As America’s oldest intercollegiate sport, we are part of a legacy that extends back over 160 years. It is our responsibility as stewards of men’s rowing to promote the coaching profession and enhance the collegiate student-athlete experience. The mission of the Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association is: The promotion and evolution of men’s collegiate rowingProvide a forum and body to debate, discuss, and act on issues that affect the sport Grow the sport at the youth and collegiate level Embrace and support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the sport of college rowing (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, and gender identity). Foster growth and development of rowing as a college sport in a manner that is demographically reflective of our society at large Support and contribute to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movement