Mercer Lake Sprints

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The 2023 Mercer Lake Sprints took place over the past weekend with 50 teams and nearly 650 entries! Despite some windy conditions, all races were completed on both Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to all the parents, volunteers, USRowing referees and Mercer County Park staff for making the event a huge success!

The Caspersen Rowing Center crews (Mercer, Lawrenceville, Peddie and Hun) earned a total of 14 medals from the event.

Joseph Koyfman, coxswain of the gold medal Mercer Boys Novice 8 said:

"The Mercer Lake Sprints was a great day for Mercer novice boys. Right from the start, our eight was up front and pressing forward. By the last 250 m, we were neck and neck with RNY, fighting for first. With a determined final push, we were able to get ahead and beat them out by just over a second. It was a first win for many in the boat and overall an awesome experience!" 

Volunteers Needed for Outreach

We have two amazing outreach programs for Trenton Metropolitan Middle Schoolers this spring - the Swim to Row and STEM to Stern programs!

We are looking for volunteers who can help in a few key areas on Tuesdays and Thursdays in May (last class is Thursday, June 1).

The volunteer positions that need to be filled are:

On the water: Both coxswains and rowers are needed for on-water practices Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15-5:15

Erg Coach: Give instruction on basic erg technique to Trenton Middle School students. A schedule and plan will be provided for each practice.

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00-6:45

Transportation Chaperone: Ride in the van to pick up and drop off students at local middle schools.

Van 1: 2:45-4:00

Van 2: 6:15-7:15

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

If you have any questions about volunteering, please email Outreach Manager, Arlynn Baer, at abaer@rowpnra.org

Adult Summer Rowing Opportunities

Our Learn to Row program will be offered again this summer. The program will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:45 to 7:15 pm starting June 20 through August 10. Option to sign up for one, two or three nights/week.

We will also be offering the adult barge class. This is a low-key, fun way to get out on the water, get some exercise and enjoy beautiful Mercer Lake (eagle sightings are a regular occurrence). Class size is limited to 8 people. There will be two weekly sessions, one hour each, on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

U23 Summer Rowing

We will be running a U23 Summer Program this year starting Monday, June 19th through August 14th.

Practice will be held Monday-Friday, in the mornings and afternoons.

Click here for more information and the interest form

Sean McCourt Boat Dedication

On Saturday, April 15, Mercer Rowing alumni and current rowers gathered at the Caspersen Rowing Center to dedicate the Sean McCourt women's 8. Sean was the Mercer Head Girls Coach and was instrumental in shaping the Mercer Junior Rowing program. Sean now coaches at the McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN and was back at Mercer racing the Mercer boys. It was a great day honoring a great coach!

Thanks to everyone who came to the boathouse for the ceremony.

PNRA Learn to Row

Summer Camps

Join the longest running learn to row camp for Juniors in the area.



For almost 20 years, we have been introducing rising 7th graders through 12th graders to the sport of rowing through our Learn to Row Camps. In each week-long camp we teach the fundamentals of rowing in a fun and safe environment. The camps also provide a great opportunity to try out rowing before joining the Mercer Junior Program.

Rowing Session I, Level 1 (FULL with Waitlist):

June 19 – 23, 2023

Rowing Session II, Levels 1 & 2:

July 10 – 14, 2023

Rowing Session III, Levels 1 & 2:

July 17 – 21, 2023

Rowing Session IV, Levels 1 & 2:

July 24 – 28, 2023

Rowing Session V, Advanced Level:

July 31 – August 4, 2023

Level 1 camps are designed to introduce the camper to the sport of rowing.

Level 2 camps allow the camper to expand on the skills learned in Level 1 camps.

Advanced campers must have attended either a Level 1 and/or Level 2 session.

Link to Summer Camp Registration

Host A National Team Rower

This summer, the Caspersen Rowing Center will play host to several National Team Selection Camps. There will be a number of post-collegiate athletes who will be coming to Mercer County to take their first steps toward the Senior National and Olympic Teams.

You can be a part of their journey!

If you are Interested in hosting a National Team athlete, either short or long term, and being a part of an athlete's Olympic journey please contact Hilary.

Click HERE to learn more about this great and unique opportunity.

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Mercer Team gear is still available - hats, scarves, umbrellas, shirts . . .

Show your Mercer Spirit!

Contact Hilary Gehman