OFFICIAL PROGRAM & GUIDE FOR THE 2016 BLAKE HAXTON INVITATIONAL REGATTA

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WELCOME

We would like to thank you for your participation in the 7th annual Haxton Regatta. We are excited to host this regatta and

look forward to seeing all of the rowers, coaches, sponsors and volunteers at Griggs Reservoir on October 29th. This has grown into an event of great pride for Upper Arlington and our community. We look to continue the excellent experience for all in attendance.

As many of you know, Chris Swartz, long time coach at Upper Arlington and founder of the Haxton Invitational Regatta, has taken an opportunity away from UA and will not be with us this year. We acknowledge that he has left us with big shoes to fill. His vision and effort to create an event to honor Blake Haxton has been incredible and his presence will be missed. Fortunately, the direction and momentum of this regatta is clear, and we feel very confident that we will make Coach Swartz proud.

Coach Rice and I have both known Blake since his time began with the UA Crew team. He is truly an exceptional individual which has been proven time and time again. In his senior year, around spring break, Blake was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis. This is a rapidly progressing disease which, for Blake, resulted in the loss of of his legs. I clearly remember the uncertainty in
days and weeks that surrounded his diagnosis. Of all the things that many of us find so remarkable about this young man, his fight and will to
live through this disease have to be the most prominent.

Blake has continued to impress us on and away from the water. During his recovery, when many would insist they weren’t ready, Blake returned his focus to his education and enrolled at The Ohio
State University. He has recently graduated from OSU’s Law School. Several years ago, Blake also decided he would return to the river. First as a coach for Upper Arlington, and then as an athlete. Blake just competed in the Para Olympics in Rio and finished fourth with a personal best time, narrowly missing out on a bronze medal. The only thing we know for sure, is that Blake is not done being a leader and source of inspiration for our organization and it is an honor and privilege to assume the reigns of the event that bears his name.

Mike Rice and I are firmly committed to the Haxton Regatta along with the planning committee which is comprised of parent volunteers and long-time community members dedicated to the success of the regatta. We will ensure that the regatta continues on with the vision and care that has proceeded our leadership of the event. We will strive to make it the best
event you attend this fall and that it does proper justice to the reputation of its namesake. We look forward to seeing you on October 29th.

We close by echoing the words of Chris Swartz: I am asking for your help as sponsors, participants, volunteers and spectators to make this one of the finest racing experiences you have attended. I am also asking for your indulgence in allowing this to be about the kids racing fast crews, and, hopefully being among that special group. Please join me, Upper Arlington coaching staff and our tremendous parent group in making the 7th annual Blake Haxton Invitational Regatta as special as its namesake.

Andy Wimmer & Mike Rice Co-Regatta Directors
2016 Haxton Invitational

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2016 BLAKE HAXTON INVITATIONAL REGATTA Thank you to our 2016 Sponsors!!

BOATHOUSE LEVEL dock580 – www.dock580.com
Greater Columbus Rowing Association – www.columbusrowing.org/
Past Presidents of UA Crew, Inc.

CAPTAIN LEVEL

Fine Designs – www.finedesigns.com Gallo’s Kitchen & Bar – www.gallosfoodgroup.com Kingsdale Gynecologic Associates –
www.moca-obgyns.com/practice-kingsdale Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club – www.premieratsawmill.com

COXSWAIN LEVEL Advance Printing & Graphics – www.advancecolumbus.com Cameron and Molly Mitchell
Dave Gill Chevrolet – www.davegill.com/ Jason and Elizabeth Downey
Endless Journey - www.JasonsKaraoke.com The Golf Car Company – www.golfcarcompany.com
UTI - www.uticorp@uti-corp.com Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease -www.vorys.com

ROWER LEVEL Alice’s Comfort Table Cardinal Transportation City of Columbus
Hand & Stone Massage

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches -www.jimmyjohns.com
Lasting Impressions - www.lirents.net Loops - www.loopsgoodfood.com MoJo’s TaGo Truck
Nothing Bundt Cakes The Ohio State University
Speech - Language -Hearing Clinic Rick Kelley Builders
Scioto Boat Club - www.sciotoboatclub.com Steamin’ Joe’s
TAASC

