Saturday, April 2
Leonia, N.J.
8:10 A.M.
Columbia University
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National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational
Photo by: Mike McLaughlin
Columbia to Host National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational on Saturday
3/31/2022 12:16:00 PM | Women's Rowing, Heavyweight Rowing, Lightweight Rowing
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Saturday regatta at Overpeck Park will feature 11 lightweight rowing teams, the largest collection of lightweight squads competing at any event in the nation and four women’s teams; Columbia teams will compete for the Connell Cup, Campbell Cup, and Wales-Kirrane Cup; One-day regatta will feature 28 races and 15 total teams; Heavyweights to compete at Alumni Cup in Worcester, Mass.
LEONIA, N.J.—Columbia Rowing will host the largest collection of lightweight rowing programs in any collegiate regatta this year when it hosts its own National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational on Saturday at Overpeck Park in Leonia, N.J. The event will be streamed live beginning at 8:10 a.m. ET on ESPN+.
The Columbia Lightweight Rowing Team and Columbia Women's Team will make their home debut in the 28-race, 15-team regatta, which marks the first rowing event that Columbia has hosted in some time. A complete schedule is posted online at this link, live results are located at this link, while lane assignments are posted at this link.
In addition, Columbia's Heavyweights will travel to Worcester, Mass. to compete in the Alumni Cup in a four-way regatta against host Holy Cross, MIT, and Dartmouth. A complete listing of lane assignments and racing schedule for the Alumni Cup is posted at this link.
Eleven lightweight teams will compete in the event including California, host Columbia, Delaware, Florida Tech, Georgetown, Harvard, Iona, MIT, Mercyhurst, Penn, and Princeton. In addition, four women's teams—Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, and Yale—will compete in the annual Connell Cup. The day begins at 8:10 a.m. at Overpeck Park in Leonia, N.J. Admission is free. More information, including directions to Overpeck Park is posted at this link.
Overall, Columbia's Lightweight team will compete in a total of nine races.
"The aim of the National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational, the first event on our recently installed four-lane race course, is to combine historical cup races with younger programs and new matchups in a single event to kick off the race season," Columbia Head Lightweight Coach Nich Lee Parker said. "Coaches from lightweight programs across the country, including those not in attendance today, spent the past two years creating the structure to deliver an inclusive lightweight rowing event. As such, we are especially excited to host lightweight crews or programs that recently received varsity status (Florida Tech, Gordon, and Iona) as well as historically competitive clubs (Cal and Delaware)."
In Lightweight, the Lions will take on the Princeton Varsity-8s for the prestigious Campbell Cup. The annual challenge, which began in 2017, is named after Columbia alum, the late William V. Campbell '67. The cup honors Campbell for his lifetime commitment to Columbia University and its athletics program. Campbell, the former captain and head coach of the Columbia Football team, was one of the most passionate supporters of Columbia and Ivy League athletics, His leadership and dedication to Columbia are unparalleled. In recognition of his devotion and contributions to Columbia Athletics, Campbell's uniform number 67 has been retired in perpetuity throughout the Columbia Athletics program. That race will occur at 9:10 a.m.
Columbia's Lightweight 1:20 p.m. race against Harvard and Georgetown is known as the Wales-Kirrane Cup.
In Women's Rowing, the four teams—Columbia, Penn, Dartmouth and Yale—will compete for the Connell Cup in a series of six women's races beginning at 9:25 a.m. Columbia is scheduled to compete in all six of those races. The Connell Cup was first contested in 1975 between Penn and Yale, and Columbia joined later in 1994. This year, Dartmouth will join the Ivy League trio as a guest. This year marks the first year since 2019 that the cup has been in play.
The Lion women are competing in their second regatta of the year after traveling to Cherry Hill, N.J. last Sunday for the Doc Hosea Invitational.
