Coaches & Rowers,

In light of the ongoing drought situation and record low water levels on the Hoover Reservoir, and in the interest of the safety of our visiting teams, Westerville Rowing Club has made the difficult decision to cancel The Hoover – Fall Classic 2024, scheduled for Saturday October 12, 2024.

We apologize for any inconvenience your team may endure as a result of this cancellation and hope that this notice will provide teams the time to explore other options such as Head of the Muskingum in Marietta, Ohio, which is to be held also on October 12, 2024.

We do plan on continuing to host the Midwest Summer Sprint Championships to be held once again at Dillon State park on August 2, 2025 (NOTE THE MOVE TO THE FIRST WEEKEND IN AUGUST).

Thank you and hope to see you in 2025. 

Betsy Binnig, Regatta Director

[email protected]

Jeff Lattimer, WRC President

[email protected]

Hoover - Fall Classic 2024

Middle School - Juniors - Open - Masters Events

HIGHLIGHTS:

• New this year! Open Events!

• Location: Hoover Reservoir, Westerville, OH. Hoover Reservoir is an eight mile, man- made reservoir and the main water supply for Columbus.

• Course:  The 5K course is straight and runs from just North of Red Bank, through the bridge at Smothers Road, to the finish line at Walnut Street. Middle School races will be 1.5 K.

• Timing:  The regatta will utilize HereNow for electronic timing. Results will be available following each race at www.herenow.com.

• Regatta Information Packet  

• VENUE MAPS & REMOTE PARKING

• We appreciate volunteers and are requesting each participating team to provide assistance.  Click here to Volunteer

• The Coach & Coxswain Meeting will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:30.  Link will be sent to registered teams and recording will be posted to Regatta Central after the meeting. 

Ducks, Dinosaurs, & Unicorns!  What will 2024 bring to the finish line? 

As an extra incentive, our finish line markers will be awarded to the fastest Jr. Men’s 8+ and Jr. Women’s 8+ boats.