Nelson Sprints Regatta

Aug 10, 2024
sprint
Lakeside Park
Nelson, BC (CAN)

Hosted By: Nelson Rowing Club
Sanctioned by RCA & BC (2024)

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<h2>Welcome to the Nelson Sprints Regatta 2024!</h2>
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<h3>The Nelson Sprints Regatta is open to rowers of all ages and experience. Races will include Junior (U19 and U17), Open and Masters. Boat types include 1x, 2x, 4x, 2–, 4– . All&nbsp;races will be 1000m, check event list for more information and to register. Our focus for the Sprints regatta is to have a fun and friendly competition with visiting clubs on&nbsp;beautiful Kooenay Lake! </h3>
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The Race Package is available <a href="/cms/uploads/nelson_rowing_club/files/Regatta%20Race%20Package%202024_KB1(7).pdf">here.</a>
The course map is available <a href="/cms/uploads/nelson_rowing_club/media/Nelson-Sprints-Map-2024-Updated_V2.jpg">here</a>.
The regatta entry fee is a flat fee of $60. This flat fee includes tickets to our post-race BBQ and Awards Ceremony. All registrations must be made via Regatta Central. Please try and fully register before 6pm on Aug 7th.&nbsp;We will accept late regstrations through Regatta Central up until Friday at 6pm and we will endeavor to accommodate additions on race day (no promises!). All scratches will be fully refunded (flat fee and seat fees) if done by August 7th. Scratches after that will not be refunded.
Extra guests are welcome to attend the BBQ and Awards ceremony at a cost of $15&nbsp;per&nbsp;person. Advance notice (up until August 7th) is required to accommodate extra guests, please notify Kristina of any add-ons by email or text (<a href="mailto:kristina.lithia.beck@gmail.com">kristina.lithia.beck@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or text 604 369-3410). Payment can be made beforehand by e-transfer to <a href="mailto:thenelsonrowingclub@gmail.com">thenelsonrowingclub@gmail.com </a>or by cash on the day of the event at the merchadise table. 
The Nelson Sprints Regatta is a Rowing Canada Sanctioned Event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you have questions please email the Regatta Chair, Kristina Beck&nbsp;<a href="mailto:kristina.lithia.beck@gmail.com">kristina.lithia.beck@gmail.com</a>
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PLEASE NOTE:
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 <h2>Pull the plug! It’s the law! </h2>
 Effective May 17 2024 in B.C. it is now illegal to transport your watercraft with the drain plug still in place.
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 <li>Before transporting a boat or other watercraft, owners/operators must remove the drain plug and drain all water on dry land including all internal compartments such as ballasts, bilges, and live wells.</li>
 </ul>
 Why is this important? Whirling Disease has been detected in Yoho National Park in B.C. and containment and prevention is critical.
 <ul>
 <li>To help stop the spread of whirling disease before moving a boat or any equipment between water bodies, be sure to Clean Drain Dry.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>‘Pull the Plug’ is one element of Clean, Drain, Dry and it requires all drain-plugs on vessels to be pulled before moving from the waterbody.</li>
 </ul>
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For more information visit: <a href="https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/environment/plants-animals-and-ecosystems/fish-fish-habitat/whirling-disease/faq_whirling_disease_june_2024.pdf">BC Govt FAQ Whilrling Disease</a>

Welcome to the Nelson Sprints Regatta 2024!

The Nelson Sprints Regatta is open to rowers of all ages and experience. Races will include Junior (U19 and U17), Open and Masters. Boat types include 1x, 2x, 4x, 2–, 4– . All races will be 1000m, check event list for more information and to register. Our focus for the Sprints regatta is to have a fun and friendly competition with visiting clubs on beautiful Kooenay Lake!

The Race Package is available here.

The course map is available here.

The regatta entry fee is a flat fee of $60. This flat fee includes tickets to our post-race BBQ and Awards Ceremony. All registrations must be made via Regatta Central. Please try and fully register before 6pm on Aug 7th. We will accept late regstrations through Regatta Central up until Friday at 6pm and we will endeavor to accommodate additions on race day (no promises!). All scratches will be fully refunded (flat fee and seat fees) if done by August 7th. Scratches after that will not be refunded.

Extra guests are welcome to attend the BBQ and Awards ceremony at a cost of $15 per person. Advance notice (up until August 7th) is required to accommodate extra guests, please notify Kristina of any add-ons by email or text ([email protected] or text 604 369-3410). Payment can be made beforehand by e-transfer to [email protected] or by cash on the day of the event at the merchadise table.

The Nelson Sprints Regatta is a Rowing Canada Sanctioned Event.

If you have questions please email the Regatta Chair, Kristina Beck [email protected]

PLEASE NOTE:

Pull the plug! It’s the law!

Effective May 17 2024 in B.C. it is now illegal to transport your watercraft with the drain plug still in place.

Before transporting a boat or other watercraft, owners/operators must remove the drain plug and drain all water on dry land including all internal compartments such as ballasts, bilges, and live wells.

Why is this important? Whirling Disease has been detected in Yoho National Park in B.C. and containment and prevention is critical.

To help stop the spread of whirling disease before moving a boat or any equipment between water bodies, be sure to Clean Drain Dry.
‘Pull the Plug’ is one element of Clean, Drain, Dry and it requires all drain-plugs on vessels to be pulled before moving from the waterbody.

For more information visit: BC Govt FAQ Whilrling Disease

Website

https://www.nelsonrowing.ca/nelson-sprints

Contact

Kristina Beck

Email

[email protected]

Phone

604 369-3410

Sanctioned by

Chief Umpire/Referee

sheree moffatt

Juniors

Yes

High School

Middle School

Collegiate

Open

Yes

Masters

Yes

Elite

Para

Inclusion

Entry Fees (CAD)

	Standard Cost
Per Athlete Flat Fee- includes BBQ- $60 CDN

Rowing Canada 2024 Seat Fee

$4.00

Rowing British Columbia 2024 Seat Fee

$3.50

Plus taxes if applicable

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