2018 HEAD OF THE AMERICAN REGATTA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 2018 LAKE NATOMA - GOLD RIVER, CA

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2018 HEAD OF THE AMERICAN REGATTA SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 2018 LAKE NATOMA - GOLD RIVER, CA
2018 HEAD OF THE AMERICAN REGATTA
    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH 2018
   LAKE NATOMA – GOLD RIVER, CA
            HOSTED BY:
  THE SACRAMENTO STATE AQUATIC
              CENTER
CONTENTS

Regatta Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................1
   Race and course length..............................................................................................................................................1
   Regatta Personnel......................................................................................................................................................1
       Sac State Aquatic Center Personnel ......................................................................................................................1
   Directions ...................................................................................................................................................................1
   Parking and drop off ..................................................................................................................................................1
       Trailer Parking ........................................................................................................................................................1
       Dropping off ...........................................................................................................................................................2
       Event parking .........................................................................................................................................................2
   Trailers, Storage, Tents, and rigging ..........................................................................................................................2
   Food and clothing vendors ........................................................................................................................................2
   Events ........................................................................................................................................................................2
Pre Regatta Info .............................................................................................................................................................2
   Entries and Entry Fees ...............................................................................................................................................2
   Event Changes ...........................................................................................................................................................3
   Novice and U17 Definitions .......................................................................................................................................3
   Regatta Meeting ........................................................................................................................................................3
   Team Check In ...........................................................................................................................................................3
   Practice ......................................................................................................................................................................3
regatta operations .........................................................................................................................................................3
   Weigh-ins ...................................................................................................................................................................3
   Race Information .......................................................................................................................................................4
   Traffic Pattern ............................................................................................................................................................4
   Bow Markers and Bibs ...............................................................................................................................................4
   Race Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................4
   Awards .......................................................................................................................................................................4
Appendix A Tent Reservation Form ...............................................................................................................................5
Appendix B Team Information & Check In ....................................................................................................................6
Appendix C Regatta Draft Schedule ...............................................................................................................................8
appendix D Course Traffic Pattern ................................................................................................................................9
Appendix E Course Start ..............................................................................................................................................10
Appendix F – Event Overview Map..............................................................................................................................11

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REGATTA INTRODUCTION

RACE AND COURSE LENGTH

5k fully buoyed Head race for all! NEW (Year 2) Traffic Pattern and “HereNow” Timing. The course is 5000 Meters
which may be slightly shorter with the new traffic pattern.

REGATTA PERSONNEL

                                   SAC STATE AQUATIC CENTER PERSONNEL
                      Brian Dulgar                                                Cindi Dulgar
                      Director, SSAC                                         Associate Director, SSAC
                 Phone: (916) 278-2842                                        Phone (916)278-2842
                Email: btdulgar@csus.edu                                      Email: cindi@csus.edu
                       DeDe Birch                                              Heather Wilhelmi
                  Rowing Manager, SSAC                                      Operations Manager, SSAC
                    Regatta Director                                          Phone: (916)278-2842
                  Phone: (916) 278-2842                                      Email:hheieck@csus.edu
                   Cell: (916) 496-2168
                 Email: dbirch@ csus.edu

DIRECTIONS

Directions from Highway 50: Heading West from Lake Tahoe or East from Sacramento or San Francisco take the
Hazel Ave. (Exit 21). Go North onto Hazel Ave. Make the first right hand turn in to Nimbus Flats California State
Park. Or if lot if full follows signs to overflow parking.

Directions from Highway 80: Heading West from Auburn or east from North Sacramento take the Sierra College
Blvd. exit (in the City of Rocklin) and turn South on Sierra College Blvd. In about 6 miles Sierra College Blvd.
becomes Hazel Ave., continue South through the town of Orangevale and finally across the American River. The
first left after the river is the Aquatic Center. The entrance to Nimbus Flat is a small left hand turn pocket after the
Gold Country Blvd. /Nimbus Rd signal. Make the next left into the Nimbus Flats California State Park. Or if lot is full
follow signs to overflow parking.

PARKING AND DROP OFF

TRAILER PARKING
Trailers must be parked in the “normal” trailer parking (unpaved area) located around the perimeter of the main
parking lot in Nimbus Flat State Park. Trailers are not permitted in the back parking lot or in any paved parking
spaces. No parking is permitted in “loading zones.”

