UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse Facility Info

UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse
500 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01854

Hours of Operation:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Open 7 days a week
May 29 - September 5, 2010

Boathouse General Information:
Phone: 978-995-2362 or e-mail.

Boathouse Rentals, Reservations, and Catering:
Contact Donna Spellissy at 978-934-3888 or email: events@uml.edu.

Peter J. Murray
Director of Campus Recreation and Boathouse Operations

Peter graduated from Springfield College with a BS in Sports Management and Fitchburg State College with an MBA with a concentration in Management.  Peter is responsible for Department of Campus Recreation, general boathouse administration, as well as coordinating functions on the deck and all kayaking related activity.  If you have questions or suggestions regarding one of these areas you can contat Pete at:

E-mail: Peter_Murray@uml.edu 
Phone: 978-934-2327

Veronika Platzer
Head Rowing Coach

Veronika Platzer, who led the University of Virginia rowing team's women's four to the 2004 NCAA Championship, was named the head coach of the UMass Lowell women's rowing program and director of the Bellegarde Boathouse.

Platzer comes to the University with an extensive background in rowing.  She has spent the last two years at the University of Michigan, which preceded four years at the University of Virginia and stints at the University of Wisconsin and Mercyhurst College.  Additionally Platzer has been a U.S. Junior National Team coach for the last three years.

Veronika is responsible for all rowing related activities at the boathouse.  If you have a question about the team or a program we are offering please contact Veronika at:

E-mail: Veronika_Platzer@uml.edu
Phone: 978-995-2112

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