HOCR Directors’ challenge Mixed 8+
allies with oars HOCR History
In 2022, in conjunction with trans rower and Allies with Oars founder Willow Arts, we boated an Allies with Oars Mixed8+ in the Head of the Charles Director’s Challenge. It wasn’t just any crew – we had a mission to promote inclusion and accessibility for all rowers, regardless of gender identity. The crew was comprised of trans, gay, queer, and straight ally athletes. In 2023, we did it again. Be a part of this new tradition!
2024 HOCR crew member APPLICATION
APPLICATION SCHEDULE
August 7-21: open applications period
August 28: notification of acceptance
September 4: seat fees due
TO RACE WITH US:
You must be currently in sweep training for the 2024 head race season with plans to race sweep in the lead up to HOCR.
As a member of the Steady State Network Allies with Oars crew, you agree to act as a representative of SSN and actively, and willfully support our mission of inclusion.
The limitation that no one, including coxswains, may compete more than once in the Head of the Charles Regatta does NOT apply to the Directors Challenge for mixed eights – so row once with your club, and once with us! Allies are expected to be available for a Friday practice row on the course (time TBD).
You must be available on these dates:
Friday 10/18: Course is open for practice 10:30am-6:00pm. Team practice time TBD.
Sunday 10/20: Event #73 - DCMX8+ at 3:54pm (provisional schedule)
ABOUT THE HOCR DIRECTOR’S CHALLENGE
The Director’s Challenge Mixed8+ is traditionally the last event of the regatta. For 2024, the provisional schedule lists it as Event #73 at 3:54pm on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
Directors’ Challenge events benefit the permanent endowment of the HOCR and ensure the continued success of the event. [More info]
SEAT FEES
We always work to secure sponsors, and ask all Allies with Oars crew members to make a donation to Steady State Network to cover the cost of the race entry ($2,400).
In an effort to better serve the rowing community, we're offering this opportunity under an accessible and equitable pricing model. Chose from:
Accessible price: $75 - Designed for those unable to participate at the regular price. If finances are a barrier, use this price. If you feel underrepresented in the rowing community, use this price. We are committed to making rowing and racing accessible to as many people as possible.
Full price: $300 - The standard seat fee for the HOCR Director’s Challenge. The Directors’ Challenge events benefit the permanent endowment of the HOCR and ensure the continued success of the event.
Supporter price: $500 - Choose this option if you wish. The supporter price pays for your participation at HOCR, plus allows us to offer Changemaker Scholarships, and free access to Steady State Podcast and all our content, while also supporting the accessibility of rowing to a wider community.