The Camp Randall Junior Rowers competed at the US Rowing 2011 Youth National Championships June 10-12 on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The USRowing Youth National Championships features more than 1,500 athletes from high school and junior rowing programs across the country competing for national titles in 18 boat classes. Both Camp Randall Junior crews earned 1st place in the “C Final” events. The Women’s Lightweight Youth Four with Coxswain “A” final was won by Sarasota Scullers, FLA in 7:43 and the Mens Lightweight Eight with Coxswain “A” Final race was won by Marin, CA in 6:12. Girls Head Coach MB Blanding: “The Youth invitational was a very eye-opening experience in which the girls learned a lot. Their weekend will bring a great deal of lessons learned back to the entire team as this boat was composed of a very young group of girls.” Boys Head Coach Ben Kaker: “Our athletes were able to showcase their talents among the best crews in the nation. The results showed the positive direction our program is headed. The athletes and coaches left feeling extremely proud of the accomplishments of our club. The athletes are driven to strive for more in the future years.”

Womens Ltwt Youth 4+ C-Final
1st Camp Randall (H.Franchino, G.Mooney, S.Boardway, G.Venturini, [M.Butler]) 8:15.63
2nd Mount Saint Joseph 8:20.35
3rd Community Rowing 8:28.12
4th Detroit 8:36.26
5th Texas Rowing 8:38.57
6th Essex DQ
Mens Ltwt Youth 8+ C-Final
1st 2 Camp Randall 6: 30.46 (B.Blair, S.Shin, A.Stroud, J.Salgado, R.Bantham-Nathe,
M.Hendrix, A.Blair, J.Van Wart, [J.Kwon])
2nd La Salle HS 6:32.14
3rd Detroit 06:32.99
4th Brookline 06:33.12
5th Chaminade 6:33.46 0
6th Sarasota 6:38.59

Take a look at a video of the girls race here!!

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