Located at 40 Fort Lee Road., Leonia, N.J., Overpeck County Park is an 811-acre county park in Bergen County, New Jersey, with major sections in Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck, surrounding Overpeck Creek, a tributary of the Hackensack River. If parking near the team launch site race viewing is best seen from the western shore about a 15' walk from the parking area.
PROJECTED COLUMBIA LIGHTWEIGHT BOATINGS
For National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational | Saturday, April 2, 2022 | Leonia, N.J. | Overpeck Park
First Varsity 8 (boat: Alex Navab): Coxswain: Caiti Levin, Stroke: Jackson Gallagher, 7. A. Zisimidis, 6. Gil Dexter, 5. Alex Kosarek, 4. Will West, 3. Aidan Mahaffey, 2. Jack Gallagher, Bow: Pedro Santos
Second Varsity 8 (boat: Unnamed): Coxswain: Simon Osak, Stroke: Rye Walker, 7. Michael Keane, 6. Jack Hartman, 5. Gavin Southerland, 4. Sam Gregoire, 3. Stone Walker, 2. Jake Duffy, Bow: Reese Gregory
Third Varsity 8 (boat: Nich Lee Parker): Coxswain: Dion Arlestanto, Stroke: Sam Zimbel, 7. Aiden Walkeryee, 6. Curtis Alter, 5. Owen Cordaro, 4. Nate Wirth, 3. Tucker McMullen, 2. Andrew Kim, Bow: Brendan Burbage
First Varsity 4+ (boat: Despina): Coxswain: Grace Paterson, Stroke: CB Roman, 7. Alptug Kaynar, 6. Yohann Verma, 5. Ayush Saini
PROJECTED COLUMBIA WOMEN'S BOATINGS
For Connell Cup | Saturday, April 2, 2022 | Leonia, N.J. | Overpeck Park
First Varsity 8: Coxswain. Tteja Senthilnathan, 8. Esme Dodge, 7. Elisa Luo, 6. Michelle Drandell, 5. Sierra Good, 4. Alex Crow
3. Clara Cheng, 2. Emily Kilroy, Bow: Caitlin Walsh
Second Varsity 8: Coxswain: Chloe Dietz, 8. Lulu Gebbie, 7. Jacqueline Armetta, 6. Talia Koch, 5. Faith Onyechere, 4. Melisa Isado, 3. Clara Geffs, 2. Jaia Wingard, Bow: Elise Smith
Third Varsity 8: Coxswain: Victoria Fu, 8. Isabelle Busch, 7. Paige Bryant, 6. Elizabeth Quinn, 5. Kira Junge, 4. Ashleigh Lackey, 3. Jessica Varakuta, 2. Sophie DiPietro, Bow: Nicole Harr
First Varsity 4+: 4. Ishara Abbey, 3. Katie Taylor, 2. Lauren Arrington, B. Isobel Wilson
Second Varsity 4+: 4. Gabriella Sullivan, 3. Katie Duff, 2. Celeste Funari-Muse, B. Georgina Seal
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE LIGHTWEIGHT INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Overpeck Park | Leonia, N.J. | Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 8 a.m. ET
PROJECTED COLUMBIA HEAVYWEIGHT BOATINGS
For Alumni Cup | Saturday April 2, 2022 | Worcester, Mass.
First Varsity 8: Coxswain: Rasa Audajaitis, Stroke: Michael Lee, 7: Ryan Lee, 6: John Theodore, 5: Anthony Rostek, 4: Henry Quinn-Pasin, 3: Clay Watson, 2: Oliver Babb, Bow: Neil Kennedy
Second Varsity 8: Coxswain: Isabel Guerrero, Stroke: Robert Doyle, 7: Milo Walshe, 6: Hayden McGuinness, 5: Ryan Hardenbrook, 4: Luke Filor, 3: Eric Morais, 2: Dylan Rose, Bow: Ezekiel Johnson
Third Varsity 8: Coxswain: Katie Ryan, Stroke: Johnny Stankard, 7: David McMillan, 6: Jonas Passante, 5: Chong Hong, 4: Archer Staunton, 3: Adrian Foley, 2: Kevin Kearney, Bow: Sebastian Frankel
The Columbia Lightweight Rowing Team and Columbia Women's Team will make their home debut in the 28-race, 15-team regatta, which marks the first rowing event that Columbia has hosted in some time. A complete schedule is posted online at this link, live results are located at this link, while lane assignments are posted at this link.
