penn ac http://pennac.org Rowing Association Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:05:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Penn AC Fundraiserhttp://pennac.org/penn-ac-fundraiser/ http://pennac.org/penn-ac-fundraiser/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:22:44 +0000 Penn AC http://pennac.org/?p=812 Join us for thePENN AC Rowing Association Benefit

Celebrate and show your support on at the South Philly Bar and Grill from 8-11 pm. ...]]> Join us for thePENN AC Rowing Association Benefit

Celebrate and show your support on at the South Philly Bar and Grill from 8-11 pm. With specialty drinks, appetizers, chances to win great prizes and a room full of REALLY TALL people, there’s no better way to spend the evening. Clink, clink.

Raffle Items Confirmed:

  • 6 Tickets to the Historic Eastern State Penitentiary
  • 4 Tickets to the Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • 2 Tickets to InterAct Theatre Company
  • 1 Night Stay (for 2) at The Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast
  • 10 Gift Certificates to Geno’s Steaks
  • 10 Gift Certificates to Pat’s Steaks
  • $50 Gift Certificate to Billy Murphy’s Irish Saloon
  • $50 Gift Certificate to East End Salon
  • $35 Gift Certificate for Tria Cafe Fermentation School
  • 1 Gift Pack from Elitefts
  • 1 Gift Pack from Sykes Racing
  • AND MORE!

Funds raised will benefit the Penn AC Rowing Club, established in 1871 and located on Philadelphia’s famous Boathouse Row. Penn AC Rowing receives no direct funding from any sponsor, so we rely on individual and group efforts to fund our rowing needs. All proceeds from this event will go towards the purchase of new equipment, repair of current equipment and the general costs/needs associated with preparing elite athletes to face the highest level of competition.

A $5 dollar donation at the door will allow you entry into the bar, and one free raffle ticket. The raffle will be held, and prizes drawn throughout the night, and additional raffle tickets can be purchased based on the individuals interest in the prize being offered.

Event Information

  • Date/Time: Saturday,
  • Where: South Philly Bar and Grill (1235 East Passyunk Avenue)
  • Tickets: $5 at the Door.
  • More!: Discounted drinks and food.
  • Raffle every 15 minutes.
  • Music and (inevitable) Dancing.

Benefit Update

Unable to attend the benefit, but would still like to make a donation and help out Penn AC?

Please visit our Penn AC donation page: Donate now!

]]> http://pennac.org/penn-ac-fundraiser/feed/ 0 Penn AC Gold Application is now live!http://pennac.org/penn-ac-gold-application-is-now-live/ http://pennac.org/penn-ac-gold-application-is-now-live/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:50:52 +0000 prufo http://pennac.org/?p=796 Please log onto Regatta Central to fill out the 2012 Penn AC Gold Application.

Make sure to fill out the application COMPLETELY. There are important Open-ended ...]]> Please log onto Regatta Central to fill out the 2012 Penn AC Gold Application.

Make sure to fill out the application COMPLETELY. There are important Open-ended questions that are important in selecting applicants.

Updated Erg Scores: You will be able to update your erg scores after the application is submitted. Penn AC understands that your erg scores will improve during the Spring Season. You will not need to fill out a new application. Please contact Program Director, Patrick H. Rufo, with erg score updates and racing updates.

You may go directly to the Application here.

]]> http://pennac.org/penn-ac-gold-application-is-now-live/feed/ 0 Athlete update – Stephen Whelpleyhttp://pennac.org/athlete-update-stephen-whelpley/ http://pennac.org/athlete-update-stephen-whelpley/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:29:19 +0000 Penn AC http://pennac.org/?p=728 We have an update from Penn AC sculler Stephen Whelpley. Stephen is currently out west training in a double with Potomac sculler William Cowles. Stephen and Willy ...]]> We have an update from Penn AC sculler Stephen Whelpley. Stephen is currently out west training in a double with Potomac sculler William Cowles. Stephen and Willy will compete in the double at the Non-Qualified Olympic Small Boat Trials (NSR II) on April 10 – 12.

