ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany women's rowing team returns to the water this weekend for the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta, the final race of the 2025 spring season. Competition in Pennsauken, N.J., is set for Friday and Saturday.
 
Regatta Info
Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta
May 9-10
Cooper River in Pennsauken, N.J.
Schedule & Results | Spectator Guide | Watch Live (YouTube)
 
Head Coach Kim Chavers
"We're excited to close out our inaugural season by racing at the Dad Vail Regatta. This event is a tremendous opportunity for our team to represent UAlbany on one of collegiate rowing's biggest stages. Our fours have had a strong and successful season, and we're looking forward to seeing them take on top competition to finish the year."
 
Great Danes in Action
The Great Danes will have two boats in action this weekend, the Varsity 4+ and the Frosh/Novice 4+. The Varsity 4+ has seen action in ever regatta the team has participated in this year. The Frosh/Novice 4+ saw action in the Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championships, finishing in first place.
 
Friday Race Times

• Frosh/Novice 4+
  • Time Trial – 8:55 a.m.
  • Semifinal – 3:36 p.m.
  • Final 3 – 4:48 p.m.
• Varsity 4+
  • Time Trial – 10:55 a.m.
  • Semifinal – 3:48 p.m.
  • Final 3 – 4:54 p.m.

 
Saturday Race Times

• Frosh/Novice 4+
  • Final 2 – 8:30 a.m.
  • Grand Final – 12:40 p.m.
• Varsity 4+
  • Final 2 – 9:12 a.m.
  • Grand Final – 3:30 p.m.

 
To stay up to date, click here to view the weekend schedule.
 
The UAlbany Lineup

• Varsity 4+
  • Cox | Gabriella DiOrio | So. | Syracuse, N.Y.
  • 4 | Julia Veal | Fr. | Oklahoma City, Okla.
  • 3 | Emma Maturo | Sr. | Syracuse, N.Y.
  • 2 | Riley Fallon | Fr. | Pottstown, Pa.
  • 1 | Ava Villiere | Fr. | Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Frosh/Novice 4+
  • Cox | Ava Kunac | Fr. | Clifton Park, N.Y.
  • 4 | Madison Bogart | So. | White Plains, N.Y.
  • 3 | Andrea Trifunovic | So. | Greene, N.Y.
  • 2 | Skylar Dannan | So. | Cazenovia, N.Y.
  • 1 | Kelsey Reath | Jr. | Kennett Square, Pa.

 
Last Time Out
The UAlbany rowing team wrapped up a strong showing at the Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championships in New Rochelle, N.Y, on May 26. The Novice 4+ boat set a blistering pace in its heat before finishing with the program's first ever first place finish in a final. The Varsity 4+ boat also had a strong day, picking up a second-place finish in its final.
 
About the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta
The Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is the largest collegiate regatta in the United States, with over 100 colleges and Universities from the U.S. and Canada. Thousands of student athletes gather to compete during the weekend of the second Saturday of May.
 
The Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee (DVROC) is committed to staging a premier collegiate rowing championship, providing a unique experience for all athletes, coaches, spectators, sponsors, the sport of rowing and our community. To hallmark this unique experience we pledge to present an event committed to safety, health, sportsmanship, spirited competition, respect, integrity, quality, and inclusion.
 
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