🚣 @CULionsRowing to host National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational on Saturday at Overpeck Park!
— Columbia Rowing (@CULionsRowing) March 31, 2022
Races begin at 8:10 a.m.!
Challenges this weekend:
✔️ Campbell Cup (LW)
✔️Connell Cup (W)
✔️Wales-Kirrane Cup (LW)
🔗 https://t.co/oLQGsTbujd#RoarLionRoar | #GoColumbiaLions
In addition, Columbia's Heavyweights will travel to Worcester, Mass. to compete in the Alumni Cup in a four-way regatta against host Holy Cross, MIT, and Dartmouth. A complete listing of lane assignments and racing schedule for the Alumni Cup is posted at this link.
Eleven lightweight teams will compete in the event including California, host Columbia, Delaware, Florida Tech, Georgetown, Harvard, Iona, MIT, Mercyhurst, Penn, and Princeton. In addition, four women's teams—Columbia, Dartmouth, Penn, and Yale—will compete in the annual Connell Cup. The day begins at 8:10 a.m. at Overpeck Park in Leonia, N.J. Admission is free. More information, including directions to Overpeck Park is posted at this link.
Overall, Columbia's Lightweight team will compete in a total of nine races.
"The aim of the National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational, the first event on our recently installed four-lane race course, is to combine historical cup races with younger programs and new matchups in a single event to kick off the race season," Columbia Head Lightweight Coach Nich Lee Parker said. "Coaches from lightweight programs across the country, including those not in attendance today, spent the past two years creating the structure to deliver an inclusive lightweight rowing event. As such, we are especially excited to host lightweight crews or programs that recently received varsity status (Florida Tech, Gordon, and Iona) as well as historically competitive clubs (Cal and Delaware)."
In Lightweight, the Lions will take on the Princeton Varsity-8s for the prestigious Campbell Cup. The annual challenge, which began in 2017, is named after Columbia alum, the late William V. Campbell '67. The cup honors Campbell for his lifetime commitment to Columbia University and its athletics program. Campbell, the former captain and head coach of the Columbia Football team, was one of the most passionate supporters of Columbia and Ivy League athletics, His leadership and dedication to Columbia are unparalleled. In recognition of his devotion and contributions to Columbia Athletics, Campbell's uniform number 67 has been retired in perpetuity throughout the Columbia Athletics program. That race will occur at 9:10 a.m.
Columbia's Lightweight 1:20 p.m. race against Harvard and Georgetown is known as the Wales-Kirrane Cup.
🚣 Tomorrow's @CULionsRowing's National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational will air live on #ESPN+
— Columbia Rowing (@CULionsRowing) April 1, 2022
📺 AM Broadcast: https://t.co/u7eI9ZMN2l
📺 PM Broadcast: https://t.co/WtHIOPt7S3#RoarLionRoar | #GoColumbiaLions pic.twitter.com/Z4ZqZHErGZ
In Women's Rowing, the four teams—Columbia, Penn, Dartmouth and Yale—will compete for the Connell Cup in a series of six women's races beginning at 9:25 a.m. Columbia is scheduled to compete in all six of those races. The Connell Cup was first contested in 1975 between Penn and Yale, and Columbia joined later in 1994. This year, Dartmouth will join the Ivy League trio as a guest. This year marks the first year since 2019 that the cup has been in play.
The Lion women are competing in their second regatta of the year after traveling to Cherry Hill, N.J. last Sunday for the Doc Hosea Invitational.