STROKE LEVEL

Brandes Accounting Solutions Inc Carsonie’s Restaurant – www.carsonies.com The Chocolate Café –
www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com Coach, Cox & Crew
Colin’s Coffee

Crimson Cup Coffee – www.crimsoncup.com Dublin Road Mini Storage -www.dublinroadministorage.com
Especially Suri Alpacas Geiss Family
Get It While You Can

Giant-Eagle Market District – www.gianteagle.com
Gunzelman Architecture & Interiors LuLaRoe - www.lularoe.com
Mike’s Foreign Car Service -www.mfccolumbus.com Phyllis and Stan Mitchell
Puptown Lounge – www.puptownlounge.com Mike and Georgeanne Reuter
Republic Services - www.republicservices.com Amy and Tom Roberts
South of Lane Restaurant Tremont Pharmacy –
www.tremontcenter/pharmacy.com Upper Arlington - Kids Identified with Dyslexia
US Rowing - www.usrowing.org Wendy’s

ALUMNI & FAMILY LEVEL DalAnn Martin
The Onifer Family The Redmond Family
The Root Family

SHOUT OUTS
To Anna Carriero: You might be tiny but you have a HUGE heart! You have taught me so much!
I love you big...Mom

To Ainsley Dean: We love you! Row on! Mom, Dad, Hunter, Emerson, Ella & Beckett

To Olivia Buster: Go Oliva! We love you! Have fun! Coconut, Caroline & Julia

You are amazing, Ruby! We believe in you! ROW BEARS!! Love, Dad, Mom, Pearl, Evelyn, & Georgie

For Lexi Onifer and the entire UA crew team... Row Bears!

Austin - Are you warm enough? Did you remember to put on your sunscreen? Did you remember to use your inhaler? Row Hard!! Love, Mom

Best of Luck to Catherine Powell and all of the “Girls in the Boat”. Be strong, row hard and, most of all, have fun!
-Mom, Dad and Claire

Give it all you’ve got, Ace! Best race of the year! Love, Mom, Dad & Shadow

Good luck Novice Boys!! Especially you, Alex Goldman! Love ya, Biggie Brown & Dad

Good luck Novice Girls! Pamela Davies

Congratulations Cameron Short on a great fall season! Kevin Short

Good Luck Will Root! Row hard and have a great regatta! Love, Mom & Dad

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BLAKE HAXTON - OUR HONOREE

“I am excited to see the proceeds of this year’s regatta go for the continued support of the Upper Arlington
Crew program.”

Blake Haxton was a rower on the UA crew team from the fall of 2005 through the spring of 2009 and was a captain for the boys’ team from 2007-2009. In the spring of 2009 Haxton
contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh eating disease. He lost both his legs, and nearly his life.

After graduating from high school, Blake studied Finance at the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. During college he took first place in the Men’s Arms and Shoulders event at the 2014 C.R.A.S.H. B’s in Boston.
That same spring he competed at the World Championship Trials and won the chance to represent the United States at the 2014 World Championships in Amsterdam. He finished fourth in Amsterdam, and went on the represent the US in 2015 World Championships in Aiguebelette, France. He placed fifth in France and secured a seat for US at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. On September 11th, Haxton placed fourth at the games in RIO. Following the games Haxton was selected as
the USRowing 2016 Male Athlete of the Year. This award is chosen among the athletes and coaches from the full senior national teams. In the case of this year, this includes both the Olympic and Paralympic crews. Haxton is the first male adaptive athlete to be honored as a USRowing Athlete of the year.

Blake holds a JD from the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University, and is an investment analyst for Diamond Hill Capital Management in Columbus, Ohio.

