FAQs
This is a list of answers that we hope will help provide more information and transparency regarding the Illinois Rowing Association and what we do. If you have any additional questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us anytime!
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ILRA stands for the Illinois Rowing Association. It is the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that funds, supports, and sustains the sport of rowing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and in the Central Illinois region.
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The ILRA processes funding, owns and insures equipment, and employs staff to allow the University of Illinois Club Rowing teams to support their athletes. Every year, the ILRA ensures that the teams are able to accomplish their critical goals to elevate to and maintain the highest level of success.
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ILRA funding comes from our fantastic alumni, parents of athletes, and the many friends of the team.
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Yes! Help is always welcome. Whether you hire an athlete for an afternoon as part of the teams’ Rent-A-Rower programs, attend a regatta and cheer our teams on, volunteer with the ILRA, or support us financially, we greatly appreciate the level of engagement our alumni, parents, friends, and fans provide. Feel free to reach out to us about ways to help!
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