COUGAR CREW DAYS
MARCH 20-22, 2026
Please join us for Cougar Crew Days 2026—we’ll be celebrating our WIRA Champions!
Cougar Crew won the prestigious Overall Team Points Award of the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) in 2025 and 2010—an accomplishment to be highlighted and celebrated by all! Come reconnect with teammates, hear updates from the current team, go for a row, and attend the Spring Board Meeting.
Support Cougar Crew and attend the Annual Banquet and Fundraiser at Beasley Coliseum. There will be dining, wine, and winning in the beautifully decorated venue. Own your seat! In addition to silent and live auctions, nine seats in the newest shell will be auctioned off, with winners choosing a custom inscription.
Special speaker Bob Ernst, former coach of the US National Team and UW Rowing, will share a keynote address on the "Current State and Future of Collegiate Rowing." We will also hear the latest updates and what is ahead from fellow Cougar Crew alum and current National Team rower, Cedar Cunningham.
BUY TICKETS FOR THE WEEKEND
LODGING
The Marriott Residence Inn and Marriott Courtyard are our preferred hotels.
Please use the link below to book with the Cougar Crew group rate.
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.
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
2026 EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
Team Class Day Racing (10:00am): Current team will race internally to determine which class will compete during Alumni Rowing on Saturday. 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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Alumni Rowing, 10:00AM, Wawawai Landing - MORE INFO - DIRECTIONS
Banquet & Auction, Doors Open 4:45PM, Beasley Coliseum - DIRECTIONS
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Departures & see you at 2027 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