FSRA Sweep Championship Regatta (2)

Sweep State Updates

Sunday Arrival Times: Plan ahead for traffic and parking delays to arrive on time!

Tomorrow’s arrival time will be staggered again:

 

  • The WF4+, WJr8+, and MJ4+ will arrive by 7am.

 

  • The WLT4+, MLT8+, and MV4+ will arrive by 9am.

 

  • Anyone not rowing will need to arrive by 9am as well.

***If you didn't give your badge to a coach before you left today, you are required to bring it tomorrow.

 

What to Bring

  • Full, refillable water bottle
  • Sun protection: sunshirt, hat, sunscreen

Parking Info: Follow posted signs; parking instructions may change without notice

  • Island Vehicle Parking:
    • $20/day (Sat & Sun), $10 (Fri) 
  • Grass Lot B (near Homewood Suites):
    • $15/day (Sat & Sun)

This two day regatta is hosted by Florida Scholastic Rowing Association and Sarasota Crew, and is for all rowers.  Learn more on Regatta Central.

When: This regatta is two days, April 26 and 27, 2025

Where: Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir., Sarasota, FL 34235

TeamSnap App: A reminder, as stated in the participation policy you signed, student-athletes and parents will be expected to use only HHSRC platforms, which are TeamSnap and Remind, for official team communications. Use TeamSnap, especially on Regatta days, to ask or answer questions, and receive race updates. Now is a good time to double-check your account and ensure your contact information is correct.

Boat Assignments: Boat lineups are here. Race times may change without notice.

Club Volunteers: The success of this regatta depends on parent volunteers! Sign up HERE.

  • Please visit this link for more information about club families' required volunteer hours.
  • To review HHSRC's Participation Policy, please go here.
  • Please self report your hours after the event here.

***Host Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are required from each participating team to allow FSRA to run a successful regatta. Teams need to sign up for 1 position per program plus 1 position per entry. Remember to include your team name with your signup. Programs should sign up for only their obligated number of positions by the regatta registration deadline. Each position that is not filled by a team by the deadline will result in a $250 fee. FOLLOW THIS LINK to the host volunteer opportunities. Hours volunteered for the regatta host count toward your volunteer hour commitment.

 

Use this link to upload your FSRA Sweep State Championship Regatta photos! The Awards Banquet Slideshow Committee may use them!

 

Not able to attend the FSRA state championships? Watch the live stream at https://www.rhstv.com/

 

Vendors:

  • Aworthy Photo
  • N&D - official FSRA regatta vendor
  • Rival Kit USA
  • SouthBay Rowing
  • Strokeside Designs
  • Vespoli.com

Regatta VIP Tower Tickets
A limited number of tickets will be sold for each regatta allowing 2nd floor access for the weekend. 170 tickets per regatta will be available via the links below assuming no weather issues. Soft drinks, water, and snacks provided. VIP guests are welcome to bring their lawn chairs to sit out on the 2nd floor observation deck. Except for the case where the entire regatta is cancelled, tickets are non-refundable. 2025 FSRA Sweeps VIP ticket link available 04/09/25 noon to no later than 04/25/25. No pets allowed.

What to Bring, What to Know:

Rowers: Full, refillable water bottle and Sun protection: sunshirt, hat, sunscreen

Look for the team hospitality trailer, and team flag! Bring your own chairs, a hat, binoculars, sunscreen, bug spray, and wear your best crew t-shirt! For a more complete list of what to bring, refer to this page https://www.hhsrowingclub.org/regatta-information/

All parents, family, and fans who would like to eat HHSRC Hospitality food ($30 for a hot breakfast and hot lunch both days). Please pay HERE by Friday, April 18th. Student-athletes' food is included in the membership dues. 

 

Race Map:

Sarasota
75°
clear sky
64% humidity
wind: 10m/s E
H 76 • L 73
88°
Wed
80°
Thu
79°
Fri
80°
Sat
80°
Sun
Weather from OpenWeatherMap

GO BIG RED!
If you have any questions, please contact any board member by email at hhsrowingclub@gmail.com.  We welcome your input!

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Donations to the Club are tax-deductible under the IRS Code.