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Capital City Rowing's Annual Ergathon
What: Capital City Rowing Ergathon Fundraiser
When: April 11, 2026 (2:00 setup, 3:00-5:00 rowing)
Where: Bannerman Crossing
The Ergathon is Capital City Rowing’s premier annual fundraiser. It is an energizing, team-driven event that directly supports our athletes and the continued growth of our program.
An “erg” is short for ergometer, the rowing machine our athletes use year-round to build strength, endurance, and technique. In the weeks leading up to the Ergathon, rowers actively seek donations from family, friends, and local businesses in support of their dedication and training. On Ergathon day, every athlete takes a turn on the ergs, cheered on by teammates, family and friends, as they work together to row an ambitious collective goal of 500,000 meters.
Why Your Support Matters
Funds raised through the Ergathon directly benefit our athletes by helping to cover:
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Equipment purchases and maintenance
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Registration fees and regatta travel expenses
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Coaches’ salaries and professional development
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Program costs that keep rowing accessible for families
100% of raised funds goes directly to the team. Every dollar helps reduce the financial burden on families while ensuring our athletes have the resources they need to train, compete, and succeed.
Building Champions Both On and Off the Water
This season, Capital City Rowing athletes have earned numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals at highly competitive regattas across Florida and the Southeast. While these achievements are impressive, the true success of our program is reflected in the discipline, teamwork, leadership, and resilience our rowers develop along the way. These qualities extend far beyond the sport and positively shape the rowers' futures.
Your support represents more than a contribution to a rowing program. It is also an investment in the growth, character, and well-being of young athletes in our community.
We are deeply grateful for every donation. Each donation, regardless of size, makes a tangible impact. With your support, Capital City Rowing will continue to build strong athletes, competitive crews, and well-rounded young adults.
Join us in powering 500,000 meters of determination. Donate, sponsor, and help our athletes go the distance.
Prizes
2026 Ergathon Awards
Fundraising Prizes
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Winning individual - Highest $ donations total
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Winning individual - Most number of donations
Prizes: choice of: Beats Studio Pro (over ear), Beats Solo 4 (on ear), or AirPod Pro 3 (in ear)
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Fundraising Individual - Any individual that raises a minimum of $500 for High School and $350 for Middle School
Prize: entry into raffle for a fun-filled prize basket
Ergathon FAQs
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Is Row Capital City Rowing a non-profit? Yes. CCR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation devoted to developing the strength, character and confidence of middle school and high school students through the discipline and teamwork of rowing.
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I paid tuition, doesn’t that cover the cost of equipment? No. Tuition funds the day-to-day operating needs including investments in coaches (all paid professionals), facility and vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance (truck, trailer and launch registration as well as launch, shell and oar repairs), gasoline for launches, cleaning supplies, insurances, safety equipment, regattas, and racing fees.
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Is my donation tax deductible? Yes. Capital City Rowing is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization as recognized by the IRS. No goods or services, in whole or in part, are received in exchange for your contribution; therefore, the full value of your contribution is deductible for income tax purposes. Please retain a copy of your email receipt for your tax records.
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What will my donation be used for? Our 2026 Ergathon fundraising goal is $25,000. The team will invest the fundraising dollars into equipment purchases and maintenance, registration fees and travel expenses to regattas, and coaches’ salaries and expenses.
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How much does Rowing Equipment actually cost? Rowing equipment varies in price depending upon manufacturer, materials used and quantities purchased. For example: the shells that we currently use (8+, 4+, 2x,1x)
range from $10k to over $42k.
Oars cost between $500 to $750 each while new coxswain boxes run approximately $1,200K. Riggers, seats, shoes and all of the other working parts in a boat vary from $50 to $500 to buy, maintain or replace.
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Does Capital City Rowing receive 100% of my donation? If you make your contribution online/electronically there is a small fee for the use of the bank and software platform. Online processing fees of (2.9% + $.30) per transaction will not affect the total of your contribution.
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Can I give CCR a check for my donation instead of using the online platform? Yes, you can donate with a check made payable to Capital City Rowing. To have an athlete receive credit for a cash or check pledge on their profile page kindly send an email to: president@capitalcityrowing.org or treasurer@capitalcityrowing.org and include the following in the email: the athletes name, donation amount, pledge message for public donation or a notation if the donation should remain anonymous and let us know your intended delivery method (in person at the Ergathon or via postal mail). The pledge platform will be updated to reflect the cash or check donation amount and the athlete will receive credit on their page.
Please do not send a check in to practice with your athlete.
You may mail to:
Capital City Rowing, Inc.
1400 Village Square Blvd
#3-310
Tallahassee, FL 32312
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I am interested in having my business sponsor CCR, do you have sponsorship opportunities or benefits?
Yes, all levels of sponsorship are appreciated and each receive different business exposure.