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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Rowing team competed against the Barry Buccaneers in a regatta at Hollyland Park on Sunday morning. The Sharks 4+ boat earned a win during the competition. 

The NSU 8+ boat, consisting of Amanda Bogel, V Robinson, Emma Hickey, Margianna Petridi, Milly Murphy, Mollie Ireland, Chrysta Snair, Hattie Gump and Triumph Perry (coxswain) posted a time of 8:21 in a loss. 

The Sharks 4+ boat Julianna Becerra, Charlotte Johannessen, Sadie Adamo, Jordan Maruskin and Anaiya Person (coxswain) won with a time of 9:22, compared to Barry’s 9:33. 

The race versus Barry ended the Sharks fall competition schedule. NSU will return to action on March 15, 2025, at the Deland Double Duals hosted by Stetson. To stay up to date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nicholas Iliadis has been named the Interim Head Women’s Rowing Coach for the Nova Southeastern University Sharks Women’s Rowing program, announced Interim Director of Athletics John Sung.  

“I am pleased to announce Nicholas as the interim head coach of the Nova Southeastern women’s rowing program,” stated Sung. “Sharks Rowing has a rich championship history, and I believe that Nicholas will be able to continue upon that legacy. His experience as a NCAA Division 1 rowing student-athlete will have a positive impact on our program and student-athletes.” 

Iliadis joined the Sharks rowing program as the assistant coach in August. Prior to Nova Southeastern, Iliadis served as the Assistant Rowing Coach at Franklin and Marshall College (PA.) for two seasons. While at Franklin and Marshall, Iliadis helped guide the men’s novice 8+ team to gold in the Head of the Scheykill in 2023. Iliadis also assisted the men’s team to two appearances in the grand finals of the Dad Vail Regatta in 2022, as well as earning bronze in the 8+ races at the 2023 Knecht Cup.  

“I am very excited to take the reigns of this storied program ad do my part in taking NSU Rowing to the next level,” said Iliadis. “I’m so incredibly grateful to the athletic department and Interim Director of Athletics John Sung for the faith in me to lead this program. I love the work ethic and coachability of these young women and I’m excited for the upcoming season.”

Iliadis continued, “My goal for the upcoming year is to push our student-athletes to reach their full potential as well as bring in competitive recruits from around the country and the world to elevate the roster and depth to our growing team.”

Iliadis was a NCAA Division 1 rower at La Salle University from 2017 through 2021, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. During his time at La Salle, Iliadis was awarded several medals throughout his rowing career, including the Head of the Occoquan and the Philadelphia Frostbite Regatta.  

Nova Southeastern Women’s Rowing begins their 2024-25 season at the Head of the Indian Creek regatta on Saturday, October 5th, in Miami, Fla. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing.  

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Head Women’s Rowing Coach Kim Chavers has announced her resignation from the Nova Southeastern University Athletics Department and the program on Friday.  

“I am incredibly grateful to our rowing student-athletes for their unwavering commitment and hard work. Together, we accomplished the incredible feat of reinstating the rowing program this past year – an adventure that I will always cherish,” said Chavers. “Watching this team grow, both on and off the water, has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. Thank you to everyone at NSU for believing in this vision, and I look forward to seeing all the success this program will achieve in the future.”

Interim Director of Athletics John Sung added, “I want to thank Head Coach Chavers for her efforts and leadership of our women’s rowing program. Due to Kim’s effort rebuilding our rowing program, I look forward to the future of Sharks Rowing and I wish her the best in her future endeavors.” 

Chavers was announced as the NSU Head Women’s Rowing Coach in August of 2023 and led the program in its first season of competition following its reinstatement at Nova Southeastern. During her tenure, Sharks rowing earned two victories at the FIRA Championships in the 2024 season. NSU had two student-athletes recognized to All-Sunshine State Conference teams (Lauren Gray – All-SSC; Mollie Ireland – Freshman/Novice) and six recognized as CRCA Scholar-Athletes (Lauren Gray, Emma Hickey, Sejal Jain, Jordan Maruskin, Anaiya Person and Chrysta Snair).  

