James P. Snider Cup

The James Snider Cup is awarded to the winning crew of the Combination race of the Harvard-Yale Regatta, which is held annually in New London, Connecticut. The Combination crews are typically comprised of rowers from the Third Varsity and Second Freshman boats of their respective programs. Traditionally the two crews race a two mile (3.2 km) course the day before the Regatta, with the winning crew earning both possession of the Cup and the right to paint the large rock surface in Bartlett's Cove - typically the most popular viewing spot for the Regatta's main events the next day - with their school's colors.

Results

Results of the Combo Race since the 2005 dedication of the Snider Cup.

History

The James P. Snider Cup was dedicated in honor of James P. "Jamie Sniderman" Snider by the Yale Heavyweight Crew Class of 2005 following the Harvard-Yale Regatta held on June 11, 2005. The cup was donated in honor of Jamie's years of dedicated service to both the Yale Heavyweight Crew and the Yale Crew program as a whole. From 1995-1996, Jamie served as an assistant coach of the Yale Women's Crew, leading the 1995 Third Varsity to a 10-4 record. After becoming an assistant with the Men's Heavyweight squad, Jamie led the 1997 Third Varsity Crew to an undefeated season, an Eastern Sprints Gold Medal, and a victory in the Combination Race of the Harvard-Yale Regatta. Jamie's 1999 Combination crew earned the right to paint the rock as well. Currently, Jamie serves as the assistant coach of the Women's Program. In 2006 he led his Third Varsity Four to a third place finish at the Eastern Sprints, and in 2007 he coached the four to a win at Eastern Sprints and a sixth place finish at NCAAs.

In addition to coaching Yale crews during the season, Jamie has served as caretaker of Gales Ferry, the home and training site for the Yale Men's Heavyweight Crew during preparation for the Harvard-Yale Regatta since 1878. He has also served as Director of the Yale University Community Rowing Program since its inception in the summer of 1999. Originally established as a small pilot program, the program has since grown to include over 100 youth participants annually, providing rowing opportunities for organizations such as the National Youth Sports Program, American School for the Deaf, and the Connecticut Special Olympics.