2025-26 Rowing Roster
Gidley, Karis

Karis Gidley
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Tuscaloosa, Ala.
- High School:
- Hillcrest HS
Bio
High School
- Gymnast, coached by former Alabama All-American Dara (Stewart) Lowery
- Level 10 USA Gymnastics Alabama State Champion, uneven parallel bars (2023)
- Three-time Level 10 USA Gymnastics Alabama State Champions, team (JamJev Gymnastics)
- Level 10 USA Gymnastics National Championships Qualifier and Competitor (2022)
Personal Information
- Born June 10, 2005
- Daughter of Kent and Kathryn Gidley
- Has two siblings, M'Kay and K'Ten
- Majoring in Athletic Coaching/New College
- Began rowing at age 18
- Father is the Director of Athletic Photography at the Capstone
- Mother was a former cheerleader here at UA
- Sister, M'Kay, is an outfielder on the Alabama Softball team (2021-present)
Big 12 Championships Preview
Friday, May 13
Highlights: Rowing Defeats Tennessee
Sunday, April 03
Rowing Recap vs. Tennessee: Coach Putyrae
Sunday, April 03
Rowing Senior Day Recap
Thursday, March 10