Trailers must arrive on Friday October 26, 2018 between 7:00 am and sunset. (Contact the AC if you need special
arrangements). The park will close at dusk (sunset is at 6:10pm). See 10d. for additional parking options on
Friday.

No boat trailers or shells may be stored at the Aquatic Center. All crews will launch from the finish line area @
Nimbus Flat State Park. All trailers must arrive prior to park closing on Friday, October 26. No Saturday arrivals.

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DROPPING OFF
We provide the lot outside the State Park (Cal Trans Park & Ride) for loading and unloading. There will be customer
service carts to help transport items and people into the event from this location. Please note that carts are not for
athletes, customer service carts are for general public. If dropping supplies for team hospitality, you may unload in
the Park & Ride and the carts will help you to your tent. Vehicles may not be left unattended in the Park & Ride. No
one will be allowed into the State Park to drop off or pick up.

EVENT PARKING
Event parking is $10.00 per vehicle and is at event parking. CASH ONLY. A free shuttle will pick up at the event
parking and will drop off in the State Park at the finish line tent. The shuttle buses will run all day until 30 minutes
after the last race. The shuttle does NOT pick up at the fish hatchery. Saturday parking will be at 11971
Foundation Place, Gold River, CA 95670

TRAILERS, STORAGE, TENTS, AND RIGGING

Each team was able to rent a tent along the finish line area. Each team tent will be labeled with the team
name. Each tent receives 20 chairs and 2 tables, please keep your chairs and table with your tent. There are no
private shade tents allowed along the finish line or in the boat storage area.

We ask that teams do not place tarps on the ground under your tent, this kills the grass. We also asked that
everything you bring into the park, you take out with you when you leave. Please remember that this is a state
park, if you pack it in, then please pack it out.

FOOD AND CLOTHING VENDORS

We will have the following food and clothing vendor: JL Racing, Sew Sporty, Adwear (official regatta t-shirt vendor)
Maeke Apparel, Smoothie Patrol, Vet Le Catering, Deluxe Foods and more to come…

EVENTS
    o    Mens Jr 4X                             o    Womens Masters 4X                      o    Mens Open 8+
    o    Mens Masters 4X                        o    Mens Open 1X                           o    Mens Ltwt 8+
    o    Womens Masters 2X                      o    Mens Masters 1X Final1                 o    Mens Masters 8+
    o    Womens Jr 2X                           o    Mens Masters 1X Final 2                o    Mens Open 2X
    o    Mens Jr U17 8+                         o    Mens Masters Ltwt 1X                   o    Mens Ltwt 2X
    o    Mens Jr Novice 8+                      o    Mens Jr 1X                             o    Mens Jr 2X
    o    Womens Jr U17 8+                       o    Mens Open 2–                           o    Mixed Masters 2X
    o    Womens Jr Novice 8+                    o    Womens Collegiate 2–                   o    Womens Collegiate 8+
    o    Mens Open 4+                           o    Mens Jr Varsity 8+                     o    Womens Ltwt 8+ (no
    o    Mens Ltwt 4+                           o    Mens Jr JV 8+                               collegiate entries)
    o    Mens Masters 4+                        o    Womens Jr Varsity 8+                   o    Womens Masters 8+
    o    Womens Masters 4+                      o    Womens Jr JV 8+                        o    Mens Jr 4+
    o    Mens Collegiate Novice                 o    Mens Masters 2X                        o    Womens Jr 4+
         8+                                     o    Womens Masters 1X                      o    Womens Open 1X
    o    Womens Collegiate                      o    Womens Masters Ltwt 1X                 o    Womens Collegiate 4+
         Novice 8+                              o    Womens Masters Novice                  o    Mixed Collegiate 8+
    o    Womens Masters Novice                       8+                                     o    Mixed Masters 8+
         4+                                     o    Womens Jr 4X                           o    Mixed Masters 4

PRE REGATTA INFO

ENTRIES AND ENTRY FEES

All registrations and payments must go through Regatta Central; www.regattacentral.com. This event hosts
juniors, HS, Collegiate, Open, Masters, and Elite competitors.

