12th ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST

Saturday, October 1st starting at 6pm 

Please join us for the 12th Annual Oktoberfest gathering at the Caspersen Rowing Center.

Please bring your beverage of choice, dinner will be provided. Open to all Mercer families and alumni – 21 and older only!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR TICKETS

TCNJ RENT A ROWER

The TCNJ Crew team is a club rowing team that is completely self-funded and is looking for opportunities to fundraise. They are participating in Rent-a-Rower and can send their rowers to help with any tasks around the house. Some examples include moving furniture or yard work.

For any and all inquiries or questions please email tcnjcrew@tcnj.edu.

For more information, CLICK HERE FOR THE FLIER

Fall Fundraiser 

One of the main features of the fall fundraiser is the auction. We are planning to go live with the auction in the upcoming weeks. But an auction is only as good as the items that are listed. This is where we need your help. If you have any goods or services you'd like to donate, please contact Hilary or Kris. In past years we have had some amazing items donated by parents from handmade quilts to gift cards to professional consultations! Please reach out if you've got ideas or items for the auction!

CASPERSEN ROWERS IN ACTION AT THE WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

25 crews are representing the USA at the World Rowing Championship in Racice Czech Republic which is underway this week.  All of this year's team spent some time training at the Caspersen Rowing Center this summer. 

Catch the action and cheer for your favorite rowers!

Here is the link to watch.

Meet Mara Anderson

Mercer Varsity Girls Tri-Captain

Mara has been rowing for 3 years with Mercer and was elected as one of the new captains for the Women's varsity team! Congratulations Mara!

Below are some of the answers Mara provided to questions about her rowing experience!

Favorite thing about the sport: My favorite thing about rowing is the sense of community and togetherness. The idea is that a boat can only move when every single person is pulling with each other for each other. Knowing that your friends are by your side working their hardest makes you want to also push yourself.

Biggest Achievements in Rowing:  It sounds cheesy but I think my team selecting me as Captain is one of my biggest achievements. It makes me want to be the best version of myself when I know that others are looking up to me and seeing my potential, so it was a special moment for me.

What does rowing mean to you: To me, rowing means pushing myself athletically, emotionally, and mentally at practice. It means setting goals, working hard, and making memories and friends in the process. Although this sport is difficult at times, it’s so worthwhile to work hard and see it pay off. 

Click Here to Read More! 

Interested in hosting a National Team athlete and being a part of an athlete's Olympic journey? The Caspersen Rowing Center is the USRowing National Training Site and athletes who come here to train are often looking for low or no rent housing options as they pursue their Olympic dreams. Click HERE to learn more about this great opportunity. Please reach out to Hilary if you are interested.

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

Show your Mercer Spirit!

Contact Hilary Gehman