We are actively searching for young women who love to compete and desire to excel athletically. This guide offers you a tour of our program and reveals the opportunities and excitement of being a NCAA Division I athlete.
"But," you may ask, "I've NEVER ROWED in my life! In fact, I've never even seen a rowing boat before."
Well, you're no different than most of our current student athletes were not long ago. Many competed in volleyball, basketball, and other sports in high school and desired to stay active and competitive during college. Some had scholarship money offered to them elsewhere, but chose to join a NCAA Division I program that opened the door to a world class education and opportunities. They discovered a new sport and passion as a member of the Dayton Flyers women's rowing team.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience?
No! Novice rowing is specifically for people in their first year of college rowing, 90 percent of whom have no previous rowing experience. Novice was created so that great high school athletes and non-athletes can have the chance to learn the sport and race against athletes of similar experience.
What about my grades?
Many incoming freshman are concerned about balancing academics with athletics. We have found just the opposite. The members of the Dayton Flyers Rowing team have a higher average grade point average than the female student population.
How fast are we?
Dayton women's rowing is one of the premier rowing teams in the country. The Flyer Lightweight 8 has been ranked as high as sixth nationally. As a Flyer you will compete against the best.
What type of athlete are you looking for?
We have had athletes of all shapes, sizes and from a variety of athletic backgrounds achieve great success as Dayton rowers. The things they have all had in common are a great desire to work hard and a passion for excellence. We are also looking for great athletes to serve as coxswains. These team members serve as the eyes and brain of a crew, steering the shell, implementing the race plan, and motivating the crew to victory.
What does being a varsity athlete mean?
At Dayton being a varsity athlete means many things. Some of the highlights include:
Total funding for travel related to training and competition, including Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Tennesee and New Jersey.
Complete medical attention for athletic related injuries
A full array of academic counseling, tutoring, and support services
In addition, being a Flyer athlete means having the opportunity to compete against the highest level of rowing competition in the country.
DAYTON FLYERS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
In 2007 the Varsity 8 turned in the best finish in the program's history at the Head of the Charles Regatta placing in seventh out of 52 participants
Seven members from the Dayton Flyers women's rowing team were among those selected on the 2007 Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association scholar athletes
Lightweight 8 finished 10th in the nation in the U.S. Rowing Coaches Poll. The Lightweight 8 has also won the Atlantic 10 Championship four years in a row.
At the Atlantic 10 Championships in the overall points standing, Dayton finished 5th in 2008, 5th in 2007, 3rd in 2006 and 2nd in 2005.
Dayton finished 2nd out of 38 teams at the Head of the Elk meet. Novice 8 and the Lightweight 4 each earned a second place finish, while the Varsity 8 finished fourth out of 19 teams.
Dayton finished ninth overall out of 46 at the Head of the Charles meet in 2005
Team Grade Point Average is a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale and 15 members were selected to the
Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll with a grade point average above 3.5. Four Flyers were winners of the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association National Scholar Athlete Award.
In 2005 the Lightweight 8 finished 6th in the nation in the U.S. Rowing Coaches Poll.
In 2006, the Lightweight 8 finished 8th in the nation and at the IRA National Championships.
In 2006 the Lightweight 8 defended its Atlantic 10 Championship, while the Varsity 8 secured a bronze medal and the 2nd Varsity 8 earned silver.
Dayton holds an institutional Graduation Success Rate of 95, which leads the Atlantic 10 Conference which is of the best scores in the nation. Dayton joined the likes of Boston College, Georgetown University, Stanford University, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame and Duke University as the best at graduating their student athletes.