1. Coach Blake Haxton on the water

2. Blake named Athlete of the Year at the 2016 Para-lympic Games in Rio de Janiero.
3. First ever UA medal at the Head of the Charles Regatta with teammates (left to right) J. Gill, J. Carothers, Coach Swartz, M. Benedetti, B. Haxton

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RACE SCHEDULE 8:00 AM	COXSWAINS’ MEETING

Singing of National Anthem upon conclusion of meeting

q 1	9:05 AM	MEN

q 2	9:15 AM	MEN

q 3	9:25 AM	MEN

q 4	9:35 AM	WOMEN

q 5	9:45 AM	WOMEN

q 6	9:55 AM	WOMEN

q 7	10:10 AM	MEN

q 8	10:15 AM	WOMEN

q 9	10:35 AM	MEN

q 10	10:55 AM	MEN

q 11	11:05 AM	MEN

q 12	11:15 AM	WOMEN

q 13	11:30 AM	WOMEN

1ST VARSITY 8+

2ND VARSITY 8+

3RD VARSITY 8+

1ST VARSITY 4+

2ND VARSITY 4+

3RD VARSITY 4+

4TH VARSITY 8+

1ST NOVICE 8+

1ST NOVICE 4+

2ND NOVICE 4+

2ND NOVICE 8+

4TH VARSITY 8+

3RD NOVICE 4+

q 14	11:45 AM	MEN	5TH VARSITY 4+
	
12:15 PM	LUNCH BREAK - 1K ALUMNI RACE
	
q 15	1:10 PM	WOMEN	3RD VARSITY 8+

q 16	1:20 PM

q 17	1:30 PM

q 18	1:40 PM

q 19	1:50 PM

q 20	2:05 PM

q 21	2:20 PM

q 22	2:30 PM

q 23	2:45 PM

q 24	3:00 PM

q 25	3:10 PM

q 26	3:20 PM

q 27	3:35 PM

q 28	3:45 PM

MEN	1ST VARSITY 4+

MEN	2ND VARSITY 4+

WOMEN	2ND VARSITY 8+

WOMEN	1ST VARSITY 8+

MEN	3RD NOVICE 4+

WOMEN	1ST NOVICE 4+

WOMEN	2ND NOVICE 4+

MEN	1ST NOVICE 8+

MEN	3RD VARSITY 4+

MEN	4TH VARSITY 4+

WOMEN	2ND NOVICE 8+

WOMEN	4TH VARSITY 4+

WOMEN	5TH VARSITY 4+

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THE TEAMS
Arch City Rowing Club Columbus, Ohio

Camp Randall Rowing Club Madison, Wisconsin

Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club Cincinnati, Ohio

Cleveland Youth Rowing Association Cleveland, Ohio

Dublin Crew Dublin, Ohio

Indianapolis Rowing Center Indianapolis, Indiana

Magnificat High School Rocky River, Ohio

New Trier High School Rowing Winnetka, Illinios

Notre Dame Academy Crew Toledo, Ohio

Oakland Catholic High School Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pioneer Rowing Club Ann Arbor, Michigan

Saint Joseph Academy Cleveland, Ohio

St. Edward High School Lakewood, Ohio

St. Ignatius High School Cleveland, Ohio

St. Louis Rowing Club St. Louis, Missouri

Three Rivers Rowing Association Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Upper Arlington High School Upper Arlington, Ohio

Westerville Crew Westerville, Ohio

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RACING FORMAT

> 5K “Henley” Head race competition for high school age students in novice and varsity categories in 8’s and 4’s

> 2 boats aligned rowing starts

> Partially buoyed course with “protected water”

> No “B” entries in the 1st and 2nd boat races

> One dock site: one south of Fishinger Road Bridge for launch and take-out for high school crews (UA Crew docks). Plan for 40’ to get to start line from docks.

REGATTA PARKING

SPECTATOR VIEWING Races may be observed

ONLY from the east side riverbanks and walks. Due to safety concerns from the police, no standing or observing of the races will
be allowed from the Fishinger Road Bridge or from the private property along the
west side riverbanks.

NO HIGH SCHOOL PARENT OR TEAM VEHICLES WILL BE PERMITTED NORTH OF THE FISHINGER ROAD BRIDGE.

The Columbus rowing community has assured the police and park representatives
that the park will not be damaged by the event, that the park will remain accessible to the public, and that lanes will be maintained for emergency vehicles, which will require that competitors and spectators comply with the traffic and park-ing plan described below.

