PORT OF LOS ANGELES, CA: The University of Southern California will host the 4th Annual National Collegiate Club Rowing Championships in the Port of Los Angeles on Saturday November 3, 2007, Trojan Coach Gene Kininmonth has announced.

The race will be three miles: all crews will start at the same time, lined up alongside each other. The winning crew will be awarded the Kenneth Norris Memorial Cup.


-Kenneth Norris Memorial Cup

The late Ken Norris was a prominent member of USC Crew in the early 1950s and his family’s foundation continues to support the rowing program to this day.

Club rowing teams from universities across the United States are invited to participate by entering an eight-oared crew. Only one crew may represent each university. There are no entry fees for this championship race.

The Trojan Navy won the inaugural Club National championship in 2004 and successfully defended the title in 2005. Long Beach State upset the Trojans to win in 2006.

USC will be looking to avenge the loss in 2007 against expected West Coast rivals from Cal Berkeley, San Diego State, Long Beach State, Arizona State and Sacramento State.

This race provides an opportunity previously unavailable to club programs struggling for recognition,” said Coach Kininmonth. “It is a chance for clubs to compete for a national championship on an even playing field.” According to Coach Gene Kininmonth the Port of Los Angeles offers some of the best water to row on in the world. “The port is extremely well protected from wind. It is also wide making it ideal for boat racing with large numbers of crews.


- Port of Los Angeles

Adding to the race’s attraction, visiting crews can race the following day at the Newport Autumn Rowing Festival (NARF) in nearby Newport Beach, CA.

Collegiate programs are invited from across the country that meet the following eligibility rules:

1. Programs must represent a recognized four-year university.
2. Programs may not receive funding from the Athletic Department of their university.
3. Student-athletes may not be eligible for varsity letters from their university.
4. All student-athletes must be full time students. Graduate students are eligible to race. Students carrying less than a full time load are eligible only if in the final semester to complete their degree.

Download the 2007 National Collegiate Club Championships entry form by clicking below.

DOWNLOAD 2007 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY FORM [PDF]