Duquesne Rowing's Sept. Recruit Weekend

On September 19-20, 2008, Duquesne's women’s rowing program will be hosting its 2nd annual recruit weekend. This event gives prospective student-athletes the opportunity to visit the beautiful campus and experience the life of being a student-athlete at Duquesne.

Come see if Duquesne University is the right place for you!

When you arrive on campus you will meet with a host rower that you will shadow for the day and sit in on classes with; these classes can be in your major of interest or general liberal arts classes. You will then join with the rest of the recruits and the women’s team for an evening activity to allow you the opportunity to get to know the rowers and if you feel it is a team where you can succeed. After spending the evening in the residence halls with your host you will attend and view a varsity practice on the beautiful Allegheny River. You will receive a tour of the boathouse facilities and learn more about the background of rowing in Pittsburgh.

While on the water you will see the competitive nature of the team, how practices are coordinated and run, and the style of coaching you would experience as a Duke. While on your visit you will also have the opportunity to meet with the coaching staff. This will enable you time to ask questions, get to know the coaches, and learn more about your opportunities as a rower or coxswain at Duquesne University.

Please contact Jenn Langzettel to reserve your spot today!

Jennifer Langzettel
Assistant Rowing Coach
Recruiting Coordinator
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Necessary Paperwork
It is important that we receive certain information before you are able to stay the evening with us and take part in an official visit. If you would like your visit to be unofficial according to NCAA standards please let Coach Jenn know.

All potential student athletes are required to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse prior to an official visit. See the NCAA Clearinghouse website to register.

Transcripts
A copy of your high school transcript must be on file with the department of athletics no later than one week prior to your visit. This does not have to be an official transcript and can be mailed or faxed to the rowing office.

Test Scores
A copy of your SAT or ACT scores must also be on file in athletics no later than one week prior to your visit. If your test scores are provided on your transcript that information fulfills the requirement. If not you must send a copy of your results via mail or fax to the rowing office.

Information on "Official" and "Unofficial" visits
Per NCAA standards an official visit is one in which the institution pays for the visit. Prospective student-athletes are only allowed one official visit per institution and five official visits overall. However, prospective student-athletes have an unlimited number of unofficial visits available to them. The institution is unable to provide meal money and lodging to prospective student-athletes who are on an unofficial visit and the institution is unable to provide transportation to and from the airport if the athlete chooses to fly.

Travel Information
Duquesne Women's Rowing will NOT provide airfare for any recruit that wishes to fly. We will provide transportation to and from the airport for those that request it. Meals and lodging will be provided for all recruits for the duration of their stay. If parents wish to accompany their student-athlete they can contact the Courtyard Marriott Downtown and have a blocked room transferred to their name at a discount price.

Parking
If you are driving to campus and have to park you must park your car in the Forbes garage. The entrance to the garage is on Forbes Avenue just after the actual garage. Please let the coaches know that you will be leaving your car on campus for the weekend.

LODGING

Pittsburgh Downtown Hampton Inn & Suites
A block of rooms has been set aside for the night of September 19th under Duquesne Women's Rowing. These rooms are limited and will be on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the hotel and have one of these rooms transferred into your name. Rooms that are not reserved by August 22, 2008 will be released. More info

Doubletree Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh City Center
The Doubletree Hotel is another option for parents. It is located about 4 blocks from campus and situated right across from the Steel Building. Rooms are NOT blocked at this hotel. More info

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center
The Marriott City Center is located just two blocks from the university across from the Mellon Arena. Rooms are NOT blocked at this hotel. More info