Kings Head XXIII Regatta on the Schuylkill
- Sep 27, 2009
- head
- Schuylkill River
- Philadelphia, PA (USA)
- Hosted By: Upper Merion Boat Club
- 2016 Registered Regatta
Results available here.
September 25, 2009
Waivers - Please update your waivers online asap or bring completed forms to check-in.
September 24, 2009
Thank you for your entries.
Compliance checks are underway and heat sheets will be posted as soon as available. A notification will be emailed.
A preliminary schedule can be found here:
http://www.uppermerionboatclub.com/2009programinfo.pdf
Thanks and we look forward to a great regatta...
Dear King's Head Coaches and Competitors,
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 27th.
Thank you for your entries.
ELECTRONIC ENTRY WAIVERS: REGATTA CENTRAL USRowing Electronic Waivers for USRowing Organizational Individual and Minors are acceptable if filed and documented with a full crew roster and entry form as reported by RegattaCentral on or before September 23rd.
UNAFFILIATED ENTRIES: Filled-in Waivers and Release Forms for all Unaffiliated Entries are required. Please print and complete waiver forms prior to coming to regatta.
FOR MINORS: Waivers signed by a parent or guardian for all high school competitors under age 18 are required for registration if a REGATTACENTRAL USRowing Organizational Electronic Waiver is not reported in the final entry download. Please print and complete waiver forms prior to coming to regatta.
Please be aware of the following information and offsite parking locations:
Upper Merion Boathouse Launch:
1. We will be directing boat trailers and boat carrying vehicles into the boat staging areas. You will be asked to position your trailer and move your tow vehicle to alternate parking area surrounding the boat handling areas. This may be parking on roughly graded dirt covered areas and only suitable for truck type vehicles. If there is substantial rain just prior to or during the regatta it may be unusable.
2. Car and Van top boat haulers will be staged for unloading and vehicles will be directed to be moved to alternate parking some of which may be off-site north or south on Dekalb Street.
3. Buses and Vans carrying competitors will be staged for unloading and will be moved to alternate parking some of which may be off-site north or south on Dekalb Street.
4. All other spectator vehicles will be directed to alternate parking off site north or south on Dekalb Street.
5. Coaches and Coxwain's meeting at 9:15A in front of boathouse.
FINISH LINE TENT SET-UPS: A TENT SET-UP Area at the finish line will be limited to one 12? x 12? per crew and will be available on a first come first serve basis (Maximum of 8 tents). The Tent setup area will be against the embankment (No tents are permitted along the riverbank in the bleacher area). Access to tent locations with vehicles and supply trailers will be from 6:45A to 7:15A only. Equipment must be offloaded and tow vehicles and trailers must be immediately moved to offsite parking.
Bleachers/Chair Set-up: The designated bleacher/chair area starts at the 202 Bridge downriver to the launching dock. No tents are permitted along the riverbank in the bleacher area. Access to tent locations with vehicles and supply trailers will be from 6:45A to 7:15A only. Equipment must be offloaded and tow vehicles and trailers must be immediately moved to offsite parking.
Directions to Regatta and Boathouse at 1 Dekalb St., Bridgeport, PA 19405
1. Directions: To Launch Site/Finish Line 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 to PA Route 23 and make a right, go to next light and make a left at Mill Street (WaWa), go two blocks and make a left on Front Street, go two blocks to regatta site at 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405
3. From I-95 North: Take I-476 North to ?Conshohocken Route 23? exit, take PA Route 23 West to Bridgeport and Detour signs and make a right at Mill St. (just before WaWa) in Bridgeport, go two blocks to Front Street and make a left turn, go two blocks to regatta site at 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405.
4. From I-76 East/West: Exit at "Conshohocken Route 23", take PA Route 23 West to Bridgeport and Detour signs and make a right at Mill St. (just before WaWa) in Bridgeport, go two blocks to Front Street and make a left turn, go two blocks to regatta site at 1 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, PA, 19405.
4. For detailed directions go to www.mapquest.com.
5. Detour Note: the U.S. Route 202 DeKalb St bridge between PA Rte 23 north to and 2nd Street in Bridgeport is closed.
Alternate parking locations for SPECTATORS:
1. In Bridgeport between Mill and Green Street on York Alley in a Municipal lot.
2. Parking Instructions for Spectators: There is no parking available for spectators at the Upper Merion Boat House. Proceed North on 202 to the SEPTA parking available at two locations within 1/4 mile of the Upper Merion Boat House site.
Norristown Transportation Center
Parking GarageSwede and Lafayette St, Norristown, PA 19401
From Rte 202 Dekalb St and Front Street (Frosty Falls) in Bridgeport:
Proceed North on 202 just across bridge at second left and follow SEPTA signs for Customer Parking (lot) "Route R6 Norristown Station" or go to first light and make a left to "Norristown Transportation Center Parking Garage."Weekend (beginning Sunday, September 7, 2008) daily parking rates are as follows:
Saturday and SundayAll customers$3.00 per dayFINISH LINE TENT SET-UPS: A TENT SET-UP Area at the finish line will be limited to one 12' x 12' per crew and will be available on a first come first serve basis (Maximum of 8 tents). The Tent setup area will be against the embankment (No tents are permitted along the riverbank in the bleacher area). Access to tent locations with vehicles and supply trailers will be from 6:45A to 7:15A only. Equipment must be offloaded and tow vehicles and trailers must be immediately moved to offsite parking.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Good Luck.