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From the President of our Board of Directors: 

March 12, 2020

Dear friends of the San Diego Crew Classic,

The primary concern of the San Diego Crew Classic is the health and safety of all the members of our community - the athletes, vendors, volunteers, city employees, and attendees.  Based on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s and the California Department of Public Health direction that all public events and gatherings over 250 people should be cancelled or postponed, regrettably, we are cancelling the San Diego Crew Classic for April 4-5 2020. CA DPH Notice. Additionally, other states and municipalities have banned gatherings as well as numerous colleges have cancelled all events.  While we do not take this step lightly, we feel it is in the best interest of the members of the community and may help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.   

We recognize this may cause disruption to the plans of many people.  We are assured Regatta Central will refund entry fees. Additionally, we will work with Event Brite to refund ticket fees.  Finally, concerning various other items such as vendors and alumni tents, we will reach out to make refund arrangements; please be patient with us given this unprecedented situation.  While we understand this will have financial impacts to all parties, We hope everyone will recognize the impact to the SDCC and consider providing a donation to the SDCC so this beloved race can be successfully held in future years.

Thank you for your support of the SDCC and patience as we made this decision.  Please be safe and take all the recommended precautions to help prevent the spread of this virus.  We look forward to seeing you all safe, and well, at the 2021 San Diego Crew Classic March 27-28, 2021.  It will be better than ever! 

Sincerely yours,

Mark

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Covid 19 Update-March 10, 2020

The San Diego Crew Classic will go on. It has gone on for 47 years and we plan to continue this year. We know that Coronavirus is on everyone’s minds, so we give you the following: 

We are monitoring this situation carefully and at this point fully expect to hold the race.  Of course, we will follow the direction of the appropriate authorities.  

At the race, we will have plenty of washing stations and hand sanitizer for everyone. The CDC lists the following on their website: 

Current risk assessment:

• For the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus at this time, the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low.

• People in communities where ongoing community spread with the virus that causes COVID-19 has been reported are at elevated though still relatively low risk of exposure.

• Healthcare workers caring for patients with COVID-19 are at elevated risk of exposure.

• Close contacts of persons with COVID-19 also are at elevated risk of exposure.

• Travelers returning from affected international locations where community spread is occurring also are at elevated risk of exposure.

We believe the key takeaway here is that rowing and San Diego are relatively low risk communities. While we have several international crews, none of them are coming from affected areas. It's going to be a great weekend of racing.

New for San Diego Crew Classic 2020 - Races Added

High School Mens and Womens JV 4x added

High School Mens and Womens Novice Coxed 4x added

Masters winners in F, G, H categories will be awarded medals.  All F+ categories will be in the same race - final only.  No handicaps will be used.