Congratulations to the UW Concrete Canoe Team!
-Bart Nijssen
Good Morning,
We are delighted to share some exciting news regarding the achievements of the University of Washington Concrete Canoe (UWCC) team at the 2023 ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships in Platteville, Wisconsin, with our canoe, Smokechaser.
After a year of unwavering dedication and hard work, the UWCC team proudly secured an impressive 8th place overall finish in the competition out of the top 20 teams in the nation. We are thrilled to have represented our university and region with such distinction. Our team displayed exemplary strength, speed, and unwavering teamwork throughout the event, setting the stage for an even more outstanding performance in the future.
We are pleased to highlight our team’s notable accomplishments in individual categories at the championships:
- Project Proposal: 7th place
- Technical Presentation: 6th place
- Final Product Prototype: 13th place
- Combined Races: 9th place
These results stand as a testament to the expertise, dedication, and perseverance of our team members, who put in countless hours of effort and pushed their limits to achieve these commendable standings.To give you a glimpse of the exhilarating moments from the championships, we have attached some photos of our team in action. These snapshots encapsulate the spirit of camaraderie, passion, and determination that fueled our success at the event.
We look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, as we prepare ourselves for an even better performance in the upcoming year. As we reflect on our accomplishments and set our sights on the future, we would like to take this opportunity to request your support. Competing at the national competition was an incredible experience for our team, but it also came with significant financial costs. We are reaching out to the UW Civil and Environmental Engineering Department to kindly ask for your monetary support to help offset some of these expenses.
Your contribution would not only assist us in covering the costs incurred during the competition, but it would also ensure the continued success of the UWCC team in the coming year. With your support, we can once again represent the UW Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the regional and national competitions, showcasing the remarkable talent and dedication of our students.
We are confident that with your assistance, we can continue to build upon our achievements and bring even greater recognition to our department. Thank you for considering our request, and we sincerely hope that you will join us in supporting the growth and success of the UWCC team.
Christopher Xia & Maxwell Pearson
Co-Captains | Concrete Canoe 2023
University of Washington