Head of the Rock

I.D. Pennock Family YMCA — 200 Y Blvd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States

Sunday, Oct 12, 2025

Details below are subject to change (last updated 10/8/2025)

Boat Loading: Thursday, Oct 9 at practice - We will have a short practice, then load the boats. Please note - It usually takes a little bit longer to load boats, but we aren't loading much, so we should be done by about 7:15p (provided everyone pays attention and stays focused).

Sunday Regatta Call Time: 9:00a - A later call time is great, BUT it does mean that parking will be MUCH harder. Please plan appropriate time to park and walk. Parents, please meet at the team utility trailer or team tent area. Rowers, please meet at the shell trailer.

Coach's & Coxswains Meeting: Recorded - Coach Sue will send the link to those that need it.

Results: Crew Timer

Regatta End Time: Approx 3p

Trailer Unloading: Sunday, October 12 when the trailer arrives back at the boatyard. All rowers are expected to attend trailer unloading. Coach Sue will put an ETA in GroupMe when she leaves Rockford.

Monday No Practice: We will not have practice on Monday, October 13. The rowers have earned a much needed day off!

Race Schedule

Communications via GroupMe

It is really important that everyone going to the regatta has GroupMe loaded on a device and unmutes it so that you are getting updates. You also need to be sure that you are checking GroupMe regularly for updates. We will only be sending updates via GroupMe during the regatta.

Club GroupMe - https://groupme.com/join_group/43704487/XzFOWg
We will be using this as our main place to put announcements, etc. on Sunday. This includes updates on trailer arrival time for unloading.

Parent GroupMe - https://groupme.com/join_group/86464982/geVyVuvU
This is group is used for parents to coordinate Tent Crew and Food Crew including unloading after the regatta.

What to Bring

Please see Regattas 101 for information on what parents should, what rowers should pack, and what to expect at a regatta. Parents, please dress in layers and wear more than you think you need. You will be outside all day.

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Directions & Parking

Rock River Valley YMCA — 200 Y Blvd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States

Please be aware that driving and parking at the regatta site is very congested. You may be walking a bit.

Race Course & Race Viewing

There is a bike path that goes along pretty much the entire race course. The course is just shy of 5k. We will hopefully get a spot for our team tent near the finish line, but either way, the best place to see the race is along the bike path.

Accommodations

Some families choose to spend the night in Rockford on Saturday evening. We do not do a team hotel for this regatta.

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