Radnor Crew Club

Radnor Crew History

In the spring of 1996, two Radnor students expressed an interest in forming a rowing team. With the help of Villanova University's Varsity Women's Crew Coach, Jack St. Clair, and the support of RHS staff, parents and students, the girl's team was born.


In February 2003, Radnor Boys Crew was formed with help from interested students and parents as well as from Radnor Girls Crew.

Who We Are

Radnor Crew is recognized as a club sport with the endorsement of Radnor High School, but is not a school-sponsored varsity sport. We are supported through our annual dues and are governed by a board comprised of parent and other volunteers. We have requested and receive financial support from the Radnor Township School Board that is set on a per rower basis.


Our team races in boats with either eight, four or two seats (categorized as "sweep" rowing), in several racing categories - Freshmen, Novice, Junior Varsity and Varsity. Within those categories, we also row in a lightweight division. In addition, each boat has what is called a coxswain who sits at the back controlling the boat, and directing and motivating the rowers during both practice and races. Rowers are not permanently assigned to a particular boat or position in the boat. Assignments will be made based on the best potential for successful outcome in any given race.

What We Do

Most of our races are 1500 meters long and take place in several different locations. Our first races are called the "Manny Flicks" and are held at Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River, as are the City Championships and a nationally recognized raced called the "Stotesbury Cup Regatta" - the largest high school rowing event in the world. We are also often invited to participate in invitational races in locations such as Delaware and New Jersey.

What We Expect

Due to the nature of the sport, crew is a team activity that requires an exclusive commitment from those that choose to participate in it.  By exclusive, we mean that during the racing season, you are expected to make rowing your number one extracurricular activity priority.  This does not mean that you cannot participate in other activities; however, when there is a conflict, it is understood that crew is the first priority and every other non-academic priority is secondary.