Regatta Primer

• Two-day event includes two different and challenging 5000- meter head race courses on Melton Lake.
• Coaches and Coxswains Zoom Meeting is Wed, 10/9/24 at 8pm.
• Thursday Oct 11th practice - This is the first regatta for many RGA athletes, expect an extended practice for derigging and loading.
• Friday Oct 12th Travel to Oak Ridge - Boat trailer ETA is by 2pm. Notify your coach by end of practice Wed 10/10 with your ETA Fri 10/12 to the venue. It is recommended to arrive early enough to rig and practice on Friday when practice course is open.
• Tip - some opt for GA Peach Pass to reduce travel times. Friday traffic in that direction may become heavy.

Leading Up To Race Day

• Bank sleep! Try to get 8-10 hours of quality sleep/night the week before the regatta
• Eat like an athlete every day: 6 balanced meals/day - healthy whole foods with lots of fruits and veggies. Don’t miss meals and maintain your hydration with regular water intake.
• Be rested and on time for all practices.
• Check weather frequently leading up to event and pack accordingly.
• Prevent sun and wind burns by packing and wearing sunscreen. Also consider a hat and sunglasses, and sunglasses strap/leash. Extra set of dry clothes (especially socks – 1 pair per race!)

Race Day

• Maintain your hydration!
• Keep off your feet and stay out of the sun – on hot days keep cool by finding an area with dense shade and a breeze, especially 2 hrs before your event.
• Avoid eating a heavy meal within 3 hours of your race.
• Assemble with your crew and coach before your race time as set by coach.
• Be available to rig / de-rig and move boats as required.
• Support fellow team members in their races and offer your assistance in getting them on/off the water (carrying oars, shoes, etc.).
• Keep up with tools and belongings at all times.
• Keep team areas clean.
• Use your time wisely!
• Take advantage of downtime between racing and rigging. This is a great opportunity for rest or homework.
• Take precautions throughout the day protecting yourself from sun/windburn.

US Rowing Age Classifications Eligibility Row Georgia and US Rowing are committed to fair play. USR provides classification regulations. A rower shall not compete in an age category indicated race for which he/she is not eligible. All programs must adhere to all rules. A rower can race up, but cannot race down. Hosting regattas determine what races are offered.

A regatta might include races with the following age classifications:

U15, U17, U19, U23, and J13 - J18. A rower is: U17 until 12/31 of the year in which they reach the age of 16, U19 until 12/31 of the year in which they reach the age of 18, U21 until 12/31 of the year in which they reach the age of 20, and so on. A rower may compete in: J14 if they have not turned 15 until Aug 1 of the year preceding the regatta date, J15 if they have not turned 16 until Aug 1 of the year preceding the regatta date, J16 if they have not turned 17 until Aug 1 of the year preceding the regatta date, and so on.

 Events times below are subject to change. Go to www.regattacentral.com or www.herenow.com for the latest.