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Date Added: Aug 11, 2010
Phone Number: (510) 208-6066
Website: www.oaklandstrokes.org


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Description: Oakland Strokes was founded in 1974 by Ed Lickiss as a rowing program for high-school aged girls. Today, the Strokes is a nationally renowned co-ed rowing program boasting a diverse membership of over 160 rowers from more than 35 East Bay middle and high schools.

Over the decades the Strokes have enjoyed many competitive successes, including victories at the Regional and National championships, representation at the World Championships, and invitations to prestigious international rowing events such as the Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames in London. Our athletes are frequently academically successful as well. Recent Strokes alumni are rowing at Yale, Cal, Princeton, Washington, Dartmouth, Penn, Stanford, Cornell, USC and Michigan as well as many other fine schools.

Yet, our most meaningful achievements can’t be touted on a scoreboard or summed up in a grade point average. While it’s true that prestigious colleges eagerly seek our rowers, it’s not just because they’re top athletes, or have a perfect 4.0. Colleges seek our rowers because of their depth of character, strength of commitment, and passion for excellence. In the end, our alumni tell us again and again that the self-confidence and lifelong friendships forged during their time with Oakland Strokes are among the most priceless experiences they’ve had.

The 2009-2010 season marks our 35th year of operation, and we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished as an organization, with the passion and commitment of our members, families, and alumni.

We hope you’ll join us out on the water!

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