K I N G ' S
H E A D X X
REGATTA on the
SCHUYKILL
Sunday September 24,
2006
King of Prussia,
Pennsylvania
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Entry Fees:
(July 1- Sept. 15, 2006)
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There will be a
$10.00 late fee for incomplete entries,
each telephone entry, late entries, or
entry fees received or postmarked after
September 15, 2006.
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Only On-line entries
with credit card payment in full will
be accepted after midnight on September
15, 2006. Note: Entries will not be
accepted, in any form, after September
22.
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Singles $25.00
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Doubles $35.00
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Fours/Quads $50.00
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Eights $70.00
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Sponsored by the UPPER MERION BOAT CLUB for
COMPETITIVE and RECREATIONAL ROWING
What's Great… Friendly atmosphere,
accurate and speedy results and medal
presentations, alternate upriver launch site for
singles/doubles, great 3-mile course, on-line
registration and payment, web posted
results…
Choose Optional West Norriton
Launch….Watch crews sprint from the start
line.
For singles and doubles on car-tops,
pick-ups, small vans, and low height compact
trailers only.
Easy in, easy out launching, quick
registration, plenty of convenient parking,
plenty of riverside boat storage areas, quick
posted results and awards presentations for
winners launching from this site. Excellent
venue for masters and club rowers who appreciate
a relaxing regatta and picnic atmosphere.
Located at 56 W. Indian Lane, Norristown, PA
19403
CLASSES OF PARTICIPANTS
1. HIGH SCHOOL: Participants must on the day
of the regatta be enrolled in any high school.
Club and composite crews are permitted.
2. HIGH SCHOOL/JUNIOR EIGHTS: Participants
must on the day of the regatta be enrolled in
any high school and must not attain the age of
17 year of regatta. Club and composite crews are
permitted.
3. YOUTH: Persons not attaining age 20, year
of the regatta.
4. NOVICE SINGLES: Must not have competed in
any singles event prior to January 1, or won a
single sculling race prior to August 1, year of
regatta.
5. MASTER SINGLES: At least 35, but not 45,
year of regatta. Handicap will be four (4)
seconds per year, age 36 and over.
6. SENIOR MASTER SINGLES: At least 45, but
not 55, year of regatta. Handicap will be five
(5) seconds a year, age 46 and over.
7. VETERAN SINGLES: At least 55, but not 75,
year of regatta. Handicap will be six (6)
seconds per year, age 56 and over.
8. SUPER VETERAN SINGLES: At least 75, year
of regatta. Handicap will be seven (7) seconds
per year, age 76 and over.
9. MASTER'S CREWS: Crews whose average age is
at least 35, with no individuals, except
coxwains, below age 30. Handicap will be six (6)
seconds per year, up to a maximum of 180
seconds. Additional Master's age categories may
be created.***
10. TIME HANDICAPPED EVENTS (THCE): Crew
average age 35 and under, no handicap. Crew
average age 36 and over, six (6) seconds per
year, up to a maximum of 180 seconds. ***All age
averages shall be rounded down to the whole
integer.
11. RECREATIONAL/ALDEN: Open to all
participants. Recreation Singles must be at
least 18 inches wide and no more than 24 feet
long. Entries should include age of entrant,
boat model and manufacturer, width and length.
New competitive categories will be created if
adequate entries are received.
12. LIGHTWEIGHTS: Male scullers and crews
with no individual oarsman over 165 lbs. Women
scullers and crews with no oarswoman over 135
lbs.
13. CLUB/Individuals or Crews: Club crews are
composed of persons who, in the current calendar
year did not finish in the top six places in any
class or event at the EARC, EAWRC, Western
Sprints, the IRA, Dad Vail, Cincinatti College
Championships, Independence Day Regatta, or in
any year finished in the top six places in any
elite or open event at any national rowing
championship, or national team trials.
