Eugene Rowing Club Winter Online Auction

At Eugene Rowing Club (ERC), we believe in more than just competition on the water. Since 1986, our mission has been to make rowing accessible to junior athletes of all abilities across Eugene and Springfield — to teach teamwork, resilience, goal-setting, and personal responsibility.

Today, we invite you to help us keep that mission alive and thriving through our Winter Online Auction. Your participation will:

Fund scholarships so no motivated young athlete is turned away for financial reasons
Buy new boats and equipment to expand capacity and reduce waitlists
Ensure safe, inclusive, high-quality rowing programs that build character both on and off the water

Why This Matters

ERC is self-funded and relies on the generosity of supporters to sustain operations and growth.
Many of our rowers go on to access educational and athletic opportunities they never imagined — thanks to the discipline and community rowing instills.
Every additional boat means we can onboard more athletes, reduce turn-downs, and increase the reach of our scholarship program.

The Auction

Dates: Friday, November 28th at 4am PST to Thursday, December 18th 8:45pm PST
How it works: Browse and bid online from the comfort of home
Highlights: Experience packages, local goods, art, services, adventures, gift baskets, and more
Special “Row for a Cause” items: Unique ERC-themed experiences, e.g. a "Regatta survival package"

What Your Support Achieves

Use of Funds	Impact
Scholarships	Helps a promising athlete participate who otherwise could not afford fees
New Boats / Shells	Reduces waitlists, improves safety, allows more simultaneous crews
Equipment & Gear	Ensures current rowers have quality gear and training resources
Program Sustainability	Keeps ERC operating, growing, and accessible

How You Can Help

Bid boldly — feel empowered to push the price up for our athletes
Share widely — invite friends, family, and community members
Sponsor or donate an item — along with monetary support
Follow along & promote — spread the excitement on social media

Thank You

By participating, you become part of something bigger than any one boat or athlete. You’re joining a community that says “yes” to opportunity, inclusion, and growth. With your help, this winter’s auction won’t just raise funds — it will help lift futures.

Let’s go ERC!

Eugene Rowing Club Winter Auction