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Entry Fees are as follows:
         Eights: $150.00
         Fours: $90.00
         Quads: $ 90.00
         Doubles/Pairs $60.00
         Singles: $35.00
Entry Deadline: Received by 2300 (11:00 PM), FRIDAY, October 12, 2018.

EVENT CHANGES
Event Changes will be accepted if room is available until Tuesday October 16, 2018 AND a 25% additional change
fee will be charged. There will be NO refund of fees for any boat choosing to scratch. If an entry is uncertain and
cannot be made before the entry deadline, you may still choose to enter using the “late fee” option. Please enter
all boats AND pay the standard fee BEFORE the entry deadline has expired AND/OR use the “late entry” for the last
minute boat changes. No fees and/or late entries will be accepted on race day. Sorry, no regatta cancelation
refunds.

NOVICE AND U17 DEFINITIONS
Junior Novice – has not rowed prior to June 1, 2018 as a high school athlete, middle school rowing does not count.
Master Novice – has not begun rowing prior to October 1, 2016.
Junior U17 – may compete until December 31 of the year of their 16th birthday.

REGATTA MEETING
The official regatta meeting will be held on Saturday October 27th at the Finish Line Tent at 7:15am.

TEAM CHECK IN
All Crews must check in to receive their bow numbers. Check in will be open Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at
the Sac State Aquatic Center and Saturday from 06:15 am to 10:00 am at the Finish Line Tent. ALL COMPETITORS
MUST CHECK IN BY 10:00 AM ON SATURDAY OR YOU WILL BE SCRATCHED.

PRACTICE

Crews may practice on the race course the Friday prior to racing from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. LAST LAUNCH IS SET
AT 4:15 PM. Please make sure you have checked the posted traffic pattern prior to practicing. Crews may be
disqualified if not in the traffic pattern during practice. Be prepared for Control Commission. All boats must have
their heel ties and bow balls checked by approved personnel. Pre-checks will help speed up launching on race day.
Reminder – pop-up private shade tents are not allowed.

REGATTA OPERATIONS

WEIGH-INS
Will be held on SATURDAY ONLY from 07:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Finish Line Tent. Crews must weigh in together.
Competitors shall be weighed in racing uniform.
***If lightweight crews/scullers do not make weight they may race for an “unofficial” time in their event, THEY
CANNOT SWITCH TO THE CORRESPONDING OPEN EVENT.
         Collegiate and Master Men: 165 pounds maximum, no averaging
         Jr. Men: 155 pounds maximum, no averaging
         Women: 135 pounds maximum, no averaging

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Coxswains: NO weigh-ins

RACE INFORMATION
Please allow adequate time to get to the starting line, about 45 minutes. All crews will be started in numerical order.
Boats not starting in sequence will be assessed a one-minute penalty. A crew that arrives late for the start may, at
the discretion of the starter, be allowed to start at the end of the event and a one-minute penalty will be assessed.
Crews that miss the start of their event will not be placed. Crews that miss the start of their event may, at the
starter’s discretion, be allowed to row for time only. Overtaking boats have the right of way. Boats being overtaken
must yield to the overtaking boat. Failure to yield the right of way may result in a one-minute penalty or
disqualification. All race traffic must row through the finish line. Do not stop until your boat is well clear of all
other race traffic coming through the finish area. Crews shall turn around 100 meters beyond the finish at the red
buoy. Stay clear of the Nimbus Dam! There is a 100 meter safety zone mandated in front of the Nimbus Dam.
NCAA rules apply. Collegiate women’s entries will not be accepted for events not listed as “collegiate.” Launching
and Landing areas must be kept clear of Oars and athletes articles of clothing.

TRAFFIC PATTERN
The Head of the American traffic pattern will be available on-line and at check in. Please make sure all
crews/scullers follow the posted traffic pattern. Any crew found in violation of the traffic pattern will be
disqualified. Course map is attached at end of packet.

BOW MARKERS AND BIBS
The Aquatic Center will provide you with your bow number. It is your responsibility to return your bow card at the
conclusion of your event. The entry number must be in your bow number clip correctly and visible to the officials on
both sides of the course. Crews without bow markers may not have their times recorded. Lost bow cards will be
charged to your team.