Individuals or members of "Club Crew" Entries
may never have competed in any event above the
"Intermediate" class in any of the events, in
any year, as outlined above.
COURSE INFORMATION
1. The 3.0 mile Course : The course begins at
Port Indian and proceeds down the approximate
middle third of the river to the top of
Barbadoes Island and then along the island bank
(portside) to the finish line. Crews should take
caution of the fallen trees on the island bank.
Crews must pass through the large orange colored
course buoys and are responsible for steering a
safe and predictable line on the course. There
are two bridges: Boats should pass through lanes
1, 2, and 3 of the first (railroad) bridge and
arch 1 and the portside half of arch 2, of the
second (highway) bridge. There is a buoy marked
sunken hazard in the center of arch 2 of the
highway bridge. The finish line is 50 meters
after the second bridge. Just after the finish
line crews shall proceed for 100 meters and wait
for clearance from the dockmaster before coming
about to the recovery end of the dock in front
of the boathouse. Caution: There is a dam
approximately 200 meters beyond the finish line.
All crews should take care to stay well above
the dam while waiting to dock. After Finishing:
Crews launching from the Upper Merion Boathouse
will be disqualified if they row past the
recovery dock upriver to "cool down." Crews
launching from the West Norriton Launch site
will proceed upriver in the row to start lane
and cross the course at the referee marked
location only, or be disqualified.
2. Start: Each entrant will be responsible
for arriving at the starting line five (5)
minutes prior to their scheduled starting time.
Boats leaving from the Upper Merion Boathouse
should proceed along the Upper Merion bank
(portside), through the first arch of both
bridges and proceed with extreme caution upriver
staying well clear of the racing lanes and
competitors who may row off the course. Boats
leaving the West Norriton Launch will proceed
300 meters along the West Norriton bank to the
start staging area. Shoals and hazards will
generally be marked and individuals and crews
should proceed with normal caution on unfamiliar
waters. All Crews and Coxwains are responsible
for checking the course map before leaving the
dock. Crews proceeding more than 300 meters
above the start line will do so at their own
risk.
RULES AND INFORMATION
1. Bow Numbers: Bow numbers have been
assigned in the order entries were received. The
start will be supervised by officials on shore
and on the water. Boats will be started at 10
second intervals in Bow Number order. Crews
utilizing the course for practice must be
completely off the course by 10:00a.m.
2. Passing Rules: Any boat being overtaken
must move toward the Upper Merion bank of the
river. There is a "No Passing Zone" beginning
100 meters above the railroad bridge until crews
have clearly passed through the railroad bridge.
Crews must commit to Lane 1, 2, or 3 before
entering the "No Passing Zone."
3. Prizes: Specially commissioned King's Head
Medals will be awarded to each individual of the
winning crews when race results are confirmed
and official. First and 2nd place medals will be
awarded in races having at least four entries.
First place medals only in races with a minimum
of two paid entries. No medals will be awarded
in races with only one entry.
REGISTRATION
1. All entrants will be required to submit
entries on official USRA entry forms or
Electronically On-Line. A club "Release of
Liability," executed by all participant's will
be required to be submitted on Race Day. An
"Individual Release of Liability" from rowers
under the age of 18 on the day of regatta,
signed by a parent or guardian, will also be
required to be submitted on Race Day.
Unaffilliated rowers must be members of the
United States Rowing Association. Complete
entries will include Names of competitors,
USRowing Membership Numbers, Age year of regatta
(if required), and payment in full for all
entries. A Release of Liability from all
competitors will be collected at registration
before bow numbers are distributed.
2. Events with only one entry will be
scheduled. Participant's can confirm entries by
phone, 6-8 P.M. on September 22 or by email to
tompappanastasiou@comcast.net.
3. ENTRY FEES: Due and payable with "Complete
Entries" postmarked on or before September 15,
2006.
There will be a $10.00 late fee for
incomplete entries, each telephone entry, late
entries, or entry fees received or postmarked
after September 15, 2006. Only On-line entries
with credit card payment in full will be
accepted after midnight on September 15, 2006.
