Huron River Sprints
April 9, 2026Midwest Championships
Start: 05/09/2026 End: 05/10/2026
Arrival: 6:00 am Departure: TBD
Locations
Important links
- Regatta Website (official)
- Results (will be posted when available) (results)
- Parents Photo Album (posted when available) (photos)
- Metropark Website (official)
- Current Forecast (official)
Dates and schedule
6:00 am Team Arrival
Date: 05/09/2026
6:40 am Coxswain/Coach briefing
Date: 05/09/2026
Coxswain/Coach briefing at 6:40 AM.
8:00 am First race
Date: 05/09/2026
First race at 8:00 AM.
Parking and venue access
- There is a $10/day/vehicle parking fee.
- [Metropark Website](https://www.metroparks.com/kensington-metropark/)
Fee: $10/day/vehicle
- Metropark entry: $10/day/vehicle at Kensington Metropark.
- Details: See Metropark website for lot information and maps.
Weather
Forecast: Weekend outlook for Milford Township, MI — open Current Forecast for details.
Unis, Hats/Visors, Sunglasses. Take layers into the boat until they're ready to head into the starting area as needed
Sweats, shorts, hats and sunscreen. Students may race twice or more, and it is recommended to have multiple sets of dry gear, dry socks, etc.
With crisp mornings, building to warm afternoons, please bring a variety of clothes for all weather conditions.
Travel and logistics
Travel mode: day trip
Team arrival 6:00am; Coxwain/Coach briefing is at 6:40AM, First race at 8:00AM.
Departure Time: TBD
Lodging
- Courtyard Marriott Detroit Brighton — 7799 Conference Center Drive Brighton, Michigan, USA, 48114
Race information
Race format: 1500m head-to-head sprints; semi-finals Saturday, finals Sunday
Parents: please upload photos from Midwest to the shared album (link under Important links). Regatta Central, lineups, results, and venue info are linked there as well.
Spectator information
1500m head-to-head sprints with semi-finals on Saturday and finals on Sunday.
$10/day/vehicle
Rules
- 1500m head-to-head sprints with semi-finals on Saturday and finals on Sunday.
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.
