Tom Parr has recently informed the Board that Hopkins has reviewed its commitment to rowing and has decided not to continue the program in 2010. Parr informed Hopkins parents of the decision yesterday, citing the relatively few students involved and the logistical hurdles to mounting a truly competitive program off-site. Money does not seem to have been a factor, but the need for the school to devote its athletic budget in a way that spoke best to student interests, transportation issues and scheduling needs were critical issues in the discussion.
Parr thanks the club sincerely for its efforts on behalf of the school, and notes in his letter to the Hopkins community that the school will continue to support students who wish to row as one of their athletic commitments. We at The Catch, speaking on behalf of the Board, thank all of you who made the program possible. Past president Audrey Novak guided our discussions with skill; Mitz Carr helped to solidify the arrangements between NHRC and Hopkins; and Lisa Brailey chaired the committee that surveyed the membership as to its views, allowing others to negotiate a contract that was satisfactory to the club. Too many of you to name were advocates for Hopkins, allowing the club to think about its future involvement with junior rowing in a way that is sure to continue, and made good on your commitment by making the practical arrangements that allowed Hopkins to practice safely at our boathouse.
Thank you to everyone, and our discussions about future junior programming are sure to continue.
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I wonder what Tom meant when he said that the school would "continue to support students who wish to row as one of their athletic commitments"...
I think that's the kind of question the Board can't answer, but perhaps it was Tom's way of saying that our efforts were appreciated, and that many of the students became excited about rowing.
Claire
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