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SRAA Nationals
May
22
to May 23
Race

SRAA Nationals

  • Fri, May 22, 2026 6:00 AM Sat, May 23, 2026 6:00 PM
  • Melton Lake (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

Time:

Location: Melton Lake, Oark Ridge, TN

Parking:

Misc:

Travel and accommodation:

Parent blocks fill up very quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible. If you have any questions, email Rachel at contactus@rockfordrowing.com.

Racing:

(details to come)

Volunteers

(details to come)

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State Championships
May
16
Race

State Championships

  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
  • Kensington Metropark (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

  • Kensington Park, 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI 48380

  • Maps: Google | Apple

  • Spectator parking maps: Google | Apple

Racing:

  • Crew Timer (to come)

  • Rockford Rowing spreadsheet (to come)

Volunteers:

  • Regatta Volunteer signup (to come)

  • Parent and Family Lunch signup (to come)

  • Event Volunteer signup (to come)

Travel and accommodations:

  • Parent blocks fill up very quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible. If you have any questions, email Rachel at contactus@rockfordrowing.com.

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Midwest Championships
May
9
to May 10
Race

Midwest Championships

  • Sat, May 9, 2026 6:00 AM Sun, May 10, 2026 7:00 PM
  • Kensington Metropark (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

  • Kensington Park, 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI 48380

  • Directions to Maple Beach: Google | Apple

  • Directors to parking at Possum Hollow: Google | Apple

Racing:

  • Rockford Rowing spreadsheet (to come)

  • Crew Timer (to come)

  • Livestream (to come)

Travel and accommodations:

  • Parent blocks fill up very quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible. If you have any questions, email Rachel at contactus@rockfordrowing.com.

Volunteers:

  • Volunteer Signup Genius (to come)

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Martindale Sprints
May
2
Race

Martindale Sprints

  • Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
  • Kensington Metropark (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

EVENT:

  • Kensington Park, 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI 48380

  • Maps: Google | Apple

  • Spectator parking maps: Google | Apple

Parent info:

  • Volunteer signup genius (to come)

Racing:

  • Martindale Sprints Spreadsheet (to come)

  • CrewTimer (to come)

  • 2023 course overview (video)

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GR Invitational
Apr
25
Race

GR Invitational

  • Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
  • Riverside Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

  • Riverside Park, 2001 Monroe Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

  • Maps: Google | Apple

  • Parking (map overview)

  • Volunteer sign-up form (to come)

Racing:

  • First race starts at 8:30am

  • Rockford Rowing Spreadsheet (to come)

  • CrewTimer Results (to come)

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Spring Sprints
Mar
21
Race

Spring Sprints

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
  • Forest Hills Central High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

Location: 5901 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Maps: Google | Apple

Racing:

  • Racing spreadsheet to come

Links:

  • Spring Sprints waiver

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Rockford Dam Ergs Indoor Sprints
Mar
14
Race

Rockford Dam Ergs Indoor Sprints

  • Saturday, March 14, 2026
  • 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
  • Rockford High School Gym (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Pull up a seat on the erg and race with us at Dam Ergs Indoor Sprints. This event brings together Michigan Scholastic rowers, families, and friends for a fast-paced day of indoor races that support our programs.

event:

The event will be held in the Rockford High School gym were you can watch the jumbotron to see which athlete is in the lead. Rowers will compete in a variety of categories.

  • Location: 4100 Kroes St NE, Rockford, MI 49341

  • Maps: Google | Apple

  • Athletes should arrive between 8:15–8:30am

  • The first race begins at 9:00am

Registration:

Entries is limited to 2 events. Open to all athletes from Middle school to High School., and open to all Michigan rowers. Your entry helps rowing in West Michigan grow by supporting athletes in the region.

Register Here
  1. Middle School Mixed Relay event 4x2502

  2. Frosh/Sophomore Women 130 lbs or less 2K

  3. Frosh Women's 2K

  4. Frosh/Sophomore Men 140 lbs or less 2K

  5. Frosh Mens 2K

  6. Sophomore Women's 2K

  7. Sophomore Men 2K

  8. Junior Women's 2K

  9. Junior Men's 2K

  10. Junior/Senior Women's 130lbs or less 2K

  11. Senior Women's 2K

  12. Junior/Senior Men's 140lbs or less 2K

  13. Senior Men's 2K

  14. Coxswain Women High School 500M

  15. Coxswain Men High School 500M

  16. DAD - Parent or guardian 250M

  17. MOM - Parent or guardian 250M

  18. Novice Women 4x500 Relay

  19. Novice Men 4x500 Relay

  20. Varsity/JV Women's 4x500M relay

  21. Varsity/JV Men's 4x500M relay

  22. Coaches 100M

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Hungry Eagle Sprints
Feb
28
Race

