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| Location | Noorderkanaalweg 20-22, 3037 AV,Rotterdam,The Netherlands |
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| Home water | Rotte |
| Founded | October 28, 1928 (1928-10-28) |
| University | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Affiliations | Rotterdamsch Studenten Corps, Rotterdamsche Vrouwelijke Studenten Vereeniging |
| Website | www |
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A.R.S.R. "Skadi" (Dutch:Algemene Rotterdamse Studenten Roeivereniging "Skadi"), is a Dutch studentrowing club located inRotterdam,The Netherlands.
The name "Skadi" refers to the goddessSkaði fromNorse mythology, while A.R.S.R. is the abbreviation for "Algemene Rotterdamse Studenten Roeivereniging" which is Dutch for "Comprehensive Rotterdam Student Rowing Club." Skadi has wonThe Varsity, the oldest and most prestigious Dutch student rowing event, a total of 9 times.
Skadi is the only rowing club affiliated withErasmus University Rotterdam. It is situated beside the Noorderkanaal just north of the city centre, which is connected to the river Rotte, where the rowers do most of their training.
On 28 October 1928, members of theRotterdamsch Studenten Corps R.S.C. (student society) established the "Rotterdamsche Studenten Roeivereeniging" (R.S.R.V.) Skadi. Initially sharing a location with Royal "Maas" Yacht Club, they got their own place in 1949. From 1972 non-R.S.C. members could join.[1]
In 1962 Skadi became a member of the "Koninklijke Nederlandsche Studenten Roeibond [nl]". While it incorporated the women's societyPhecda, part ofRotterdamsche Vrouwelijke Studenten Vereeniging R.V.S.V., (est. 1967) before that in 1976 it also merged withA.R.S.R. & Z.Hades (est. 1961) and became "Algemene Rotterdamse Studenten Roeivereniging" (A.R.S.R.) Skadi. Membership of either R.S.C. or R.V.S.V. was no longer mandatory.[1]
The club's facilities include 22 Concept2 ergos, kept in their boathouse. It has 10 eights, 30+ skiffs and more than 100 boats in total. Skadi has its own boatsman, who works full-time.
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