Nova Southeastern Women’s Rowing begins the 2024-25 season at the Head of the Indian Creek Regatta on Saturday, October 5th. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing.  

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Rowing team has announced their 2024-25 schedule. NSU Rowing will compete in seven regattas during the season.  

The Sharks’ first competition of the 2024-25 season will be the Head of the Indian Creek on October 5th, at the Ronald W. Shane Center in Miami, Fla. NSU closes out their fall schedule on November 9th, competing at the Head of the Canal 54 in Fellsmere, Fla.  

Nova Southeastern returns to action in March, with the Stetson Showdown on March 15th, from the Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center in DeLand, Fla. Two weeks later, NSU competes in the FIRA Championship at Nathan Benderson Park from March 28th through 29th. The Sharks wrap up their regular season with the Knecht Cup Regatta in Camden, NJ, from April 12th through 13th.  

The postseason begins on April 25th, with NSU competing in the Sunshine State Conference Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. The final regatta of the 2024-25 season will be held in Camden, NJ, for the Dad Vail Regatta beginning on May 9th.  

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Women’s Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing.  

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Women’s Team and Head Coach Kim Chavers will host an Interest Meeting for the program on Monday, August 19th, in the Sharks Athletics Building Conference Room at 12:15 p.m. 

NSU Rowing is a NCAA Division II Varsity Athletics program searching for the best athletes at Nova Southeastern and across the country. As a program, the Sharks have won six Sunshine State Conference titles and the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship. Nova Southeastern reinstated the rowing program and returned to competition in the spring of 2024. Chavers guided the Sharks to a pair of titles competing at the FIRA Championships in March. 

“I am excited to continue the tradition of Nova Southeastern Rowing, and the opportunity provided to student-athletes to learn and be a part of an upcoming sport,” said Chavers. “Sharks Rowing gives student-athletes a chance to be a part of a team with incredible teammates, connections to alumni in a variety of professional fields. We develop our student-athletes, push them to accomplish goals, be their best self and learn important life skills that can be used anywhere.”

Additionally, interested students should register for our Learn to Row Event during Waves of Welcome. This will be held on Friday, August 23^rd at 4:30pm in the South Court of the Rick Case Arena. Registration Link here. 

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) released its 2024 CRCA Scholar Athlete honorees on Thursday afternoon. Nova Southeastern Rowing had six student-athletes earn recognition, as Lauren Gray, Emma Hickey, Sejal Jain, Jordan Maruskin, Anaiya Person, and Chrysta Snair were all recognized. The full list of the CRCA Scholar-Athletes can be found here. 

To qualify, an athlete must meet academic and athletic requirements, such as being in at least their 2nd year of eligibility and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Additionally, student-athletes must have rowed in their institution’s NCAA or IRA (lightweight) eligible boats for a minimum of 75% of the current spring races or race in an NCAA Boat at their Conference Championship/NCAA Championship. 

Nova Southeastern Rowing, under the direction of Head Coach Kim Chavers, returns to competition in the fall of 2024. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing. 

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SARASOTA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team completed their 2024 season at the Sunshine State Conference Championship meet at Nathan Benderson Park on Friday morning. NSU placed fifth overall in the event. 

Nova Southeastern’s varsity four+ crew of Mollie Ireland, Camila Rodriguez, Jordan Maruskin, Emma Hickey and Lauren Gray (coxswain) finished with a time of 8:01.4, earning three points. The Sharks’ varsity eight+ boat of V Robinson, Amanda Bogle, Ysabel Ribeiro, Sejal Jain, Ella Riddle, Chrysta Snair, Julianna Becerra, Triumph Perry and Anaiya Person (coxswain) placed in fourth with a time of 7:37.5, earning six points. 

Lauren Gray was recognized as an All-Sunshine State Conference selection, while Mollie Ireland was honored with All-Freshman/Novice Team recognition. 

