USRowing NW Youth Championships
DATE: May 20-22, 2022
ABOUT: The top rowers and fastest boats from more than 25 junior rowing clubs in Oregon, Washington and Idaho will converge at the NW Youth Championships to compete over three days in sweep and sculling events. The top three boats in each qualifying varsity event will earn the privilege of representing the Northwest Region in the USRowing Youth National Championships, to be held June 9-12, 2022, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida
WHERE: Vancouver Lake, Vancouver WA
WHO COMPETES:
All varsity, and select/well-prepared novices will compete
5-day rowers are guaranteed to race in 2 events
3-day rowers will race in 0-2 events, depending on attendance at practice, improvements, and consistency throughout the whole year.
There are 8 qualifying varsity races. The top 3 boats in each event will qualify for Youth National
RACE DISTANCE: 2 kilometers
OFFICIAL WEIGH-INS:
Required for coxswains.
Weigh-ins occur 1-2 hours before the race.
Attention coxswains: If you do not get officially weighed in during the time period designated, you will incur a penalty. If you get another penalty in addition to this one, you will be disqualified from racing.
TYPE OF LAUNCHING: Beach
TYPE OF START: Quick Start
LINE-UPS: To be determined and communicated to athletes by the coaches
WHEN TO ARRIVE:
Races officially begin Friday morning, May 15th. However, only rowers who are participating in those races on Friday are responsible for attending. Any students who will miss school are responsible for prearranging an excused absence from their schools.
All remaining rowers, whether they are racing or not, are expected to attend the regatta on Saturday and Sunday.
Exact arrival time for each day will depend on the race schedule, and will be communicated in advance by the coaches.
COST: To be determined
TRANSPORTATION: Athletes/parents are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the regatta each day. Carpooling is encouraged.
LODGING: Not Applicable.
FOOD: ORU parent volunteers will coordinate the ORU Food Tent at the regatta site, providing morning and afternoon meals/snacks for athletes and coaches. Evening meals are the responsibility of individual athletes and their families.
PACKING LIST:
· Race apparel/accessories:
Varsity: Unisuit
Novice: ORU short-sleeve race shirt and black trous/tights;
· Optional for all rowers: long-sleeve white dri-fit shirt to wear underneath race uniform; ORU race cap; ORU splash vest
· Several pairs of wool or wool-blend socks
· A duffle bag packed with sweats or comfortable clothing to change into at the race site in case you get wet. Include a large ziplock or plastic bag to store wet or muddy clothes.
· Sponge; watch
· Sunscreen, necessary medications
· Rain jacket, extra warm jacket, rain boots (in case of inclement weather)
· Sunglasses
· Homework
· Small pillow/blanket for lounging between races
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Click on Regatta Central
QUESTIONS:
Date: May 20-22, 2022
Where: Vancouver Lake, Washington
What to Bring: Rain jacket, sponges, WATCH, Uniforms, extra clothes, sunscreen, hats, extra socks
Coxswains: Weigh-ins are 1-2 hours before the race
Women coxswain: 110lbsMen Coxswain: 120lbs
Transportation: Individual
Food: ORU Parents
Lounging: N/A
Be there: Depends on your races. ( Coaches will let you know )
Distance: 2 kilometers
Competing: All varsity. All well prepared novices
Launching: Beach launching
Start: Quick Start
Line ups: Contact the coaches
Other questions: Contact
Extra: All 5-day rowers will be guaranteed 2 events. All 3-day rowers 0-2 events depending on improvement and consistency through the whole year. There are 8 qualifying varsity races where the top three in each event go to Nationals. Attention coxswains: If you do not get weighed in the time window you will get a penalty ( if you get another penalty in addition to this one you will be disqualified ).