26th Annual Arizona Indoor Rowing Championships Set for February 24
Brophy Crew is proud to host the 26th annual Arizona Indoor Rowing Championships in the Harry T. "Dutch" Olivier, S.J. Athletic Complex on Saturday, Feb 24 at 8 a.m.
Everyone is welcome! There are categories for all levels and age groups. The event was established in 1998 by former collegiate and Master's landlocked rowers living in the Phoenix area. First held at La Camarilla Racquet & Fitness Club before Tempe Town Lake was constructed, the Arizona Indoor Rowing Championship has been an Arizona winter tradition for 25 years.
The event is a 2000-meter race on Concept 2 rowing ergometers. There is also a 3000-meter 4+2 relay event (4 erging members and two assistants). There is a "Fitness" category for non-rowing athletes. Fitness participants row 500-meter races on Concept 2 rowing ergometers.
It is the 26th year of this event. There will be events for rowers and non-rowing athletes who wish to compete and is open to all Brophy students and alumni. There is a separate Women's and Men's "Fitness" Category for non-rowers where the distance is shortened to 500 meters.
Registration is open at https://www.regattacentral.com or on the day of the race. The registration is free for Brophy students and $12 for everyone else.
Brophy College Preparatory celebrated its 76th commencement on Saturday, May 18, at 9 a.m. in Robson Gymnasium. This graduation was significant for the Class of 2024, who began their high school journey remotely due to the pandemic.
The Class of 2024 demonstrated resilience and connection despite the challenges of starting their education online. Their unity and adaptability were evident throughout their time at Brophy, embodying their class theme: “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
Valedictorian Doer Leo He delivered a memorable speech, drawing parallels to the movie "Finding Nemo" and encouraging his classmates to persevere with the phrase, "Just keep swimming." President Bob Ryan and Principal Jim Bopp also spoke, highlighting the graduates' resilience and urging them to be agents of positive change.
The ceremony concluded with a strong sense of pride and accomplishment, celebrating the Class of 2024's journey from remote learning to a united and triumphant graduation.