2002 Mission Statement
DWRA, founded as The Detroit Women’s Rowing Association aims to teach women and girls the fundamentals of rowing and develop athletic skills while reinforcing the value of teamwork, leadership and discipline through healthy competition.
*In 2007 DWRA expanded its programs and membership to include male athletes age 12+…..Welcome Gentlemen!
We are DWRA. A community organization benefitting women and men age 12+
History
Boat clubs started in America in the 1800’s. Women were excluded from these clubs, even though they rowed in amateur and collegiate races. In the early 1960’s, the National Women’s Rowing Association was formed and finally, in 1982, the National Association for Amateur Oarsmen and the National Women’s Rowing Association joined to become the coed United States Rowing Association (USRA).
Detroit Women’s Rowing Association began taking root in the winter of 2001 by a dedicated group of eight women and their coach who felt strongly that the community needed a women’s club that provided a highly competitive atmosphere and encouraged women of all ages to come together in the name of sport. By the spring of 2002 they had secured a little used school buidling on the grounds of Detroit’s historic Lawrence Fisher Mansion for a boathouse, fundraised and purchased four racing shells and in the dark before dawn ventured out onto the Detroit River for the very first time as a crew.
DWRA is a non-profit rowing organization dedicated to promoting the sport of rowing in a personal and intimate environment. Committed to youth, the community, and the pursuit of excellence in rowing, DWRA offers camps, retreats and lessons specially designed for beginner to advanced levels. These programs were developed and are coached to optimise the strength and technical ability of each rower. Whether ultimately focused on a achieving competitive rowing status or simply rowing for pleasure and fitness, DWRA has a program for you.
Individuals age 12 - adult are invited to give rowing a try. A thrill for life!
**Links are under construction. Please contact us for forms and additional information!
Boathouse / Equipment
Coaches
Membership (with PayPal link)
Registration / Forms (with PayPal link)
Sponsorships / Donations / Fundraising
Administration
Maps and Directions
Board and Officers
Renee Adams Schulte, Founder / Director / President / Coach / Rower 313 881-2931
Lisa Gage: Director / Vice President / Rower
Libby Irwin: Director / Secretary / Rower
Board Minutes
