Mercer Parents/Athletes,
This Friday select varsity and novice athletes will depart for the Saratoga Invitational. Below is the information about the event. Stay tuned for the travel roster and line-ups!
Registration: Registration is posted on our website under “Saratoga Invitational” – the fee is $375.00.
Hotel Address:
Varsity: Hyatt Place – Malta/ Saratoga, NY
20 State Farm Place, Malta, NY 12020
Novice: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
101 Saratoga Village Boulevard, Malta, NY 12020
Course Location: 1464 NY-9P, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Food: Food will not be provided on Friday. Please make sure your athlete comes on the bus with a packed dinner, as we will only be making a bathroom stop on the way to Saratoga. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided on Saturday. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Sunday, but we will be stopping for dinner on the way home, so please make sure your athlete comes prepared with money for that meal. Athletes should pack their own race day snacks (i.e., Clif Bars).
Friday, April 28th
3:45 pm: Athletes arrive at Caspersen Rowing Center
4:15 pm: Vans departs from Caspersen Rowing Center
6:30/7:00 pm: Stop for bathroom break
9:30 pm: Arrive at Hotels
Saturday, April 29th
6:00am- 7:00am: Breakfast at Hotels
6:30 am: All athletes depart for course to rig
9:22 am – 4:29 pm: Racing – TBD on specific race times and lane assignments
6:00 pm: Dinner at Hyatt Place
9:30 pm: All athletes in hotel rooms
Sunday, April 30th
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Breakfast at Hotels
9:14 am – 3:25 pm: Racing – TBD on specific race times and lane assignments
3:30 pm – 5:15 pm: De-rig and load trailer
6:00 pm: Depart for Caspersen Rowing Center
7:30 pm: Stop for dinner and bathroom
9:30-10:00 pm: Arrive at Caspersen Rowing Center
Van Drivers/ Chaperones :
Zach Spitzer
Amanda Klaiber-short
Jeb Barkenbush
Helene Gallagher
Jenn Closser
Judy Berger
In addition, if you will be driving your child home after the trailer is loaded, please contact any of the people above to let them know he or she will not be on the van:
Please me know if you have any questions
GO MERCER!
Coach Justin Ochal
jochal@rowpnra.org