Parking or driving on the grass is strictly prohibited. Cars parked in undesignated areas in the park, in the merchant lots, along Riverside Drive or on side streets may be ticketed and towed.

There will be UA Crew parent volunteers directing traffic.

Please follow their instructions.

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RACING VENUE

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

Shuttle bus will run from 7am to 5pm during the regatta, with stops located at the remote parking lot and the City of Columbus police substation. The remote parking lot
is just south of the venue. Just follow the “Regatta Parking” signs.

There will be parking staff vol-unteers located at each stop if you should have any questions.

REMOTE PARKING

HANDICAP PARKING

VIP PARKING

ROAD CLOSED TO PUBLIC VEHICLES

CHUCK WAGON DROP OFF

EASTCLEFT DR

RIVERSIDE DR
TIMING	HOSPITALITY TENT                                                                                                   TENT

SCIOTO BOAT CLUB

FINISH LINE

FOOD TRUCKS

VENDOR ROW

ERG TENT

LAUNCH DOCK

RESULTS BOARD

REGATTA INFO TEAM REGISTRATION
VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN LOST AND FOUND

AWARDS AREA

SHELTER 2

TENT AREA

RECYCLING

ZOLLINGER RD

SHELTER 3

BOAT RIGGING AREA IN PARKING LOT

RECOVERY DOCK

BOAT TRAILER PARKING IN GRASS

CLIFTON RD

FIRST AID

WARM VEHICLE PARKING

SHELTER 1

ROAD CLOSED TO PUBLIC VEHICLES

UA CREW BOATYARD

SHUTTLE STOP

GRIGGS DAM	REMOTE PARKING WITH SHUTTLE STOP

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A SPECTATOR’S GUIDE TO WHAT YOU’LL SEE AND HEAR AT
THE 2016 HAXTON INVITATIONAL REGATTA

The crew that’s making it look easy is most likely the one doing the best job. While you’re watching, look for – continuous, fluid motion of the
rowers. The rowing motion shouldn’t have a discernible end or beginning.

Synchronization. Rowers strive for perfect synchronization in the boat.

Clean catches of the oarblade. If you see a lot of splash, the oarblades aren’t entering the water cor-rectly. The catch should happen at the end of the recovery, when the hands are as far ahead
of the rower as possible. Rowers who uncoil before they drop the oarblades are sacrificing speed and not getting a complete drive.

Even oarblade feathering. When the blades are brought out of the water, they should all move horizontally close to the water and at the same height. It’s not easy, especially if the water is rough. The most consistent speed. Shells don’t move like a car – they’re slowest at the catch, quickest at the release. The good crews time the catch at just the right moment to maintain the speed of the shell.

Rowing looks graceful, elegant and sometimes effortless when it’s done well. Don’t be fooled. Rowers haven’t been called the world’s most physically-fit athletes for nothing. A 2,000-meter rowing race demands virtually everything a human being can physically bring
to an athletic competition – aerobic ability, technical talent, exceptional mental discipline, ability to utilize oxygen efficiently
and in huge amounts, balance, pain tolerance, and the ability to continue to work when the body is demanding that you stop.

Race times can vary considerably depending upon the course and weather conditions. Tailwinds will improve times, while headwinds and crosswinds will hamper them.

If a crew “catches a crab,” it means the oarblade has entered the water at an angle instead of perpendicularly. The oarblade gets caught under the surface and will slow or even stop a shell.

A “Power 10” is a call by the coxswain for 10 of the crew’s best, most powerful strokes. Good coxswains read the course to know how many strokes remain for their crew to count down to the finish.

Crews are most easily identified by their oarblade design (see page 5).

It doesn’t matter whether you win an Olympic medal or don’t make the finals – each crew still carries their boat back to the rack.

Coxswains from first-place boats worldwide are thrown into the water by their crews.

A coxswain’s job is to implement the coach’s strategy during the race, in addition to steering and letting the rowers know where they stand in the race and what they need to do to win.

