FSRA State Sweep Championships

Rower Information

• Arrival Time: Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 AM for all rowers. Sunday, April 26, at 07:00 AM for all rowers. (Please remember that these times are subject to change due to weather conditions or adjustments by the hosting committee; rowers, please check iCrew and GroupMe for updated information.)

• First HHSRC race: 08:48 Boys 1st Varsity 4+ Heat 3 (subject to change)

• Drop-Off Location: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235 (approx. 55 miles (88.51 km) / 60 minutes from HHS)

• Meet-up Location: HHSRC Hospitality Trailer/Team Tent #23 (look for HHSRC flags). 

• Pick-Up Time/Location: ~5:30 PM, after final race & equipment clean-up at 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235

• Helpful Links:

  • Course Map

  • Event List

  • Heat Sheet

  • Results
    
    

Spectator Information

• Parking: Onsite parking is available for $20 per day. The closest free parking is at the mall off N. Cattleman Road.

• What to Bring: Chairs, blankets, hats/visors, binoculars, sunscreen, umbrellas, and money for regatta merchandise.  At the time of this email, there is a 15% chance of rain, with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 68 degrees and a UV index of 11 (extreme) on Saturday, so please be sure to dress appropriately.

• Food: If you are interested in purchasing a spectator meal ticket for food prepared by our hospitality chair, click here.

• YouTube: This event will be broadcast live on both days. Share these links for your friends and family to watch: RHSTV or FSRA.

• Regatta Tower Access: If provided for, a limited number of Tower Access tickets will be sold. The tower opens at 7:30am and will be cleared after the last race of the day has been completed. Tickets provide access to the 2nd floor only. Snacks, soft drinks, and water will be available. Bring your folding chairs to enjoy the outdoor decks. Indoor seating will be available; indoor video coverage is planned for both regattas. No pets are allowed in the tower. Access to all other floors is restricted to officials only; guests attempting to access other floors will be immediately escorted out of the tower and have all tower access revoked; no refunds.

• Regatta VIP tower tickets: No pets allowed. A limited number of tickets will be sold for each regatta, allowing 2nd floor access for the weekend. 150 tickets per regatta will be available via the links below, assuming no weather issues. Soft drinks, water, and snacks are provided. VIP guests are welcome to bring their lawn chairs to sit out on the 2nd floor observation deck. Purchase your tickets here. (Click on Banquets and Parties for ticket purchase.) Except for the case where the entire regatta is cancelled, tickets are non-refundable. If you cannot attend, contact FSRA.regatta@gmail.com to transfer tickets. 

• Please observe: On the western shore opposite the finish line tower, please do not stand on the water side or block the view of the black and yellow finish line marker.

Club Volunteer Information

• Sign up for HHSRC volunteer opportunities here—these count toward your family’s required volunteer hours.

• Sign up for Sarasota Invitational volunteer opportunities here—these also count toward your family’s required volunteer hours.

• Self-report volunteer hours after the event here.

Club Photos

The club is putting together a presentation for this year's banquet and would like you, each rower and parent, to send your 5 favorite pictures from any of this year's regattas. Candid shots at the tent are very welcome.

Please email your photos to hhsrowingclub@gmail.com. The deadline is Monday, April 27, 2026.

Don't forget to complete the consent forms regarding photos:

• A consent form for minor student athletes (completed by a parent or guardian)

• A consent form for parents and student athletes who are 18 years of age or older (completed independently)

• A consent form for individuals who wish to submit photos to the club

HHSRC 26th Annual Awards Banquet

As we approach the final stretch of the year, we want to thank you for your incredible support and commitment. We are excited for our last big weekend together at the FSRA Sweep State Championships—the grand finale for our team to celebrate the growth and grit our student-athletes have shown this season.

Following the championships, please join us for our 26th Annual Awards Banquet to reflect on our team's achievements. This milestone event will include awards, a live auction featuring autographed memorabilia, and a silent auction with items such as Tampa Bay Lightning tickets.

We are pleased to announce that ticket prices have been reduced this year to $48 per person, while rowers remain free. For example, the cost for a family of three (including one rower) is now only $96, compared to $125 last year. We hope this change encourages more friends and family to attend and participate in our fundraising auctions.

HHSRC 26th Annual Awards Banquet

Location: Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 5225 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL 33614

Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tickets: Rowers are free; all other individual tickets are $48 each.

Please click here to purchase your banquet tickets by April 29.