Note: Entries will not be accepted, in any form,
after September 22, at 8:00 P.M.
Entry Fees:
Singles $25.00
Doubles $35.00
Fours/Quads $50.00
Eights $70.00
*** Checks should be made payable to UMBCCRR
and mailed to:
UMBCCRR, c/o Tom Pappanastasiou
738 Hidden Valley Road, King of Prussia, PA
19406
Day Phone (610) 337-3624 Eve Phone (610)
337-3624 email:
tompappanastasiou@netzero.com
4. Check-in: Check-in and lightweight
weigh-ins will be held at the Upper Merion
Boathouse and the West Norriton Launch Site on
Sunday, September, 24, 2006 only, from 7:30 A.M.
to 11:00 A.M. All crews must check-in to pick up
bow numbers. Check-in will close promptly at
11:00 A.M..
5. Boat Storage: Security patrolled,
overnight storage will be available at the Upper
Merion Boathouse and West Norriton Launch sites.
Overnight camping is not permitted at either
site and alcoholic beverages are not permitted
at the Upper Merion Boathouse site.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Overnight Lodging: There are motel/hotel
units available in all price ranges within a
five mile radius of the race course. For
additional information about lodging, family and
group activities, or sightseeing opportunities,
contact: Valley Forge Convention & Visitor's
Bureau, 600 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth
Meeting, PA, 19462, (800) 441-3549.
1. Directions: Main Launch Site/Finish Line
is located at Upper Merion Boathouse, near 1
Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405, on the
Schuylkill River about 5 miles north of the
junction of the PA Turnpike (I-276), the
Schuylkill Expressway (I-76), and U.S. Route 202
in King of Prussia.
2. From this point: Proceed North on Route
202 to Business 202, "DeKalb St. Bridgeport,'
bear right and travel about 1/2 mile just pass
PA Route 23, to regatta site. From I-95 North:
Take I-476 North to "Conshohocken Route 23"
exit, take PA Route 23 West to DeKalb St. in
Bridgeport and make a right turn to regatta site
at 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405. From
I-76 East/West: Exit at "Conshohocken Route 23",
take PA Route 23 West to right turn on U.S. 202
DeKalb St. to 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA
19405, to regatta site.
3. Directions to New West Norriton Launch
Site/Start Line: From 1 Dekalb Street, PA 19405
Upper Merion Boathouse: Go North on Dekalb St/US
202 N (.4 Miles). Turn left on E. Main Street
(2.1 miles). Turn left on S. Schuylkill Avenue
(.9 miles). Turn slight right on S. Schuylkill
Avenue (.2 miles). Turn left onto Port Indian
Rd, go under low stone arched overpass and make
an immediate right onto W. Indian Lane to 56 W.
Indian Lane, West Norriton, PA 19403, Launch
Location.
4. For detailed directions go to
www.mapquest.com.
