Tail of the Fish Regatta Information

REGISTRATION FOR SARATOGA REGATTA SARATOGA, NEW YORK

Registration Form

Friday, May 9th to Sunday, May 11, 2008 Chartered bus transportation is provided for this regatta. All team members are expected to ride the bus. There will be parent chaperones on each bus. Travel time is approximately 4 hrs. Directions to the race site are available at http://www.saratogarowing.com/directions.html. Leave: Friday May 9th Buses will leave at 4:00 pm (Be there no later than 3:45) Coach Parvin will be driving those taking the AP exam at 5:15 pm (Be there by 5:00) Return: Sunday May 11th at the Boathouse (Evening arrival –check the Crew Info Line for an accurate arrival time @ 234-7463) We will not be stopping for food on the way to Saratoga, so eat before leaving on Friday or bring food for the bus. We will make a 15 min. rest stop en route, but it WILL NOT be enough time to buy any food/drinks. The buses are equipped with bathrooms and video/tv monitors. Only ‘G’, ‘PG or “PG 13” movies can be viewed. Please bring movies so we have some choices. FOOD: We will have pizza and soft drinks when we arrive at the hotel on Friday evening. The hotel provides a light buffet breakfast each morning. Food will also be provided at the regatta. Parents are asked to give a contribution in the contribution jar for food consumed by them or sibling at the regatta hospitality tent site. Saturday Night Team Buffet: There will be a dinner on Saturday night for all rowers and for those individuals who have pre-paid for their meal. The buffet will consist of various kinds of pasta (both vegetarian and meat), salad, beverages and a dessert. Due to the large number of reservations, no walk-ins will be accepted at the door. Hotel: The team will be staying at the Clarion Hotel CENTURY HOUSE, 997 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110. Phone: (518) 785-0931 Team members are reminded that they are expected to follow the CODE OF CONDUCT RULES that each member signed at the beginning of the season. Remember, boys and girls are not allowed in each other’s hotel room under any circumstances. Anyone violating these rules will have their parents called and will not be allowed to row. UNLESS TOLD OTHERWISE BY THE COACHES, all rowers (Varsity and Novice) will need to meet at the boathouse to unload the trailer. QUESTIONS? Contact: Diane Castellani 383-0677
From Saratoga Racing Association
LODGING Please see the regatta website for a listing of Hotels and Motels in the area. http://www.saratoga.org/visitors/where_to_stay_in_saratoga_county/index.asp You can also find lodging by calling the chamber of commerce of the surrounding towns. Clifton Park will have several hotels, as will South Glens Falls, Glens Falls, Queensbury, Ballston Spa, and Schuylerville. Make your reservations early. DIRECTIONS TO REGATTA SITE From points east: Take I-90 West (Mass Pike) into NY State. (I-90 West becomes the NY State Thruway. Continue on I-90 West to exit B3 towards Albany, NY. Go through Albany on I-90 West to the intersection of I-87 North (the Northway). Continue North on I-87 to Exit 14. Take a left at the exit ramp onto Route 9P East toward Saratoga Lake. From points west: Take I-90 East toward Albany, NY to exit 24. Proceed through toll booths at exit 24 and follow signs for I-87 North. Take I-87 North to Exit 14. Take a left at the exit ramp onto route 9P East toward Saratoga Lake. From points south: Take I-87 North toward Albany, NY to exit 14. Take a left at the exit ramp onto Route 9P East toward Saratoga Lake. From points north: Take I-87 South toward Lake George / Albany to Exit 14. Take a left at the exit ramp onto Route 9P East toward Saratoga Lake. Special Note: The bridge gets very congested Saturday morning. Look at the enclosed map for directions avoiding the bridge (Left on Meadowbrook Rd., Right on Stafford’s Bridge Rd., Cross river at the Start. Right on Fitch Rd., Right on Rt. 9P. Right into Lee’s Park.