05/3/24
Directions to Access Boathouse Row on May 4, 2024
The below information is relevant only to those coaches, athletes, parents and launch drivers who need to access Boathouse Row on the regatta day. It does not apply to anyone else attending the regatta.
- Take I-76 from either the east or west and exit on Girard Ave.
- Take Girard Ave to Poplar Drive and make a right on Poplar Drive. (Girard Ave will only have one lane open so expect delays.)
- At that point you will encounter a road closure. Tell the officer that you are participating in the regatta. You may be asked to get out of your car to identify yourself. Use your coach pass and/or put a sign in your windshield saying “PSRA Flick Regatta March 24” Do not try to drive around the officer or push through. The windshield sign will help, but no placard will allow you complete access to the Row. It would be a hood idea to print these directions and have them with you to verify you got them from the Traffic Police.
- At the next road block you will not be able to pass. But you will be able to park in this area and walk down to the Row.
- For athletes, parents may drop kids off in this area and they can walk down. I suggest kids do not drive themselves and that parents TRY to carpool.
- Allow extra time for this.
- All officers at Girard and Lemon Hill, Girard and Poplar, and Poplar Dr and Poplar St will have been informed that participants will be allowed through.
04/23/24
Points Trophy Winners 2024
Congratulations to our Flick Point Winners for 2024.
04/22/24
Inclement Weather Plan for the 2024 City Championships
In the event of bad weather that will cause a delay during racing that cannot be made up in the schedule, the following will go in effect:
- Regatta management will decide when to restart the regatta and at what point in the schedule it will restart.
- The order of events will remain the same
- If we are unable to run finals, medals will be awarded to all events not run based on the results of the time trials. So tell your kids that those time trials count!
- If the regatta is restarted we will then change to 4-minute centers so we can run the maximum number of events. We will not use stake boats, only floating starts. Because of the delay, only Gold Medal crews will come to the awards dock. Silver and Bronze Medals will be given to the coaches to present to their crews.
If Saturday racing (time trials) is canceled completely:
- Time Trials will be held Sunday morning beginning at 8 am.
- There will be no semifinals. The top six boats will move on to finals Sunday afternoon. If there is not enough time to run all events, only varsity events will be run.
- The use of stake boats will depend on conditions of the river and available time on Sunday.
- If Sunday racing is cancelled completely, medals will be awarded based on the results of time trials on Saturday.
- Regatta management reserves the right to review this plan and make changes if necessary.
We will communicate changes via Regatta Central email and social media. Boathouse Row coaches and other coaches may submit their cell phone numbers to be sure they receive proper notification. In the event of bad weather, coaches are responsible for making an effort to learn about any changes in the schedule.
If the regatta needs to be canceled, we will make very effort to reschedule it. This will depend on the availability of the venue and the cooperation of Fairmount Park as well as the availability of officials and volunteers.Please inform your coaching staff and rowers about this plan.
03/13/24
Directions to Access Boathouse Row on March 24, 2024
The below information is relevant only to those coaches, athletes, parents and launch drivers who need to access Boathouse Row on the regatta day. It does not apply to anyone else attending the regatta.
- Take I-76 from either the east or west and exit on Girard Ave.
- Take Girard Ave to Poplar Drive and make a right on Poplar Drive. (Girard Ave will only have one lane open so expect delays.)
- At that point you will encounter a road closure. Tell the officer that you are participating in the regatta. You may be asked to get out of your car to identify yourself. Use your coach pass and/or put a sign in your windshield saying “PSRA Flick Regatta March 24” Do not try to drive around the officer or push through. The windshield sign will help, but no placard will allow you complete access to the Row. It would be a hood idea to print these directions and have them with you to verify you got them from the Traffic Police.
- At the next road block you will not be able to pass. But you will be able to park in this area and walk down to the Row.
- For athletes, parents may drop kids off in this area and they can walk down. I suggest kids do not drive themselves and that parents TRY to carpool.
- Allow extra time for this.
- All officers at Girard and Lemon Hill, Girard and Poplar, and Poplar Dr and Poplar St will have been informed that participants will be allowed through.
05/03/23
Inclement Weather Plan for the 2023 City Championships
In the event of bad weather that will cause a delay during racing that cannot be made up in the schedule, the following will go in effect:
- Regatta management will decide when to restart the regatta and at what point in the schedule it will restart.
- The order of events will remain the same
- If we are unable to run finals, medals will be awarded to all events not run based on the results of the time trials. So tell your kids that those time trials count!
- If the regatta is restarted we will then change to 4-minute centers so we can run the maximum number of events. We will not use stake boats, only floating starts. Because of the delay, only Gold Medal crews will come to the awards dock. Silver and Bronze Medals will be given to the coaches to present to their crews.
