This is it.

This is the big weekend. Like everything else this year, I am new to this, so some of the fine details we will will have work out as we go. Thanks again to all for bearing with me through this learning curve.

Tonight I am grabbing the athletes' wristbands to get in and out of the compound. This is important because they will be restricting traffic (Vehicle and pedestrian.) on the island. There will be wristbands for the parents to have access to our tent, but I will get that information tonight I hope. Many THANK YOUS! to the parents who helped organize this.

Weigh in scales are open from 7:00am-11:00am. Athletes should be a little earlier than usual to get down and ready for their race. The island will be VERY busy. Photo IDs and rowing attire are necessary for weighing in. Puppy dog eyes will not work this time, so make sure you have these things before you leave the house! There is a priority weigh in schedule that has been posted to the CSSRA's website. Talk to your coach about weigh in times.

Photo IDs are 100% necessary for weighing in AND for getting on to the water. Have them and keep them safe.

Relax and stay out of the sun this weekend. Wear sunscreen!! Sun can drain lots of energy, and we need all the energy we can get to make it through this busy 3 day event. No roughhousing, a hurt ankle could take you out of the race.

The official Friday schedule is out, and looks the same as the preliminary draw.

Event 01: Junior Men Four with Coxswain - first race: Friday 9:00am
Event 06: Senior Women 63 kg Single - first race: Friday 11:06am
Event 09: Junior Women Double - first race: Friday 11:13am
Event 27: Junior Men Double - first race: Friday 3:53pm

Athletes that are not racing: It is expected that you relax for the day, and come out and support the other crews racing. Stay out of the sun, and stay safe... and out of trouble! 

I will see you all this weekend.

P.S. Keep hydrated!!