COUGAR CREW DAYS
Cougar Crew & the Cougar Crew Alumni Association (CCAA) invite alumni, current athletes, coaches, families, and friends of all to our annual reunion in Pullman.
MARCH 15-17, 2024
EVENT RESERVATIONS
Make your reservations now for the weekend’s activities, including the Banquet and Auction Saturday evening in Beasley Coliseum.
General Admission $150
Sponsor a Rower $150
Recent Graduate $95
(Includes all weekend events.)
LODGING
The Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard are again offering Group Rates for Tuesday through Sunday:
Residence Inn Pullman for $139 USD - 149 per night
Courtyard Pullman for $129 USD - 139 per night
If you are booking outside these dates (12th thru 17th), have questions or otherwise need assistance, please call:
Residence Inn: (509) 332 - 4400
Courtyard Pullman: (509) 332-1500
Be sure to mention you are part of the Cougar Crew Days Group Block.
CALL FOR AUCTION ITEMS
The Silent and Live Auctions are highlights of the banquet. Organizers are looking for unusually interesting and attractive items reflecting the individuals, the spirit, the history of Cougar Crew. Vacation spots and pro sports tickets are always top sellers as well. If you have a potential auction item, please consider a donation. To start the process, complete the form below:
Cougar Crew Days 2022. L-R: Coaches Ken Struckmeyer, Ernie Eiseminger, Michelle Kistler, Arthur Ericsson, Peter Brevick
Fall 2022. Training on the Snake.
2024 Cougar Crew Days Videos
Banquet Video
Cristy Cook Wreath Laying Memorial
2024 EVENTS
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
Thursday Evening Team Talk, 5:00PM, Smith Hall CUE Room 202 - DIRECTIONS
In last year’s inaugural Thursday Evening Team Talk, the Club and Varsity crews heard Paul Enquist (77) outline strategy and tactics of his 1984 Olympic Gold finish in the U.S. Men’s 2x. This year, celebrated rowing historian Peter Mallory examines the distinctive origins and characteristics of the sport. All are welcome. Last year it was standing room only, so we ask you to help ensure enough seating (and pizza!). Please RSVP.
RSVP - THURSDAY EVENING TEAM TALK
FRIDAY, MARCH 15
Class Day Races, 10:00AM, Wawawai Landing (Spectators Welcome) - DIRECTIONS
Cougar Crew Alumni Association Board Meeting, 1:00PM, Lewis Alumni Centre - DIRECTIONS
Many of us have ideas, time and energy we’d like to contribute to the long-term growth of the team. Joining a CCAA Board meeting is a great way to learn about ongoing projects, meet the doers and get involved.Welcome Icebreaker, 5:00PM, University Recreation Center (short walk from the hotel) - DIRECTIONS
The “Icebreaker” is the kickoff social event of the weekend. Food, beverage and catching up. Meet the coaches and athletes. The highlight of this year’s Icebreaker? Official dedication of the just-completed installation of 1980s Men’s Light Eight David M Emigh in the Student Recreation Center.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
Cristy Cay Cook memorial gathering and wreath-laying ceremony, 9:00AM, Wawawai Landing - DIRECTIONS
Alumni Rowing, 10:00AM, Wawawai Landing - MORE INFO - DIRECTIONS
Banquet & Auction, 5:00PM, Beasley Coliseum - DIRECTIONS
This year’s reunion is a celebration of coaches past, present and future—a roster now 60 and counting. The keynote by historian Peter Mallory will take us through three centuries of rowing for hire on the Thames and follow the bright line from London to Seattle and the birth of modern competitive rowing.
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
Departures & see you at 2025 Cougar Crew Days!
Fall 2022. Training on the Snake.Cougar Crew Days 2023. Reunion row of the 1986 Heavies.
June 1979. Lake Onandaga, New York. WSU MV4+ first over the line, Grand Final, IRAs. L-R: Alan Fisher, Chris Gulick, Doug Engle, Rich Ray, John Holtman.
UNABLE TO ATTEND?
You can still show your support in a variety of ways. Consider a donation to one of our three funds:
WSU Crew Endowment Fund for long-term goals
Cristy Cook Memorial Fund for salaries & team operations
Power 10 Campaign for monthly operating expenses