Our Mission
RFH Rowing Boosters Club/Rumson Boat Race is a nonprofit 501c3 organization,
dedicated to youth rowing in the Rumson and Fair Haven communities.
The Boosters objective is to ensure the rowing program's longterm viability by developing
sustainable financial support mechanisms to support the capital improvements and annual operating budget.
dedicated to youth rowing in the Rumson and Fair Haven communities.
The Boosters objective is to ensure the rowing program's longterm viability by developing
sustainable financial support mechanisms to support the capital improvements and annual operating budget.
Our Story
RFH Rowing is a four season sport. The head coach of the rowing program is the primary administrator with support from the Rumson Recreation Department, the Rumson Fair Haven Regional High School and the RFH Rowing Booster Club.
Rumson Recreation provides equipment and rowing site support, RFH High School allows the high school athletes to compete scholastically in the spring and the Boosters provides financial support for capital purchases and ancillary team duties.
Together, these organizations enables athletes to train year round and equipment to be purchased and maintained.
Though there are regatta's in the fall, the focus on the summer, fall and winter seasons is on training, development and conditioning,
in preparation for the "official season" which is the spring.
Rumson Recreation provides equipment and rowing site support, RFH High School allows the high school athletes to compete scholastically in the spring and the Boosters provides financial support for capital purchases and ancillary team duties.
Together, these organizations enables athletes to train year round and equipment to be purchased and maintained.
Though there are regatta's in the fall, the focus on the summer, fall and winter seasons is on training, development and conditioning,
in preparation for the "official season" which is the spring.
2021 RFH Rowing - Parent Guide
rfh_rowing_parent_guide_2021.docx
RFH Coach-Parent Communication
The Coaches
RFH Rowing Coaching Staff words to row by:
Perhaps the seeds of redemption lay not just in perseverance, hard work, and rugged individualism. Perhaps they lay in something more fundamental—the simple notion of everyone pitching in and pulling together.
-- Daniel James Brown
-- Daniel James Brown
Dan Edwards
Dan Edward - Founder of RFH Rowing
After many years of building the RFH Rowing Program involving indescribable effort and determination, Coach Dan Edwards retired in 2019. The statement "Coach Edwards shaped RFH Rowing" is a vast understatement. Thank you from the many athletes, coaches and parents for building this incredible opportunity for the youth in the Rumson-Fair Haven towns.
After many years of building the RFH Rowing Program involving indescribable effort and determination, Coach Dan Edwards retired in 2019. The statement "Coach Edwards shaped RFH Rowing" is a vast understatement. Thank you from the many athletes, coaches and parents for building this incredible opportunity for the youth in the Rumson-Fair Haven towns.
Andrew Hudson
Coach Hudson - Former Head Coach
Andrew joined the coaching staff in 2014 as strength and conditioning specialist. After one season he was hooked. Subsequently Coach Hudson has honed his skills both in the programming and technique side.
He believes a foundation of proper nutrition, proper application and development of strength, and a steadfast work ethic can greatly improve the performance of junior rowers. Coach Hudson is also a certified level two rowing coach having attending the US Rowing clinic in August 2016.
When he is not coaching Andrew keeps his eye on the athletes as a full time RFH biology teacher.
Andrew joined the coaching staff in 2014 as strength and conditioning specialist. After one season he was hooked. Subsequently Coach Hudson has honed his skills both in the programming and technique side.
He believes a foundation of proper nutrition, proper application and development of strength, and a steadfast work ethic can greatly improve the performance of junior rowers. Coach Hudson is also a certified level two rowing coach having attending the US Rowing clinic in August 2016.
When he is not coaching Andrew keeps his eye on the athletes as a full time RFH biology teacher.
Amanda Durborow
Coach Amanda Durborow - Coach
Amanda has been with RFH Rowing since 2015. She is from Freehold, New Jersey and started her rowing career at Navesink River Rowing her 8th grade year.
Coach Durborow went on to row for West Virginia University during her college career. In her senior year at WVU Amanda Durborow was the coxswain for the Varsity 8.
She joined RFH rowing in the fall of 2015 and loves being part of the Bulldog Team.
