9th Annual

Greenwood Lake Challenge Regatta

May 20, 2006

500m sprint - 1 on 1 racing!

Masters, High School, Novices

A USRowing sanctioned event

The East Arm Rowing Club is pleased to host the 9th Annual Greenwood Lake Challenge Regatta, a 500m dash up the East Arm of Greenwood Lake.  This is a open event for women and men, masters and juniors, of all ability levels.  Club events include singles (sculls, recreational singles and Aldens), doubles, 4+s and 8+s.   Although this is a USRA registered and officiated regatta, the emphasis is on friendly competition.   Safety, fairness and fun are our top priorities!

The Greenwood Lake Challenge Regatta is also a community event for local organizations to field 8+ novice teams who compete for the coveted "Sullivan Cup".

Regatta Chairman - Alex Emodi (magdaem@comcast.net)  - 973-736-5137

Schedule of Events - Other events can be added on request.  Just let us know!

USRowing Waiver Required for all participants

Directions - New Venue this year!!  More Parking!  Water Launch!

        Follow the directions to the "Town Beach Racing Venue" at the bottom of the "Directions" page

Entry Information:

        Registration by phone or email by May 14 - Alex Emodi (magdaem@comcast.net)  - 973-736-5137

        Please bring signed waivers and entry fees for all participants to the regatta

        Entry Fees:  1x - $20, 2x - $30, 4+/4x - $50, 8+ $70 (Checks payable to East Arm Rowing Club)

        Final race schedule will appear on Wednesday May 17

Medals:

        Winners of each event will receive medals

Schedule:

        Registration: 8-9am

        Coxswains Meeting: 9am

        Racing Starts: 10am

Rules:

        USRA Rules of Rowing will apply

        Masters Handicaps will be used in singles and doubles events

        All reasonable attempts will be made to pair teams/racers by boat, age, and ability

        Bow Balls are required

Note: The streets in Greenwood Lake are very narrow - please do not park on the street!  Parking for spectators and participant over-flow will be provided in the town parking lot or other designated facility.  Parking rules will be stricktly enforced by the Greenwood Lake Police.