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TYPES OF BOATS	BOAT DIRECTIONS

Single - one rower with two oars (scull)

Double - two rowers, each with two oars (scull)

Quad - four rowers, each with two oars (scull)

Pair - two rowers, each with one oar (sweep)

Straight Four - four rowers, each with one oar (sweep)

Four With - four rowers, each with one oar and a coxswain (sweep)

Eight - eight rowers, each with one oar and a coxswain (sweep)

*In “scull” boats, rowers have 2 oars and in “sweep”

boats or “shells” each rower has one oar

Stern - the back end of the boat

Bow - the front end of the boat where the bow ball is located

Port - the left side of the boat

Starboard - the right side of the boat (from the coxswain’s view)

Note: The coxswain always faces the direction the shell
is going while the rowers face the rear

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DOCK580
HAXTON BOATHOUSE

SPONSORS:GREATER COLUMBUS ROWING ASSOCIATION THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF UA CREW INC.

HOSPITALITY

SUITE SPONSORED BY DOCK580

The Blake Haxton Invitational Hospitality Suite offers access to comforts and conveniences that will make this regatta the one to remember this season! Available for purchase to friends and families of all rowers, it is an ideal venue for everyone who loves rowing and being well fed and warm! Conveniently located near the finish line, the Suite offers
an enhanced race experience as you cheer on your favorite rower, coxswain and team. Amenities include covered venue offering protection from the elements, breakfast, lunch and snacks by dock580, one of Columbus’ premier hot spots, hot and cold beverages, first results for boats competing in the race, private port-a-potty, massages, fire pit and “Some Oars”. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. all for $30/person. Kids under 8 are free! Sorry, but we are SOLD OUT! Hope to see you
next year!!

AWARDS STAGE SPONSORED BY UTILITY TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Thank you to Utility Technology International Corporation for their support of the Haxton Invi-tational Regatta! We encourage your rowers to come to the stage throughout the day for medal presentations and photo opportunities!

UA CREW ALUMNI TENT

Former UA Crew team members are encouraged to join in the fun by watching or participating in the alumni races this afternoon. Former UA Crew parents? Plan to meet at the Alumni Tent next to the UA Team Tent at 11:15 AM. If you would like to be included in future alumni events and updates please contact
Jeanne Brandes at alumnichair@uacrew.org.

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QUESTIONS DURING HELP UA GO THE EVENT?	GREEN AT

If you have any questions or need assistance during the Blake Haxton Invitational, please visit us at the command
center behind vendor row and find a volunteer in a yellow t-shirt.
There you will find our Volunteer Coordinators who are supervising
everything from volunteers to parking and ensuring everything
goes smoothly on regatta day. Our Regatta Chair, Amy Roberts, has done and AMAZING job of making sure every detail is covered so that this day of rowing goes well for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns, please stop by the regatta command center for additional information and help!

LOST & FOUND Lost & Found will be co-located in the same

shelter house as the awards, volunteer check-in, and registration in Shelter House 3. This shelter house is farthest away from the docks/ water and near the vendor tent. (See Venue map on Page 7).

UA LEARN-TO-ROW

Looks like everyone is having fun today! Why not join us for Learn-
To-Row, UA Crew’s Summer Rowing Program. Youth Learn-To-Row programs are held and meet three
times a week for approximately five weeks each summer. Check it out at www.UACrew. org. Stay tuned for more information on our summer parent learn to row program, too!

In high school? Be part of UA Crew in the fall and/or spring, meet new friends while traveling through Ohio and parts of the U.S. and learn a sport you can participate in for the rest of your
life! Check us out at www.UACrew.org .

THE HAXTON

Trash at the 2016 Blake Haxton Invitational is being recycled, thanks to student volunteers and UA Crew families. Here’s how you can keep your regatta refuse out of the landfill:

> Please place cans, bottles, and

narrow-mouthed plastics in the marked recycling bins.
> Flatten large cardboard and large foil serving pans (rinsed; no grease, please!) and place them next to the recycling bin near your kitchen area.
> Remind your rowers to use their refillable water bottles.

If your recycling or trash bin is FULL, please flag a recycling volunteer to empty or replace it.

