Volume 42 | February 2022
Caspersen Rowing Center Happenings
Providing a venue where athletes of all ages, talents and backgrounds have the opportunity to develop their rowing ability to their highest potential.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
February 2nd marked the 36th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day!
We are so proud of all the strong women who make up our teams and staff!

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
Mercer Indoor Row
for the Cure
The 6th Annual Mercer Indoor Row for the Cure will be held in person for Mercer athletes on March 5th.

All other participants may complete a 2K on a Concept2 static erg between February 26 and March 5 and submit a screenshot of your time no later than noon on March 5.

Proceeds will go to the YWCA Princeton's Breast Cancer Resource Center and the Susan G. Komen Organization to support cancer research.

Click HERE to register and for more details.

Congratulations to PJ Kaputa
Congratulations to PJ Kaputa who raced in the Canadian Indoor Championships last weekend and WON the Lightweight Mens 40-49 category with a 2K time of 6:42.9.

This qualified him for the virtual World Indoor Championships which he plans to race on February 26th! He is also racing CRASH-B's on February 13 and hopes to repeat his win from last year.

PJ is a Mercer Rowing Program parent and supporter.

GOOD LUCK PJ!
Mercer Lake Spring Racing Schedule
Here are the races that have been confirmed for the spring 2022 season!

Mercer Lake Sprints: April 23-24
USRowing Mid Atlantic Regionals: May 14-15

IRA Championships: June 3-5
Ergs for Sale!
We are now taking reservations for erg purchases and a limited number of bikeErg sales for March 2022. All units come AS IS and are 2-3 years old, all are the latest black Model D with a PM5 monitor. They are $650 each. Pickup is available beginning on or around Mach 14, 2022 (maybe up to 2 weeks later, weather dependent). Please email Jamie Hamp jhamp@rowpnra.org with questions or to reserve one. Please email ASAP as the list fills up quickly! Even if you have previously discussed purchasing one, always a good idea to confirm your continued interest now!

Icy Mercer Lake
Waiting for the thaw - an ice-covered Mercer Lake
Save the Date!
Save the Date for the Boating Safety Course on April 4 & 5 2022 (Monday and Tuesday)

held at the Caspersen Boathouse

Please Email Hilary Gehman for more information and to reserve a spot

This should be completed if you are interested in volunteering to drive a launch at a Mercer Lake regatta or you want to be a PNRA/Mercer summer camp coach

Remember if you are driving on the road to the Caspersen Rowing Center

DRIVE 25!

WE WANT EVERYONE TO SURVIVE!
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Thank you.

Mercer Team gear is still available - face masks, hats, scarves, umbrellas, shirts . . .
Show your Mercer Spirit!
Contact Jules Howarth jhowarth@rowpnra.org
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