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Gearing Up for our 25th Spring Racing Season
Upcoming Mulch Day Helps Pay for This Nationally Ranked Program.
Mark your calendars for March 19th when the first Manny Flick kicks off the Conestoga Crew Club spring racing season. What is a Manny Flick you ask? Almost 70 years ago a series of races was established by an accountant turned restaurateur, Manuel A. Flick – almost like a pre-season - as a way to give local area high school students more racing opportunities. It is an important part of why the entire Philadelphia area consistently develops good rowers, many who go on to row in college. Both Conestoga girls and boys, led by Coach Goldia Kiteck, look to have strong varsity quads. The nationally recognized team consists of 41 rowers, including 11 novices and 4 returning seniors. “We are coming off of a strong finish at US Rowing Nationals in Sarasota Florida with Mixed Youth Inclusive Double coming in 2nd, Boys Varsity Quad coming in 5th, Girls Varsity Quad coming in 13th and Boys JV Double coming in 5th. We have had a strong start this season and feel like we can build upon our prior successes,” noted Coach Kiteck.
The Schedule for the Manny Flicks is below and all are invited to come by the Conestoga tent to cheer on our rowers. You need to pay for parking but the regatta is free. All are welcome at the Conestoga Crew Club tent. Aside from top-notch rowing, there is much to see along the river banks. Besides the natural beauty and topography, be sure to check out iconic Boathouse Row and an amazing collection of outdoor sculpture.
Manny Flick 1 - March 19
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Manny Flick 2 - March 26
Manny Flick 3 - April 2
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Manny Flick 4 - April 16
Manny Flick 5 - April 23
After the Manny Flicks, come out for the City Championship and the world’s largest high school regatta, Stotesbury. You can always find up-to-the minute info about each regatta at our website.
Want to support the Conestoga Crew Club? Please consider supporting our Mulch & Donation Drive. Orders must be in by Monday February 27, 2023 with free delivery for 10 bags or more in the Tredyffrin/Easttown footprint. With much gratitude to the T/E Community – we could not do this without you.
