Rowing to Host Junior Day on February 18
12/20/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
When: Saturday, February 18th, 2017
For: High School Juniors (Class of 2018) and their parents.
The University at Buffalo Women's Rowing program will be hosting a junior day on Saturday, February 18, 2017. The day is geared toward high school juniors (current high school students Class of 2018). The day will include a campus tour, a tour of the athletic facilities in and around Alumni Arena, a drive to and through the South Campus, and a meet and greet with the coaching staff, student-athletes and athletic department staff.
The purpose of this event is to provide you with an inside look at not only the rowing program here at UB, but also into the academic opportunities, campus life and more! Coaches and team members will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. You will also get firsthand information from our strength trainers, nutritionists, support services and more!
Schedule:
11:00 am – Arrive at Alumni Arena; general introduction and program description
11:30 am – Presentations from Erik Silis, Director of Compliance on NCAA Eligibility Center & Academic Services
12:00 pm – Tour of Alumnni Arena, meet with Geno Buono, UB Rowing's Strength & Conditioning Coach; walk through state of the art Smolinksi Family Medicine Center in UB Stadium
12:45 - 1:15 pm - Lunch Break (you can bring your own or check out the Student Union or Commons)
1:15 pm – Campus Tour with Admissions & Presentation from Admissions Staff
2:30 pm – Tour South Campus/Amherst Veterans Canal Park, UB Boathouse
3:00 – Meet & Greet with coaches and athletes in Alumni Arena
3:30pm – Men's Basketball Game vs. Miami (OH) in Alumni Arena
As mentioned above, there is an option to watch UB Men's Basketball take on Miami (OH) at 3:30pm in Alumni Arena (complimentary tickets and details available upon request when you RSVP).
Additionally, if you arrive early Saturday morning, you are welcome to watch a team practice in the morning before the day gets started. Details will be provided upon RSVP with regards to location and time.
Those interested, please RSVP to Kerri Ann Brace at kkanaley@buffalo.edu by Wednesday, February 15th. Please include whether or not you would like to attend the basketball game, and how many tickets desired. Directions & parking details will be provided following the RSVP. If you have any questions, please call Kerri Ann Brace at (716) 803-0067.