Hungry Eagle Sprints

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • 6:00 AM 6:00 PM
  • Skyline High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

  • Location: Skyline High School, 2552 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

  • Maps: Google | Apple

  • Parking: free in high school lot

  • Spectator tickets: $5/person. Cash purchase at the event or pre-purchase here.

Racing:

  • Athlete registration

  • 7:30am - check-in

  • 8:00am - warm up

  • 8:30am - racing starts

  • View event schedule

Links:

  • Hungry Eagle spreadsheet to come

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TBC - Orange Vs Black Intra-team Scrimmage
Oct
18
Race

TBC - Orange Vs Black Intra-team Scrimmage

  • Saturday, October 18, 2025
  • 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Jupiter Boathouse (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

DATE STILL TO BE CONFIRMED

The gloves are off and we’re ready for some Orange vs Black competition. All bragging rights are on the line. There will also be an Open House for anyone wishing to see what rowing is all about as well as a bake sale.

Venue:

  • Jupiter Boathouse, 5501 Jupiter Ave NE, Belmont, MI 49306

RACING:

  • 8:45am: Team arrival.

  • 9:00am: Captain and coxswain meeting.

  • 9:30am: First event begins.

  • Race Spreadsheet

  • CrewTimer results

VOLUNTEERING:

  • SignUp Genius

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Arctic Classic Regatta
Oct
12
Race

Arctic Classic Regatta

  • Sunday, October 12, 2025
  • 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Kensington Metropark (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Venue:

  • Martindale Beach, Huron River Parkway

  • Spectator parking: Google Maps | Apple Maps

  • The park has a $10/day/vehicle park pass requirement.

RACING:

  • Coaches and Coxswain meeting at 7:15am, first event begins at 8:20am.

  • Race Spreadsheet

  • CrewTimer results

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Head of the Grand
Oct
4
Race

Head of the Grand

  • Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • MSU Rowing Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Venue:

  • Head of the Grand is held on the Grand River in Lansing, MI. The MSU Crew Club Boathouse (as well as main venue locations) are all located within the Grand River Park.

  • Address: Grand River Park, Lansing, MI 48917 (Google Maps | Apple Maps)

  • The park is public and parking is free in the venue. When you enter the park, you will want to turn left to make your way to the main regatta area.

  • There will be four local food trucks at the regatta.

RACING:

  • First event begins at 9:00am.

  • Race Spreadsheet

  • CrewTimer results

VOLUNTEERING:

  • SignUp Genius


Head of the Grand video from 2000 👇

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CSSRA
May
29
to Jun 1
Race

CSSRA

  • Thu, May 29, 2025 6:00 AM Sun, Jun 1, 2025 4:00 PM
  • St. Catharines, ON L2N 6X1 (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

Grandstand location: Nearby 65 Main St, St. Catharines, ON L2N 4T8, Canada (Maps: Google | Apple)

Parking: By making a right turn (instead of left) after the bridge and driving all the way around the hill you will access the best place to park. The grassy field offers a good view of the course and good proximity to vendors. Please do not block the fire lanes. Parking for the Grandstand is on city streets. Watch for signs and pavement markings. There is no charge to park but please be courteous to our neighbors. Do not block their driveways or our ambulance laneways.

Entrance fees: For adults, a 1-day pass is $12 or 3-day pass for $30.

Misc: Information for parents can be found here.

Racing:

  • Rockford Rowing spreadsheet

  • Course Map

  • Live Results can be found on m.regattamaster.com

  • Results are posted each night on our cssra.ca.

Travel and accommodation:

Parent blocks fill up very quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible. If you have any questions, email Rachel at contactus@rockfordrowing.com.

  • Best Western St. Catharines Ontario, Canada booking link

  • Reservations using the link must be made by May 5, 2025.  Any reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and the prevailing rate.


Requirements for travel to Canada:

Under 16:

  • U.S. passport or an Enhanced ID

  • An original or a certified copy of their birth certificate

  • Two letters of consent, notarized, signed by both parents (one for going into Canada, one for returning to the U.S.)

