PHILADELPHIA - As the 2010 rowing season begins, all three teams - men's heavyweight, men's lightweight and the women's side - are holding open tryouts for any Penn student interested in joining a Division I varsity program.

An informational meeting for prospective team members will be held September 8 in the Donaldson Room in Weightman Hall located in front of Franklin Field. The informational meeting for both men's teams will be from 6-7 p.m. and the women's meeting is from 7-8 p.m.

No prior rowing experience is necessary, just a desire to work hard and a willingness to learn a new sport while competing with the best in the country.

If you have any questions, please contact the rowing coaches:

Greg Myhr : Head Coach Men's Heavyweight Rowing - gmyhr@upenn.edu (215) 898-6143

John Hayburn : Assistant Coach Men's Lightweight Rowing - jhayburn@upenn.edu (215) 746-0302

Julie Quoss : Assistant Coach Women's Rowing - jquoss@upenn.edu (215) 573-6175