Fox Chapel Crew Parents

Girls Capture Silver

2011-05-23T19:24:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Stephanie Meinert and Erica Taylor!

Silver Medal Winners

Midwest Medal Winners

2011-05-23T19:08:00.000-07:00

Men's Lightweight Eight

Joey Sparta, Craig Genser, Vedant Patel, Ian Cullen, Jon Reis (coxswain), Jeff Good, Mike Kormos, Jory Segal, Ryan Shymansky

Bronze Medal Winners

FC Crew Medals at Midwest Championship

2011-05-22T19:21:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to all the rowers who participated in the 2011 Midwest Scholastic Rowing Championship!

The Men's Lightweight Four, Lightweight Eight and JV Eight all progressed to finals. The Lightweight Eight captured a bronze medal, edging out Upper Arlington by seven tenths of a second. What a finish!

Good Luck to the Men's Ltwt 8+ and the Women's 2x who plan to compete nationally at SRAAs next weekend!

Row Hard, Row Fast!

Ltwt 4+ brings home bronze at Speakmon

2010-10-17T17:22:00.000-07:00

2010 Speakmon

Ethan Diamond (coxswain)
Ryan Shymansky
Jeff Good
Mike Kormos
Jory Segal
Coach Chelsea

FC Crew brings home 3 medals from Speakmon!

2010-10-17T11:30:00.000-07:00

2010 Speakmon Regatta

On October 16^th The Fox Chapel Crew Club Girls’ Lightweight 8+ earned a Gold Medal at the Speakmon Memorial Regatta in Columbus, Ohio. Rowing in the 1^st place boat were Erica Taylor, Nicole Segall, Phoebe Roe, Mackenna Bell, Shannon Monahan, Jessica Kaplan, Nina Appasamy and Emily Rogalski, with Kelly Power as coxswain. The team also garnered a Silver Medal for the Girls’ Novice 4+. Rowing in this boat were Sarah Grossman, Vanessa Sacco, Katie Orr and Kimberly Totten with coxswain Praneeta Govil. The Boys’ Lightweight 4+ also earned a medal coming in 3^rd place in their event. The Bronze medal boat consisted of rowers Ryan Shymansky, Jeffrey Good, Michael Kormos, Jory Segal and was coxed by Ethan Diamond. This annual event attracts teams from high schools, universities and rowing clubs across the region. This year the Fox Chapel team entered 16 boats in a total of 13 events; the regatta had teams competing from 10 states and Canada in the day-long event.

FALL PARENT MEETING

2010-09-02T23:30:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our new parents and rowers! Please join us for our annual fall parent meeting to learn more about the upcoming season.

Location: FCHS Cafeteria
Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Time: 7:30 pm

Crew clothing items can be purchased at 7:00 pm, please remember to bring your check books!

2010 US Rowing Youth Nationals

2010-06-14T13:38:00.000-07:00

FC Crew Ltwt 8 earns 12th in the nation at US Rowing Nationals

4th Fastest Ltwt 8+

2010-05-31T13:10:00.001-07:00

2010 SRAA National Championship

2010-05-30T06:58:00.001-07:00

FC Crew Ltwt 8+ comes in 4th in finals, narrowly missing a bronze medal by 2 seconds.

1st place: Canisius (NY Scholastic Champion)
2nd place: St. Joe Prep (Philly Cities Champion)
3rd place: Woodbridge (VA Scholastic Champion)
4th place: Fox Chapel (Midwest Champion)

Congratulations FC Crew! Moving on to US Rowing Youth Nationals: June 11-13

2010 Midwest Scholastic Championship

2010-05-10T07:57:00.000-07:00

Ltwt 8+ and Ltwt 4+ capture GOLD and move on to Nationals!!

2010 Scholastic Sprints

2010-05-05T17:47:00.000-07:00

Strong afternoon winds eventually caused the cancellation of the majority of Final events. On a brighter note, 8 FC Crew boats progressed to Finals.

The only completed finals were the Ltwt 4+, where Toby Foglia, Andrew Todd, Andrew Altman, Jeff Good and coxswain Mikey Sparta, finished first capturing GOLD and the Men's Varsity 8+ of Mikey Sparta, Toby Foglia, Andrew Todd, Andrew Altman, Jeff Good, Ryan Shymansky, Bennet Gould, Vedant Patel, and Jory Segal came in third place, winning bronze medals. Congratulations Boys!

FC Crew captures 3 medals at Gov Cup!

2010-04-25T19:44:00.000-07:00

Boys Novice Four with Andrew Kemp/Matt Gostowski, Jesse Eicher, Ian Cullen, and Mason Klug, came in third place.

Girls Novice Four with Kelly Power/Shannon Monahan, Mackenna Bell, Arianna DiMatteo and Jessica Kaplan, finished second, bringing home silver.

Boys Ltwt Eight with Mikey Sparta/Toby Foglia, Andrew Todd, Ryan Schmansky, Jeff Good, Andrew Altman, Jory Segal, Bennet Gould, and Vedant Patel, placed first in their heat to qualify for finals where they walked away with a bronze medal.