King's Head XX
Scheduled Events
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1.) 10:10
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1A- Mens Champ Singles
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1D- Mens HS Singles
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1B- Mens Champ LW Singles
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1E- Mens Veteran Singles (55-74: 6
sec/yr)
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1C- Mens Youth Singles
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2.) 10:35
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2A- Womens Champ Singles
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2D- Womens Youth Singles
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2B- Womens Club Singles
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2E -Womens HS Singles
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2C- Womens Club LW Singles
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3.) 11:00
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3A- Mens Master Fours (6 sec/yr)
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3B- Mens HS Quads
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3C- Mens HS Fours
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4.) 11:30
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4A- Mens Master Doubles (35-44: 6
sec/yr)
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4D- Womens Master Doubles (6
sec/yr)
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4B- Mens SR Master Doubles (45-75: 6
sec/yr)
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4E- Womens HS Doubles
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4C- Mens Youth Doubles (Not 20, yr
of regatta)
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4F- Womens Club Doubles
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5.) 11:55
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5A- Womens Club Fours
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5B- Womens HS Fours
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5C- Womens Master Fours (6
sec/yr)
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6.) 12:20
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6A- Mens Club Singles
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6D- Mens Super Veterans Singles
(75-Up: 7 sec/yr)
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6B- Mens Club LW Singles
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6E- Womens SR Masters Singles
(45-54: 5 sec/yr)
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6C- Mens Novice Singles
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6F- Womens Veteran Singles (55-74: 6
sec/yr)
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6G- Womens Super Veterans Singles
(75-Up: 7 sec/yr)
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7.) 12:45
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7A- Mens Club Eights
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7C- Womens HS/JR Eights (Not 17, yr
regatta)
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7B- Mens HS Eights
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8.) 1:10
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8A- Womens Quads (THCE: 6
sec/yr)
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8B- Womens HS Quads
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9.) 1:35
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9A- Mens Champ Doubles
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9D- Mixed Parent/Child Doubles (6
sec/yr under 18
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9B- Mens Club Doubles
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9E- Father/Son Doubles 3 sec/yr for
each
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9C- Mens HS Doubles
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9F- Mother/Daughter Doubles Rower
over 45)
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10.) 2:00
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10A- Womens Club Eights
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10C- Womens Master Eights (6
sec/yr)
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10B- Womens HS Eights
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10D- Mens HS/JR Eights (Not 17, yr
of regatta)
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11.) 2:25
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11A- Mens Master Singles (35-44: 4
sec/yr)
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11E- Mens Recreational Singles
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11B- Mens SR Master Singles (45-54:
5 sec/yr)
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11F- Womens Recreational Singles
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11C- Womens Master Singles (35-44: 4
sec/yr)
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11G- Mens/Womens Adaptive
Singles
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11D- Womens Novice Singles
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12.) 2:50
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12A- Mens Club Fours
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12B- Mens Youth Fours (Not 20 yr of
regatta)
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13.) 3:15
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13A Mens Quads (THCE: 6 sec/yr)
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13B- Mixed Eights (THCE: 6
sec/yr)
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14.) 3:40
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14A- Mixed Doubles
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14B- Mixed Master Doubles (6
sec/yr)
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15.) 4:05
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15A- Mens Champ Eights
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15C- Mens Master Eights (6
sec/yr)
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15B- Womens Champ Eights
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15D- Mixed Quads (THCE: 6
sec/yr)
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Local
2006 Regatta Schedule
April
30 - Cooper
Cup,
junior clubs, high schools and Masters, Cooper
River
May
21 - Christina
Sprints,
Christina River, Wilmington, DE
June
17 - Schuylkill
Navy Regatta
- clubs/open
June
30, July 1, 2 - Independence
Day Regatta
- the largest summer club regatta in the
U.S.
July
16 - Middle
States Regatta
- clubs/open
July
23 - Diamond
State Master's
Regatta
- masters, Middletown, DE
August
5 - Quaker
City Masters Regatta
September
6 - 10 - FISA
World Rowing Masters
Regatta,
Lake Mercer, West Windsor, NJ
September
23 - NK
Challenge
September
24 - Rookie
Regatta
September
24 - King's
Head of the
Schuylkill,
Bridgeport, PA
September
30 - The
Hutchinson Cup,
masters head race
October
1 - Head
of the
Christina,
Christina River, Wilmington, DE
October
14 - Navy
Day Regatta
- high schools, colleges, clubs, open
October
21 - Schuylkill
Banks Regatta,
lower Schuylkill, Bartram's Garden
October
28 - Head
of the Schuylkill
Regatta
- high schools, colleges, clubs,
open.
November
11 - Philadelphia
Frostbite
Regatta
- high schools, colleges, clubs, open
November
12 - Bill
Braxton Memorial
Regatta
- high schools, colleges, clubs, open