If Saturday racing (time trials) is canceled completely:
- Time Trials will be held Sunday morning beginning at 8 am.
- There will be no semifinals. The top six boats will move on to finals Sunday afternoon.
- The use of stake boats will depend on conditions of the river and available time on Sunday.
- If Sunday racing is cancelled completely, medals will be awarded based on the results of time trials on Saturday.
- Regatta management reserves the right to review this plan and make changes if necessary.
We will communicate changes through the PA system and social media. Boathouse Row coaches and other coaches may submit their cell phone numbers to be sure they receive proper notification. In the event of bad weather, coaches are responsible for making an effort to learn about any changes in the schedule.
If the regatta needs to be canceled, we will make very effort to reschedule it. This will depend on the availability of the venue and the cooperation of Fairmount Park as well as the availability of officials and volunteers.
Please inform your coaching staff and rowers about this plan.
04/25/23
Points Trophy Winners 2023
Congratulations to our Flick Point Winners for 2023.
03/20/23
Directions to Access Boathouse Row on March 26, April 16 and May 6, 2023
The below information is relevant only to those coaches, athletes, parents and launch drivers who need to access Boathouse Row on the regatta day. It does not apply to anyone else attending the regatta.
- Take I-76 from either the east or west and exit on Girard Ave.
- Take Girard Ave to Poplar Drive and make a right on Poplar Drive.
- At that point you will encounter a road closure. Tell the officer that you are participating in the regatta. You may be asked to get out of your car to identify yourself. Use your coach pass and/or put a sign in your windshield saying “PSRA Flick Regatta March 26.” Do not try to drive around the officer or push through. The windshield sign will help, but no placard will allow you complete access to the Row.
- At the next road block you will not be able to pass. But you will be able to park in this area and walk down to the Row.
- For athletes, parents may drop kids off in this area and they can walk down. I suggest kids do not drive themselves and that parents TRY to carpool.
- Allow extra time for this.
- All officers at Girard and Lemon Hill, Girard and Poplar, and Poplar Dr and Poplar St will have been informed that participants will be allowed through.
05/14/22
Information for City Championships May 22
- We will close down Kelly Drive completely overnight beginning at 7 pm on Saturday after Stotesbury. It would re-open at 6 am for regatta traffic on Sunday. No one will be able to enter after 7 pm on Saturday so if you forget something, it will have to wait until morning or you can walk in.
- As most of the larger vehicles – boat trailers and food trailers (chuckwagons) will already be there, traffic will not be as congested. Entrants at that point will be in this order: staff, coaches, referees and spectators. Exact entrance times will be posted later this week.
- Coaches season passes are still good for this regatta.
- Spectators have one –time only passes that are dated May 8 and can be used again for May 22. So tell parents to hold on to those passes. If you have thrown away your May passes contact the regatta director. There are afew replacement passes and preference will be given to teams that are volunteering on May 22.
- Chuckwagons parked on the Drive and boat trailers in the St. Joe’s lot may remain overnight. Security is minimal.
- Regarding those trailers parked at the Three Angels site: You may leave your trailer there overnight and launch and recover at the Three Angels dock for City Championships. Security is minimal.
- Tents – If you are bringing your own tent to Stotesbury, you may leave it overnight Saturday for Sunday. Do not relocate it; leave it in the spot assigned by Stotesbury. If you rented a tent for Stotesbury, it will be removed Saturday night and you will have to set up your own tent on Sunday. We suggest you put that tent in your chuckwagon so it is available on Sunday.
- Tow Vehicles – Chuckwagon Tow vehicles need a PSRA pass to enter on Sunday. Or you may enter to pick up the chuckwagon after 4:30 pm without a pass.
- Racing begins at 10 am with time trials for all events including those that were in direct finals this past weekend. The lunch break will be at about noon and we will start 45 minutes later for afternoon racing.
- Medals will be awarded on land.
- We will livestream all the races even though they are time trials.
- Remote parking and shuttles will be available for spectators from 8 am to 6 pm.
- City Championship t-shirts and other gear will be sold at Stotesbury and at City Championships.
- We need volunteers. The sign-up genius has been updated and the new day can be found at the bottom at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4ba8ab2ea5f58-psra
05/05/22
Directions to Access Boathouse Row on May 7
- Take I-76 from either the east or west and exit on Girard Ave.
- Take Girard Ave to Popular Drive and make a right on Poplar Drive.
- At that point you will encounter a road closure. Tell the officer that you are participating in the regatta. You may be asked to get out of your car to identify yourself. Use your coach pass and put a sign in your windshield saying “PSRA Flick Regatta April 24.” Do not try to drive around the officer or push through. Others will just have to say they are part of the regatta. The windshield sign will help.
- At the next road block you will not be able to pass. But you will be able to park in this area and walk down to the Row.