THANK YOU to volunteers from Jones Middle School who will be overseeing the recycling today and to the Reed and Bertke families for coordinating. And, most of all, thank you to Republic Services, Third Hand Bike, SWACO, The Golf Car Company, and Kroger for helping us make a difference!

SWACO has more than doubled the life of the landfill as a result of its effective recycling program in Columbus.
The success of recycling at the Haxton Regatta depends on you!

VENDOR ROW & FOOD TRUCKS
Interested in getting souvenirs from your visit

to Columbus and the Haxton? Stop by our Vendor Row. Our fabulous vendors include: Get It While you Can, Especially Suri Alpacas, Coach, Cox & Crew, LuLaRoe, and Fine Designs. Please visit our food vendors - MoJo TaGo, Loops, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Alice’s Comfort Table and Steamin’ Joes.
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Upper	Arlington	High	School	has	a	rich	history	with	success	in many     sports	including     the	most     state     championships	of     any     oth-er high school in Ohio. In order to meet the high standards of UAHS, Upper Arlington Crew is always looking for students who are willing to work hard to achieve a lifetime of rewards. Many sports are old traditions in UA, but rowing is relatively recent and provides many new experiences and opportunities.

Crew	(rowing)	has	been	a	competitive	sport	since	1827	in	Eu-rope. It became an important east coast collegiate sport around 1850 at schools such as Harvard and Yale, and the interest spread throughout the U.S. over the past 150 years. Rowing slowly made its way to the highschool level and 20+ years ago a small group of Arlingtonians formed what is known today as Upper Arlington Crew. Throughout those 20+ years, UA Crew has garnered tremendous success.

Learn more at uacrew.org

Additional Rowing Programs in the Central Ohio Area

OSU Women’s Rowing Team Arch City Rowing Club Dublin Crew
Greater Columbus Rowing Association Hilliard Rowing Association Westerville Rowing Association

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On behalf of the Upper Arlington Crew Inc.
And all of the teams here today

We offer our sincerest thanks to Amy Roberts, Haxton Regatta Chair Coaches Mike Rice and Andy Wimmer
Blake Haxton and Family the Haxton Regatta Committee
and all of the Volunteers

For all of the planning, organizing, and hard work that has gone into creating another FABULOUS
Blake Haxton Invitational Regatta!

Join us at Vendor Row for a chance to win Blake Haxton autographed Olympic Rowing swag!!!

Just back from his trip to Rio for the Paralympics, Blake Haxton and family have graciously donated several items perfect for any rower or their entourage!! Best of all, they are signed by Blake!!! Visit us at Vendor Row to buy raffle tickets to win each item. The more tickets you buy, the more likely you are to win!

1 ticket for $2 3 tickets for $5
7 tickets for $10 and 20 tickets for $20

Stop by Vendor Row to check out these priceless items!!

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THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF UA CREW INC. WELCOME ALL ROWERS, COACHES AND FAMILIES TO
THE SEVENTH ANNUAL BLAKE HAXTON INVITATIONAL REGATTA AND WE INVITE YOU TO COME VISIT US AT THE ALUMNI TENT! RIGHT NEXT TO THE UA TENTS!

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THANK YOU DJ CALVIN! Matt “DJ Calvin” Gruszecki is making his 4th appearance

at the Blake Haxton Invitational Regatta. DJ Calvin keeps the rowers and the spectators in great spirits throughout the day and brings a high level of energy to the event. Calvin Entertainment is a sub-division of Endless Journey Entertainment.

For more information please visit -

http://jasonskaraoke.com/

THANK YOU JEFF BOOTH!
Born in the Midwest, Jeff moved to Columbus just before he turned two and was raised in the Capital City. After graduating from Bexley

High School in the mid-90s, Jeff attended Ohio University where he graduated in 2000 with a degree in education. It was there that he first got into broadcasting, working in college radio and eventually hosting a weekly television show on the local public access channel.

About a year after graduation, Jeff went back to school and landed his first full-time job in television at WOAY in West Virginia in early 2002. There, Jeff did just about everything: weather, reporting, shooting and editing video and anchoring the news.

