Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation

 

Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation

Address
725 South Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Website
www.oklahomariver.us


Mission Statement

The Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation's mission is to develop and operate facilities and programs to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma City, pursue the highest goals of sports and fitness, attract diverse involvement in the boathouses and related events, and promote the use and development of the Oklahoma River as a world class urban aquatic venue.
By the Numbers

* New Training Site, Announced in July 2009

* 2007 USA Rowing World Challenge

* 2008 US Olympic Team Trials – Canoe/Kayak for  Flatwater Sprint

* 2008 USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Championships

* 2009 USRowing Men’s Under 23 National Team selection Camp

* 50 Under 23 Athletes, 2.5 weeks (June 2009)

* 5 Paralympic Athletes, 4 days (August 2009)





 Elite Athlete Services

* Furnished housing available

* Tuition waivers

* Transportation

* Access to Dining Services

* Sports Medicine

* Athletic Training

* Sports Psychology

* Nutritionist

Amenities

2000m buoyed race course
2000m training race course
4000m training courses (2)
5000m training course (Route 66 Boathouse)
12+ miles running/cycling trails

Chesapeake Boathouse Strength & Conditioning Facilities
Devon Boathouse/Oklahoma City University
(Open August 2010)
33,000 sq/ft facility; indoor propulsion rowing tank (sweep and sculling); indoor propulsion swimming tank; 10,000 sq/ft strength training facility; 40+ Concept 2 ergs; kayak ergometers; Computrainer cycling equipment; sport performance testing; recovery/therapy facilities; locker rooms, video review center, classrooms and athlete lounge.

Chesapeake Finish Line Tower
(Open October 2010)
Four level, 7,500 sq/ft tower meeting FISA and ICF standards Meeting & training rooms

Route 66 Boathouse
Lake Overholser; 5000m training course

University of Oklahoma Boathouse (planned)
University of Central Oklahoma Boathouse (planned)

USRowing Coaching Staff – Head Coach John Parker, two assistants
Canoe/Kayak Flatwater Sprint – Head Coach, Shaun Caven