Press Releases
Adair, IA - October 4, 2004
Masters Rowing Association appoints Connect-A-Dock as official dock for Masters Rowing Association membership
Connect-A-Dock Inc. and Masters Rowing Association are pleased to announce that the two organizations have finalized an agreement naming Connect-A-Dock as the MRA’s exclusive dock supplier. As part of the agreement, Connect-A-Dock will be the official dock of the Masters Rowing Association through 2005. The agreement includes featuring the dock system at the Head of the Schuykill in late October in Philadelphia. Additionally, Connect-A-Dock dock systems will be featured at Regatta’s throughout the greater Philadelphia area during the 2005 Regatta season.
“The addition of Masters Rowing Association as our partner with its excellent membership demographic profile enhances our marketing efforts in the rowing community. Our easy-to-install docks are the preferred solution for rowing clubs worldwide,” according to Dave Youland, Vice President, Marketing of Connect-A-Dock Inc., “As we enter our sixth season serving the rowing community, our rowing customers have consistently told us that our modular dock systems are the best dock solution available and offer the benefits of exceptional stability, ease of installation and removal. We are excited that we will be able to expand our satisfied rowing customer base which currently includes, Harvard University, Indianapolis Rowing Club, Stanford University, Wheaton College, the University of Wisconsin, MIT, and numerous secondary schools and private clubs,” said Youland.
“We are very pleased to add Connect-A-Dock and its award-winning product line to our robust and expanding team of supplier partners,” according to Chuck Alexander, Executive Director for Masters Rowing Association. “The outstanding Connect-A-Dock product line provides our members with the dock of choice for our rowing membership.” Stated Alexander.
The Connect-A-Dock systems can fit almost any need, and the versatile modular sections can create many different shapes and sizes with little effort. Whether it is a rowing dock, a leisure dock or a commercial application, Connect-A-Dock floating docks provide an environmentally safe solution.
ABOUT CONNECT-A-DOCK, INC.
Connect-A-Dock Inc. is a plastic marine products sales and marketing organization. Its current marine product line includes the 1000 and 2000 Series Connect-A-Dock plastic floating dock system. The 1000 Series has a freeboard of 8" (20.32cm) and the 2000 Series has a freeboard of 17" (43.18cm). Made from durable polyethylene plastic, the docks never need painting and will not rot, peel or splinter. Connect-A-Dock contains no foam, making it environmentally safe and completely recyclable. With unmatched stability and ease of use, the dock can be added on to and reconfigured very easily at any time.
Connect-A-Dock floating docks are winning international acclaim for ease of installation in residential and commercial applications. Connect-A-Dock is located in Adair, Iowa. Connect-A-Dock, Inc. is a subsidiary of Owner Revolution, Inc. also headquartered in Adair, Iowa
ABOUT MASTERS ROWING ASSOCIATION
The Masters Rowing Association was established in 1999 as a non-profit organization to fulfill three important needs: supporting and encouraging the amateur sport of rowing, providing important educational support and an organizational voice, and assisting in the success of all rowing clubs, charities and organizations. The MRA offers masters an organization to help them pursue their rowing passion for a lifetime.
With more than 7,500 individual members, the MRA has been and continues to be the fastest growing organization in the rowing community; its membership has doubled in each year of its existence.
The MRA has developed a series of regattas across the country that includes many of the premier Masters events in the United States, including the prestigious Thomas Eakins Head of the Schuylkill Regatta held every October in Philadelphia. The MRA provides clinics at many regattas and visits clubs across the United States to offer free rowing clinics. Additionally, the MRA provides rowing clubs with assistance in how to run a rowing club, club budgeting, and a host of other information.
The MRA national headquarters is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's historic boathouse row on the third floor of boathouse #4.
Masters Rowing Official Sponsors including founding sponsor Subaru; its Official Technology Partner is Row2k; its Official Dock is Connect-A-Dock; its Official Media Partner is Rowing News; its Official Shell Insurer is Mariner Insurance and its Official Eyewear Provider is Sunglass Hut.