Official Sponsor
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world's most comprehensive manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. The fundamental objective of Johnson & Johnson is to provide scientifically sound, high quality products and services to help heal, cure disease and improve the quality of life. This is a goal that began with the Company's founding in 1886. For more information, see www.jnj.com.
Official Suppliers
Hudson Boat Works
The London, Ontario-based boat manufacturer is USRowing's newest supplier. Hudson Boat Works built its first boat in 1981. Since then, athletes have garnered 51 world and Olympic medals rowing Hudson boats, with seven medals coming at the most recent world championships. Many will recall the thrill of watching the U.S. men’s eight set a world’s fastest time in the heat at the Olympics en route to the first gold in that event in 40 years. The U.S. rowed the same boat to gold again at the 2005 World Championships.
Click here for information about Hudson's sale of the U.S. Olympic Men's Team boats.
NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; NIKE Bauer Hockey Inc., a leading designer and distributor of hockey equipment; Cole Haan Holdings Incorporated, a leading designer and marketer of luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories and Exeter Brands Group LLC, which designs and markets athletic footwear and apparel for the value retail channel.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is the most recognized language-learning software brand in the market. Today Rosetta Stone is used by millions of language learners in more than 150 countries, and offers a broad range of language-training solutions for educators, corporate enterprises, government organizations and individuals including the U.S. Army, the U.S. State Department and NASA.
Rosetta Stone is a revolutionary language-learning program acclaimed for the speed, power and effectiveness of its Dynamic Immersion method. Teaching 30 languages to millions of people in more than 150 countries throughout the world, Rosetta Stone is the key to language learning success. Inc. Magazine has named Rosetta Stone one of the 500 fasting-growing companies in the United States, and for the third year Deloitte and Touche has named it one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Virginia. The company was founded in 1992 on two core beliefs: that the natural way people learn languages as children remains the most successful method for learning new languages; and that interactive CD-ROM and online technology can replicate and activate that immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.
The company is based in Arlington, Va., with offices in Harrisonburg, Va., the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea and China.
For more information, visit www.Rosettastone.com.
Official Patron
Concept 2
Concept 2, an ergometer and oar manufacturer based in Morrisville, Vt., provides essential equipment to the national teams including indoor rowing machines (ergometers) and both sweep and sculling oars.
Official Electronics Outfitter
Nielsen-Kellerman
Nielsen-Kellerman, the leading manufacturer of electronic equipment for the sport of rowing, provides equipment for the USRowing National Team. Based in Chester, Pa., Nielsen-Kellerman makes such products as the StrokeCoach, which is a timer/rowing rate meter, and the Cox-Box, the coxswain's timer/amplifier system.
Official Timer
Powerhouse Timing
Powerhouse Timing, the Official Timing Provider of The Head of the Charles(r), was founded in 2002 to provide professional timing software and services. The company is the industry’s leading innovator of software and technology to make rowing regattas easier to operate and results more accurate. Powerhouse Timing’s premier services assure a higher standard of race management.
Official Dock Supplier
Connect-A-Dock
Connect-A-Dock Inc. is a Subsidiary of Owner Revolution Inc.
A company dedicated to uncompromising quality and service. As an ESOP company, Connect-A-Dock Inc. is sensitive to preserving our natural resources just as you are. We invite you to discover the synergy of working together for an even better waterfront experience. Connect-A-Dock Inc. has reorganized its corporate structure effective November 1, 2003 to better reflect its business operations and to provide a platform for its continued growth. The former Schafer Systems Inc. (SSI) holding company structure will now be known as Owner Revolution Inc. The company’s current line of marine products includes the Connect-A-Dock 1000 Series-Low Profile floating docks and the 2000 Series-High Profile floating docks. Connect-A-Dock Inc. will continually provide our customers with innovative new marine products. Contact us with your installation needs, and we will quote your application at no cost or obligation.
Official Registrar
RegattaCentral
RegattaCentral, founded in 1999, is the official registrar for USRowing. The business, based in Columbus, Ohio, provides online regatta and club management solutions to the rowing community. RegattaCentral's in-house R&D, combined with its long history in rowing, ensures it meets the unique Information technology requirements found in rowing. The company's staff is available full time, year-round to ensure all customers receive professional support. RegattaCentral is pleased to support USRowing by providing exclusive discounts to all USRowing-registered regattas and clubs.
Preferred Printer
Sport Graphics Printing
Sport Graphics Printing is a full-service printing company based in Indianapolis, Ind. A long-time supporter of USRowing and its Indianapolis events, Sport Graphics formalized its relationship in 2002 and will provide USRowing with design and printing services.
Special Thanks
National Rowing Foundation
USRowing also would like to thank the National Rowing Foundation for its great support. The NRF has played a major role in the success of our national team. Working in conjunction with USRowing, the NRF supports projects and initiatives needing funding each year. National team alumni interested in supporting the U.S. teams can do by clicking on the link above.
Hilton Hotels
USRowing receives a percentage back on all bookings from the Hilton Family of hotels when reservations are made through the Team USA™ Advantage Web site. At the customized Team USA™ Advantage hotel booking Web site,
www.rowing.hfadvantage.com
, you’ll automatically receive 10 percent off the Best Available Rate at participating hotels. A percentage of all bookings from the Web site is donated back to USRowing.