Crew Time Social

Here is a picture of the DM heavy 8 that won the Calder Cleland in 1976! Many of the crew re-united this past weekend at Schoolboy. Hard to believe it has been 50 years! What is harder to believe is that Josef still has his HS rowing jacket!
From left to right Booie Mahoney, Norm Fournier, Paul Edmondstone, Dave Graffi, Mike Graffi Josef Van Ruyven and Coach Bill Van Ruyven.
Missing were Mark Mclean, Sean Dowd and John Confient. This is another great example showing that Rowing creates a lifelong bond!
CI's 50th anniversary is in 2028 hope to see them in the Grandstand!

As promised some more pics from the last Crewtime. Don’t miss the next one Wednesday July 8th at the Port Legion.

We had a great turnout last night at Scorecards (pics to follow in another post) As many of you were aware there was a mystery crew that re-united last night the hints were:

1. It was a novice 145 Lbs. cox 4.
2. They won gold.
3. Two of them coached and stayed involved with the sport for a very long time.
4. One ended up winning a medal in the world Juniors.
5. Another put his oar down and ended up being in the top 5 in points for the storied St Catharines Blackhawks franchise.
6. The remaining member was from a long-time rowing family and sadly passed away in 2023.

The DM crew won the 1972 Novice 45 cox 4
B. Bill McAleese (long time rowing family passed away 01/09/23)
2 Greg Craig ( the Hockey player)
3. Mat Miller (20 plus year DM coach)
S. Jon Jaski (coach and current master oarsman)
Cox Matt Newman (bronze medal Nottingham 1973 cox pair)
coach Bruce Erskine (passed away 06/05/05)

Bill was represented by his sisters Patricia and Sheila. Bruce was represented by his wife Sue.

Crewtime Social Today Wednesday May 6th at Scorecards 7:00
Spread the word &
Come on out!

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Next Crewtime Wednesday May 6th at Scorecards! Always Cold🍺 and Great company😁

Congratulations to one our Crewtime Social regulars George Darte. His contribution to the sport has made a real difference!

Row Ontario Announces 2025 Annual Award Winners - Row Ontario Row Ontario recognized outstanding accomplishments during the 2025 rowing season on Monday with the announcement of the 2025 Row Ontario Annual Award Winners.

Some pics from last nights Crewtime social at Scorecard Harry's getting together with the rowing community is good for the soul! Next one is May 6th at Scorecards. Te-post and give us a follow on FB to stay connected at www.facebook.com/crewtimesocial.niagara

Crewtime Social
at Scorecards Wednesday the 11th spread the word and come on out!

Tired of hybernating due to the deep freeze?
Solution…Come to Crew Time Social at Scorecard Harry’s on Wednesday the 11th 7:00 always cold Beer and Great company!
Spread the word and drag out a couple of crew mates!

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CREW TIME – 2026 DATES ARE SET

Crew Time is back for 2026.
Same idea. Same good conversations.

All events are Wednesdays | 7:00 PM

📍 March 11 – Scorecards
📍 May 6 – Scorecards
📍 July 8 – The Legion (outdoors)
📍 September 16 – The Legion (outdoors)
📍 November 18 – Scorecards

Former rowers, coaches, teammates, and friends — all are welcome.
No agenda. No speeches. Just reconnecting with people who share the rowing bond!

If you rowed, coached, or were part of the rowing community at any point, this is for you.

👉 Tag people who should be there.
👉 Repost and drag a crew mate with you.

See you in March.