Friday, June 2
Gold River, Calif.
8:00 AM
Oregon State
vs
IRA Championships
Beavs Set To Race At IRAS
May 31, 2017 | Men's Rowing
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State men's rowing team is set to conclude their season on Lake Natoma, in Gold River, Calif., for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Championship, Friday through Sunday.
"We are excited to end our season facing off against the very best teams in the country," said head coach Gabe Winkler. "This year, with the IRA's on the west coast we'll get to race on the same course as Pac-12 Championships. We're excited to be back in Northern California and look forward to seeing some of our alumni cheering on the Beavs.
Four Oregon State crews, including the Varsity 8, Second Varsity 8, Third Varsity 8 and Varsity 4+, will hit the water Friday beginning at 8 a.m. The Beavers are ranked No. 18 in the final USRowing Collegiate Poll.
This weekend marks the fifth straight appearance for Oregon State to compete at the IRA's.
The Beavers will face competition from 24 crews, including three Pac-12 crews – Washington, California and Stanford.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday
8 a.m. PT – Heats Begin
2 p.m. PT – Repechages Begin
Saturday
8 a.m. PT – Semi-Finals Begin
Sunday
8 a.m. PT – Finals Begin
COURSE: The 2,000-meter course is located on Lake Natoma along the American River, between Folsom Dam and Nimbus Dam, in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, Calif. The facility is operated by California State Parks and Recreation, and Sacramento State Aquatic Center.
ADMISSION & PARKING: Admission is $10 per person, per day and is CASH ONLY. Event parking is $10 per vehicle and is located at the Hartford & Health Net buildings. CASH ONLY. A free shuttle will pick up at the Hartford & Health Net buildings and will drop off in the State Park at the finish line tent. The shuttle buses will run all day until 30 minutes after the last race.
RESULTS: Results can be found by following Oregon State Men's Rowing on Twitter (@beavermrowing) or by going here.
GET TO KNOW BRAD VOMOCIL
Get to know Corvallis native, Brad Vomocil, a sophomore, who is studying mathematics. Prior to coming to Oregon State, Vomocil, served six years in the Navy and will continue serving as an officer upon graduation.
Do you have a specific pre-race ritual?
I spend some time in my own head just walking my mind through the race a few times and visualizing our boat pulling ahead every time.
What has been your favorite moment as an OSU athlete?
The Covered Bridge Regatta last year. I was in the Novice 4+ with Heather Thompson, Austin Greenlee, Kyle Shaffer, and CJ Wallace, the team had four 8's racing that day also, and our boat was the four slowest guys on the team who didn't make it into any of the 8's. Our event had 11 boats registered from 8 different schools, and we won it! It was very motivating to be able to get out there and beat 10 other boats. It really gave us a new respect for the caliber of team that we're on with OSU Men's Rowing.
If you had a pump-up song, what would it be?
I always have a pump-up song! Currently it's "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon.
If you could play a different college sport at Oregon State, what would it be and why?
Wrestling. I wrestled in high school, and it is another sport that I know demands as much physically from you as rowing does.
What do you like best about Corvallis?
My nieces! I'm from Corvallis, so coming back here for college was a very easy choice.
How would you describe your teammates?
Dedicated. Rowing can be a repetitive task, but these guys keep at it all year round. They don't have anything forcing them to stay on the team, everyone just keeps coming because they want to be here, and that's really great to be a part of.
How would you describe the coaching staff?
Inspiring. These guys could be doing any number of things with their lives, but they're here because they love the sport and are super-committed to our team. As we progressed and got faster this year, Gabe (Winkler) gets so excited for us. It's impossible to not catch his enthusiasm and get hyped with him.
What was your favorite race destination? Why?
Redwood Shores, CA. The course there was much narrower than elsewhere, and it was fun to be racing so close to the houses instead of through the middle of a lake.
What is your major? Why did you choose your major?
Mathematics! I chose it because it's easy.
Describe a funny or interesting part of studying your major at Oregon State.
My only math class this term is all about knots. Who knew that was math?
If you could vacation anywhere where would it be? Why?
