NYSSRA Announces Spring 2009 Scholar/Athlete Teams
The New York State Scholastic Rowing Association is pleased to announce the names of the nominated Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ rowing teams and clubs earning the designation “NYSSRA Scholar/Athlete Team” for the Spring 2009 season:
- Burnt Hills Rowing Association Varsity Boys
- Burnt Hills Rowing Association Varsity Girls
- Friends Academy Varsity Girls
- Huntington High School Varsity Boys
- Huntington High School Varsity Girls
- Liverpool High School Varsity Girls
- Niskayuna High School Varsity Boys
- Niskayuna High School Varsity Girls
- Pittsford Crew Varsity Boys
- Pittsford Crew Varsity Girls
- St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute Varsity Boys
NYSSRA’s newly established Scholar/Athlete Team Award Program, inspired by a similar NYSPHSAA process offered for many years to high school athletes in other sports, was created to acknowledge the academic achievements of New York State’s scholastic rowers. Implemented for the first time this spring, the program recognizes nominated varsity high school teams and clubs who meet certain criteria, including a team grade point average of 90.000% or above during the current competitive season.
“This new program will allow us to recognize the great work that kids are doing both in and out of the classroom,” said NYSSRA president Chris Chase. “It is great to have the opportunity to recognize these students who are able to balance their educational and athletic commitments, and excel at both.”
Coaches are invited to consider nominating their teams this fall for the second season of the NYSSRA Scholar/Athlete Team Award Program by the December 6, 2009 deadline. Updated Nomination Forms will be found on the NYSSRA website, nysrowing,org, in the coming months.
Contact NYSSRA Scholar/Athlete Team Award Program Committee Chairperson Connie Trigger at (518)381-9407 or NYSSRAscholars@gmail.com with questions on the nomination process, eligibility requirements, etc.
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