The 2013 Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championship will be held on Friday, April 26, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Fla. Barry University is the host.
Barry, Florida Tech, Nova Southeastern, Rollins, and Tampa will vie for the SSC title.
The regatta begins with an Exhibition race for Second/Third Women’s Varsity 4 at 8:45 am, which does not count toward team points. At 9:00 am, the teams will race the varsity 4 final, followed by the varsity 8 final at 9:15 am. The Awards ceremony is scheduled for 10:00 am.
In the latest Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association/US Rowing Coaches poll, Barry is number one, followed by Nova Southeastern at number four and Florida Tech at number eight.
Admission to the SSC Championship is free. Directions to Nathan Benderson Park appear below.
Direction to the regatta island from the NORTH:
- From I-75 take University Parkway, Exit 213.
- Drive WEST on University Parkway approx. 0.3 miles
- Turn SOUTH (left) onto North Cattlemen Road (traffic light).
- Drive approx 0.5 miles, following signs and pass thru 3 traffic circles.
- Continue SOUTH on North Cattlemen Road to the regatta island.
- Rowing facility will be on your right.
- Follow Parking Staff instructions.
Direction to the regatta island from the SOUTH:
- From I-75 take Fruitville Road, Exit 210.
- Drive WEST on Fruitville Road. approx. 0.2 miles.
- Turn NORTH (right) on North Cattlemen Road (traffic light).
- Drive approx 2.2 miles to the regatta island.
- Rowing facility will be on your left.
- Follow Parking Staff instructions.