- For athletes, parents may drop kids off in this area and they can walk down. I suggest kids do not drive themselves and that parents TRY to carpool.
- Allow extra time for this.
- For kids weighing in – they can be dropped off at the Strawberry Mansion entrance or taken by a coach but you have to get back on 76 to take the Girard route., I suggest bringing them down in one of your launches.
- All officers at Girard and Lemon Hill, Girard and Poplar, and Poplar Dr and Poplar St will have been informed that participants will be allowed through.
04/25/22
Points Trophy Winners 2022
Back after a two-year COVID hiatus are our points trophy winners. Here are the winners for 2022:
04/19/22
Directions to Access Boathouse Row on April 24
- Take I-76 from either the east or west and exit on Girard Ave.
- Take Girard Ave to Popular Drive and make a right on Poplar Drive.
- At that point you will encounter a road closure. Tell the officer that you are participating in the regatta. You may be asked to get out of your car to identify yourself. Use your coach pass and put a sign in your windshield saying “PSRA Flick Regatta April 24.” Do not try to drive around the officer or push through. Others will just have to say they are part of the regatta. The windshield sign will help.
- At the next road block you will not be able to pass. But you will be able to park in this area and walk down to the Row.
- For athletes, parents may drop kids off in this area and they can walk down. I suggest kids do not drive themselves and that parents TRY to carpool.
- Allow extra time for this.
- For kids weighing in – they can be dropped off at the Strawberry Mansion entrance or taken by a coach but you have to get back on 76 to take the Girard route., I suggest bringing them down in one of your launches.
- All officers at Girard and Lemon Hill, Girard and Poplar, and Poplar Dr and Poplar St will have been informed that participants will be allowed through.
04/26/21
Inclement Weather Plan for the 2021 City Championships
In the event of bad weather that will cause a delay during racing that cannot be made up in the schedule, the following will go in effect:
- Regatta management will decide when to restart the regatta and at what point in the schedule it will restart.
- The order of events will remain the same.
- If Saturday racing (novice and freshmen) is canceled completely, we will not run or reschedule these events this year.
- Regarding JV and Varsity racing on Sunday: if racing is delayed, we will run time trials in the afternoon and medals will be awarded based on the results of the time trials. If time time trials can be run in the morning but we are unable to run finals, medals will be awarded based on the results of the time trials. So tell your kids that those time trials count!
- If the regatta is restarted during sprint racing, we will then change to 4-minute centers so we can run the maximum number of events.
- Regatta management reserves the right to review this plan and make changes if necessary.
We will communicate changes through the PA system and social media. Boathouse Row coaches and other coaches may submit their cell phone numbers to be sure they receive proper notification. In the event of bad weather, coaches are responsible for making an effort to learn about any changes in the schedule.
If the regatta needs to be canceled, we will make very effort to reschedule it. This will depend on the availability of the venue and the cooperation of Fairmount Park as well as the availability of officials and volunteers.
Please inform your coaching staff and rowers about this plan.
03/31/21
We are excited to announce that we will have a season this year beginning with the April 11 Flick Regatta. Our dates are now April 11, 18 and 25 with City Championship on May 1 and 2. More information on our COVID19 Mitigation Plan and policies for the 2021 season will go out to coaches and parents this week.
03/25/20
Flick 5 and City Championship are canceled
It is with great regret that we announce that the remainder of the PSRA 2020 season, including the 5th Flick and City Championship, have been canceled due to the devastating outbreak of the Coronavirus.
We won’t use the trite phrase, “This was a hard decision,” because it was not. There is no choice here. This is a serious situation, and although we tried to be optimistic at first, each day brought another pronouncement of the virus’ destructive impact on our society, another extension of school closure in our region, another mandate to stay at home. It became clear that there was no way we could safely hold these regattas even if for some reason the state and local bans on group gatherings were lifted and even if our schools were opened and sports allowed to resume in the next couple of weeks. Currently, most of our member schools are closed through Easter, and we expect those closures to be extended. This is heartbreaking for all of us, most especially our seniors who also face losing their proms, graduation ceremonies and class trips. We will continue to be in contact with our members during these difficult times. Thank you for your support and consideration. Stay healthy and safe, and let’s look forward to a great 2021 spring season.
03/13/20
Flicks 1, 2,3 and 4 are canceled
On the afternoon of March 12, 2020, Philadelphia Mayor Kenney announced that beginning immediately all events with over 1,000 people are banned in the City of Philadelphia for 30 days due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. This goes through Easter and includes Flicks 2, 3 and 4. In addition, many of our teams and their schools have shut down for several weeks and have been prohibited from practicing and competing, at least temporarily. Sadly, we will not be holding Flicks 1, 2, 3 and 4. Currently, the 5th Flick and City Championship are still on schedule. We are looking into adding a “sixth” Flick, but no decision has been made yet. Please see the announcment below about the First Flick for more details.
