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Press Release 2009 New York State Scholastic Rowing Association Section II Championships

Niskayuna and Friends of Niskayuna Rowing are hosting the 2009 New York State Scholastic Rowing Association

Section II Championships on May 2-3.  Approximately 1000 high school and middle school rowers representing 14 

teams from all over the Capitol Region will be rowing.   Races take place on the Mohawk River, near the Rexford 

Bridge.  Racing will take place between 9:00-5:30 Saturday and 9:00-3:00 Sunday.  Parking is available at the 

Schenectady Yacht Club where a shuttle bus will run during the day Saturday and Sunday to take people to the 

spectator area.  Rowing is a fast growing sport in the Capital Region, and Section II is home to many extremely 

competitive teams.  In recent years Section II rowers have placed first in States and advanced to compete in the 

national high school rowing championships.  Come watch some of the best schoolgirl and schoolboy rowers in the

state. 

Please consider advertising in the regatta program.  The program is distributed
to over 1,500 participants and families from all over the Capital Region.  The
program contains event information and maps, race schedules, and team information.