Ohio Crew Alumni Association

Ohio Crew Alumni Association Ohio University Crew Alumni In the spring of 1995, the Ohio Crew became a reality.

James Wamsley and Ben Stormer put their idea of starting a competitive rowing program here at Ohio University into motion. James and Ben quickly recruited a highly motivated group of people to get the information, contacts, and resources necessary to start our team. With the foresight and wisdom of our founding fathers, we now enjoy what were at one time unimaginable luxuries of new equipment, tra

veling across the country to compete, and quickly becoming a dominant rowing program in the Midwest. While our university considers us a Club Sport, we compete at the collegiate level continually striving to better our team, our community, and ourselves. We hail from Athens, Ohio where we row on beautiful Dow Lake, in the heart of Strouds Run State Park.

The current team had a busy Saturday! They attended and competed in the Midwest Championship Erg Sprints hosted by OSU C...
03/01/2026

The current team had a busy Saturday! They attended and competed in the Midwest Championship Erg Sprints hosted by OSU Crew. The team placed 6th, 7th, 9th, and 10th in the women’s open relay. They also placed 7th in the men’s open relay.

The team also picked up the women’s 4+ shell the “For Becca” after it was repaired. Thanks to Ann Arbor Rowing Club (AARC) for the repairs snd transportation. Thank you also to OSU Crew for transporting it back to Columbus. She looks good as new!

Unfortunately the team did have to take apart the women’s 8+, the Vinny. It sustained damage at Speakmon and could not be repaired. Keep an eye out for a future fundraising event and alumni event later this spring.

The team did purchase a new shell this past winter! It is Resolute Defender Midweight 8+! The team is excited about its latest purchase and can’t wait to row it on Strouds.

Questions? Contact the current team at [email protected] or visit the website https://oucrew.wixsite.com/ohiouniversitycrew?utm_source=linktree_admin_share&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQRYrZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadimHjOfGxFtaYxvrhIH-fjNKlX8x1pYo33aS_1NPpRwazLEVAGu57Llhgvbw_aem_kcBcJkh_06SEonSLAO_LYw

We’re excited to share that the story published celebrating the Ohio University Crew Team’s 30th anniversary is official...
01/16/2026

We’re excited to share that the story published celebrating the Ohio University Crew Team’s 30th anniversary is officially live! It highlights the people, memories, and moments that have shaped the program over the years, and it truly wouldn’t have come together without our alumni.

A huge thank you to everyone who shared stories, memories, quotes, and photos for this project. You helped capture what makes Ohio Crew so special, and we’re incredibly grateful you took the time to be part of it.

You can check out the full 30th anniversary story below.

Thanks again for being such an important part of OU Crew!

Celebrating 30 years on the water, Ohio University’s Club Crew Team reunited generations of Bobcat rowers to honor a legacy built on hard work, shared stories and lifelong bonds.

Thank you to those who have already completed the Form and shared memories of OU Crew for the Ohio University PR write u...
11/20/2025

Thank you to those who have already completed the Form and shared memories of OU Crew for the Ohio University PR write up of the OU Crew team's 30th anniversary!

If you haven’t had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to fill out the Google Form linked below. Your stories, memories, photos, and any early history you can share will help tell the full story of OU Crew.

Please complete by this Friday, November 21st
Google Form: https://forms.gle/amjuxQh5zPqoHdmd6

If you have photos you’d like to contribute, please add them to the Google Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QFs-0M-RQingr2J4cI0TNnQBcW2wiC_0

Thank you again for helping us make this anniversary celebration meaningful. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Thank you,

Elisa Kreiman '15

Lexi Hipp '16

The Ohio University Crew team just celebrated its 30th anniversary, and OU’s PR department is putting together a special feature to highlight the team. To help bring the story to life, we’re gathering photos, memories, quotes, and any team history you’d like to share. Your contributions may be...

As you know, the Ohio University Crew Team is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and OU’s PR department is putt...
11/15/2025

As you know, the Ohio University Crew Team is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and OU’s PR department is putting together a special write-up to honor the team’s history, impact, and the people who built it.

To help make this as meaningful and accurate as possible, we’re asking alumni to take a few minutes to complete the Google Form linked below. Your stories, memories, photos, and any early history you can share will play a huge role in telling the full story of OU Crew, from the first strokes to today.

Please submit your responses by Friday, November 21st.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/amjuxQh5zPqoHdmd6

If you have any photos you would like to share, please add them to the Google Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QFs-0M-RQingr2J4cI0TNnQBcW2wiC_0

Thank you in advance for your time and for being part of this milestone.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

Elisa Kreiman: Class of 2015

Lexi Hipp: Class of 2016

The Ohio University Crew team just celebrated its 30th anniversary, and OU’s PR department is putting together a special feature to highlight the team. To help bring the story to life, we’re gathering photos, memories, quotes, and any team history you’d like to share. Your contributions may be...

We had a great time at the 30th anniversary event! It was great to see alumni from the 2000’s, 2010’s, and 2020’s! Leave...
11/08/2025

We had a great time at the 30th anniversary event! It was great to see alumni from the 2000’s, 2010’s, and 2020’s! Leave your email below if you want to be added to the contact list. Additionally you can make a donation to the team through https://giving.ohio.edu/campaigns/39767/donations/new?a=9284691 and designate your gift to women’s crew!

Great job at the Head of the Muskingum! Can’t wait to see OU Crew at the Jack Speakmon Memorial Regatta this up coming w...
10/23/2025

Great job at the Head of the Muskingum! Can’t wait to see OU Crew at the Jack Speakmon Memorial Regatta this up coming weekend on Sunday October 26th!

First race since 2022! Great job Ohio University Club Crew!
10/11/2025

First race since 2022! Great job Ohio University Club Crew!

It’s the team’s 30th year! What can you contribute? $30, $300, $3,000, or $30,000?Feel free to tag more OU Crew bobcats!...
04/03/2025

It’s the team’s 30th year! What can you contribute? $30, $300, $3,000, or $30,000?

Feel free to tag more OU Crew bobcats!!

P.S. check to see at the bottom of the link to see if your employer will match your gift!

BOBCAT NATION SHOWING UP 💚

2,900 donors have given more than $1.4M in gifts—and counting! 🙀

Let’s keep it going until midnight!

» giving.ohio.edu/ohio-giving-day-2025/?a=9640319

No better way to celebrate Ohio University Giving Day than by giving back to the club that shaped many bobcat’s OU exper...
04/03/2025

No better way to celebrate Ohio University Giving Day than by giving back to the club that shaped many bobcat’s OU experience. Help support Ohio University Club Crew today by following the link below!

Don’t forget to check at the bottom of the link to see if your employer will match your gift!

https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/43273/donations/new?designation=womenscrew&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa9rZ68WSfNJtq7P8lXxeQUXSBw40KEJSmgS1-p9WTV3_x7LQeFreWEmU8_aem_vPKDsSEEDSSriEFv57poqg

Join me and make a gift on OHIO Giving Day 2025. We can ensure OHIO’s next era is the best one yet.

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