Welcome ND Rowing Club Parents & Families
Welcome to the Notre Dame Rowing Club community! This page is dedicated to the parents and families supporting our Irish rowers. We understand that many parents may be new to the world of rowing which is why we’ve compiled this information to assist you. Rowing is an “all hands on deck” sport.
As Parents/Families of rowers, you automatically become a member of FONDR (Friends of Notre Dame Rowing) as your involvement plays a crucial role, whether it’s through volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, donating or helping with regatta logistics. Check out next steps below:
STEP 1: Contact Information
Please take a moment to fill out this form for both parents’/ guardians’. This information will be shared with current fellow parents/guardians as well as the Chair of FONDR (Friends of Notre Dame Rowing) Board. Click Here: Parent Contact Form
STEP 2: Volunteers Needed!
Please review the list of options and indicate your areas of interest. Your commitment is not binding, but expressing your interest will greatly assist us in organizing and planning our activities. Click Here: Volunteer Opportunities
STEP 3: Rowing Terms
Get up to speed with common rowing terms with our Glossary of Rowing Terms. Click Here: Glossary of Rowing Terms.
STEP 4: A Day in the Life of a Regatta
We hope to give parents new to rowing some basic information about how to prepare for race days. Being a new “rowing parent” can mean being a little overwhelmed. You will be: learning a lot of new terms (if you want to understand your rower); learning how to survive and enjoy a regatta; and learning to be patient with just not knowing what is happening at times. Regattas are a (read more here…)
STEP 5: Visit the Parent Hub Website
Check out the Dedicated Parent website where you will find information on regatta tent sign ups to shared folders of regatta photos & videos. Click Here to Visit the Dedicated Parent Website
Irish Men Row to Gold at National Championships by Ansley Dauenhauer, Notre Dame Men’s Rowing Parent
When our son Joseph announced the summer after his high school graduation that he
wanted to try rowing at Notre Dame, we had no idea three years later, his boat would win
the National Championship! In May of 2024, Notre Dame’s Varsity Eight…
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Go Have Fun! Go Irish!
Being a part of Notre Dame Rowing means being connected to a larger community that values teamwork, perseverance, and mutual support. We are so happy to welcome you and your family into this community. Your enthusiasm and commitment help foster the true spirit of ND Rowing. Thank you for joining us and for contributing to the ongoing legacy of excellence that defines Notre Dame Rowing.