  • School-issued ID required for racing

16 or over:

  • U.S. passport or Enhanced ID

  • Two letters of consent, notarized, signed by both parents (one for going into Canada, one for returning to the U.S.)

  • School-issued ID required for racing

Documentation:

  • Examples of Enhanced vs non-Enhanced IDs

  • Letter of consent: U.S. into Canada

  • Letter of consent: Canada returning to the U.S.

Additional travel notes:

  • The toll at Blue Water Bridge (which is where we expect most to enter Canada) no longer accepts cash as of April 1, 2025. The estimated toll for most vehicles is $28.

  • Families may want to consider getting an Auto ID card. it is a Non-Resident Inter-Province Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card that proves your insurance coverage meets Canadian minimum requirements. This can be obtained through your auto insurance agent.

  • CSSRA admission is for a one-day or three-day pass is $12/$30 for adults and $10/$25 for students and seniors.

  • For families who want to enter the U.S. at Niagara Falls for sightseeing (via Rainbow Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, or Lewiston Queenston Bridge), as of May 1, standard vehicles are required to pay $6 ($8.50 CAD) per passenger.

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Blake Haxton
Oct
26
Race

Blake Haxton

  • Saturday, October 26, 2024
  • 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • 2933 Riverside Drive Columbus, OH, 43221 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Venue:

  • Griggs Reservoir Park

  • Parking (illustrated maps)

    • Spectator Parking is available in the pull-off lots located on Griggs Park Drive (Google maps) which is the access road running parallel between the Scioto River and Riverside Drive.

    • Vehicles are not permitted to park and/or drive in the grass per the City of Columbus. Violators will be ticketed and/or towed. Oversize vehicles blocking the road will be ticketed and towed. Absolutely no parking at Frisbee Golf Course.

    • Overflow parking is available at Mountview Christian Church main lot at 2140 Fishinger Road (Google | Apple). Please refrain from parking in the rear lot.

RACING:

  • Blake Haxton Regatta Packet

  • 7:00am: Athletes should be on-site.

  • 9:05am: First Rockford event begins.

  • Race Spreadsheet

  • CrewTimer results

  • Regatta Central

VOLUNTEERING:

  • SignUp Genius

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Local Scrimmage
Sep
21
Race

Local Scrimmage

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024
  • 7:30 AM 3:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Information:

Volunteer Signup

Race Spreadsheet

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Northview Scrimmage
Apr
20
Race

Northview Scrimmage

  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
  • 8:00 AM 2:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

Location: Jupiter Boathouse

Time: Athletes should arrive by 7:15am.

Parking: Athletes may drive themselves but must park towards the back of the boathouse.

Uniform:

  • Varsity and JV uniform: wear your uni. If yours hasn’t arrived, please ask to borrow one.

  • Novice uniform: wear your racing tank. If it has not arrived, please wear your spring shirt.

Misc: No cowbell allowed but please cheer for our boats as loud as you can!

Racing:

Athletes will launch upstream from the dock. The start line is in the cove, upstream from the boathouse. Athletes will race downstream and will race by the dock with around 150 meters left.

The finish line will be around 150 meters downstream from the boathouse. Athletes will return to the dock upstream as they would during practice.

parents:

First race is at 8:15am. Parents and spectators should arrive around 8:00am.

Athletes have priority for parking in the gravel lot. Parents may parallel park down the driveway or on the west side of the boathouse in the grass.

There is no overflow parking reserved since this is a smaller race. Please do your best to consolidate the number of vehicles you take to the boathouse.

Volunteers

Volunteer sign-up form.

Links:

Northview Scrimmage sheet

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Spring Sprints
Mar
23
Race

Spring Sprints

  • Saturday, March 23, 2024
  • 9:00 AM 3:00 PM
  • Forest Hills Central High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

event:

  • Buses leave Rockford High School at 7:00am.

  • Students should arrive by 6:45am.

  • Location: Forest Hills Central High School, 5901 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

parent info:

  • The first race is expected to start at 9:00am.

  • Awards ceremonies are expected to be complete by 2:00pm.

  • In the past there has not been a parking fee for this event.

  • Expect an admission fee (amount and ‘cash only’ unknown).

  • There are usually vendors with booths selling various items

  • No parent volunteers are needed for this event.

  • Find the Rockford Rowing parent section and come sit with us—we will be making lots of noise!

Links:

Details to come.

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