After one month in Newport Beach with vice president Ross Flemer, my doubles partner, Willy Cowles and I joined our East Coast training group out of Long Beach, California. It is predominantly comprised of athletes from Potomac, Vesper, Penn AC, Undine, and Union. Training has been going great with personal records set for both of us on our 6k erg tests and great lactate step test results. We will do a 2k erg test shortly and plan to train through the first National Selection Regatta though still compete in it to get a feel for the course in Chula Vista. Both the Newport Aquatic Center and Long Beach Rowing Association have been extremely generous in their support an accommodations. If you care to follow along and get some additional quirky insights, feel free to check out my blog: hapticfeedback.tumblr.com

Stephen Whelply

Since the men’s double did not qualify at last year’s World Championship’s, the winner of the Non-Qualified Olympic Small Boat Trial will have the opportunity to qualify the event at the Final Olympic Qualification regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland on May 20 – 23.

Stephen is a three-time National Champion in the Men’s Double scull (09-11). He has been a member of the Penn AC Team since 2005.

Penn AC wishes Stephen and Willy the best of luck in the coming months!

Be sure to check in with us again for future updates on Stephen’s progress, as well as, our other Olympic hopefuls.

]]> http://pennac.org/athlete-update-stephen-whelpley/feed/ 0 2012 Center City Slamhttp://pennac.org/penn-ac-center-city-slam-results/ http://pennac.org/penn-ac-center-city-slam-results/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:36:41 +0000 Penn AC http://pennac.org/?p=669 Penn AC rowers participated in the 2012 Center City Slam. Special congratulations to Andrew Walters and Erika Jorgensen for pulling personal bests!

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 * ...]]> Penn AC rowers participated in the 2012 Center City Slam. Special congratulations to Andrew Walters and Erika Jorgensen for pulling personal bests!

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 * personal best
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Men’s Open LightweightAndrew Walters6:30.6*1st
Women’s OpenErika Jorgensen7:09.4*1st
Men’s OpenRoss Anderson6:07.11st
]]> http://pennac.org/penn-ac-center-city-slam-results/feed/ 0 2011 East Coast Speed Orderhttp://pennac.org/2011-east-coast-speed-order-results-11132011/ http://pennac.org/2011-east-coast-speed-order-results-11132011/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:34:08 +0000 prufo http://pennac.org/?p=564 11/13/2011rower/splaceWomen’s Single ScullsCatherine Reddick11thAnne Holmes21stErika Jorgensen26thMen’s Single ScullsStephen Whelpley2ndRoss Anderson9thMen’s Lightweight Single ScullsAndrew Walters7thMen’s Open PairStephen Kasprzyk/Joe Spencer2nd ]]> http://pennac.org/2011-east-coast-speed-order-results-11132011/feed/ 0 Penn AC Summer Programs – Intermediate and U23 Online Registration available March 1st, 2012http://pennac.org/penn-ac-summer-programs-intermediate-and-u23-online-registration-available-march-1st-2012/ http://pennac.org/penn-ac-summer-programs-intermediate-and-u23-online-registration-available-march-1st-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:11:47 +0000 prufo http://pennac.org/?p=541 Online Registration for the Intermediate and U23 Program will be available on Regatta Central under Penn AC Rowing Association.

]]> Online Registration for the Intermediate and U23 Program will be available on Regatta Central under Penn AC Rowing Association.

]]> http://pennac.org/penn-ac-summer-programs-intermediate-and-u23-online-registration-available-march-1st-2012/feed/ 0 Penn AC Gold – Online Registration to open Tuesday, February 21st, 2012http://pennac.org/penn-ac-gold-online-registration-to-open-february-15th-2012/ http://pennac.org/penn-ac-gold-online-registration-to-open-february-15th-2012/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:06:32 +0000 prufo http://pennac.org/?p=535 Dear Parents and Athletes,

The Online Registration for the Penn AC Gold Summer Program will be open February 21st, 2012. We apologize for the delay, as we are still updating ...]]> Dear Parents and Athletes,

The Online Registration for the Penn AC Gold Summer Program will be open February 21st, 2012. We apologize for the delay, as we are still updating the information for both the Junior Men’s Program and Junior Women’s Program. No applications have been submitted, and therefore, no one has missed his/or her opportunity. We thank you for your patience, and look forward to your applications.

Log onto Regatta Central under Penn AC Rowing Association.

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