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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew Team hosted its annual Row-a-Thon this past Saturday, witnessing an exhilarating race between local police and firefighters, showcasing community spirit and athletic prowess.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew team participated in the fourth of the 2023 Manny Flick / Horvat Series of rowing races before the annual regatta season begins on the Schuylkill River. The weather was perfect for the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association event and Head Coach Boris Roque Alvarez raced all 17 high school boats, including freshmen and novices. Ridgewood Crew entered more events than any of the other 90 clubs in attendance. Many rowers competed in new events with great success.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew team participated in the annual Haddon Hammer held in person at Haddon Township High School. The event attracted 20 clubs. Ridgewood Crew had 50 entries, out of 299 total, second only to Moorestown High School/ Rowing Club.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew team participated in the annual Ironman Erg Classic held 100% virtually and hosted by Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey on January 22, 2021. The event attracted 20 clubs. Ridgewood Crew had 56 entries, second only to Montclair High School.
Ridgewood performed well, according to Head Coach Boris Roque-Alvarez, “We are very happy with the results as the vast majority of the rowers improved their PR (Personal Record). Also, we had a large number of middle schoolers racing at the Ironman!”
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Ridgewood Crew Girls Senior Single Gold Medalist Llian Riedel is Congratulated by Kate Horvat, winner of the same event in 2014. and Head Coach, Boris Roque Alvarez. Photo by Edward Hida
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Philadelphia PA, The Schuylkill Navy’s 94th Stotesbury Cup Regatta took place this past weekend as one of the first public events approved by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health as the City reopens. One hundred and thirty-one teams gathered at the Schuylkill River for what is now the largest high school rowing regatta in the world. Ridgewood sent 13 crews to compete against exceptionally fine crews from all parts of the United States.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Crew team participated in the annual Ironman Erg Classic held 100% virtually and hosted by Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey on January 23, 2021. The event attracted 17 clubs. Ridgewood Crew had 44 entries.
Ridgewood performed well, according to Head Coach Boris Roque-Alvarez, “This event was a great opportunity to all RC athletes and will help the team to keep motivated in a difficult season giving the challenges presented by COVID-19. We are proud of the whole team and we are looking forward to race in upcoming events.”
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