Matt Abel Speed Fiesta

Hosted by Florida Scholastic Rowing Association and is a USRowing Sanctioned Regatta

More information will be available closer to the regatta. 

This regatta is for Varsity only.

When: Saturday, 1/18/2025

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

Parking: Information about parking will be available closer to the event.

Student-Athlete Arrival Time: All rowers must arrive at the tent by 6:30 AM.  This requires rowers to
be dropped by 6:15AM to give enough time to walk to the tent.

Volunteer Information: We can't go to this regatta without help from the parents. A sign up will be available closer to the regatta. Please visit this link for more information about club families' required volunteer hours. Please self report your hours after the event here.

Race times and Boat assignments: Will be announced closer to the regatta. Race times may change without notice.

Weather:  Look at your favorite weather app or website to check if rain/cold conditions are possible. Weather
predictions can change daily.

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.

What to bring:

  • Hats/visors and sunscreen
  • Medications/inhalers, etc.
  • Chairs/Blankets/Binoculars
  • Things to keep you occupied during downtime-homework for rowers, books, etc.
  • Jackets and rain gear
  • Money for food trucks.
  • Money for regatta shirts

What to Expect on Regatta Days Whether this is your very first regatta or you are a varsity parent, you can find what you need to know here.