The Buzz
Those who participate judge the success of our efforts each year. Here is a sampling of the Kudos.

 

"Thanks for organizing the CIRC race. This was the perfect end to my erg racing season. I always appreciate the volunteers who devote so many hours, risk expensive speeding tickets, and put up with glitches and headaches so we can have fun. I'll be back next year. Love my medal, too!” - A.H.

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"Great job very well done. It was good to see the results posted so quickly online.
In any respect, I had a very good time as did the others in attendance” - T.A.

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"Thanks to you & your team for yet another stellar event. The Chicago Indoor Rowing Championships is a logistical feat, and our entire organization recognizes how much time, effort and passion you put in to bring the event to life. We will continue to come back in search of PRs, fitness and perfected rowing form” - .K.S.I

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"Congratulations and thanks to you on a successful event." - J.F.


"We had a terrific time, the middle school kids were pretty excited about the race. We were especially thrilled that Ava Lugo broke the 500 meter record that's been held since 2007 - she was extremely proud of her accomplishments (as we all were). I hope that we continue to have a large turnout as our program grows” - S.B.


"This was my first year at CIRC, actually my first few months rowing!! I had a great experience! So fun to share the energy with all age groups! I felt it was very well organized and definitely worth it!. Thanks again” –L.K.


“I felt proud to be a part of such a great group of people and rowers’ - S.T.



“It was a blast! You did an amazing job. It was TOUGH competition”- Elite CF


“Great event made even better with great CrossFit affiliates on board’ - RowFit.


“Congrats fellow CIRC teammates! Had a great time competing with everyone – Chicago CF


“I felt proud to be a part of such a great group of people and rowers’ - S.T.


“Congrats on such a successful event. Thanks to CIRC for continuing to put it all together year after year. It truly is a great thing for the local, regional and national rowing communities” –S.N.


“I'll wear my Personal Best pin w/ tremendous pride - and then work as hard to train for next year's CIRC” –M.R.


Recommended Improvements
We listen and learn. We pre-plan and debrief. We distill the comments, complaints and suggestions for improvement. Here is what has been expressed so far. Do you agree? Please share your insights so we can continue to expand and improve this important inclusive event.

• Explain how monitor shows individual status during race
• Create a hand-out Event Program for both competitors and spectators
• Restructure schedule to reduce result wait time
•Change CrossFit Challenge Rules to Mirror Open Challenge Rules

Email your thoughts/comments to:
jbutsch@chicagoindoorrowing.com

Contact: John S. Butsch Office: 773.525.1030 x203 Cell: 312.731.0441
jbutsch@chicagoindoorrowing.com 3501 N. Southport Ste 190 Chicago, IL 60657

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