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ERGATHON

May 29, 2024

 

What is the Ergathon?   The Ergathon is a fundraising event where BAB rowers compete against each other as teams
on Ergometers (Ergs for short). We ask sponsors to support us with donations, not based on time or distance, but just
an overall donation for the event.

Why do we have an Ergathon?   The purpose of the Ergathon is to raise funds that will be used to maintain the
costly equipment needed by a rowing team and to purchase new equipment that is needed.

What is the fundraising goal?   Each rower's goal is to raise $200 in sponsorships by the Ergathon, May 29th.   As a team,
we hope to raise $17,000 this spring.  

How should I ask for support?

  • WHO TO CONTACT:
    •  Relatives (e.g. grandparents, uncles, aunts), neighbors, family friends, employers
  • HOW TO CONTACT THEM:
    •  E-mail (The Ergathon website has a sample e-mail you can use.)
    • Regular mail (Family members love to hear from you!)
    • Zoom, Facetime, phone call, text...so many choices!
    • Social media is another great way to let people know about the Ergathon.
  • HOW CAN PEOPLE DONATE:
    • The easiest way to donate online here
    • Remind them to enter your name in the “Athlete you are supporting” space.
    • People can also give you checks (made to Bare Hill Rowing Association or BHRA) or cash. You will turn these in on the day of the Ergathon.
    • Also, new this year, you can have folks donate through Venmo- @BHRowing. Remind them to enter your name in “what’s this for” Eg: Ergathon24- Your name.
    • Keep track of donations on your sponsor sheet.

When are donations due? In order to count for your team total, Ergathon fundraising needs to be finished by
Wednesday, May 29th. But don’t wait until the last minute! Try to get most or all of your fundraising done before the
regattas start.


What happens on the day of the Ergathon? Your team will be competing in Harvard. Your goal will be, as a team, to take turns on 5 Ergs and see how fast you can get to 30,000 meters total. Your team’s overall time
can be reduced by factors such as total fundraising dollars earned, number of teammates who meet or exceed $200,
team spirit, etc. There are prizes for top teams as well as best costumes!

Questions: email Jayanthi Srinath at ergathon@barehillrowing.com