April 27 Bucknell, Connecticut and Delaware Pinchot Lake Lewisberry, Pa. King: “This event will be a double dual regatta, with two rounds of dual races. The area that we will be racing is an area that features a good bit of rowing. We are excited about the opportunity that we will have racing against Bucknell, Connecticut and Delaware.” Last Time: This will be the first time in program history that the Mountaineers are competing on Pinchot Lake. WVU has competed against Connecticut and Delaware in previous events, but Bucknell is a first-time foe. May 4 Big 12 Championship Wyandotte County Lake Kansas City, Kan. King: “We are excited about the challenges that lie ahead of us in the Big 12 Conference. To better prepare ourselves for the Big 12 Championship, our racing schedule has been significantly revamped.”
May 18 Conference USA Championship Melton Hill Lake Oak Ridge, Tenn. King: “Additionally, along with the other Big 12 rowing schools, we are affiliate members of Conference USA for NCAA selection purposes. The five Big 12 rowing schools (Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia), along with the two SEC rowing schools (Alabama and Tennessee), are affiliated with the three Conference USA rowing schools (UCF, SMU and Tulsa). Additionally, Old Dominion which is slated to officially join Conference USA on July 1, 2013, will begin Conference USA participation this spring.” Last Time: When the Mountaineers travel to Oak Ridge, Tenn., to compete in the Conference USA Championship being held on Melton Hill Lake, it will be the program’s inaugural Conference USA Championship.
Last Time: When the Mountaineers travel to Kansas City, Kan., to compete in the Big 12 Championship being held on Wyandotte County Lake, it will be the program’s inaugural Big 12 Championship.
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2013 Rowing Quick Facts General Information Location: Morgantown, W.Va. Founded: 1867 Enrollment: 29,706 President: Dr. James P. Clements Director of Athletics: Oliver Luck NCAA Faculty Representative: John Fisher National Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Big 12 and Conference USA Nickname: Mountaineers Colors: Old Gold (PMS 124) & Blue (PMS 295)
Team Information Head Coach: Jimmy King (fifth season) Alma Mater: Bucknell, ‘90 Associate Head Coach: Stacey Van Order Assistant Coach: Grace Doepker Facility: Mountaineer Boathouse
WVU Sports Communications Staff Assistant AD/Communications: Michael Fragale Sports Information Director: Bryan Messerly Associate Sports Information Director: Katie Kane Asst. Sports Information Director: Shannon McNamara Assistant Sports Information Director: Grant Dovey Sports Publications Director: Joe Swan Assistant Sports Publications Director: Tim Goodenow Rowing Contact: Brian Kuppelweiser Contact’s Email: Brian.Kuppelweiser@mail.wvu.edu Sports Communication Phone: (304) 293-2821 Sports Communication Fax: (304) 293-4105 Website: WVUsports.com
2013 Mountaineer Rowing