RACE SCHEDULE
A preliminary start order will be posted on Regatta Central on WEDNESDAY prior to the event. Changed entries will
be added to the end of the starting order. See Appendix B

AWARDS
Master’s 1x races will be separated into age categories and medals given to each grouping if there are more than 10
entries. (11-20 entries – 2 medals given; 21-30 entries – 3 medals given).

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APPENDIX A TENT RESERVATION FORM
                                                 TENT RESERVATION
                                               2018 Head of the American
                                              Hosted by the Sac State Aquatic Center

                                                 Saturday October 27, 2018

The Sac State Aquatic Center is proud to be hosting the 2018 Head of the American. If your program is interested in
having a hospitality tent for this year’s regatta please complete this form on line by October 12, 2018. Tents will be
assigned on a first come first served basis and there is a limited number.

Please Print
Name of Institution:

Contact Name:

Mailing Address:

City:                                             State:                               Zip:

Phone: (         )                                                 Fax: (         )

E-mail:

Please select one:

          20 x 20 Tent with 2 tables and 20 chairs @ $495.00

          20 x 40 Tent with 4 tables and 40 chairs @ $990.00

_______# of extra tables for tent ($12.00 per table)

_______# of extra chairs for tent ($3.00 per chair)

We hereby contract with the Sac State Aquatic Center for a hospitality tent space at the 2018 Head of the American to be hosted
by the Sac State Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma in Sacramento, CA on October 27, 2018.

While the Sac State Aquatic Center recognizes that fundraising is a legitimate function of each institution, any items being sold
from within a hospitality tent must be approved by the Sac State Aquatic Center.

Accepted by (signature):

Print Name:                                                                    Date:

Title:

              Make checks payable to: Sac State Aquatic Center – 1901 Hazel Ave – Gold River – CA – 95670

                  ***Return CONTRACT and PAYMENT must be made by October 12, 2018
                              If you have any questions please contact: Sac State Aquatic Center
                                                   aquaticcenter@csus.edu
                                                        (916) 278-2842

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APPENDIX B TEAM INFORMATION & CHECK IN
                                     2018 TEAM INFORMATION/CHECK-IN
                                           2018 Head of the American
                                     Hosted by the Sac State Aquatic Center
                                            Saturday October 27th, 2018

               All crews must check in to receive their credentials, parking passes, and tent information.
                      Check in will take place in the Administration Office at the Aquatic Center
                                  Check-in will be ____________________________

Name of Institution:                                                                  ____________

Coach Contact Name:                                                                           ______

Mailing Address:                                                                              ______

               City:                           State:                         Zip:

Phone: (       )                               E-mail:

Contact information for the main contact picking up the packet and checking- in the team:

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Phone: (____)____________________________ E-mail: _______________________________________

Food Coordinator information:

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: (____)____________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________

Vehicle: (Make)______________ (Model)____________(Color)___________(License Plate #) ______________
OR
Trailer: (Color)________________ (License Plate #)________________

*Trailer information:

# of boats your crew will be bringing: ___________________
# of boat trailers your crew will be bringing: _______________ or who are you sharing a trailer with ? _________________

Trailer Driver Name: _____________________________________________ Cell Phone #:_________________________

Tow Rig 1: Make:_________________ Model: _________________ Color:______________ LP#_________________
Tow Rig 2: Make:_________________ Model: _________________ Color:______________ LP#_________________

*Car topper information:
Name: ________________________________________________                   Phone number: (___)__________________
Vehicle: Make: __________________ Model: __________________ Color:______________ LP#_________________
           *ALL VEHICLE INFORMATION IS REQUIRED FOR PARKING PASSES TO BE PICKED UP*

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Credit Card Payment Form

               Name:__________________________________________________________________

               Billing Address:___________________________________________________________

               City:________________________________State:____________Zip:________________

               Phone:____________________________ or___________________________________

               Email:__________________________________________________________________

                                  Program or Reason for Charge: HOA Tent Rental 2018

Please select one:

_______ 20 x 20 Tent with 2 tables and 20 chairs @ $495.00

_______ 20 x 40 Tent with 4 tables and 40 chairs @ $990.00

_______# of extra tables for tent ($12.00 per table)

_______# of extra chairs for tent ($3.00 per chair)

                           Name on Card:__________________________________________

                           VISA/MC#:_____________________________________________

                          Expiration Date:__________________________________________

                          Zip Code:_______________________________________________

                          CVC Code: ______________________________________________

                          Amount to Charge:________________________________________

                          Signature:_______________________________________________

                                      This form can be accepted by fax, mail or in person.