03/12/20
The First Flick is canceled
In consideration of the many PSRA schools that are closing today and tomorrow, the suspension of many of our teams’ practices and their ability to participate in competitions, and in accordance with guidelines issued by the City of Philadelphia regarding the evolution of the Coronavirus (COVID-1), we are canceling the First Flick on March 15, 2020. Please know that our permit with the City has not been revoked, and we will be monitoring this situation and reviewing the status of our season on a weekly basis. The City will be issuing directives by the end of this week. More information about the City of Philadelphia’s position on COVID-19 can be found at https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/environmental-health-hazards/covid-19/
The health and safety of our athletes, coaches, volunteers, officials and spectators is our first priority, and in light of the current situation, we believe this is the right decision at this time. Please continue to keep us updated on the status of your school and team as many of you have already. Stay healthy and safe.
03/09/20
PSRA Coronavirus Update
The PSRA is closely monitoring all reliable news reports and announcements regarding the continuing evolution of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and particularly in the four-state region of membership. The cancellation of any PSRA regattas would be determined by:
- The City of Philadelphia withdrawing our permit based on a decision to prohibit any large gatherings or events.
- A majority of PSRA member schools closing and suspending all sports competitions and practices for a significant period of time.
In the case of either of the above happening, all members and guest crews would be notified immediately.
We encourage you to adhere to the following precautions as advised by USRowing and amended by the PSRA:
- Every person should adopt the same preventive measures used against the transmission of virus influenza, as Covid-19 follows classical dissemination over airways and is spread by contaminated surfaces.
- Hands should be regularly washed with soap and water (30 seconds), then disinfected with an alcoholic disinfectant. This is especially important before meals and snacks.
- Athletes, coaches, staff, etc., should attend practice, travel and meetings with clean and dry clothing. Extra clothing should be brought to regattas. Clothes should be washed after practices and competitions.
- Rooms in the boathouse should be ventilated regularly.
- Cleaning of all facilities and equipment and maintaining hygiene is extremely important. Washrooms, toilets and door handles should be disinfected daily.
- It is recommended that individuals carry small bottles of alcoholic disinfectant.
- Flu vaccines are recommended.
- If an athlete, coach or staff member has symptoms such as coughing, fever or general malaise, they should contact their physician. Do not attend practice and take precaution to self-isolate until evaluated by medical personnel.
- While attending regattas, make available wipes and sanitizer. Wipe down equipment and be sure athletes are using the sanitizer. Sick athletes should not attend regattas.
11/08/19
Board Adopts New Code of Conduct
The PSRA Board of Directors in October of 2019 voted to adopt a new Code of Conduct for all PSRA participants. The Code of Conduct can be accessed here.
06/01/19
City Championships Photos and Video
See the livestream of City Championship finals here.
See City Championship photos at Row2K.
05/01/19
Inclement Weather Plan for the 2019 City Championships
In the event of bad weather that will cause a delay during racing that cannot be made up in the schedule, the following will go in effect:
- Regatta management will decide when to restart the regatta and at what point in the schedule it will restart.
- The order of events will remain the same
- If we are unable to run finals, medals will be awarded to all events not run based on the results of the time trials. So tell your kids that those time trials count!
- If the regatta is restarted we will then change to 4-minute centers so we can run the maximum number of events. We will not use stake boats, only floating starts. Because of the delay, only Gold Medal crews will come to the awards dock. Silver and Bronze Medals will be given to the coaches to present to their crews.
If Saturday racing (time trials) is canceled completely:
- Time Trials will be held Sunday morning beginning at 8 am.
- There will be no semifinals. The top six boats will move on to finals Sunday afternoon.
- The use of stake boats will depend on conditions of the river and available time on Sunday.
- If Sunday racing is cancelled completely, medals will be awarded based on the results of time trials on Saturday.
- Regatta management reserves the right to review this plan and make changes if necessary.
We will communicate changes through the PA system and social media. Boathouse Row coaches and other coaches may submit their cell phone numbers to be sure they receive proper notification. In the event of bad weather, coaches are responsible for making an effort to learn about any changes in the schedule.
If the regatta needs to be canceled, we will make very effort to reschedule it. This will depend on the availability of the venue and the cooperation of Fairmount Park as well as the availability of officials and volunteers.
Please inform your coaching staff and rowers about this plan.
04/17/19
Congratulations to the 2019 Flick Points Winners
Congratulations to our Girls Flick Point Winners: Brigantine Trophy for Women’s Sweep – 1st Mt. St. Joseph’s 440 points, 2nd Radnor 253 points; 3rd Ocean City 230 points; and Kate Godwin Trophy for Women’s Sculling, 1st Conestoga 205 points, 2nd Agnes Irwin 186 points, 3rd Germantown Friends 140 points.