All-in-all, a great day of racing on Grigg's Reservoir for Fox Chapel Crew! FC Crew returned home for another week of training before the first home race of the season!

FC Crew Dinner & Awards Ceremony

2010-04-19T21:28:00.001-07:00

FC Crew Banquet
Sunday, May 16th
Registration: 4:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 pm
Followed by awards ceremony

$22 for adults and rowers
RSVP by April 28th

Car Wash on Saturday!!

2010-04-08T18:15:00.000-07:00

Help Support FC Crew!

Car Wash Fundraiser
When: Saturday, April 10th
Where: Sunoco on Fox Chapel Rd.
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

*proceeds help support financial scholarship for rowers in need and travel expenses to national races

Friday Night Live Fundraiser

2010-03-13T07:17:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to Jane Groomes and the fundraiser committee for a great job at the Friday Night Fever dance last night!

Looks like all the Fox Chapel Crew coaches had a great time!

2010 NA Indoor Rowing Championship

2010-03-09T15:06:00.000-08:00

Fox Chapel Crew Brings Home 6 medals!

Mike Sparta: 1st Place (Boys Coxswain 1000m) *new record

Andrew Todd: 1st Place (Boys JV Fly)

Toby Foglia: 1st Place (Boys Varsity Ltwt)

Shannon Monahan: 1st Place (Girls Novice Fly)

Mackenna Bell: 3rd Place (Girls Novice Ltwt)

Alaina George: 3rd Place (Girls Novice)

Congratulations to all the FC rowers, the Foxes closed out the indoor racing season on a very positive note and can look forward to some great competition in the spring. Just 7 weeks to go until our first competition!

Coming Soon!

2010-02-24T11:31:00.000-08:00

Friday, March 5th: Mandatory Spring Safety Meeting
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Millvale Boathouse

Saturday, March 6th: North Allegheny Erg Race
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Marshall Middle School
5145 Wexford Run Road
Wexford, PA 15090

FC Rowers Help Shovel Snow at Boathouse

2010-02-13T12:07:00.001-08:00

Thank You!

Medal Winners!

2010-01-30T15:55:00.001-08:00

Mike Sparta and Andrew Todd capture silver at the 2010 Indoor Rowing Championship!

2010 Pittsburgh Indoor Rowing Championship

2010-01-30T15:50:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the FC Men's Team!

Speakmon Regatta

2009-10-22T06:38:00.000-07:00

Best of luck to FC Crew at the Speakmon Regatta on Saturday, October 24th. The team will travel to the race by bus, rowers need to be at FCHS by 3:00 am. The bus will depart promptly at 3:15 am! Breakfast will be available at the race site.

Estimated departure from Columbus is around 5:00 or 6:00 pm, arriving back at FCHS around 9:00-10:00 pm. Times are dependent on race delays, traffic, weather, etc.

Food will be provided during the day, rowers should bring money for dinner. The bus will stop at a fast food restaurant on the way home. You may also want to bring extra money for t-shirts and other race items.

Work Hard, Row Well and Have Fun!

Car Wash Cancelled!

2009-10-15T12:11:00.000-07:00

Due to severe weather conditions forecast for this weekend, the car wash scheduled for Saturday, October 17th at Sunoco has been cancelled.

FC Crew Seniors 2010

2009-09-01T16:30:00.001-07:00

Rower BBQ on Saturday

2009-08-24T16:53:00.000-07:00

Don't forget about the barbeque for the rowers this Saturday!
Place: 126 Springhouse Lane (home of John Power)
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm

If you haven't already agreed to bring something, rowers should plan on the following...
Last Names starting with:
A-J: Dessert
K-N: Chips/pretzels
O-S: Hotdog Buns
T-Z: Liter of Soda

FC Crew Parent Meeting

2009-08-24T16:51:00.000-07:00

Please plan on attending the parent meeting scheduled on Monday, August 31 at FCHS in the LGI room at 7:00 pm. Important details regarding the 2009-10 season will be discussed.

FC Crew Shell Dedication Ceremony

2009-08-13T06:58:00.000-07:00

Please help us to express our deep appreciation to the McCarthy family for the gift of a new Vespoli 4+ into our fleet. For 6 years, the McCarthy family gave freely of their time and energy in many ways not evident to the casual observer. From Steve's novice year, to Robin organizing our travel, to Steve guiding our finances and legal issues, to Katie's final race at US Rowing Nationals. The McCarthy family opened their hearts, home and wallet to Fox Chapel Crew in a way that few families have in the history of our crew.

We sincerely hope you will join us on Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm at the Millvale boathouse as we dedicate the RSSK, donated by the McCarthy family, and the Richard A. Campbell, our new pair/double.

Light Four 12th Fastest in Nation at US Rowing Jr Nationals

2009-06-17T18:48:00.000-07:00

2009 US Rowing Nationals

2009-06-08T20:27:00.000-07:00

Ltwt 4+ will compete at Nationals on June 12-14 in Cincinnati. Schedule can be found here.

FC Lightweight Four 8th at SRAA Nationals

2009-05-24T14:27:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Andrew Todd, Adam Miller, Johnny Flickinger, Toby Foglia and Mikey Sparta!

