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Welcome to the 20th Annual OARS Invitational 

The Orlando Area Rowing Society is happy to once again host this event at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake on Saturday, March 10th, & Sunday, March 11th, 2018.

The OARS Invitational Regatta is one of the premier rowing events in the southeast, traditionally attracting more than 1,000 rowers from around Florida and neighboring states. Racing takes place on a 1500m  course on  Turkey Lake, with races starting every 7 minutes. 

The complete regatta packet can be found here: 2018 OARS Invitational

Any parents Interested in driving a launch? We have available volunteer positions for parent launch drivers from any team!  Please e-mail Beth Kohl at [email protected]

Please inform all your rowers, parents & friends that no drones are allowed at this event. 

This year we will be using the NOARA waiver.  If you are directing athletes and families to SIGN the waiver, please use this link:http://www.noara.org/index.php?option=com_chronocontact&chronoformname=waiver_fl_scholastic

If you are a coach or official and are checking the status of your teams' NOARA waivers; please use the following link: http://www.noara.org/fl-group/
username: FLscholastic
new password: Rowmyboat12!

If your team is not a member of FSRA,  you'll need to submit a certificate of insurance and NOARA waivers for all participants. You should have each member sign the waiver as unaffiliated.

Please note that all boat trailers should be at the park and in position by 6:45 AM.

The OARS Invitational Regatta is free for all spectators, but there is a $4 fee for parking at Bill Frederick Park.  Spectators are invited to bring chairs or blankets for comfortable viewing along the lake.

Parking and restrooms are available on site. We will also have food and merchandise vendors, as well as the latest Toyota vehicles on display from OARS team sponsor, Central Florida Toyota.

We are looking forward to a race day full of excitement and success.  See you soon!

Mike Kiely - Regatta Director