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Old Dominion Women’s Rowing Team Competes in Sunshine Invitational

The ODU Women's rowing team in action at Nathan Benderson Park during the Sunshine Invitational.

News Summary

Old Dominion University’s women’s rowing team will compete in the Sunshine Invitational at Nathan Benderson Park. This marks their first race against Big 12 conference teams this season. The event includes a variety of universities, showcasing the competitive atmosphere. ODU will participate in time trials to determine their seeding before moving on to heats and finals. The event will also be livestreamed for fans, allowing supporters to watch the team’s performance as they aim to showcase their skills against top collegiate competitors.

Sarasota, Florida – Old Dominion University’s (ODU) women’s rowing team is set to compete in the Sunshine Invitational on March 28-29 at Nathan Benderson Park. This event marks a significant opportunity for ODU athletes as it is the first time they will race against teams from the Big 12 conference this season.

The Sunshine Invitational will feature a wide range of universities, including Boston College, Brown, Central Florida, Dartmouth, Florida Tech, Harvard, High Point, Jacksonville, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan State, Northeastern, Nova Southeastern, Rollins, USF, Alabama, Florida, Iowa, Louisville, UMass, Miami, North Carolina, Tampa, Tulsa, Washington, West Virginia, and Yale. This diverse array of competitors showcases the level of talent and competition ODU will face.

The racing schedule for ODU is structured around a time trial format for the 1V8+, 2V8+, and 1V4+ boats to determine their seeding before advancing to heat events. The time trials will begin on Friday at 2 p.m., starting with the 2V4+ team, which will race between 2:50 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. Subsequently, the 1V4+ will make its appearance from 4:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., followed by heats for the 2V8+ from 5:00 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. The 1V8+ will conclude the day’s events with races scheduled from 5:50 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.

On Saturday, ODU’s teams will compete for either the Petite Final or the Grand Final across several events. The schedule includes the 2V4+ Petite Final at 8 a.m. and the Grand Final shortly thereafter at 8:08 a.m. The 1V4+ races will take place between 9:40 a.m. and 10:10 a.m., splitting time between possible finals rounds. Additionally, the 2V8+ Finals are slated for 10:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., while the highly anticipated 1V8+ Finals are set to begin at 11 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.

Following the Sunshine Invitational, ODU’s rowing team will prepare for their next challenge at the George Washington Invitational Regatta on April 11-12, which will take place on the Potomac River. This upcoming event is expected to further test the team and add to their competitive experience for the season.

The event at Nathan Benderson Park will also be livestreamed for fans and families, allowing viewers to support the ODU rowers from afar. This coverage offers an engaging way for supporters and followers to witness the team’s performance during this crucial phase of their competitive year.

As the season progresses, ODU’s rowing team aims to capitalize on this opportunity to showcase their skills against collegiate competitors from across the country, contributing to their growth as athletes and a program.