Florida Tech Statement Regarding Men’s Rowing

Pursuant to the direction of United States District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza, Florida Institute of Technology has reinstated men’s rowing as a varsity sport. It now re-joins four other NCAA Division II rowing programs nationwide. In addition to this official reinstatement, Florida Tech has also:

• Identified and prepared to provide equipment previously used by the men’s rowing team for their exclusive use
• Posted a job announcement for a head coach
• Begun the interview process to hire an interim head coach

Florida Tech is communicating with club rowers regarding this reinstatement of varsity rowing and working with them on the logistics of the reinstatement.