THE MINNESOTA ROWING FOUNDATION

 

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the growth of

the competitive sport of rowing in Minnesota

with a special emphasis on youth rowing.
 

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Our Mission

To expand the competitive sport of rowing in Minnesota by supporting organizations and individuals of all ages and abilities in reaching their fullest potential.  We accomplish this through the provision of facilities, equipment, coaching, education, organizational and administrative assistance, event hosting and financial support.

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The MRF supports our Minnesota athletes who are working towards rowing on the United States National Team.  It is our mission to help them to succeed in representing our country at the Pan American Games, the World Rowing Championships and the Olympic Games. 

 

If you would like to help us in financially supporting these fine people, please contact Patrick Johnson at patrick.johnson@mnrf.org.

 

2008 Elite Program Award Recipients

 

Matt Schnobrich

Rowing Accomplishments:

Matt has been a member of the US National Team since 2005 and

has recently secured a spot on the US Olympic team in the men's eight.

 

Minnesota Connection:

A St. Paul native, Matt attended St. Thomas Academy, St. John's University (2001) and the University of Minnesota (2003).  Additionally, he rowed for the Minneapolis Rowing Club during his post collegiate career.

 

Zach Ellison

Rowing Accomplishments:

After winning trials, Zach will be representing the US at the Under 23 World Championships.  Zach also placed an impressive second in the men's single at the US Elite National Championships.  Earlier in the summer, Zach won the men's single at the Minneapolis Sprints where he bested the 2007 Canadian Henley sculling champion.  Last year, Zach rowed in the freshmen four for the University of Minnesota which took the bronze medal at the Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia, PA.

 

Minnesota Connection:

Zach currently resides in Minneapolis and rows for the Minneapolis Rowing Club.  His  hometown is Duluth where he rowed for the Duluth Rowing Club as a junior rower and attended Duluth East High School.

 
Jon Olson

Rowing Accomplishments:

Jon has earned numerous top three finishes at the National Championships for intermediate and senior level competitors.  At the 2006 Championships, Jon improved on all past performances by claiming the championship in the men's lightweight senior single event.

 

Minnesota Connection:

Jon is a native Minnesotan who learned to row while attending the University of St. Thomas.  There, he earned a silver medal at the Dad Vail Regatta in the men's lightweight four.  During the summers and after college, Jon has represented the Minneapolis Rowing Club at many events.

 

Craig Dodson

Rowing Accomplishments:

Most recently, Craig finished in second place at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in the men's lightweight four division.  He has earned numerous medals at National Championship events including a victory in the men's senior lightweight quad in 2004.

 

Minnesota Connection:

Craig attended the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN where he first started rowing and represented the Minneapolis Rowing Club for several years afterwards.