Congratulations to our Boys Flick Point Winners: Manny Flick Trophy Men’s Sweep 1st place St. Joe’s Prep 419 points, 2nd place St. Augustine 265 points, 3rd place Christian Brothers 254 points ; Horvat Trophy for Men’s Sculling 1st place Conestoga 212 points, 2nd place Malvern Prep 204 points, 3rd place Haddon Township 164 points,
09/04/18
PSRA will hold 3rd Flick on Cooper River in 2019
The PSRA will hold the Third Flick of the 2019 season, scheduled for March 31, on the Cooper River in Camden County. The decision to hold a Flick on the Cooper in 2019 is based on the need for a “trial run” for the PSRA in the event that the Schuylkill River is not suitable as a racing venue in 2020. It is possible that the Schuylkill River could be impacted in 2020 by dredging, frequent flooding, extreme weather, construction projects, unexpected alterations to the venue, and other circumstances beyond our control. The PSRA would like to be prepared if any of these situations do occur; the experience of running one of our regattas on the Cooper River would ensure our preparedness. We chose the Third Flick because it is neither the smallest or largest of our regattas and would be a relatively easy one for us to relocate. More information on parking, tents and other logistics will be available at our annual meeting in January. The boys will row in the morning and weigh in will begin at this regatta.
04/30/18
Inclement Weather Play for the 2018 City Championships
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- Regatta management will decide when to restart the regatta and at what point in the schedule it will restart.
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- The order of events will remain the same
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- If we are unable to run finals, medals will be awarded to all events not run based on the results of the time trials. So tell your kids that those time trials count!
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- If the regatta is restarted we will then change to 4-minute centers so we can run the maximum number of events. We will not use stake boats, only floating starts. Because of the delay, only Gold Medal crews will come to the awards dock. Silver and Bronze Medals will be given to the coaches to present to their crews.
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If Saturday racing (time trials) is canceled completely:
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- Time Trials will be held Sunday morning beginning at 8 am.
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- There will be no semifinals. The top six boats will move on to finals Sunday afternoon.
- The use of stake boats will depend on conditions of the river and available time on Sunday.
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- If Sunday racing is cancelled completely, medals will be awarded based on the results of time trials on Saturday.
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- Regatta management reserves the right to review this plan and make changes if necessary.
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- We will communicate changes through the PA system and social media. Boathouse Row coaches and other coaches may submit their cell phone numbers to be sure they receive proper notification. In the event of bad weather, coaches are responsible for making an effort to learn about any changes in the schedule.
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- If the regatta needs to be canceled, we will make very effort to reschedule it. This will depend on the availability of the venue and the cooperation of Fairmount Park as well as the availability of officials and volunteers.
- Please inform your coaching staff and rowers about this plan.
04/25/18
Congratulations to the 2018 Flick Points Winners
Congratulations to our Girls Flick Point Winners: Brigantine Trophy for Women’s Sweep – 1st Mt. St. Joseph’s 570 points, 2nd Merion Mercy 388 points; 3rd Ocean City 291 points; and Kate Godwin Trophy for Women’s Sculling, 1st Conestoga 330 points, 2nd Agnes Irwin 173 points, 3rd Germantown Friends 127 points.
Congratulations to our Boys Flick Point Winners: Manny Flick Trophy Men’s Sweep 1st place St. Joe’s Prep 530 points, 2nd place LaSalle 478 points, 3rd place St. Augustine 354 points; Horvat Trophy for Men’s Sculling 1st place Malvern Prep 297 points, 2nd place Ridgewood 201 points, 3rd place Conestoga 199.
02/15/18
Regional Referee Academy sponsored by PSRA for – Mid-Atlantic Region
Attention: Referee Candidates, Club Rowers, Coaches, Crew Parents, Regatta Volunteers
If you are interested in becoming a USRowing referee, or developing your referee candidate skills, this is for you!
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- Program: This will be a comprehensive look at the USRowing Referee Candidate process, referee’s roles and assignments, areas for skill development, operating procedures, and Safesport requirements.
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- The Objective: Continuing candidates will be prepared to participate in regional regattas. Candidates will be given ongoing assistance in completing requirements for obtaining an USRowing Assistant Referee License. Opportunities for observing and participating in local regattas will be provided.
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- Cost: Absolutely F R E E to those with a genuine interest in officiating! Costs are being subsidized by the Schuylkill Navy, the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association and the Camden County Boathouse.
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- The Day: Classroom presentations – demonstrations / workshop materials and lunch – no charge
- Agenda overview: 9:00 AM – Welcome and sign in. 9 AM
9:30 AM – Presentations by USRowing Clinicians and Referees 12:00 Noon – (lunch provided) 12:45 PM – Q&A, 2018 Regatta Information, Opportunities for observations, next steps
2:00 PM – Workshop completed
Note: Referee candidates must be in good health, 21 years of age, able to swim, and enjoy outside activity.
