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Regattas
- General
Information
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Regattas are organized boating competitions. Most of the Fairfax
High School Regattas and the water training are held on the Occoquan
at the Sandy Run Park. Regattas are usually held on
Saturdays and last most of the day. When the regatta schedule is available ahead of time,
it will be posted on the Fairfax Crew website (www.).
However, often the race-heats
schedules are not released until very close to race day. Rowers
usually will be notified of their race schedule on the day before the event.
There is a lengthy walk, via wooded trails, to get
from the Sandy Run parking areas to
the regatta finish line. Allow at least an
hour before the race to give you enough time to drive, park and then walk to the finish line area. If you do not want to
walk, you can take the shuttle buses ($1) between the parking lot and
the finish line judges stand.
Volunteers staff the regattas. Please be courteous
and supportive. We
can always use more volunteers-- operating a chase boat, helping
the referees, working in the concession stands, or helping with dozens
of other jobs. Contact any of the Fairfax Crew Boosters Board
members to get more information.
New
Park Regulation - NO DOGS ALLOWED!
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What
to wear and bring
 weather
at Sandy Park Occoquan
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Dress very casually! Multiple layers are better than one, even in warm weather.
A warm jacket and warm, comfortable, waterproof walking shoes or boots good for walking on
hilly dirt paths are highly recommended. The
forest paths at Sandy Run will turn muddy when the crowds arrive so
don't wear your best, white sneakers!
The Fairfax crew team wear uniforms; The uniforms are selected and distributed prior to the
rowing season. You may also consider bringing:
- Hats, sunscreen and sunglasses - It can get very
bright sitting by the water's edge all day
- Stadium seat or cushion for the
concrete bleachers
- Rain gear,
umbrella, lip balm, insect repellant
- Cameras and binoculars-- you can
see the rowers a lot better
- Food and drinks-- concession stands
near the boathouse and the finish line sell snacks and drinks
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Parking |
Park at the
end of the access road to Sandy Run Park in one of the parking lots.
Traffic guides will direct you; a parking fee of $5 is required.
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Enjoying
the Regattas |
If you want
to sit down during the events, you can walk down the trails to the
finish line area where you will find concrete bleachers. Bring a soft
cushion to sit on. There are also other areas close to the finish
line where you can sit on the ground or you can bring a lightweight
folding chair.
You can buy a copy of the regatta schedule, food and drinks at the snack bar
near the finish line (soda, water, hot dogs, burgers, etc).
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Emergencies
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All regattas have volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians ( EMT) squads on site. They are there for your
benefit. They, like everyone else involved in the regatta, are donating their
time. Please let them know how much you appreciate their contributions.
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Please note that several laws govern what the EMT can and cannot do in the
event of a medical emergency. The EMTs provide us with two levels of response:
basic life support and advanced life support. In the event that advanced life
support is activated, they are legally required to evacuate the victims to the
hospital to be further attended to by a physician. Generally, in addition to a
serious accident, any situation that would require an EMT to administer
medication, other than oxygen, is considered advanced life support.
If you or your student receives minor first aid from someone other than the EMT
during the course of the regatta, please stop by and have the EMTs review your
incident at your earliest convenience.
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