Radnor Crew Club
Crew from A to Z
Crew is a very social sport because regattas often last all day. While each
boat has their prescribed time to row, athletes are encouraged to stay to
support their team members racing in other boats. Once we get to the Stotesbury
Cup Regatta, races can run two days, should boats advance to the next round of
races. Please note that once boats are launched, race times are out of our
control. While the officials do try to adhere to schedules, frequently race
times are delayed. Be prepared for those delays and unpredictable circumstances.
IMPORTANT: Team members should report to the trailer at least one hour and a
half before race time. This should be confirmed with the coach prior to the
race.
Hospitality Tent
To make the most of our days on the River, for most of the races, the parents
work together to provide snacks and lunch for parents and athletes under a tent
owned by the Radnor Crew Club.
Every family is part of the Hospitality Committee and will be asked to provide
food/beverages, or to set-up or dismantle the tent and equipment on a rotating
basis.
The Hospitality Tent provides a “home base” for the athletes to gather, with
family, friends and coaches before and after their individual races.
Parking
For the Manny Flicks at Boathouse Row, the City only allows each team a certain
number of parking passes for parking on Kelly Drive. There will be a police
roadblock that will stop you unless you have a pass. Passes are provided to the
parents who have Hospitality Driving responsibilities for that day. If you do
not have a parking pass for Kelly Drive, there is parking available up on the
hill a short distance away in Fairmount Park. You may walk down to the race area
from these parking facilities or take the shuttle buses supplied by the City.
Snacks
Rowing requires energy. While beverages and snacks will be provided at the
hospitality tent, it is suggested that team members bring their own filled water
bottles and energy bar to each race and practice.