Space is limited so registration is required, but feel free to share this workshop invitation.
To register (first come first served) and/or for additional information contact: Rich Dougert E-mail: redougert@aol.com or Phone: (H) 610-825-4292 (C) 610-755-7812
07/28/17
PSRA donates $20K to Temple for new dock
The PSRA is proud to announce that it has donated $20,000 to our good friends and neighbors, Temple University Crew. The donation goes towards a beautiful new dock built by Temple and kindly shared by Temple with the entire Philadelphia rowing community. The dock has made a huge difference in the efficiency and safety of launching and recovering boats at our regattas. Thank you Temple! Pictured left to right are Fred Roland, director of major gifts for Temple athletics, PSRA President Leslie Pfeil, Temple Men’s Head Coach Brian Perkins and PSRA Vice President John Monaghan.
06/25/17
PSRA President receives Illman Award
PSRA President Leslie Pfeil became the 8th woman in 57 years to be presented with Malta Boat Club’s Illman Award for her lifetime contribution to rowing. The Dr. George Morton Illman Award is presented annually to a member of the Philadelphia rowing community whose efforts behind the scenes make rowing events possible along the Schuylkill River. The award was presented on June 25 at a reception at Malta Boat Club. 
05/02/17
Inclement Weather Plan for the May 6 & 7, 2017 City Championship
In the event of bad weather that will cause a delay during racing that cannot be made up in the schedule, the following will go in effect:
- Regatta management will decide when to restart the regatta and at what point in the schedule it will restart.
- The order of events will remain the same
- If we are unable to run finals, medals will be awarded to all events not run based on the results of the time trials. So tell your kids that those time trials count!
- If the regatta is restarted we will then change to 4-minute centers so we can run the maximum number of events. We will not use stake boats, only floating starts. Because of the delay, only Gold Medal crews will come to the awards dock. Silver and Bronze Medals will be given to the coaches to present to their crews.
- If Saturday racing (time trials) is canceled completely:
- Time Trials will be held Sunday morning beginning at 8 am.
- There will be no semifinals. The top six boats will move on to finals Sunday afternoon.
- The use of stake boats will depend on conditions of the river and available time on Sunday.
- If Sunday racing is cancelled completely, medals will be awarded based on the results of time trials on Saturday.
- Regatta management reserves the right to review this plan and make changes if necessary.
- We will communicate changes through the PA system and social media. Boathouse Row coaches and other coaches may submit their cell phone numbers to be sure they receive proper notification. In the event of bad weather, coaches are responsible for making an effort to learn about any changes in the schedule.
- If the regatta needs to be canceled, we will make very effort to reschedule it. This will depend on the availability of the venue and the cooperation of Fairmount Park as well as the availability of officials and volunteers.
- Please inform your coaching staff and rowers about this plan.
04/27/17
Congratulations to the 2017 Flick Points Winners
Congratulations to our Girls Flick Point Winners: Brigantine Trophy for Women’s Sweep – 1st Mt. St. Joseph’s 574 points, 2nd Holy Spirit 353 points; 3rd Merion Mercy 324 points; and Kate Godwin Trophy for Women’s Sculling, 1st Conestoga 262 points, 2nd Agnes Irwin 212 points, 3rd Ridgewood 202 points.
Congratulations to our Boys Flick Point Winners: Manny Flick Trophy Men’s Sweep 1st place St. Joe’s Prep 560 points, 2nd place LaSalle 519 points, 3rd place Christian Brothers 456 points; Horvat Trophy for Men’s Sculling 1st place Malvern Prep 300 points, 2nd place Conestoga 276 points, 3rd place Roman Catholic 223.
04/18/17
Road Closures in preparation for the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft will be held on the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum April 27 to 29. To prepare for this there are construction crews in the vicinity of the museum and several related road closures.The first phase went into effect on April 10 and lasts until May 7. Spring Garden Street westbound is closed at Pennsylvania Avenue, while there where will be fewer lanes around the Eakins Oval and Kelly Drive area. Specifically, drivers will be able to use two lanes from 20th St. to Eakins Oval on the westbound center roadway of Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The left lane of the parkway will be closed from E. Eakins Oval to Spring Garden St. But there will be three travel lanes open at Kelly Drive. Two right lanes of Eakins Oval in front of the Art Museum will be closed. Kelly Drive southbound will lose a lane between 25th St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
03/02/17
Are you interested in becoming a referee?
01/30/17
Launch Driving class is Feb. 11, 2017
The PSRA and Schuylkill Navy will co-sponsor a Launch Driving Class on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Conshohocken Rowing Center. This class is free and open to all, but you must pre-register. For more info and to register click here.
