HHSRC 2026-2027: Self-Nominations for Remaining Open Positions

Round 2!  We Need You!  Our Board of Directors 2026-2027 election has been completed; however, we have a few open positions we would like to try to fill.  So, we are giving it one more shot to get a full board in place before July 1, 2026.  Please consider getting involved with our Board.  After this 2nd round, if any open positions remain, we will wait until the Fall season to recruit for those positions to include any new parents that will be part of the club for the 2026-2027 season.  So, now's your chance!  Please consider serving on the board.

HHS Rowing Club, as a 501(c)(3) organization, relies on its parent volunteers to serve on HHS Rowing Club's Board of Directors, the leadership team for the Club.  Participating as a board member is an invaluable service that helps shape the experience of our rowers in the club.  Each of you has unique skills that will benefit the team, and your time satisfies the team's volunteer requirements.  We hope that you will volunteer to serve as a board member during the 2026-2027 season.

We are currently collecting self-nominations from HHSRC's club members/parents for a few remaining open positions that need to be filled.

Please complete this FORM before April 12, 2026, if you would like to be considered for a board position.  Elections will be held in April 2026. (Self-nominations will end at 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, April 12, 2026.)

For additional information on board positions, including specific duties and responsibilities for each position, please review the following Opening Board of Directors Description of Duties.

In addition to position-specific duties, board members are required to:

• Complete a mandatory City of Tampa background check immediately following the election.  The cost is approximately $38.

• Complete a 90-minute SafeSport Certification before June 30, 2026.  There is no charge for the certification.

• Enroll in USRowing's Supporter Membership before July 1, 2026.  The cost is $10.

• Attend monthly board meetings typically held on the first Tuesday of the month.  Attendance in person is generally required; however, virtual attendance is sometimes available.

• Be in continuous good standing with HHSRC.

Please contact the Club, with any questions at hhsrowingclub@gmail.com.

HHSRC Board of Directors

FSRA 2026 Sculling State Championships

As we prepare for the upcoming 2026 FSRA State Sculling Championship at Nathan Benderson Park on April 11–12, 2026, I want to share essential details regarding regatta rules, rower limitations, and the new 10-lane progression format.

Rower Eligibility and Limitations

To ensure a fair and safe competition, the FSRA enforces strict participation rules:

●      Single Event Limit: Each rower is restricted to competing in only one event for the entire regatta; doubling of athletes is not permitted. While each rower is limited to one event, they will race a minimum of two times ( determined by the number of entries in the event and the newly established 10-progression format)

●      Classification Requirements: * Junior Events: Limited to competitors in the 11th grade or lower.

○      Freshman Events: Limited to competitors in the 9th grade or lower.

○      Lightweight Events: Male rowers must not exceed 150 lbs, and female rowers must not exceed 130 lbs. There is no weight averaging, and all athletes in a boat must weigh in together during the official window on Saturday morning (7:00 AM–9:00 AM).

New Racing Progression Format

For the 2026 season, both sculling and sweep events have transitioned to a 10-lane format. Notably, repechages have been eliminated to align with this new progression.

●      Heats and Time Trials: Events begin with either heats or time trials on Saturday to determine seeding.

●      Semifinals: These will be used as needed based on the number of entries to narrow the field for the finals.

●      Finals: * Grand “A” Finals: The primary championship races where 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded.

○      Petite Finals: Crews that do not qualify for the Grand Final may progress to a Petite Final (such as "B" or "C" finals) to determine their final overall ranking.

Progression Example: Event with 20 Entries

To understand how an athlete moves through the rounds, here is an example for an event with 20 entries:

1. Heats: The 20 entries are divided into two heats (10 boats each).

2. Finals: The top 5 boats from each heat (10 boats total) advance to the Grand "A" Final.

3. To Petite Finals: * The boats finishing 6th through 10th in each heat (10 boats total) move to the Petite "B" Final to compete for 11th through 20th place overall.

○      If enough entries were present to warrant a "C" Final, those further down the rankings would populate that race to ensure every team gets a full competitive experience.

Championships Regattas: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 

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