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Fall Races

The Head of the Connecticut (Columbus day weekend)

Held on Sunday of Columbus day weekend, for many years this has been the 2nd largest regatta in the country, with hundreds of boats and thousands of participants entered in many divisions. Colleges, individuals, rowing clubs, and high schools compete. It is held at Harbor Park in Middletown.

2007: Simsbury entered only the first boats because of a lack of water time due to drought conditions. Both the boys and girls finished 7th in their races. Times and full results linked below.

Results: 2007 Race Website: Head of Connecticut

Riverfront Recapture

This regatta is held in early to mid october. It was initiated in 1999, and run by Riverfront Recapture Inc. The date falls just before or after Head of the Connecticut, depending on the calendar and the schedule of other Fall races. Boat launch and Common Table Setup take place at Charter Oak Landing

2007: Simsbury did not enter due to the early date (sept 30) and lack of rowing (1 day).

The Head of the Charles

The largest regatta in the country, it attracts schools from the West coast, Canada and overseas. Held on the Charles river dividing Cambridge and Boston, it can bring out large crowds if the weather is good. The river is fairly narrow, with many curves, so this race is a real test of the coxswain's skills and can provide some nerve-wracking moments as boats try to pass each other. Only the first varsity Boys' and Girls' boats attend this regatta. The boats row on Sunday of the two day regatta. The team arrives in Boston on Saturday to have a practice row on the race course. Then they go out to lunch and dinner in the Boston area.

For driving, take 84 East to the Mass Pike (U.S. Route 90) east toward Boston. Take the Allston/Cambridge exit (a left exit) and ask the officers where you can park.

Parking is difficult, and you will probably do a great deal of walking at this race. There is a good view of the course from almost anywhere along either side of its three-mile length. Our crews launch from the F.A.L.S. (Finish Area Launch Site). Simsbury parents have often gathered at the Weeks Street footbridge, where you can see the crews come up to the bridge, and you can run to the opposite side to see them proceed upriver. The other traditional spot is the Elliot Street Bridge, the last turn at the end of the course.

2007: Simsbury will be represented by the girls only this year. The boys crew did not obtain an entry through the lottery. The girls will race at 11:20 and are bow #31.

Website: Head of Charles

Halloween Regatta

Held on Lake Quinsigamond at the DRC

Spring Races

Tabor Cup (Charles A. Pincombe Cup)

This race began as a traditional duel race between Simsbury and Tabor Academy. A pitcher was donated by Paul Carabillo in the late 1980's. The "Cup" is named for Charles A. Pincombe. Charlie was a team supporter who was a river resident who sculled and had helped remove trees (obstacles) for several years. Up until a few seasons ago his house was raked as part of the fall raking fundraiser. The regatta is now held on Lake Quinsigamond. Current participants include: Simsbury, Tabor Academy, Shrewsbury, East Lyme, Boston Latin (G), Stonington, and St. John's (B).

2008 An even draw for races splitting 3rd's, 2nd's and 1st's. Coaches confered and the cup was awarded to Simsbury based on margin of victory.

2008 Results: Boys Girls

Simsbury (15) 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1989, 1988

Tabor Academy (6) 2007, 2005, 1994, 1993, 1991, 1990

Team Cup Scoring
       First boats 3 points
       Second boats 2 points
       Third boats 1 point

Kent Scrimmage

The 1-3 boys and girls boats travel to Kent School on the Wednesday of April vacation week. Each crew rows practice with the equivelant Kent crew. We row several 2-3 min start, body, and finish pieces. Traditionally we are off the water around 4:00 to 4:15. Athletes should check with the coaches to see what rowers and coxswains are attending the scrimmage.

2008: Beautiful weather reigned supreme on Wednesday May 23. Simsbury brought 5 crews to Kent School and ran a series of 2 min pieces at equal boat level. A great day of pieces where both schools learned something. This was our boats 5th practice in 3 days. They were required to dig a little deeper then they thought they could. Kudos to all a crews on a well rowed practice. Also thank you to Kent School rowers and coaches for hosting us.

April Vacation

Crew Practices over the April break. Attendance is mandatory for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Vacation falls in the middle of racing season. We have races on both Saturdays of vacation. Practice schedules are set by individual coaches for their team. However the varsity and jv generally practice twice on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. We also take the 1-3 boys and girls to Kent to scrimmage on Wednesday. Usually we give varsity and JV Thursday off. Athletes are asked to make college visitation plans for Thursday.