11/08/16
$500 Prize for Schuylkill Navy Run Point Winners
George Hines and Lois Trench-Hines once again will award a grant of $500.each to the Girls and Boys High School Teams that win their respective Point Trophies at the annual Schuylkill Navy Run. A big thank you to Lois and George for their support of scholastic rowing in Philadelphia. This year the run will be held Nov. 24. For more info or to register, click on the link below. https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/index.jsp…
09/09/16
New Fall Head Race for Juniors
The PSRA is co-hosting a fall head race for junior and scholastic crews only on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 on the Schuylkill River. This race is open to non-PSRA members as well as PSRA teams. Visit Regatta Central at Hidden River Chase for more information.
O4/27/16
Inclement Weather Plan for the May 1, 2016 City Championship
In the event of bad weather that will cause a delay that can’t be made up in the schedule, the following will go in effect:
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Regatta management will decide when to restart the regatta and at what point in the schedule it will restart.
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The order of events will remain the same
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If we are unable to run finals, medals will be awarded to all events not run based on the results of the head races. So tell your kids that those time trials count!
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If the regatta is restarted we will then change to 4-minute centers so we can run the maximum number of events. We will not use stake boats, only floating starts. Because of the delay, only Gold Medal crews will come to the awards dock. Silver and Bronze Medals will be given to the coaches to present to their crews.
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Regatta management reserves the right to review this plan and make changes if necessary.
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We will communicate changes through the PA system and social media. Boathouse Row coaches and other coaches may submit their cell phone numbers to be sure they receive proper notification. In the event of bad weather, coaches are responsible for making an effort to learn about any changes in the schedule.
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If the regatta needs to be canceled, we will make very effort to reschedule it. This will depend on the availability of the venue and the cooperation of Fairmount Park as well as the availability of officials and volunteers.
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Please inform your coaching staff and rowers about this plan.
O4/21/16
Congratulations to our 2016 Flick Point Winners: Mount St. Joseph’s Academy Crew, St. Joseph’s Prep Crew, Conestoga High School Crew and Roman Catholic High School Crew. Trophies will be awarded at City Championships. Points/16PSRA 2016 Gea
01/31/16
2016 Registration and Payment Policies For Permanent and Associate Members
Registration
This year all teams will be asked to register on Regatta Central before the season begins. Each team’s head coach will be emailed its own unique link which will take him/her to it’s team page where the coach will be:
- Asked to provide basic contact information for the coaching staff as well as the ability to edit this information if it changes.
- Given the opportunity to pay the team’s dues with a credit card online for a convenience fee of $25.
- Be able to see if the team dues have been paid by someone else. If the team pays by check this will be entered by PSRA staff and can be seen online.
- This is similar to how entry fees are paid and recorded.
Payment Policies
- Invoices have been issued to all teams as of Jan. 25, 2016. Let us know if you have not received one.
- Payment can be by check or by credit card (see above.)
- All dues are due by April 3, 2016 or a team will be prohibited from entering subsequent PSRA regattas. If your team uses a Purchase Order, it must be in the hands of the PSRA staff no later than April 3.
- All City Championship entry fees are due no later than May 1, 2016 or your team will not be allowed to compete. If your team uses a Purchase Order, it must be in the hands of the PSRA staff no later than May 1.
11/16/15
The Schuylkill Navy Run will once again be held this Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26 with a start of 9:15 am from Malta Boat Club (Registration ends at 8:30, runners should assemble at 9:00 am).
Held each Thanksgiving Day since 1899 (except during World War II), the 5 5/8 mile run is the oldest cross-country run in the nation and is one of the signature events of the rowing community’s calendar. In addition to rowers, family (parents, siblings, cousins) and friends are invited to run as “Guests,” giving us an event with a wonderful range of ages from 5-6 to 80+ years.
Also, all those who have rowed from Boathouse Row at some point in their lives routinely return for this special reunion…resulting in a run that features past and future Olympians, some of the most prominent coaches in the sport, etc.
This year, Lois and George Hines (long-term supporters of the PSRA and Schuylkill Navy community) will again donate a prize for the PSRA High School that captures the overall Girls High School Points Trophy and Boys High School Points Trophy. In addition, each program will receive a generous grant of $500 and inscription of the school on the perpetual trophy from them for their program. All PSRA programs (both Permanent and Associate Members) are eligible to compete for these awards.
To register for the race, click HERE. The entry fee is $25 and includes a Race t-shirt for the first 200 runners who register in the morning.
11/11/15
The PSRA Permanent Members Coaches Fall Meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 pm at the USRowing Convention site, the Hilton at Penn’s Landing, 201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. in Philadelphia.