From there Jeff moved to WLIO in Lima, Ohio taking on weekday morning weather duties. His next job took him all the way to the middle of the Pacific Ocean when he was hired in 2004 as weekend weather anchor & reporter at KGMB in Honolulu, Hawaii. While in Hawaii, he
earned his American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association seals of approval and in 2007 he helped launch the morning newscast “Sunrise on KGMB” as the morning meteorologist and traf-fic reporter.

In 2009 after enjoying immeasurable amounts of both professional and personal success, Jeff’s family was growing and decided it was time to head back to his home state. He accepted the Chief Meteorologist posi-tion at WKEF & WRGT in Dayton, Ohio. His third daughter was born a few months later. Throughout all the moving Jeff always kept Columbus (and THE Ohio State Buckeyes, O-H…) close to his heart. When he had a chance to move home from Dayton, he jumped at it.

Jeff can’t wait to bring you the weather of Central Ohio. His wife and three daughters are excited as well. Along with the Buckeyes, he’s also a huge Cincinnati Reds fan, in both good years and bad ones. He’s also a big fan of math and science and loves talking about it with those who will listen (his kids aren’t always in that camp). If you see him out and about feel free to say “hi”.

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THANK YOU UPPER ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ENSEMBLE OCTET!
Upper Arlington Crew, Inc. welcomes the Upper Arlington High School Ensemble Octet to the 2016 Blake Haxton Invita-tional Regatta to sing the National Anthem of the United States of America.
This talented group includes

Sopranos – Devynn Froehlich and Kate Glaser Altos – Sarah McOwen and Laura Sears Tenors – Jack Amling and Joey Lagucki Basses – Chad Lewis and Alex Lynch

The Upper Arlington Ensemble Octet has performed all over Ohio and all over the world! We could not be more proud to have the pride of Upper Arlington lead us in song today.

Thanks to the entire Upper Arlington High School Music Department for all they do for our community!

	

ANDREW GINTHER, MAYOR

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Kingsdale Gynecologic Associates proudly supports UA CREW!

Accepting new patients. To schedule please call 614-457-4827

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Don’t be afraid

to fail.

Jeremy Kelley

Partner, Rick Kelley Builders

www.rickkelleybuilders.com 614.668.4905 cell

Be afraid not to try.

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ROW....

COFFEE	CAPPUCCINO’S	LATTE’S	ICE COFFEE

L E M O N A D E

ESPRESSO MOCHACHINO’S

SHOT IN THE DARK HOT CHOCOLATE

S M O O T H I E S

HOT APPLE CIDER CHAI LATTE’S

THANK YOU TO THE ALUMNI FAMILIES THAT HAVE HELPED MAKE THIS YEAR’S REGATTA POSSIBLE!!

...then Joe

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Warmer than wool, soft as cashmere, alpaca is one of the Earth’s rarest natural fibers. Al-paca is perfect for spring days, cool summer evenings or frigid winter weather.

525 S. Waynesville Road Oregonia, OH 45054 especiallysuri.com

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Jason & Elizabeth Downey

Support UA Crew!

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Bringing you exciting, customized crew souvenirs.

coachcoxandcrew.com

	
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THANK YOU

Geiss Family for your continued support of UA Crew!

	Doggie Daycare, Boarding & Grooming

3150 Riverside Drive Upper Arlington, OH 43221 (614) 488-PUPS (7877) Fax (614) 488-3622

Playful days make for peaceful nights
	
	www.puptownlounge.com

	

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ROW
BEARS! GEORGEANNE & MIKE REUTER

TremonT Pharmacy

Your complete family pharmacy 2144 Tremont center • 488-2625

GOOD LUCK DREW AND UA CREW!

PHYLLIS & STAN MITCHELL

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UA-KID supports the young men and women of the U.A. Crew! Row Bears!

UA CREW is looking forward
to meeting Baby Rice!

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Autographs & Memories

Autographs & Memories

Autographs & Memories

Greater Columbus Rowing Association

Providing rowing and racing instruction and opportunities since 1984.