South Niagara Invitational
- May 20, 2023 To May 21, 2023
- sprint
- South Course
- Welland, ON (CAN)
- Hosted By: South Niagara Rowing Club
- Sanctioned by RCA & RO (2023)
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PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE ONGOING CANAL BANK RD RECONSTRUCTION WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN ATHLETE DROP AREA OR GENERAL PARKING OFF OF CANAL BANK RD BY THE BOATHOUSE. ATHLETE DROP AREA #1 AND GENERAL PARKING (FREE) FOR ACCESSING BOATHOUSE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT WIFC PARKING LOT ON NORTH COURSE. GENERAL PARKING AND ATHLETE DROP OFF AREA #2 AT THE COLBORNE ST LOT REMAIN UNCHANGED. PLEASE CLICK ON LINKS TO SEE UPDATED MAPS FOR DETAILS:
- ATHLETE DROP OFF AREA & GENERAL PARKING FOR BOATHOUSE ACCESS - MAY 19 UPDATE
- CANAL BANK RD CONSTRUCTION - MAY 19 UPDATE
- BOATHOUSE DETAILED MAP - MAY 19 UPDATE
- 2023 SNI PARKING MAP - MAY 19 UPDATE
Please refer to our website www.rowsnrc.ca for a map showing how to access to SNRC Boathouse area due to the Forks Rd bridge demolition.
CLICK ON LINKS TO SEE MAPS FOR DETAILS:
- 2023 Course Traffic Pattern
- 2023 Emergency Course Evacuation Map
- 2023 Colborne St Parking Area Map
- Trailer Parking Map
- 2023 Finish Line Area Map - Looking North
- 2023 Finish Line Area Map - Looking South
- 2023 Boat Passage Area Through Narrows Area
Athlete Drop off Areas
- Due to on-going road construction, Athlete Drop Off Area #1 will be in the WIFC parking lot on the North Course. Entrance is off of Townline Rd. Athletes are strongly advised to use existing walking paths and pedestrian crossing area at the intersection of Canal Bank Road and Townline Rd. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WALKING ON THE ROADS.
- Alternatively, athletes can be dropped off at the Colborne Street Parking Lot and then take the free shuttle service to the boathouse area. However, it should be noted that there may be delays during busy periods.
Parking Areas
- All parking at this event will be free. Please consider making a donation for parking.
- Parking is available at the Colborne St lot as well as at the WIFC parking lot on south end of the North Course (entrance off of Townline Rd).
- Parking is prohibited along Forks Rd west of the waterway and is also prohibited along the Kingsway on the east side of the waterway. Drivers who do so will be ticketed and towed.
Watching Races
- Following races by motorized vehicles along the Kingsway (on the east side of the race course) is strictly prohibited and may result in the disqualification of the crew being followed.
- We encourage you to bring a bike and use the Welland Canal Trail that follows the course on the west side.
- The South course has great views of the entire course and the finish area on both the east and west sides.
Welland Canal Trail
The Welland Canal trail begins in Port Colborne and runs along the west bank of the rowing course. You may bring bicycles or roller blades to use on the trail.