Head of the Hooch is hosted by Atlanta Rowing Club & Lookout Rowing Club and is for all rowers. Learn more on Regatta Central.

When: November 2nd and 3rd, 2024. All student-athletes will travel via charter bus at noon on Thursday, October 31, and have a late practice on Friday, November 1st. A request to the HHS Administration will be made for our student-athletes to have excused absences on Friday, 11/1/24. And if needed, Monday, 11/4/24.

Where: Ross’s Landing, 201 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402. Our team tent will be near the center of the regatta activities (finish line) near the Chattanooga Aquarium.

What to Wear: Student-athletes are required to wear their Unisuits during the regattas. Dress in layers, as the mornings might be cold and the afternoons warm up.

Student-athlete meals: Student-athletes are responsible for purchasing some of their meals. Breakfasts are provided at the hotel.

Student-athletes need to have money to pay for the following:

• Thursday dinner
• Saturday dinner
• Sunday dinner
• Hooch souvenirs

HHSRC HEALTH POLICY Must be signed, notarized and returned by Monday, October 28, 2024. Joel Kroh, HHSRC Treasurer, will be available Saturday at the Halloween Regatta to notarize the form. Follow this link to the HHSRC Health Policy.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS For HHSRC Hospitality-provided meals, please let us know ASAP about any dietary restrictions.

Required Waivers: Current US Rowing Membership, which is the “basic” membership.

SafeSport: All student-athletes must be up to date with their SafeSport certifications.

WhatsApp This is the official communication app for all things HHSRC at Head of the Hooch 10/31-11/4, 2024. Please share photos, videos, race info, and anything you find interesting during the weekend, and stay updated on everything Head of the Hooch! The link to join is in the master schedule, in the newsletter sent 10/22/24. Share this link with family and friends!

Event Times and Boat Lineups: Event times for Saturday and Sunday will be available closer to the event. Boat lineups can be found here and will be updated closer to the regatta by the coaches. Please remember that daylight savings ends falls between Saturday and Sunday.

Volunteers Needed: The success of this regatta is dependent on parent volunteers! Please sign up to help out over the weekend. Follow this link to learn about Family Volunteer Requirements for the Fall and Spring Seasons. Regatta Host Volunteer Opportunities open October 9.

Student-athlete Transportation:  Student-athletes must travel as a team to and from the Head of the Hooch.  Several HHSRC Board members will chaperone the bus to and from Chattanooga. Head of the Hooch Bus and Bus Driver Gratuity PayPal Invoices are due by Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The cost is $157.00 per student-athlete. Check your emails for the PayPal Invoice.

Team Hotel: All student-athletes will stay in the team hotel, no exceptions. The hotel is paid by the club for all student-athletes only. 

Parent Accommodations: Reserve your room as soon as possible. Hotel availability may be limited as there are over 20,000 spectators in Chattanooga this weekend. Parents are responsible for their meals, transportation, and hotel reservations at this regatta. The club does not cover the cost of parent rooms or transportation. 

Parent Transportation: Parents are responsible for their own transportation to and from Chattanooga. Most parents drive, while others prefer to fly into Chattanooga, Nashville, or Atlanta.  

Getting around Chattanooga: You will be walking quite a bit! Uber and Lyft operate in Chattanooga. If you prefer to drive,  follow this link for the city's public parking map, or use the ParkMobile App.

Helpful Links

• HHSRC Entries Times are tentative and subject to change without notice.
• HHSRC Boat Lineups -will be updated closer to the regatta by the coaches. Times are tentative and subject to change without notice. Please remember that⏰daylight savings (fall Back) falls between racing on Saturday and Sunday.
• The Head of the Hooch website
• Live Stream
• Results & Heat sheets Times are tentative and subject to change without notice.
• @headofthehooch on X for all race calls and other race weekend alerts. Turn on mobile notifications and all race calls will come right to your phone! 
• Team Oar Identifier
• Race Schedule
• Race Course Map 1 and Race Course Map 2
• Where to Watch/How to Watch the Races - Ross’s Landing, Walnut Street Bridge, Coolidge Park on the North Shore, or Bike or Hike Along the River on the Chattanooga Riverwalk.