                              Credit card payment forms CANNOT be accepted thru email.

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APPENDIX C REGATTA DRAFT SCHEDULE

                                       THE HEAD OF THE AMERICAN
                                     SACRAMENTO STATE AQUATIC CENTER
                                           Saturday, October 27, 2018
     Tentative Time   Event #                                Event Name               2017 Entries
        9:00 AM          1      Men’s Junior 4x                                           12
        9:00 AM          2      Men’s Master 4x                                            7
        9:00 AM          3      Women’s Master 2x                                         10
        9:00 AM          4      Women’s Junior 2x                                         26
        9:15 AM          5      Men's Novice Junior 8+                                    28
        9:30 AM          6      Women's Novice Junior 8+                                  26
        9:45 AM          7      Men's Open 4+                                             28
        9:45 AM          8      Men's Lightweight 4+ (8a-open/8b-junior)                  11
        9:45 AM          9      Men's Masters 4+                                          10
        9:45 AM         10      Women's Masters 4+                                         7
       10:00 AM         11      Men's Novice Collegiate 8+                                13
       10:00 AM         12      Men’s Master Novice 4+                                     2
       10:15 AM         13      Women's Novice Collegiate 8+                              14
       10:15 AM         14      Women’s Master Novice 4+                                   4
       10:30 AM         15      Women’s Master 4x                                         10
       10:30 AM         16      Men's Open 1x                                              6
       10:30 AM         17      Men's Masters 1x                                          11
       10:30 AM         18      Men's Masters Lightweight 1x                               5
       10:30 AM         19      Men’s Junior 1x                                            7
       10:45 AM         20      Men's Open 2-                                             17
       10:45 AM         21      Women's Collegiate 2-                                     54
       10:45 AM         22      Women’s Open 2-                                            0
       10:45 AM         23      Women’s Master 2-                                          0
       11:00 AM         24      Women's Open 4x                                            0
       11:15 AM         25      Men's Junior 8+                                          12/25
       11:30 AM         26      Women's Junior 8+                                        13/18
       12:00 PM         27      Men's Masters 2x                                           5
       12:00 PM         28      Women's Masters 1x                                         3
       12:00 PM         29      Women’s Masters Lightweight 1x                             4
       12:15 PM         30      Women’s Masters Novice 8+                                  3
       12:15 PM         31      Women’s Junior 4x                                         10
        1:15 PM         32      Men's Open 8+                                             31
        1:15 PM         33      Men's Junior Lightweight 8+                                7
        1:15 PM         34      Men's Masters 8+                                           7
        1:30 PM         35      Men's Open 2x                                              3
        1:30 PM         36      Men's Junior Lightweight 2x                               10
        1:30 PM         37      Men’s Junior 2x                                           14
        1:30 PM         38      Mixed Masters 2x                                           8
        1:45 PM         39      Women's Collegiate 8+                                     28
        1:45 PM         40      Women’s Lightweight Open 8+ (no collegiate entries)        2
        2:00 PM         41      Women's Masters 8+                                        14
        2:15 PM         42      Men’s Junior 4+                                           29
        2:30 PM         43      Women’s Junior 4+                                         29
        2:45 PM         44      Women's Collegiate 1x                                      0
        2:45 PM         45      Women's Open 1x                                            6
        2:45 PM         46      Women’s Junior 1x                                         11
        3:00 PM         47      Women's Collegiate 4+                                     21
        3:00 PM         48      Women's Open 4+                                            0
        3:15 PM         49      Mixed Collegiate 8+                                        2
        3:15 PM         50      Mixed Masters 8+                                           9
        3:15 PM         51      Mixed Masters 4X                                           5
        3:15 PM         52      Mixed Masters Novice 8+                                    4

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APPENDIX D COURSE TRAFFIC PATTERN

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APPENDIX E COURSE START

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APPENDIX F EVENT OVERVIEW MAP

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