ABOUT US
Established in 2005, the Cooper Rowing Club stands out as the largest masters rowing community in South Jersey.
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Our club is a vibrant hub for rowers of all skill levels, offering a range of coaching opportunities tailored to help you achieve your personal best. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned competitor, Cooper Rowing Club offers a training program to help you learn and grow in the sport.
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Located conveniently on the Cooper River, we make it easy for you to connect with the sport and the community. Our diverse membership brings together rowers from various backgrounds, creating an inclusive and supportive club culture.
A passion for rowing is a cornerstone of our identity. Our members have proudly competed in prestigious events such as the Head of the Schuylkill, Head of the Charles, US Rowing Masters Nationals, and the 2023 World Rowing Masters. And we've taken our passion abroad, with members rowing with clubs in Canada, Ireland and Italy.
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Social events are an essential part of CRC, offering opportunities for members to bond and celebrate their shared passion beyond the water. Our high level of engagement contributes to the strong, supportive network that defines our club.
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Join us at Cooper Rowing Club, where every stroke counts and every rower matters. Whether you're racing for medals or simply enjoying the journey, you'll find a membership that supports, challenges, and celebrates you every step of the way.
CRC rows out of the state-of-the-art Camden County Boathouse on the Cooper River in Pennsauken, NJ.
A peaceful, protected, and straight 2000-meter course makes the Cooper River a wonderful learning environment for our novice members and a great setting for both recreational rowers and those interested in racing. It is an ideal racing venue, boasting a world-class, Olympic-distance, 2000-meter narrow and sheltered straightaway.
The Camden County Boathouse at Cooper River is located on North Park Drive in Pennsauken. It features six boat bays, public launch facilities, rest rooms, a four-story official's tower, two meeting rooms and a banquet room for 200 people.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JANET MARGUSITY
President
MARGERY WOOD
Vice President / Communication
ANN MARKEL
Secretary
GAYLE RICHARDSON
Treasurer
TERESA D'APRILE
Membership
JOYCE MITCHELL
Social Events
CHRISSY ATHERHOLT
Social Media & Website
SIOBHAN O'BRIEN
Learn to Row
CHRISTINA HARKNESS
Communications
Cooper Rowing Club Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
Cooper Rowing Club is dedicated to providing all of our members with the best rowing experiences possible and to sustain and grow our membership.
Vision
CRC strives to be a rowing club that exhibits the highest levels of sportsmanship, integrity and inclusivity; provides quality equipment to its members; offers opportunities to advance rowing skills; and maintains fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Our Values
Excellence – provide quality equipment and programs to benefit all members
Safety – prioritize responsible boating practices and respectful communication for all members on the water along with safely handling boats off the water
Inclusive – value and welcome all members equally to build a strong team/club
Respect – respect the rights of our members and our rowing community through positive coaching, supportive teammates, and enthusiastic members
Fun – promote a sense of joy and excitement in all our programs and activities
Volunteerism – volunteer time and skills as you are able such as: mentoring novice rowers, equipment maintenance, regatta volunteers, etc