Andover and Exeter Invitational

Simsbury has been rowing for many years in this regatta on Lake Quinsigamond with several traditional New England rowing powers. Current participants are Exeter, Andover, Simsbury, St. John's (B), Brookline and Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH).

2008- Simsbury crews finished with mostly 4th place finishes as Exeter swept the G1-3 events and the B1 event. Beautiful weather and a fine day of racing was had by all.

2008 Results

Quinsigamond Cup

This regatta's roots date back to 1977. The Quinsigamond Cup regatta is held on Lake Quinsigamond. Traditionally a cup was awarded to the winner of the first boy's and first girls events. In the mid 1990's through the efforts of Simsbury and St. John's cups were purchased for the 2nd and 3rd boat boys and girls. Traditional participants include: Simsbury, St. John's (B), Shrewsbury, Middletown, East Lyme, and Worcester.

2008 Cup Holders
1st Girls Brookline
1st Boys Shrewsbury
2nd Girls Brookline
2nd Boys St. John's
3rd Girls Simsbury
3rd Boys St. John's

2008 Results Boys Girls

Years Simsbury Held Cups
(note Cups for 2nd and 3rd boats began in 1996)

1st Girls (21) 2001, 2000, 1998, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977

1st Boys (7) 2005, 2001, 2000, 1992, 1988, 1987, 1986

2nd Girls (5) 2004, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997

2nd Boys (2) 1999, 1998

3rd Girls (7) 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999

3rd Boys (0) None

Novice Regatta @ Middletown

Simsbury Novices are racing duel / tri crew regatta. Winners in each bracket move on.

Both Simsbury Novice entries lost in the first round. They crews then won round 2 and 3 to make it to the final. Each boat finished 3rd overall.

Girls had wins over Litchfield and Middletown with losses to Farmington and Avon. Boys had wins over Middletown and Litchfield with losses to Farmington and Avon.

Kent Invitational (Kent)

This race has occured since Kent girls began rowing in the spring season in the mid 1980's. Original teams included Salisbury School, Kent School and Simsbury. Now held on Lake Waramaug two Saturdays before the New England's it is an important race for seeding purposes. The 8 racing N.E.I.R.A. member schools include: Simsbury, Kent School, Salisbury School (B), Brunswick School (B), Greenwich Academy (G), Sacred Heart (G), Stonington, and East Lyme.

2008 Boys Girls

Connecticut Public Schools Rowing Association (CPSRA)

This regatta was organized in 1999 by the coaches at Simsbury High School along with several other public school coaches around the state. CPSRA includes crews from almost all the public school rowing programs in the State of Connecticut. The regatta was initiated to provide broad competition for all levels of rowers and all sizes of programs. Another goal has been to develop information and cooperation among public school programs in the state. In the short time since its inception, both the regatta and the number of schools with crew programs have increased significantly.

CPSRA competition includes both eights and fours, and provides races for novice as well as varsity and junior varsity crews. The coaches seek additional volunteer support from parents for this event. This race is held at Lake Waramaug on the Sunday before the 4th Saturday in May.

Simsbury's History @ CPSRA

2007 Team Point Trophy
2007 Gold Boys 2nd 8
2007 Silver Girls 1st 8, Boys 3rd 8, Girls 3rd 8, Girls Novice 8

2006 Team Point Trophy
2006 Gold Girls 1st 8, Girls 2nd 8, Boys 2nd 8, Girls 3rd 8, Boys 3rd 8
2006 Silver Boys 1st 8

2005 Team Point Trophy
2005 Gold Boys 1st 8, Boys 2nd 8, Girls 3rd 8, Girls 2nd Novice 8
2005 Silver Boys Novice 8
2005 Bronze Girls 1st 8, Girls 2nd 8

2004 Team Point Trophy
2004 Gold Boys 1st 8, Boys 2nd 8, Boys Novice 8, Girls Novice Girls 8, 2nd Novice Girls 8, 2nd Novice Boys 8
2004 Silver Girls 1st 8, Girls 2nd 8, Girls 3rd 8

