SLRC NEWSLETTER
August 2025
Welcome to the August issue of the SLRC Newsletter.
SLRC Women 3-peat as National Champions in a dominant showing at Rowfest 2025.
We’ve also got results from Chicago Sprints, announcements from the Board, and info on this month’s Sculling Clinics.
Master’s Women at Rowfest 2025 – National Champions
Board Announcements
Sculling Clinics
This month we welcome two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Gabriele (Kuhn) Cippolone. With her husband Mike Cippolone, she will be conducting clinics for novice and advanced scullers.
Each session will be 2 hours on the water with plenty of one-on-one coaching, followed by Gabi’s instructional video reviews.
Swim Test
Make-up swim test for adults will be on August 23rd from 10am – 2pm.
Juniors News
Fall Membership
The Juniors fall membership due date is August 25th.
Swim Test
Swim test for the juniors will be on August 21st and 22nd from 4-8 pm.
Competitive Novice Tryouts
Tryouts for the Competitive Novice Teams begin this month. If you know any boys or girls between the ages of 13 and 17 who might be interested, let them know. More information can be found here.
Regatta Results
Last month the Adult Masters participated in the Chicago Sprints and Rowfest 2025 National Championships. Pics and results below!
Chicago Sprints
Men’s Masters 4+ = 1st Place
Men’s Open 4+ = 1st Place
Men’s Masters 8+ = 2nd Place
Women’s Masters A-C 8+ = 1st Place
Women’s Novice 1x = 1st Place
Women’s Masters Lightweight 1x = 1st Place
Women’s Open Novice 4+ =1st and 2nd Place
Women’s Masters A-C 4+ = 1st and 2nd Place
Women’s Novice 8+ = 2nd Place
Rowfest 2025 - National Championships
Women’s Masters Club A8+ = 1st Place
Women’s Masters Open A8+ = 1st Place
Women’s Masters Club B8+ = 1st Place
Men’s Open D4+ = 2nd Place
Men’s Club D4+ = 2nd Place
Mixed Masters B8+ = 2nd Place
Mixed Masters B4+ = 3rd Place
Upcoming Events
Don’t forget to check the calendar for upcoming events. We’ll keep this up-to-date with all things SLRC, and remember, you can use the subscribe button on the calendar page to sync the SLRC calendar to your favorite app!
WE WANT YOUR VIDEOS AND PICS
We’re always looking for fresh content for the websites and socials, so if you’ve taken videos or pics at practices or regattas please share them with us. You can just click the email below and let ‘er rip. If you’ve got a video that’s too big to email, no problem, just let us know in an email that you’ve got an epic film to share with us and we’ll get you an upload link.
Thanks and can’t wait to see what you’ve got!!
Meet Our Members
Layla Gilbert
Junior Rower (since 2024)
What do you love about rowing?
First and foremost, I enjoy the people rowing has brought into my life. Because of this team I have met some of the hardest working people I know.
How did you get into rowing?
My mom rowed in high school in the 90s when the club was still small, she knew Charnsin, when they rowed together. A couple of years ago I had the opportunity to sit in on a practice and ride on the launch with him and rowing was always in the back of my mind. During fall of my Sophomore year, I learned of a coaching turnover in my old sport and thought “why don’t I give rowing a try.” By that time, the tryouts had already passed, and I was close to getting my drivers license, so my parents told me I could try out in the spring when I was licensed, and so I showed up to rowing tryouts in the spring with almost no experience, made the team, and now I’m here.
What has been your favorite rowing experience/memory?
My favorite rowing memories are the celebrations we have for each other whether it’s after a big win at a regatta or a small win on the erg. The team is so supportive and I’m so happy I found the club.
What is your favorite regatta and why?
My favorite regatta was Midwests 2024 because all the boats my friends and I were in were so supportive of each other and the energy was amazing!
What do you like to do when you’re not rowing?
When I am not rowing I hang out with my friends a lot, do photography, spend time with my family.
Leah Rothberg
Adult Coxwain (since 2011)
What do you love about rowing?
I love the sport of rowing because of the camaraderie it fosters; knowing that each person is working just as much as their teammates to fight for the finish line. As a coxswain, I like being challenged mentally to react instantly to changing circumstances, and to motivate my crew to perform at their best.
How did you get into rowing?
I was recruited in high school by friends who were already on the team in the Junior program. They said, “you’re short and loud, you should join SLRC and be our coxswain”. Knowing nothing about the sport, but having grown up on boats, I had no hesitation in joining and am so glad I did.
What has been your favorite rowing experience/memory?
I can’t single out any one thing as my favorite, I love every aspect of the sport. From the adrenalineI get from competing at regattas to building, trusting relationships as I help the rowers grow in their skills as individuals, everything about rowing makes it the sport for me.
What is your favorite regatta and why?
In the fall my favorite is the Hooch, and summer it’s Nationals – both regattas bring the same type of environment. I love the competition we get at these regattas – making my job as the coxswain more challenging than at some other regattas. I love seeing the abundance of swag from different vendors – I’m a sucker for great graphic designing and logos merch. And finally I love being surrounded by so many other athletes who are as passionate about the sport as I am.
What do you like to do when you’re not rowing?
I spend time with my two pups, Louie & Harpo, I do Pilates 3x a week, I sit on an alumni board for Mizzou’s Business School, I do graphic design work for the club, and I love socializing, taking care of my plants, and being outside.