Ltwt 4+ Heads to SRAA Nationals

2009-05-20T20:22:00.001-07:00

Best of luck to Adam Miller, Toby Foglia, Johnny Flickinger, Andrew Todd and Mikey Sparta at SRAAs!

Schedule can be found here.

Governor's Cup

2009-04-23T19:38:00.000-07:00

The bus will leave from the HS at 3:00 am sharp Saturday morning, all rowers need to be at the school no later than 2:50 am.

Please bring money for the way home; the bus will be stopping for dinner. It is also critical to bring sunscreen and a water bottle.

Estimated departure on Sunday is 6:00 pm and arrival at the HS should be around 10:00 pm.

Good Luck FC, work hard and row well!

Carwash Fundraisers

2009-04-07T12:18:00.001-07:00

Saturday, April 18th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, there will be two carwash fundraisers. One will be at Jack's on the corner of Dorseyville and Harts Run Road and the other at Sunoco's on Fox Chapel Road.

Another parent volunteer is needed to help supervise, please contact Mark Bellinger or Kristi Sparta if you are interested in helping.

2009 NA Erg Race

2009-04-05T12:13:00.001-07:00

UA Scrimmage

2009-03-24T06:10:00.000-07:00

Drivers are needed for the Upper Arlington scrimmage in Columbus on April 4th. We plan to leave at 6:00 am. Please contact Pat Miller asap! pmpgh15@aol.com

Time to reserve your seat at the Wine Tasting!

2009-02-10T17:43:00.000-08:00

FC Parents,
If you plan to attend the Wine Tasting and Auction on February 28th, please make sure to purchase your ticket by February 14th. We have limited seating, so get your ticket now!

Check out our event website here.

Wine Tasting and Auction Fundraiser Meeting

2009-01-26T14:42:00.000-08:00

Event: Fundraiser Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 28th
Where: FCHS: Room 181
Time: 7:00 pm

Best to park at the athletic entrance for easy access to the room.

2009 Scholastic Sprints

2009-01-15T19:14:00.000-08:00

Launch Drivers are needed for the Scholastic Sprints on Sunday, May 3rd. Please contact Kristi Sparta if you are interested in volunteering. Shifts are from 7 am -1 pm and 1 pm - 6 pm.

Winter LTR Camps

2009-01-06T15:27:00.000-08:00

Fox Chapel Crew will be hosting two "Learn to Row" camps for 7th through 11th graders.

When: February 7, 2009
February 28, 2009
Where: Millvale Boathouse
Time: Noon - 3:00 pm

More information available on the FC Crew Club website www.foxchapelcrew.org.

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T15:05:00.000-07:00

Crew Jackets and Duffel Bags

2008-10-15T14:07:00.000-07:00

The FC Crew Clothing Committee will be at the boathouse Thursday, October 16th from 3:00-3:45 pm to take orders for the personalized gortex jackets and duffel bags. The jackets are $172 and the bags are $40, payment is due when placing the order. Merchandise should be in by mid-December. Please contact Patty Todd for further information.

FC Carwash Smackdown 2008

2008-10-11T16:58:00.000-07:00

We are happy to announce we had a VERY successful FC Carwash Day. Team Jedi (Jiffy Lube) raised $713 and Team Toby (Jack's) brought in $934.50, for a grand total of $1,647.50!!

Thanks everyone for all your hard work!

2008-10-09T11:54:00.001-07:00

Congratuations to Harry Goldberg for being on the US Rowing Scholastic Honor Roll! Also congratulations to Cristina Zottola and Johnny Flickinger who were named as Honorable Mention members of the Honor Roll!

Thank You Parent Volunteers!

2008-09-28T13:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who helped out at the HOTO, especially at the end when thunderstorms struck and you had to improvise. The Speakmon, with everyone in one place, will hopefully be a lot less confusing.

Congratulations to Toby Foglia, John Power, Adam Miller, Johnny Flickinger and Mikey Sparta (coxswain) for winning a gold medal in the Men's Lightweight 4+ event!

2008 Head of the Ohio

2008-09-23T10:27:00.000-07:00

22nd HOTO
Saturday, September 27th 8:00 - 4:30 North Shore
2.6 mile course

Start: Just below 40th St. Bridge (top of Washington's Island)
Finish: Just below Ft. Duquesne Bridge

Parking: General Parking: General Robinson Street Garage $3
Gold Lot #1 ($5)
You can also park at the Millvale Boathouse and walk or bike down on the trail

Friday, September 26th at 3:30 pm: All rowers and coxswains report to Millvale for rowdown of all shells to North Shore. Rowers may participate in free dinner from 3-7 pm (tickets provided).

Friday at 5:30-6:00pm: rowers need to be picked up at the North Shore.

Saturday

6:30 am: Coaches & Coxswains Meeting

7:00 am: Breakfast

9:10 am: Ltwt 4+ races (some row back to MV)
(some driven back to NS)

12:30 pm: LUNCH

3:00 pm: Breakdown of tent; pack up supplies; return to MV and unload

4:00 pm: Eights race, return shells and launches to Millvale

2008 Novices

2008-09-05T18:59:00.000-07:00