Amanda has been with RFH Rowing since 2015. She is from Freehold, New Jersey and started her rowing career at Navesink River Rowing her 8th grade year.
Coach Durborow went on to row for West Virginia University during her college career. In her senior year at WVU Amanda Durborow was the coxswain for the Varsity 8.
She joined RFH rowing in the fall of 2015 and loves being part of the Bulldog Team.
Magdy Hannout
Coach Magdy Hannout - Coach
Magdy started his rowing career in Egypt, on the Nile River, with the Arab Contractor Rowing Club in 1974. He became a member of the Egyptian Junior National Team and stroked their 8+ in the 1976 World Cup in Villach, Austria.
Coach Magdy Hannout began his coaching career in 1981 under the tutelage of Yugoslavian head coach Bronnovich. After retiring from rowing in 1986, and graduating from law school, Magdy began coaching the Egyptian Rowing Club until 1995.
In May 1996, he became a US Rowing member and certified Level 2 coach and met RFH head coach Dan Edwards in 2014. He's been a staple member of the coaching staff ever since.
Magdy started his rowing career in Egypt, on the Nile River, with the Arab Contractor Rowing Club in 1974. He became a member of the Egyptian Junior National Team and stroked their 8+ in the 1976 World Cup in Villach, Austria.
Coach Magdy Hannout began his coaching career in 1981 under the tutelage of Yugoslavian head coach Bronnovich. After retiring from rowing in 1986, and graduating from law school, Magdy began coaching the Egyptian Rowing Club until 1995.
In May 1996, he became a US Rowing member and certified Level 2 coach and met RFH head coach Dan Edwards in 2014. He's been a staple member of the coaching staff ever since.
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Coach Ed Reilly - Coach
Ed Joined the coaching staff spring 2019. He came to RFH in an unconventional way. Ed has been a lifeguard in Spring Lake for over 20 years and competes nationally in open ocean surf boat races. Ed is also a certified indoor rowing instructor and has been coaching indoor rowing for over four years. When Ed is not coaching he is teaching Art to his middle school students and spending time with his wife and two young sons Eddie and Shane |
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Coach Josh Prown - Coach
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Booster Planning Commitee
The RFH High School Rowing Parent Booster Organization is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit that operates under the name The Rumson Boat Race
Even in the pandemic, the 2020/2021 RFH Rowing Boosters are moving ahead. Leadership positions are open.
If you would like to volunteer, please email Dawn-Marie and Kelly for information at friendsofrfhrowing@gmail.com.
Leadership Meetings take place the first Wednesday of every month.
Anyone wishing to attend, please contact the board at friendsofrfhrowing@gmail.com prior to the meeting.
If you would like to volunteer, please email Dawn-Marie and Kelly for information at friendsofrfhrowing@gmail.com.
Leadership Meetings take place the first Wednesday of every month.
Anyone wishing to attend, please contact the board at friendsofrfhrowing@gmail.com prior to the meeting.
Dawn-Marie Ciardiello & Kelly McCann
Co-Presidents
Treasurer
Secretary
Hospitality Chair
Communications Chair
Co-Presidents
Treasurer
Secretary
Hospitality Chair
Communications Chair
Optional - Opt Out of Fundraising
Each Athlete/Family is required to contribute annually to the following Fundraising Activities:
Lamp Post Sign - $75 - 250
Erg Challenge $300
Dinner and 50/50 Raffle $50- 250
In 2019, we are offering the option to opt of fundraising
Option 1 - Make a payment of $600 (due in the Fall)
Option 2 - Make a payment of $300 (due in Fall) and a payment of $325 (due in Spring)
If you are interested in either of these options, please send an email to friendsofrfhrowing@gmail.com
Lamp Post Sign - $75 - 250
Erg Challenge $300
Dinner and 50/50 Raffle $50- 250
In 2019, we are offering the option to opt of fundraising
Option 1 - Make a payment of $600 (due in the Fall)
Option 2 - Make a payment of $300 (due in Fall) and a payment of $325 (due in Spring)
If you are interested in either of these options, please send an email to friendsofrfhrowing@gmail.com
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