In June 2020, John Pojednic and Chris Clark sent an invitation to the coaches of men’s collegiate rowing to join them in establishing the Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association - the first national coaches association in our sport’s history.
In our third year as an association, we…
...recognized 643 athletes for their outstanding academic achievement of earning a 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher
...awarded All-American honors to 100 athletes
...partnered with Stem to Stern to support access to rowing and STEM education in collaboration with and led by varsity student-athletes of IRCA member schools
...partnered with the IRA to expand our weekly in-season polls to include 2nd and 3rd Varsity 8+s from all divisions, as well as team points standings
...facilitated opportunities for 170+ coaches to regularly gather and discuss, debate, and act on issues impacting men's rowing now and in the future
...signed an historic sponsorship agreement with Empacher Bootswerft in support of our All-American, Scholar Athlete, Coach and Staff of the Year, and other Specialty Award honors
The FY24 sign up period will run from September 20th - October 20th.
We’ve updated and expanded our membership options to prioritize institutional memberships, in addition to creating an affiliate membership targeted at administrators, former college coaches, and friends of men’s rowing.
Support the IRCA
The IRCA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your tax-deductible donation will support the work of our committees, help fund opportunities for coaching education, professional development, and annual recognition, and support us in our efforts towards becoming a self-sustaining association.
FY24 Membership Options
Division 1
Combined Institutional Membership - $725
Covers all countable varsity coaches and allowable volunteer assistants from heavyweight and lightweight teams at the same institution
Division 2/Division 3
Combined Institutional Membership - $650
Covers all countable varsity coaches and allowable volunteer assistants from heavyweight and lightweight teams at the same institution
Individual
Head Coach Individual Membership - $200
Covers a single head coach representing either a heavyweight or lightweight team from any division
HWT Institutional Membership - $450
Covers one head coach, two assistant coaches, and all allowable volunteer assistants
HWT Institutional Membership - $325
Covers one head coach, one assistant coach, and all allowable volunteer assistants
Asst. Coach Individual Membership - $125
Covers a single assistant coach representing either a heavyweight or lightweight team from any division
LTWT Institutional Membership - $325
Covers one head coach, one assistant coach, and all allowable volunteer assistants
LTWT Institutional Membership - $325
Covers one head coach, one assistant coach, and all allowable volunteer assistants
Affiliate Membership - $100
Covers former men's rowing coaches, current sport program administrators, and others who are not currently coaching but have an interest in men’s rowing and the activities of the association
Questions?
+ I'm a high school or college club coach - can I join the IRCA?
Currently only those who are coaching at the collegiate varsity level are eligible to become members of the IRCA.
+ How do I join a committee?
Currently the IRCA has nine standing committees. If you have an active membership and are interested in joining one or more of them, you can reach out to Kayleigh or any of the coaches listed below for more information.
- Promotion and Preservation - Scott Frandsen
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Paul Cooke
- Awards and Polling - Rob Friedrich
- Championship and Competition - Mike Irwin
- Legislative Review - AC Chacon
- Membership - Tom Siddall
- US National Team - Matt Smith
- Lightweight - Colin Farrell
- Division 3 - Marc Mandel
+ What is the difference between an individual or institutional membership and an affiliate membership?
Individual or institutional memberships are for active varsity level men's coaches. These members are able to do the following:
- Attend all general IRCA meetings and respective committee meetings
- Make motions and vote on issues for which the entire IRCA votes
- Be eligible for elected or appointed positions within the IRCA
- Be eligible individually and have their teams be eligible for awards and honors given by the IRCA
Affiliate memberships are desginated for those who are no longer actively coaching at the collegiate varsity level, are currently coaching at the national or international level, are an administrator of the sport, or are a friend of men's collegiate rowing. These members are able to do the following:
- Attend all general IRCA meetings
- Address issues of the membership, but not vote
- Nominate coaches for awards given by the IRCA but not nominate or vote on student-athlete awards
+ I joined my current program after the sign-up period. Can I still join the IRCA?
Welcome! Reach out to Kayleigh to see if your program has a membership - if they do, we can add you to it. If not, you can sign up with an individual membership.
+ How long does my membership last for?
Memberships last for one year and must be renewed on an annual basis. The sign-up period runs for one month and concludes on the Friday of Head of the Charles weekend.
+ Does my membership guarantee that my team is eligible for award recognition?
In order to be eligible for any awards during the 2023-2024 academic year, your head coach must be a member of the IRCA and have established their membership, either individually or through an institutional membership, by October 20th, 2023.