2003 Team Point Trophy
2003 Gold 1st Boys 8, 1st Girls 8, 2nd Boys 8, 2nd Girls 8, 3rd Boys 8, 3rd Girls 8, 1st Novice Boys 8, 2nd Novice 8 Boys, 2nd Novice 8 Girls
2003 Silver 1st Novice 8 Girls

2002 SNOWED OUT

2001 Team Point Trophy
2001 Gold 1st Boys 8, 1st Girls 8, 2nd Boys 8, 2nd Girls 8, 3rd Boys 8, 3rd Girls 8, 1st Novice Boys 8

2000 Team Point Trophy
2000 Gold 1st Boys 8, 1st Girls 8, 2nd Boys 8, 2nd Girls 8, 3rd Girls 8, Novice Boys 8, Novice Girls 8
2000 Silver 3rd Boys 8 (rowed in 2nd boys 8 event)
2000 Bronze Girls Varsity 4

Website:CPSRA

N.E.I.R.A. (New England's)

A 50 year old regatta that is held annually the 4th Saturday in May. This regatta is held at Lake Quinsigamond. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd boat boys and girls must qualify for this regatta through seeding of the results throughout the spring season. The top 12 crews qualify for 2nd and 3rd boats. The top 18 qualify for the 1st boat crews. Heats are held in the morning with the crews qualifying for the finals rowing in the afternoon. Simsbury has have won several New England championships including the 1st girls event in 1980 and 1982. The top two crews from the 1st boat events qualify for the Usrowing National Youth Championship formally (Usrowing Youth Invitational Championship) held in Cincinatti, OH in June.

Simsbury's History @ N.E.I.R.A.
Note: Prior to 2003 There were only medals given to 1-3 in 1st boat events.

2007 4th Petite Boys 1st Eight
2007 5th Heat Girls 1st Eight
2007 5th Heat Boys 2nd Eight
2007 5th Heat Girls 2nd Eight
2007 DNQ Boys 3rd Eight
2007 6th Heat 3rd Girls Eight

2006 4th Petite Boys 1st Eight
2006 4th Petite Girls 1st Eight
2006 4th Heat Boys 2nd Eight
2006 5th Heat Girls 2nd Eight
2006 4th Heat 3rd Boys Eight
2006 4th Heat 3rd Girls Eight

2005 6th Final Boys 1st Eight
2005 3rd Petite Girls 1st Eight
2005 5th Heat Boys 2nd Eight
2005 5th Heat Girls 2nd Eight
2005 4th Heat 3rd Boys Eight
2005 5th Heat 3rd Girls Eight

2004 Silver Medal 1st Boys Eight
2004 2nd Petite Girls 1st Eight
2004 6th Boys 2nd Eight
2004 4th Heat Girls 2nd Eight
2004 6th Final 3rd Boys Eight
2004 4th Heat 3rd Girls Eight

2003 6th Final Boys 1st Eight
2003 1st Petite Girls 1st Eight
2003 6th Heat Boys 2nd Eight
2003 6th Final Girls 2nd Eight
2003 Bronze Medal 3rd Boys Eight
2003 Bronze Medal 3rd Girls Eight

2002 2nd Petite Boys 1st Eight
2002 6th Final Girls1st Eight
2002 6th Final Boys 2nd Eight
2002 4th Heat Girls 2nd Eight
2002 5th Final Boys 3rd Eight
2002 5th Heat Girls 3rd Eight

2001 5th Final Boys 1st Eight
2001 5th Final Girls 1st Eight
2001 4th Heat Boys 2nd Eight
2001 6th Final Girls 2nd Eight
2001 4th Heat Boys 3rd Eight
2001 5th Heat Girls 3rd Eight

2000 6th Final Boys 1st Eight
2000 Bronze Medal 1st Girls Eight
2000 6th Final Boys 2nd Eight
2000 5th Final Girls 2nd Eight
2000 5th Final Boys 3rd Eight
2000 4th Final Girls 3rd Eight

1999 3rd Petite Boys 1st Eight
1999 6th Final Girls 1st Eight
1999 6th Final Boys 2nd Eight
1999 6th Final Girls 2nd Eight
1999 6th Final Boys 3rd Eight
1999 6th Final Girls 3rd Eight

1998 3rd Petite Boys 1st Eight
1998 6th Final Girls 1st Eight
1998 6th Final Boys 2nd Eight
1998 ? Heat Girls 2nd Eight
1998 ? Heat Boys 3rd Eight
1998 ? Heat Girls 3rd Eight

