SO I've finally got my query letters sent out. Due to the fact that I was in Tennessee for five days, and I've had little to no extra time to really sit down and think things out, my query letters have been sent out a little later than I was expecting. All these queries are for my Rowing Recruitment article, which I'm still trying to craft.
I found three places via the Writer's Market:
Outdoors NW: Covers outdoor recreation in the Pacific NW, according to the Writer's Market, the editor says "Writers must have solid knowledge.... They must be doers." So that works out quite well for me, hopefully I'll get a jump on that one.
Query:
May 7th, 2007
Becky Brun
Price Media, Inc.
PMB 3311
10002 Aurora Ave N. #36
Seattle, WA 98133
Dear Ms. Brun:
The all-out brawl for women’s sports scholarships is over in one sport.
Since the passage of Title IX, the sport of rowing has become a very popular choice to even the score for most universities across the nation. Within eight years of its passage, the number of universities offering a NCAA registered Women’s rowing program has jumped from 55 schools in 1997 to 86 in 2005. Depending on the school's funding, and the coach's choice of disbursement, roughly 3/4 of a collegiate rowing team is on scholarship.
High school rowing clubs, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, have started to become popular places for parents to put their children in, and girls are even more encouraged by the prospect that they will most likely be recruited by PAC-10 schools such as UC Berkeley, Princeton, and Gonzaga. These clubs have schools from all over throwing scholarship deals towards their female rowers. The head coach for Oakland Strokes said, "Last year, between September and October, I'd say about 30 to 40 coaches came through here looking at our kids".
I would like to write an article for this magazine to highlight this sport. I believe that it is a vital, yet underestimated, opportunity for women. And with the collegiate competition in the Pacific Northwest, it should be recognized as a stronghold in the community of adrenaline seeking competitors.
I have been rowing for two years myself and have experienced the hard work that goes into this graceful sport. I know what sorts of discipline and strenuous activity these girls pour out to work at these scholarships, and it’s about time that we get some recognition!
I am a full time journalism student-athlete at Sacramento State University. I have spent 6 days a week for the past two years getting up at 5 a.m. for this sport. It has been a blessing to me, and I want to share this blessing, and put this sport in the open, for you and your readers to share.
In Regards,
Anne Morrison
contact info went here
Hemispheres: An inflight magazine for United Airlines with lots of different takes on things, I sent one out regarding the sports dept. - "Eye on Sports"
Query:
Alicia Miller
Senior Editor, Hemispheres
Pace Communications
1301 Carolina Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Dear Ms. Miller:
The all-out brawl for women’s sports scholarships is over in one sport.
Since the passage of Title IX, the sport of rowing has become a very popular choice to even the score for most universities across the nation. Within eight years of its passage, the number of universities offering a NCAA registered Women’s rowing program has jumped from 55 schools in 1997 to 86 in 2005. Depending on the school's funding, and the coach's choice of disbursement, roughly 3/4 of a collegiate rowing team is on scholarship.
High school rowing clubs, especially in the SAN FRANCISCO Bay Area, have started to become popular places for parents to put their children in, and girls are even more encouraged by the prospect that they will most likely be recruited by PAC-10 schools such as UC Berkeley, Princeton, and Gonzaga. These clubs have schools from all over throwing scholarship deals towards their female rowers. The head coach for Oakland Strokes said, "Last year, between September and October, I'd say about 30 to 40 coaches came through here looking at our kids".
I would like to write an article for this magazine to highlight this sport.
I have been rowing for two years myself and have experienced the hard work that goes into this graceful sport. I know what sorts of discipline and strenuous activity these girls pour out to work at these scholarships and education, and it’s about time that we get some recognition!
I am a full time journalism student-athlete at Sacramento State University. I have spent 6 days a week for the past two years getting up at 5 a.m. for this sport. It has been a blessing to me, and I want to share this blessing, and put this sport in the open, for you and your readers to share.
In Regards,
Anne Morrison
my contact went here
Collegebound Teen: I found this in the Writer's market, and upon looking at the website, found that they stopped taking queries a couple months ago, so closed published magazine means a no-go on that. I'm still in search for a third query, but am not having to much luck.
Query I was to send out:
Dawn Papandrea
Editor, Collegebound Teen Magazine
Dear Ms. Papandrea:
The all-out brawl for women’s sports scholarships is over in one sport.
Since the passage of Title IX, the sport of rowing has become a very popular choice to even the score for most universities across the nation. Within eight years of its passage, the number of universities offering a NCAA registered Women’s rowing program has jumped from 55 schools in 1997 to 86 in 2005. Depending on the school's funding, and the coach's choice of disbursement, roughly 3/4 of a collegiate rowing team is on scholarship. Each receiving anywhere from $1,000 to $7,000 a year.
High school rowing clubs, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, have started to become popular places for parents to put their children in, and girls are even more encouraged by the prospect that they will most likely be recruited by PAC-10 schools such as UC Berkeley, Princeton, and Gonzaga. These clubs have schools from all over throwing scholarship deals towards their female rowers. The head coach for Oakland Strokes said, "Last year, between September and October, I'd say about 30 to 40 coaches came through here looking at our kids".
Recruiting isn't limited to rowers either, since the sport isn't offered at many high schools, coaches look for athletes with similar abilities and frames that are consistent with rowers. Swimmers, track and cross country runners, and basketball players are just among the few whom coaches look for. Michelle McMullin, a current rower at Sacramento State, was recruited in high school by Gonzaga University because of her outstanding track record.
I would like to write an article for this magazine to highlight this sport.
I have been rowing for two years myself and have experienced the hard work that goes into this graceful sport. I know what sorts of discipline and strenuous activity these girls pour out to work at these scholarships, and it’s about time that we get some recognition!
I am a full time journalism student-athlete at Sacramento State University. I have spent 6 days a week for the past two years getting up at 5 a.m. for this sport. It has been a blessing to me, and I want to share this blessing, and put this sport in the open, for you and your readers to share and to give high school athletes an opportunity and insight into this world.
In Regards,
Anne Morrison
contact info went here
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