Speakmon Memorial Regatta

  • Hosted By: Greater Columbus Rowing Association
  • USRowing Sanctioned Regatta

 

 Greater Columbus Rowing Association is excited to host 

The 40th Jack Speakmon Memorial Regatta 

CORRECTED RESULTS HERE-- This only affects Master's events

the changes in Masters results here

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REGATTA PACKET HERE

SITE MAP

COURSE MAP           interactive GOOGLE COURSE MAP here

1k Course MAP

ATHLETE AND SHUTTLE DROP-OFF

Car Parking   --oversized vehicles must park in Lot B.  Absolutely NO PARKING in Lot C (see Site Map)

 

REGATTA RAFFLE DETAILS-  Available at the HAXTON TOO!

RECYCLING AND COMPOST INFO COMING SOON


Follow us on Instagram@speakmonregatta       Please use our event hashtag:  #speakmonregatta

Coaches and Coxswain Meeting:  Recording here 
C&C POWER POINT SLIDES HERE  updated 9:37pm

 

QUESTIONS?
Registration Q's please email: [email protected]
All other questions please email: [email protected]


IMPORTANT TIMES:

  • Trailers can ENTER the park to start unloading on Saturday 6:00PM-9:00PM or Sunday morning 6:00AM-7:30AM.  (individuals bringing 1x and arriving after 7:30AM, please email us).
  • REGATTA SITE OPENS 6:00AM SUNDAY, please refrain from arriving earlier than 6:00AM.
  • REGISTRATION OPENS Sunday 6:30AM-9:00AM inside Lashutka Building, after 9:00AM registration packets can be picked up at the Registration/Medals area at the Finish Line. 
  • Hospitality VIP Suite OPEN from 7:30AM-4:00PM
  • Launch 45-60 minutes prior to race.
  • Do NOT row in 2 events if LESS THAN 90 MINUTES apart. 
  • SHUTTLE RUNS 7:00AM to 5:00PM
     

GPS ADDRESSES:
BOAT TRAILERS & CHUCK WAGONS:
2933 Riverside Dr, Columbus, OH 43221  
ATHLETE DROP-OFF & ALL CAR PARKING: 2899 Nottingham Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
ADAPTIVE RACING ATHLETES:  3033 Thoburn Rd, Columbus, OH 43221 (Griggs Boathouse)

 

VIP SUITE TICKETS OPEN 7:30AM- 4:00PM
All-day access to warmth, comfort, TV with sports games, and breakfast courtesy of GCRA volunteers, all with a porch view of the finish line! Located inside Lashutka Building.  Tickets also available to purchase in person the day-of. Volunteer for one of our Regatta Volunteer shifts, and we'll let you in for free! email [email protected]

OUR VENDORS:
FINE DESIGNS: OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
FOOD TRUCK: PITABILITIES menu
COFFEE TRUCKBackroom Coffee Roasters

MASSAGE TENT: Momentum Sport Massage services listed here, sign up day-of at their tent.

 

10/10/23 UPDATE:  Women's Master 4+ event moved to early afternoon. No other races affected, just may have a different event number.

10/18/23 UPDATE: DRONE POLICY To ensure safety of the crews and no interference with the races, the operation of drones is prohibited, with exception to those granted by the Regatta Director for official purposes

 

HUGE THANK YOU to SWACO for supporting our waste diversion efforts through their Community Waste Reduction Grant.  Through their support we aim to reduce 25% of our event-generated waste, through recycling and composting. Please help us achieve this goal by taking time to read signs, visit websites provided on the QR codes, and participating in our program!

 

HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

                 https://www.theohiotaproom.com/            
 

                 

 

Alumni Races: Please note that all athletes must have a US Rowing basic membership to compete. Sign up here: https://usrowing.org/sports/2016/6/27/3316_132107070444805064.aspx
 

We look forward to seeing you!

Jenn Stoner
2023 Speakmon Regatta Director

Website https://www.columbusrowing.org/speakmon-regatta
Contact Debra Stoner (REGISTRATION)
Email [email protected]
Phone Please contact regatta via email
Sanctioned by  
Chief Referee Eric Chiang
Juniors No
High School Yes
Middle School No
Collegiate No
Open Yes
Masters Yes
Elite No
Para Yes
Inclusion Yes
Entry Fees (USD)
Standard Cost Late Cost
1x $35.00 $50.00
2x/2- $50.00 $80.00
4x/4+ $80.00 $105.00
8+ $110.00 $135.00
Alumni 4+ $50.00 $80.00
Alumni 8+ $80.00 $110.00
Parent/Child 1k $30.00 $50.00
Plus taxes if applicable
Max entries 500 entries. This venue has a restriction on how many entries are permitted. Registration is closed when this cap is reach ( or the deadline passes, whichever occurs first.)