O4/26/15
Congratulations to our 2015 Flick Point Winners: Mount St. Joseph’s Academy Crew, St. Joseph’s Prep Crew Conestoga High School Crew and Roman Catholic High School Crew. Trophies will be awarded at City Championships.
04/21/15
Traffic & Parking Advisory for May 3 City Championships
Traffic and Parking Advisory for May 3 2015 PSRA City Championships
Date Effective: May 3, 2015 12:00 am
Location: Kelly Drive Regatta Closure
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● There are important safety and security procedures regarding closure of the race course portion of Kelly Drive on May 3, 2015.
●Temporary police regulation/traffic control will restrict parking/stopping/standing in the Grandstand Parking Lot and the Canoe Club Parking Lot from 12am through 6am on May 3, 2015.
On May 3, 2015, between the hours of 12:00 am and 6:00 am, the Philadelphia Police will patrol Kelly Drive and any vehicles/trailers in these areas will be ordered to leave. Vehicles/trailers parked on the grass/sidewalk are illegally parked and may be cited. These vehicles/trailers will be ordered to leave. Any vehicle or trailer left unattended may be cited by the Philadelphia Police & towed by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
● PSRA will begin entry of vehicles after 6am upon full closure of the affected portion of Kelly Drive.
● Parking passes are currently being mailed to each team. The number of passes for City Championship is less than the number issued for the Flicks series. The Hanging Parking Pass must be displayed hanging from the vehicles rear view mirror. Vehicles parked without a displayed Hanging Parking Pass may be cited.
● Upon Entry, the Hanging Parking Pass stub will be removed. No Re-Entry is permitted.
● Marked school food trailers/chuck wagons and their tow vehicles entering in tandem DO NOT REQUIRE a parking pass for entry. Unmarked food trailers/chuck wagons and their tow vehicles entering in tandem require ONE [1] parking pass for entry. The tow vehicle must remain at the venue or have a parking pass for re-entry if traveling without the marked school food trailer/chuck wagon in tandem.
●Boat trailer tow vehicles who choose to depart the venue after initial entry with their boat trailer will be permitted re-entry after 4:30PM without a parking pass. Re-Entry prior to 4:30PM will require a parking pass.
●School buses and vans transporting student-athletes do not require a parking pass but must park past the finish line on the east side of the drive beyond the road curvature. Parking in any other location is a violation of City parking regulations and subject to ticketing/towing by the Philadelphia Police and Philadelphia Parking Authority.
● Recreation Vehicles are prohibited from parking at the PSRA City Championships in the Grandstand Parking Lot, Canoe Club Parking Lot and along the Kelly Drive Closure.
● Parent Tent locations MAY be staked-out prior to the City Championship. ONLY stakes and tape may be used. NO tents may be left at the site. Any items left will be considered abandoned.
●Schools who violate the temporary police regulation traffic control will be sanctioned BY PSRA.
Questions and concerns, contact Jeremy Gonzalez Ibrahim at jeremyibrahim@verizon.net.
02/04/15
Regional Referee Academy
USRowing Mid-Atlantic Region – USRowing Referee – Introductory Full-Day Workshop
Saturday – March 7, 2015 – 9 AM to 3 PM
Camden County Boathouse, 7050 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken, NJ 08109
Attention: Club Rowers, Coaches, Crew Parents, Regatta Volunteers – If you are interested in becoming a USRowing Referee, this is for you!
- The Program: The process of becoming a licensed USRowing official will be reviewed, along with an overview of the various roles and assignments of Referees. USRowing Referee operating procedures and rules will be stressed.
- The Objective: Those wishing to continue as candidates will be prepared to participate in regional regattas. Basic equipment and connections to Chief Referees will be provided. Candidates will be given ongoing assistance in completing requirements for obtaining an USRowing Assistant Referee License.
- Cost: Absolutely F R E E to those with a genuine interest in officiating!
Costs are being subsidized by the Schuylkill Navy, the Philadelphia Scholastic Rowing Association, the Camden County Boathouse and other friends of the sport.
- The Day: Classroom presentations – demonstrations / workshop materials and lunch – no charge
Agenda overview:
9:00 AM – Welcome and sign in / coffee / upstairs at the Camden County Boathouse.
9:30 AM – Presentations by USRowing Clinicians and Referees
12:00 Noon – (lunch provided)
12:45 PM – Additional Presentations, Demonstrations, Q&A
3:00 PM – Workshop completed
Note: Referee candidates must be in good health, 21 years of age, able to swim, and enjoy outside activity.
The Camden County Boathouse is a 5 min. drive, just over the Ben Franklin Bridge from Philadelphia. Parking is on site.
Space is limited so registration is required, but feel free to share this workshop invitation.To register (first come first served) or for more information contact:Rich DougertE-mail: redougert@aol.com or Phone: (H) 610-825-4292 (C) 610-755-7812