Parents & Athletes,
Attached you will find information regarding this year’s winter training trip to Augusta, GA. Please continue to check the blog for further updates. We will have the finalized rosters by December 1st.
Registration:
The fee for the training trip is $675 per athlete. Please register on Regatta Central. The trip fee will cover hotel expenses, transportation to and from Georgia, trailering cost, site fees and all meals on site in Augusta.
Please note meals will only be provided on site in Georgia. Athletes are responsible for providing their own meals during travel.
We at PNRA/Mercer believe that cost should not determine an athlete’s participation in training opportunities, and financial aid is available upon need-based request. Please contact Kris Grudt if you have any questions regarding registration payment.
Food:
As outlined in the itinerary below, the bus trip to Augusta should take about 12 hours. Athletes should have breakfast at home before coming to the bus on Sunday and should plan to bring healthy food for snacks to sustain them during the trip. There will be a bathroom on the bus. The bus will stop for lunch around midday, and dinner will be provided upon arrival at the training site.
Breakfast will be provided at the hotel each morning. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the Augusta Rowing Club.
Luggage:
Please be aware that luggage space is limited on the bus. We ask that athletes pack light and try to limit themselves to one large duffle bag. Athletes should be prepared for all types of weather conditions. Do not forget to pack long spandex, layers and rain gear!
Travel Itinerary:
Sunday 12/27:
Athletes arrive at boathouse at 6:30am
Depart boathouse by 7:00 am
Arrive at Holiday Inn in Augusta by 7:00 pm for check-in
Arrive at Augusta Rowing Club by 7:30 pm for dinner
Athletes return to hotel & are in rooms by 9:00 PM curfew
Monday 12/28 – Thursday 12/31
Breakfast at the hotel @ 7:30 am
Athletes to training site @ 8:30 am
Practice #1: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Rest/recovery: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Practice #2: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dinner: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Down time: 7:30- 9:00 pm
Athletes in rooms by 9:00 pm curfew
Friday 1/1:
Breakfast at the hotel @ 7:30 am
We will not be returning to the hotel, so athletes should plan to have their bags packed and ready to be loaded onto the bus by the time of departure.
Row and Derig: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Lunch before leaving @ 1:00 pm
Load Trailer and leave course no later than 3:30pm. Stop for dinner at some point on the way back.
Saturday 1/2: Arrive at the boathouse on 1/2/16 around 8:00am
Site Information:
Augusta Rowing Club
101 Riverfront Dr.
Augusta, Ga. 30901
http://www.augustarowingclub.org
Hotel Address:
Holiday Inn Express
444 Broad Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Please check back for further updates. Thank you, and GO, MERCER!