You are invited!
Celebrate the legacy of Oregon Rowing at the fifth annual Friends of Oregon Rowing Spring Banquet! This will be a memorable evening of reconnecting with past and present rowers, enjoying a delicious catered dinner, and sharing memories, as we come together to support the future of Oregon Rowing.
We look forward to reminiscing about time on the water and hearing about the team's latest accomplishments,together as a rowing community. From current rowers to golden graduates,the bond of the boat never fades.
Stay tuned for our 2026 special guests! Enjoy games and group photos by era, plus special presentations by the Oregon Rowing team! Find out Saturday, April 4. Meet new friends and reunite with old ones as we all lift our blades for our current team.
All proceeds from the event support the efforts of Friends of Oregon Rowing. The Friends of Oregon Rowing board works closely with the UO Rowing team and coaches to identify priority needs for the rowing program to direct donations that help provide the resources and opportunities that make Oregon Rowing exceptional.
All attendees must create a School Auction Net account to participate in the Paddle Raise fundraising. We recommend vaulting your card for ease during the event. Click here to Sign Up!
Registration
$65 for UOAA members
$75 for nonmembers
$45 for recent grads (2024, 2025)
FREE for current UO students and one (1) guest, but registration is required.
Parking
Parking is available in the 13th Avenue Garage (1355 Columbia Street). Street parking may also be available.
Please make sure to check all signs for limitations.
Attire
Attire for this event is cocktail to formal.
Share your rowing alum photos
We encourage you to add your photos directly to our new Brightcrowd book!
Questions
For questions or to request accommodations, please email Deshna Charron or call 541-228-5746.
Donate
When you donate to Friends of Oregon Rowing, you are supporting our Oregon Rowing team, our coaches and improvements to facilities. Donations go toward coaches' stipends, boathouse improvements, and operating expenses for the teams. Past contributions have constituted a substantial portion of the team’s revenues. If this type of fundraising can be repeated in the future, it will make a huge impact on the team budget. We have received multiple inquiries from alumni about larger projects including replacing the existing boathouse with a newer structure and starting an alumni endowment to support the team.
If you would like to pay with check, please send to:
UO Alumni Association
Attention: Friends of Oregon Rowing
1720 East 13th, Eugene, OR 97403
Check out our video from last year!
Event Info April 4, 2026 5:00 PM (PDT)
Ford Alumni Center Ballroom 1720 E 13th Ave Eugene, OR 97403-2253 Get Directions
Sponsors
If you would like to sponsor this event, please fill out this form!
The Friends of Oregon Rowing is a group of former rowers who wish to continue supporting the current crew members through building community, events, and fundraising! Our mission is to connect alumni to the Oregon Rowing team and to each other, deepen engagement, and support the rowing program. Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 for the team. We appreciate your support in reaching our goals!
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