Jamestown, NC – 130 rowers from across North Carolina and as far away as Philadelphia will be in Jamestown on Saturday as High Point Rowing Club hosts the 124C Erg Sprints.
Competition will take place on Concept2 Model D rowing machines in categories for Youth, Collegiate, Cross-Fit, and adult Masters over varying distances.
“This is now North Carolina’s premier indoor rowing competition and we are certainly proud to be hosting this event,” says Mary Hollingsworth, who serves as the regatta chair. Mrs. Hollingsworth says entries are up 25% over last year, indicating the growing popularity of the sport in the region.
A big highlight of racing action will be fierce duel between High Point University and Wake Forest University. Both universities have entered deep fields in the collegiate events.
While rowing is traditionally a team sport, erging competitions place the individual athlete in the spotlight.
First up in the morning, middle school rowers will race over a 1,000 meter distance. Later in the morning, high school and collegiate competitors will race over 2,000 meters and then Cross-Fit and Masters will race over 1,000 meters. After lunch, all competitors will have the chance to race a 500 meter sprint.
Registration for this event is still available on RegattaCentral. Entry fee is $15 per athlete and free for spectators.
Click here for the race schedule.
We can’t wait to see you in Jamestown tomorrow!
