Our first regatta is less than 2 weeks away and the team is now on the water shaking off the summer cobwebs and preparing for the start of the fall season. Here are updates and reminders for the week:

Practice
The team practice schedule is Monday - Thursday at the boathouse on Ford Lake.

Regatta
The first regatta of the season is the Frogtown Regatta, Saturday, September 24 in Toledo, Ohio. Race information and directions will be sent out next week.

Regatta Food and Volunteer Sign-Up
We are in the process of creating the signups for regatta volunteers and parent/guest regatta meal purchases. I will send out a reminder with additional information and links later this week.

New Rower Meeting
If you have a new rower or know someone who is interested, please pass the word that our Fall 2016 New Rower Meeting is Monday, September 19 at 7:00 in the Liberty School Media Center.

Oscar’s Fundraiser
Mark your calendars! Maria and Oscar have generously agreed to host another fundraiser at Oscar’s Sports & Grill on Sunday, October 2. We will send out flyers later this week. Oscar’s will donate 20% of the bill for anyone who brings a copy of the flyer and presents it at checkout.

Saline Sports Passes
As a part of the team, all rowers receive a Saline H.S. Student Sports Pass. The rowers need to go to the athletic department and let them know they are part of the rowing team to claim their pass.

Forms
The following forms are required for the fall season can be found at: http://salineRowing.org/forms-maps-downloads/

  • Saline Schools Participation Form (form is completed online and collected by the school)
  • Sports Physical (must be turned in directly to the Athletic Department before a rower can compete)
  • Rower Team Transportation Authorization Form

Thanks and as always GO HORNETS!!!

Chris Frick