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USRowing Nationals "Cheerleader" Travel Info

By CJC, 05/30/16, 11:30AM MDT

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T-14 days until our intrepid trailblazing scullers Saylor, Matthew and Zander take to the water in New Jersey to compete in the 2016 US Youth Rowing National Championships. We had a few requests from some of CJCs most rabid fans for more logistical details in case anyone wants to become a cheerleader and take a trip to New Jersey to support them on site. So here’s what we’ve gleaned from the available information so far:

The event takes place a Mercer Country Park Marina and Boathouse near Princeton, New Jersey. Competition begins on Friday, June 10 with heats in each event. There are 18 total events. Each event can have up to 28 entries. Rowers from more than 200 rowing teams across the US earned a spot in the competition. The first place boat in each heat automatically moves on to the semi-finals. The other rowers then compete in repechages (basically creating a “double elimination” bracket). Eventually the field is narrowed down to the Finals groups.  All Finals are scheduled for Sunday, June 12. Of course all of this planning is up in the air if Mother Nature decides to cause issues.

Olympic Day

As part of the festivities around the final day of racing, USRowing will again host an Olympic Day in conjunction with the Youth National Championships. Olympians will be on site for meet-and-greet opportunities, autographs, and photos.

Venue Information

Richard Coffee Mercer County Park Marine Venue
1638 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor, NJ 08550

If you are flying into the area, either Philadelphia or Newark is a good choice – both are about 45 minutes away. Hotel rooms within 20-30 minutes of the venue are almost non-existent. But you may find the occasional hidden gem or find a space on Airbnb or VRBO. Our rowers are staying at the Comfort Inn in Morrisville, NJ.


Directions to the Mercer Marina site can be found at this link:
https://www.rowpnra.org/events-regattas/venue/directions/

Spectator Parking is $10 a day with an option for a $25 three day discounted rate. Parking will be cash on site or prepay through PNRA’s on-line ticketing system
https://princetonnationalrowingassocia.thundertix.com/

The three-day discounted parking is only available through advance ticket purchasing.