Located at 40 Fort Lee Road., Leonia, N.J., Overpeck County Park is an 811-acre county park in Bergen County, New Jersey, with major sections in Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck, surrounding Overpeck Creek, a tributary of the Hackensack River. If parking near the team launch site race viewing is best seen from the western shore about a 15' walk from the parking area.
PROJECTED COLUMBIA LIGHTWEIGHT BOATINGS
For National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational | Saturday, April 2, 2022 | Leonia, N.J. | Overpeck Park
First Varsity 8 (boat: Alex Navab): Coxswain: Caiti Levin, Stroke: Jackson Gallagher, 7. A. Zisimidis, 6. Gil Dexter, 5. Alex Kosarek, 4. Will West, 3. Aidan Mahaffey, 2. Jack Gallagher, Bow: Pedro Santos
Second Varsity 8 (boat: Unnamed): Coxswain: Simon Osak, Stroke: Rye Walker, 7. Michael Keane, 6. Jack Hartman, 5. Gavin Southerland, 4. Sam Gregoire, 3. Stone Walker, 2. Jake Duffy, Bow: Reese Gregory
Third Varsity 8 (boat: Nich Lee Parker): Coxswain: Dion Arlestanto, Stroke: Sam Zimbel, 7. Aiden Walkeryee, 6. Curtis Alter, 5. Owen Cordaro, 4. Nate Wirth, 3. Tucker McMullen, 2. Andrew Kim, Bow: Brendan Burbage
First Varsity 4+ (boat: Despina): Coxswain: Grace Paterson, Stroke: CB Roman, 7. Alptug Kaynar, 6. Yohann Verma, 5. Ayush Saini
PROJECTED COLUMBIA WOMEN'S BOATINGS
For Connell Cup | Saturday, April 2, 2022 | Leonia, N.J. | Overpeck Park
First Varsity 8: Coxswain. Tteja Senthilnathan, 8. Esme Dodge, 7. Elisa Luo, 6. Michelle Drandell, 5. Sierra Good, 4. Alex Crow
3. Clara Cheng, 2. Emily Kilroy, Bow: Caitlin Walsh
Second Varsity 8: Coxswain: Chloe Dietz, 8. Lulu Gebbie, 7. Jacqueline Armetta, 6. Talia Koch, 5. Faith Onyechere, 4. Melisa Isado, 3. Clara Geffs, 2. Jaia Wingard, Bow: Elise Smith
Third Varsity 8: Coxswain: Victoria Fu, 8. Isabelle Busch, 7. Paige Bryant, 6. Elizabeth Quinn, 5. Kira Junge, 4. Ashleigh Lackey, 3. Jessica Varakuta, 2. Sophie DiPietro, Bow: Nicole Harr
First Varsity 4+: 4. Ishara Abbey, 3. Katie Taylor, 2. Lauren Arrington, B. Isobel Wilson
Second Varsity 4+: 4. Gabriella Sullivan, 3. Katie Duff, 2. Celeste Funari-Muse, B. Georgina Seal
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE LIGHTWEIGHT INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Overpeck Park | Leonia, N.J. | Saturday, April 2, 2022 | 8 a.m. ET
| No. | Time | Event | Lane 1 | Lane 2 | Lane 3 | Lane 4 |
| 1 | 8:10 a.m. | LWT 3V Flight 1 | Harvard | MIT | Georgetown | Penn |
| 2 | 8:20 a.m. | LWT 3V Flight 2 | -- | Columbia | Princeton | -- |
| 3 | 8:30 a.m. | LWT 2V Flight 1 | Georgetown | Penn | MIT | Harvard |
