Boathouse

The goal of this program is to allow a significant improvement in performance by providing a facility that will fulfill the team’s current need for equipment storage, adequate winter training space, and office space before the start of the 2009-2010 season.

A boathouse is the most important physical representation of a program’s potential for success. Due to the glaring need, this program has a completion goal set for the summer of 2009 and a fundraising goal of $2 million. The boathouse program has the potential to make the most immediate impact on the performance of the University of Colorado Rowing Team. This facility will allow equipment to last longer in competitive condition by shielding it from the elements when not in use. It will provide the team with the ability to train as a team at a time that works for the athletes. In addition, it will give coaches the office space they require in order to work most effectively.

As Friends of Colorado Crew puts together a preliminary plan for what the building will look like, we will be offering naming rights for the boathouse as well as its parts. Check back to see our progress.

Update 9/06: Friends of Colorado Crew has hired Kristian Howell ('04) to conduct the primary design for the facility. The group was extremely pleased to hire both a former CU rower and extremely talented architect. Initial plans should be complete by late November.