Spring Regatta Schedule 2026
Join us for these exciting regatta events this spring season!
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John Bennett Regatta
📅 Sunday, May 3, 2026 | Sprint
📍 1 Rotary Row, Buffalo, NY 14201
Join us for the annual John Bennett Regatta hosted by the West Side Rowing Club. This event welcomes all youth athletes, coaches, parents and supporters to the West Side Rowing Club campus.
Event Details
The address for the West Side Rowing Club is 1 Rotary Row, Buffalo, NY 14201. Parents should park and drop their rower off in Ralph Wilson Park across the street from the rowing club. It’s a bit of a walk to get to the spectating area from the park and parking lot, so pack light or bring a wagon. This site provides great spectating, so bring a chair to enjoy the races.
The West Side Rowing Club parking lot will be CLOSED on race day to ALL CARS. Only boat trailers will be allowed in.
Rower Drop Off: No later than 7:30 AM unless coaches announce otherwise.
Please leave enough time for travel as traffic can get congested at the regatta site. Race times will likely be available using the link below as times are finalized by the venue.
Scheduled regatta window: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals. Food and regatta merchandise are typically available.
Hospitality and volunteer information will be shared closer to race day.
Website: www.wsrc.org
Saratoga NYS Scholastic Championship
📅 May 9 – 10, 2026 | Sprint
📍 Fish Creek, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
With over 80 New York teams and 550 boats competing, the NY State Championships is one of the largest state championships for rowing.
This regatta is a qualifier for both USRowing Youth National Championships and the Scholastic Rowing Association of America National Championships.
Event Details
Parking:
Free parking is typically available on the side of the roads prior to the hill leading down to the bridge.
Paid parking is typically available near the venue. Parking details and pricing may be updated closer to race weekend.
CHARGERS Junior Invitational
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Sprint
📍 Onondaga Lake, Syracuse, NY (USA)
Join us for the CHARGERS Junior Invitational hosted by Syracuse Chargers Rowing Club. This USRowing sanctioned regatta is specifically for junior and high school rowers.
Event Details
The 25th annual CHARGERS Junior Invitational Regatta is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026. Public parking is available at Long Branch Park.
Venue address: 10 Ten Eyck Drive, Liverpool, NY 13090. Some event listings also reference Long Branch Park / 3813 Long Branch Road, Liverpool, NY 13090 for parking and park access.
Website: CHARGERS Junior Invitational
Pittsford Regatta
📅 May 23 – 24, 2026 | Sprint
📍 Schoen Place, Pittsford, NY 14534
Begun in 1997 as an exhibition row for the newly formed Pittsford Crew club, the Pittsford Regatta has grown into an exciting two-day event featuring both youth (high school club) and masters rowing events. The regatta is held on the historic Erie Canal in Pittsford, NY.
The canal is ideal for racing. The water is flat and sheltered with very little boat traffic. The course consists of two lanes running a total of 1,200 meters, with spectator viewing along the canal path.
Event Details
Welcome to the 2026 Pittsford Regatta, taking place May 23 – 24, 2026. Masters and youth events are scheduled to compete on the Erie Canal near Schoen Place.
Venue
For detailed information on the regatta please visit https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=10177&org_id=0
Rowers should be dropped off near Village Lane behind the DPW unless coaches announce a different drop-off location. There are lots of great viewing spots, and many spectators choose to watch the races from Schoen Place.
Times/Heat Sheets
Heat sheets will be posted here: https://www.regattacentral.com/v3/cms/regatta/10177/heat_sheet
Weather
Please check the forecast closer to race weekend. As always, dress in layers, wear sunscreen, and come prepared for changing spring weather.
Volunteers
Volunteer and hospitality details will be shared closer to race weekend.