50th Anniversary

Celebrate
50 YEARS OF MICHIGAN ROWING
OCTOBER 2-4, 2026


LIST OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

Team History EXHIBIT in Riverfront Building 3pm through Saturday:
The Riverfront Building (aka the RB, the Team's erg facilities at 1250 N Main St) that afternoon and evening, team historical photos, rosters, newsletters and other memorabilia for those wanting to walk down memory lane. Recent updates to May Medalists have been updated as well as the "Wall of Firsts".

OLD T-SHIRT SALES, 3pm through Saturday
A few designs have been resurrected and on display and for sale in the RB on Friday and Saturday.

HAPPY HOUR, 5pm, location TBD


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd

TEAM PRACTICE AND PAIRS MATRIX
The annual Pairs Matrix enters its 28th year. B Finals 7:15am-8:45am ; Grand Final 9-10:30am

ALUMNI ROW
Convene at 10am to get lineups sorted out and enlist an old coach to go do part of or a full lap on Argo!

FOOTBALL WATCH PARTY
At the RB depending on kickoff time which has yet to be announced. Hang out at the RB through the day, check out the walls, team history exhibit and buy some fresh gear

50 YEAR CELEBRATION BANQUET
Doors at 6, dinner served at 7. Speeches by several alumni, including Mike Caviston, will be heard throughout the evening.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th

50 YEARS OF MICHIGAN ROWING: THEN, NOW, and FUTURE
9:30AM Brunch Presentation by Head Coach Gregg Hartsuff

LOCATION: Likely the Michigan Union or League. Presentation will be livestreamed and recorded.

Coach Hartsuff has prepared a presentation that will contrast the differences in the sport and comparing aspects of the program's operations have changed through the years. Subjects include the role of the officers, equipment, facilities, racing schedule, racing tactics, the team budget, and many other interesting comparisons as well as where he sees the program going and how rowing may evolve given the modern landscape.