Fiji, for the barrel waves when surfing!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still in the Navy, for sure. Hopefully, I can still be in an operational role, but I might be forced to switch into a higher level position by then.
"We are excited to end our season facing off against the very best teams in the country," said head coach Gabe Winkler. "This year, with the IRA's on the west coast we'll get to race on the same course as Pac-12 Championships. We're excited to be back in Northern California and look forward to seeing some of our alumni cheering on the Beavs.
Four Oregon State crews, including the Varsity 8, Second Varsity 8, Third Varsity 8 and Varsity 4+, will hit the water Friday beginning at 8 a.m. The Beavers are ranked No. 18 in the final USRowing Collegiate Poll.
This weekend marks the fifth straight appearance for Oregon State to compete at the IRA's.
The Beavers will face competition from 24 crews, including three Pac-12 crews – Washington, California and Stanford.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday
8 a.m. PT – Heats Begin
2 p.m. PT – Repechages Begin
Saturday
8 a.m. PT – Semi-Finals Begin
Sunday
8 a.m. PT – Finals Begin
COURSE: The 2,000-meter course is located on Lake Natoma along the American River, between Folsom Dam and Nimbus Dam, in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, Calif. The facility is operated by California State Parks and Recreation, and Sacramento State Aquatic Center.
ADMISSION & PARKING: Admission is $10 per person, per day and is CASH ONLY. Event parking is $10 per vehicle and is located at the Hartford & Health Net buildings. CASH ONLY. A free shuttle will pick up at the Hartford & Health Net buildings and will drop off in the State Park at the finish line tent. The shuttle buses will run all day until 30 minutes after the last race.
RESULTS: Results can be found by following Oregon State Men's Rowing on Twitter (@beavermrowing) or by going here.
GET TO KNOW BRAD VOMOCIL
Get to know Corvallis native, Brad Vomocil, a sophomore, who is studying mathematics. Prior to coming to Oregon State, Vomocil, served six years in the Navy and will continue serving as an officer upon graduation.
Do you have a specific pre-race ritual?
I spend some time in my own head just walking my mind through the race a few times and visualizing our boat pulling ahead every time.
What has been your favorite moment as an OSU athlete?
The Covered Bridge Regatta last year. I was in the Novice 4+ with Heather Thompson, Austin Greenlee, Kyle Shaffer, and CJ Wallace, the team had four 8's racing that day also, and our boat was the four slowest guys on the team who didn't make it into any of the 8's. Our event had 11 boats registered from 8 different schools, and we won it! It was very motivating to be able to get out there and beat 10 other boats. It really gave us a new respect for the caliber of team that we're on with OSU Men's Rowing.
If you had a pump-up song, what would it be?
I always have a pump-up song! Currently it's "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon.
If you could play a different college sport at Oregon State, what would it be and why?
Wrestling. I wrestled in high school, and it is another sport that I know demands as much physically from you as rowing does.
What do you like best about Corvallis?
My nieces! I'm from Corvallis, so coming back here for college was a very easy choice.
How would you describe your teammates?
Dedicated. Rowing can be a repetitive task, but these guys keep at it all year round. They don't have anything forcing them to stay on the team, everyone just keeps coming because they want to be here, and that's really great to be a part of.
How would you describe the coaching staff?
Inspiring. These guys could be doing any number of things with their lives, but they're here because they love the sport and are super-committed to our team. As we progressed and got faster this year, Gabe (Winkler) gets so excited for us. It's impossible to not catch his enthusiasm and get hyped with him.
What was your favorite race destination? Why?
Redwood Shores, CA. The course there was much narrower than elsewhere, and it was fun to be racing so close to the houses instead of through the middle of a lake.
What is your major? Why did you choose your major?
Mathematics! I chose it because it's easy.
Describe a funny or interesting part of studying your major at Oregon State.
My only math class this term is all about knots. Who knew that was math?
If you could vacation anywhere where would it be? Why?
Fiji, for the barrel waves when surfing!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still in the Navy, for sure. Hopefully, I can still be in an operational role, but I might be forced to switch into a higher level position by then.
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