Head Coach Kim Chavers – “I’m exceptionally proud of the growth and tenacity shown by our young program this season. They have spent the year not only developing as student-athletes but competing competitively within their region as a team during our first season back. The foundation they’ve laid this year will enable us to pick back up in a strong position this fall. Congratulations to senior Lauren Gray, for being named to the All-SSC team and Freshman Mollie Ireland for her selection to the Freshman/Novice team. I also want to recognize and thank our two graduating seniors and captains, Lauren Gray and Sejal Jain. Their impact on our team culture and development this year has been immeasurable. We wish them all the best as they both take on medical school this coming fall!”

Nova Southeastern Rowing has concluded their 2024 season. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing. 

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MIAMI, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team competed at the Miami International Regatta on Saturday morning, racing in a pair of events. NSU raced in the collegiate 8+ as well as the collegiate 4+. Full results from the Miami International Regatta can be found here. 

In the Sharks first race of the morning, the collegiate 8+ boat of V Robinson, Chrysta Snair, Ysabel Ribeiro, Ella Riddle, Sejal Jain, Sophia Florez Venegas, Julianna Becerra, Triumph Perry, and Anaiya Person (coxswain) placed second with a time of 6:16.358. 

Nova Southeastern’s second, and final race of the morning, was in the collegiate 4+. The crew of Mollie Ireland, Camila Rodriguez, Jordan Maruskin, Emma Hickey, and Lauren Gray (coxswain) finished in second-place with a time of 6:30.63. 

Head Coach Kim Chavers – We’ve made tremendous strides in our racing so far this season. Today, our Varsity 8+ had a great race against a conference rival (Barry), continuing to improve their race mentality, while our Varsity 4+ executed a strong sprint. We’re looking forward to using our upcoming off weekend to continue developing our technical skills while racing. 

Nova Southeastern returns to action in a scrimmage against Sunshine State Conference rival Barry on Saturday, April 20th, in Miami Shores, Fla., at the Ronald W. Shane Water Sports Center. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing. 
 

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SARASOTA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team continued action at the FIRA Championships on Saturday at Nathan Benderson Park. NSU competed in three races on Saturday, winning the Frosh/Novice 4+ event. 

Beginning competition at 8:10 a.m., the women’s DII 4+ boat featuring Mollie Ireland, Camila Rodriguez, Jordan Maruskin, Emma Hickey and Lauren Gray (coxswain) placed fourth with a time of 8:07.81. 

In the women’s Frosh/Novice 8+ the boat featuring Ysabel Ribeiro, Chrysta Snair, V Robinson, Ella Riddle, Sejal Jain, Amanda Bogle, Julianna Becerra, Triumph Perry and Yasmine Chiadmi (coxswain) finished in third with a time of 7:36.56.

Nova Southeastern’s final event of the FIRA Championships, the Frosh/Novice 4+ crew of Mollie Ireland, Camila Rodriguez, Jordan Maruskin, Emma Hickey and Lauren Gray (coxswain) won the event with a time of 7:54.45. NSU won by seven seconds, defeating Tampa, Embry-Riddle, Central Florida, Rollins and Florida. 

Head Coach Kim Chavers – `Our sweep of the Novice 4 events at the FIRA Championships showcases the growth of our program so far this season. We’re looking to continuing this momentum next weekend with the MIami International Regatta.”

NSU return to action for the Miami International Regatta on Saturday, April 6th, at the Miami Rowing and Watersports Center. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_WRowing and X at NSU_Rowing
 

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SARASOTA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team began competition at the FIRA Championship on Friday evening at Nathan Benderson Park. 

The Frosh/Novice B 4+ boat, featuring Ysabel Ribeiro, Chrysta Snair, V Robinson, Amanda Bogle, and Anaiya Person (coxswain) won against Tampa, Central Florida, and Florida State. The Sharks posted a time of 8:39.31, winning by over 12 seconds. Full results from Friday’s action can be found here. 

Nova Southeastern also received 24 votes in the Week Two Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll. The full rankings can be found here.  

NSU Rowing returns to action for day two of the FIRA Championships on Saturday, March 30th. The first race for the Sharks will be the Division II 4+ at 8:10 a.m. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing. 

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