for the Hawks, finishing in 5th place in the girls 2nd single event.  Racing in the single requires a tremendous amount of will power and determination, especially over a 4k course – Great work, Hawks!

The day continued for the Hawks with the doubles.  Mark Kocher and Brody Moser, and Caroline Reich and Jacqui Weber put together strong races in the boys and girls 1st double events, building off of the technical work they have been focusing on in practice.  Michael Chiroux and Tommy Smith, and Anthony Gattone and Dane Pagaduan – three of whom have been in a double only a few times prior to this weekend – forgot about their lack of experience and looked great coming down the course, finishing in 4th and 6th place respectively in the boys 2nd double event!

The weekend ended for the Hawks with the quad events.  The varsity boys quad of Luke Gerber, Jack Fowler, Joey Savell, and Josh Dykas improved through this past week to build from their Head of the Schuylkill result, finishing in 5th place overall in the boys 1st quad event.  There were two varsity quads on the girls’ side and both put solid pieces together!  Maggie Dunn, Brooke Bazulis, Sarah Lex, and Mary Theresa Fitzpatrick – racing together for the first time this season – finished in third place overall in the girls 1st quad event!  Grace McHugh, Gina Gerber, Athena Constantakos, and Ella Chiroux followed right behind them with a strong 10th place finish.  Both crews have made some big technical improvements recently! 

It was another great weekend for the novice group!  Brendan Savell, Ryan Henry, Cavan McGovern, and Henry Fowler finished in fourth place in the boys 2nd quad event and were followed closely by Hans Geist, Justin Capri, Evan Giamboy and Julian Craft who finished in fifth place.  The whole group has been gaining speed each day!  Lilly Noble, Kara Sheeky, Elena Gibison, and Mariah Gallagher finished the day for the Hawks placing third in the girls 2nd quad event, and making some huge improvements over last week’s race! 

The Hawks will end the fall racing season this weekend in Mercer, NJ, competing in the Philadelphia Frostbite Regatta on Saturday and the Bill Braxton Memorial Regatta on Sunday!
Go Hawks!

HT Rowing heads back to the Schuylkill River on Sunday for the Hidden River Chase Regatta.  Kelly Drive will not be shut down, but be prepared for closures on the Ben Franklin Bridge due to the Norcross Run. 

Anyone who did not race last spring must print out, sign, and bring the waiver to practice tomorrow to be eligible to participate.  The waiver can be found HERE.

The trailer will be located at the St. Joe's/Temple Boathouse parking lot.  All athletes must arrive 2 hours prior to race time.  Please see below for the schedule and lineups:

Hidden River Chase:
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10:00 am -- Boys 1st Jr 1x:
-Colin
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10:20 am -- Girls 1st Jr 1x:
-Fiona
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10:30 am -- Girls 2nd Jr 1x:
-Cami
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10:40 am -- Boys 1st Jr 2x:
-Mark/Brody
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10:50 am -- Boys 2nd Jr 2x:
-Michael/Tommy
-Ant/Dane
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10:55 am -- Girls 1st Jr 2x
-Caroline/Jacqui
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12:00 pm -- Boys 1st Jr 4x
-Luke/Joey/Jack/Josh
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12:10 pm -- Boys 2nd Jr 4x
-Brendan/Ryan/Cavan/Henry
-Hans/Justin/Evan/Julian
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12:20 pm -- Girls 1st Jr 4x
-Maggie/Brooke/Sarah/Mary Theresa
-Grace/Gina/Athena/Ella
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12:30 pm -- Girls 2nd Jr 4x
-Lilly/Kara/Elena/Mariah
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GO HAWKS!!!

HT Rowing will head to the Schuylkill River on Sunday for the first full squad regatta of the season!  Be sure to dress for the weather and bring a change of clothes.  The trailer will be parked in the Three Angels area on Kelly Drive.  All athletes will be required to arrive at the trailer 2 hours prior to race time.  Please see below for the schedule and lineups:

Head of the Schuylkill Regatta Schedule and Lineups:
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8:25 am -- Mens Frosh/Novice Quad
-Ryan/Hans/Julian/Brendan
-Justin/Evan/Cavan/Henry
-Dane/Mike/Anthony/Jack
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8:35 am -- Womens Frosh/Novice Quad
-Kara/Elena/Mariah/Lillian
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11:45 am -- Mens Varsity Quad
-Joey/Josh/Jack/Colin
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12:10 pm -- Women's Varsity Quad
-Grace/Brooke/Athena/MT
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12:20 pm -- Women's JV Quad
-Jacqui/Cami/Caroline/Ella
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3:00 pm -- Men's Varsity Double
-Luke/Mark
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3:15 pm -- Men's JV Double
-Tommy/Brody
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3:30 pm -- Women's Varsity Double
-Maggie/Sarah
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3:45 pm -- Women's JV Double
-Gina/Fiona
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​GO HAWKS!!

The weekend's Virtual Coin Drop was a BIG success. We not only met the goal of $2,000, we exceeded it by hundreds of dollars - bringing in a total of $2,780. All thanks to the generosity of our wonderful supporters. Fundraising is essential to keeping HT Rowing afloat. The Club simply could not operate without the help of our supporters and sponsors. Shout out to Janet Savell for directing the this highly successful effort and to Steve Craft and Trish Adkins for their impressive marketing skills. 

HTR will have five boats compete at the 2021 Head of the Charles Oct. 22-24 in Boston. The eight HTR rowers going to Boston have been hard at work preparing for this challenging three mile race that's all up stream and is full of sharp bends and bridges. Well done to the rowers chosen to represent HT: Mark Kocher, Luke Gerber, Joey Savell, Josh Dykas, Colin Clark, Maggie Dunn, Sarah Lex and Grace McHugh.