| 4 | 8:40 a.m. | LWT 2V Flight 2 | -- | Princeton | Columbia | -- |
| 5 | 8:50 a.m. | LWT 1V Flight 1 | Delaware | Georgetown | Mercyhurst | -- |
| 6 | 9:00 a.m. | LWT 1V Flight 2 | MIT | Harvard | Penn | -- |
| 7 | 9:10 a.m. | LWT 1V Fl. 3 (Campbell Cup) | -- | Columbia | Princeton | -- |
| 8 | 9:25 a.m. | W 3V4+ (Connell Cup) | Dartmouth | Yale | Penn | Columbia |
| 9 | 9:35 a.m. | W3V (Connell Cup) | Yale | Columbia | Penn | Dartmouth |
| 10 | 9:45 a.m. | W2V4+ (Connell Cup) | Penn | Yale | Dartmouth | Columbia |
| 11 | 9:55 a.m. | W2V (Connell Cup) | Dartmouth | Columbia | Yale | Penn |
| 12 | 10:05 a.m. | W1V4+ (Connell Cup) | Columbia | Dartmouth | Penn | Yale |
| 13 | 10:15 a.m. | W1V (Connell Cup) | Columbia | Penn | Yale | Dartmouth |
| 14 | 10:30 a.m. | LWT M4+ Flight 1 | -- | Delaware | Mercyhurst A | -- |
| 15 | 10:40 a.m. | LWT 4+ Flight 2 | -- | Iona | Harvard C | -- |
| 16 | 10:50 a.m. | LWT 4+ Flight 3 | Harvard B | Columbia | Harvard D | -- |
| 17 | 11:00 a.m. | LWT 4+ Flight 4 | Mercyhurst B | Florida Tech | Harvard A | California |
| 18 | 12:20 p.m. | LWT 3V Flight 1 | Princeton | MIT | Penn | -- |
| 19 | 12:30 p.m. | LWT 3V Flight 2 | Georgetown | Harvard | Columbia | -- |
| 20 | 12:40 p.m. | LWT 2V Flight 1 | MIT | Penn | Princeton | -- |
| 21 | 12:50 p.m. | LWT 2V Flight 2 | Columbia | Georgetown | Harvard | -- |
| 22 | 1:00 p.m. | LWT 1V Flight 1 | -- | Penn | Delaware | -- |
| 23 | 1:10 p.m. | LWT 1V Flight 2 | Mercyhurst | Princeton | MIT | -- |
| 24 | 1:20 p.m. | LWT 1V Flight 3(Wales-Kirrane) | Harvard | Columbia | Georgetown | -- |
| 25 | 1:30 p.m. | LWT 4+ Flight 1 | Delaware | California | Iona | -- |
| 26 | 1:40 p.m. | LWT 4+ Flight 2 | -- | Mercyhurst B | Harvard B | -- |
| 27 | 1:50 p.m. | LWT 4+ Flight 3 | Florida Tech | Harvard A | Columbia | -- |
| 28 | 2:00 p.m. | LWT 4+ Flight 4 | Mercyhurst A | Harvard C | Harvard D | -- |
PROJECTED COLUMBIA HEAVYWEIGHT BOATINGS
For Alumni Cup | Saturday April 2, 2022 | Worcester, Mass.
First Varsity 8: Coxswain: Rasa Audajaitis, Stroke: Michael Lee, 7: Ryan Lee, 6: John Theodore, 5: Anthony Rostek, 4: Henry Quinn-Pasin, 3: Clay Watson, 2: Oliver Babb, Bow: Neil Kennedy
Second Varsity 8: Coxswain: Isabel Guerrero, Stroke: Robert Doyle, 7: Milo Walshe, 6: Hayden McGuinness, 5: Ryan Hardenbrook, 4: Luke Filor, 3: Eric Morais, 2: Dylan Rose, Bow: Ezekiel Johnson
Third Varsity 8: Coxswain: Katie Ryan, Stroke: Johnny Stankard, 7: David McMillan, 6: Jonas Passante, 5: Chong Hong, 4: Archer Staunton, 3: Adrian Foley, 2: Kevin Kearney, Bow: Sebastian Frankel
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