State Championships
April 9, 2026
Midwest Championships
April 11, 2026Huron River Sprints
Start: 04/18/2026
Arrival: 5:45 am Departure: 6:30 pm
Locations
Important links
- Results (results)
- Course Overview YouTube (official)
- How finish line timing works - YouTube (official)
- Drone Live Stream (livestream)
- Google Photo Album (photos)
- MetroParks Pass (venue)
Dates and schedule
5:45 am Arrival Time: 5:45 am
Date: 04/18/2026
Arrival Time: 5:45 am; Coxwain/Coach briefing at 6:30 am.
7:30 am Racing Starts
Date: 04/18/2026
Racing will run from 7:30 am to around 5:10 pm.
6:30 pm Departure Time
Date: 04/18/2026
Departure c. 6:30 pm after trailer load and debrief.
Parking and venue access
- Spectator parking will be in the Maple Beach Parking Lot
- Potowotomi Parking (includes parking on grass) for 750 cars and easy access path to Maple Beach.
- Orchard Parking Lot / Toboggan Access permitted only during daylight hours for 70 cars.
- No parking at Marina/Boat Rental Lot.
Fee: $10/day/vehicle entry fee
Drop-off:
Turn into the Maple Beach parking lot and follow attendants' instructions.
- Maple Beach Parking Lot: Spectator parking at Maple Beach Parking Lot
- Potowotomi Parking: Includes parking on grass; easy access path to Maple Beach
- Orchard Parking Lot / Toboggan: Daylight hours only; about 70 cars
- Marina/Boat Rental Lot: No parking allowed
Weather
Forecast: Rain showers early with overcast skies later in the day. Morning high of 62F with temps falling to near 50. Chance of rain 60%.
Temp: 62
Conditions: Rainy, winds 15-25mph
For racing: Splash jackets, hats, leggings/long sleeved tech shirts, etc. Take waterproof layers into the boat until they are ready to head into the starting area.
Between races: waterproof/windproof outer layer with warm layers underneath, hats/gloves. Bring multiple sets of dry gear and dry socks.
Please make sure your athletes dress for the colder morning weather.
Travel and logistics
Travel mode: day trip
- About 2.25 hours from EGR due to slow moving traffic into the park.
- About 30 minutes from hotels, again due to slow moving park traffic.
- Students may not drive themselves to out of town regattas, and must drive with their parents/guardians or self-arrange carpool with another family.
- Rower drop off instructions: Turn into the Maple Beach parking lot and follow the parking attendants' instructions.
5:45 am; Coxwain/Coach briefing at 6:30 am
c. 6:30 pm after trailer load and debrief
Students may not drive themselves to out-of-town regattas.
Lodging
- Holiday Inn Express Brighton
- 7850 Nemco Way Brighton, MI 48116
- 810-225-0600
Race information
Race format: 1.5k sprint (multi-lane)
Coxwain/Coach briefing at 6:30 am. Racing runs from 7:30 am to around 5:10 pm.
Spectator information
This is a typical spring race, which is a 1.5k sprint (multi-lane). Parents are not permitted in team areas near the trailer, dock, boats, or student tents.
$10/day/vehicle entry fee at Kensington Metropark.
Packing lists
Use this checklist to make sure your rower is prepared. Label everything with your rower's name.
Rower packing
Please review the Crew 101 Gear Guide for essential rower items.
Parent packing
Crew 101 Race Day contains recommendations for parent packing for race day.
Nearby and extra
Playground rule: only for individuals under age 12, per Kensington Metropark rules.