1997 4th Petite Boys 1st Eight
1997 6th Girls 1st Eight
1997 ? Heat Boys 2nd Eight
1997 5th Girls 2nd Eight
1997 ? Heat Boys 3rd Eight
1997 5th Girls 3rd Eight

1996 4th Petite Boys 1st Eight
1996 ? Girls 1st Eight
1996 DNA Boys 2nd Eight
1996 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1996 No Entry Boys 3rd Eight
1996 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1995 6th Final Boys 1st Eight
1995 6th Final Girls 1st Eight
1995 6th Final Boys 2nd Eight
1995 5th Final Girls 2nd Eight
1995 6th Final Boys 3rd Eight
1995 5th Final Girls 3rd Eight

1994 2nd Petite Boys 1st Eight
1994 6th Final Girls 1st Eight
1994 6th Final Boys 2nd Eight
1994 4th Final Girls 2nd Eight
1994 6th Final Boys 3rd Eight
1994 4th Final Girls 3rd Eight

1993 2nd Petite Boys 1st Eight
1993 6th Final Girls 1st Eight
1993 5th Final Boys 2nd Eight
1993 5th Final Girls 2nd Eight
1993 5th Final Boys 3rd Eight
1993 4th Final Girls 3rd Eight

1992 2nd Petite Boys 1st Eight
1992 6th Final Girls 1st Eight
1992 5th Final Boys 2nd Eight
1992 5th Final Girls 2nd Eight
1992 5th Final Boys 3rd Eight
1992 Silver Medal Girls 3rd Eight

1991 2nd Petite Boys 1st Eight
1991 5th Final Girls 1st Eight
1991 4th Final Boys 2nd Eight
1991 6th Final Girls 2nd Eight
1991 6th Final Boys 3rd Eight
1991 5th Final Girls 3rd Eight

1990 ? Boys 1st Eight
1990 ? Girls 1st Eight
1990 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1990 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1990 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1990 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1989 6th Boys 1st Eight
1989 4th Girls 1st Eight
1989 6th Boys 2nd Eight
1989 6th Girls 2nd Eight
1989 4th Boys 3rd Eight
1989 5th Girls 3rd Eight

1988 ? Boys 1st Eight
1988 ? Girls 1st Eight
1988 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1988 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1988 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1988 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1987 Silver 1st Boys Eight
1987 4th Place 1st Girls Eight
1987 5th Second Boys Eight
1987 Silver 2nd Girls Eight
1987 Gold 3rd Boys Eight
1987 5th Third Girls Eight

1986 ? Boys 1st Eight
1986 ? Girls 1st Eight
1986 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1986 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1986 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1986 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1985 ? Boys 1st Eight
1985 ? Girls 1st Eight
1985 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1985 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1985 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1985 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1984 ? Boys 1st Eight
1984 Bronze Girls 1st Eight
1984 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1984 Gold Girls 2nd Eight
1984 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1984 Silver Girls 3rd Eight

1983 ? Boys 1st Eight
1983 Bronze Girls 1st Eight
1983 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1983 Gold Girls 2nd Eight
1983 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1983 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1982 ? Boys 1st Eight
1982 Gold Girls 1st Eight
1982 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1982 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1982 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1982 Gold Girls 3rd Eight

1981 ? Boys 1st Eight
1981 ? Girls 1st Eight
1981 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1981 Gold Girls 2nd Eight
1981 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1981 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1980 5th Final Boys 1st Eight
1980 Gold Girls 1st Eight
1980 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1980 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1980 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1980 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1979 ? Boys 1st Eight
1979 ? Girls 1st Eight
1979 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1979 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1979 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1979 ? Girls 3rd Eight

1978 ? Boys 1st Eight
1978 ? Girls 1st Eight
1978 ? Boys 2nd Eight
1978 ? Girls 2nd Eight
1978 ? Boys 3rd Eight
1978 Gold Girls 3rd Eight

Website:N.E.I.R.A.

The Emerson Regatta

Named to honor Connecticut rower and crew program developer, Fred Emerson, this regatta typically ends the Spring rowing season for Simsbury Crew. It is held on the Connecticut River in Middletown. With many different events, The Emerson is usually the highlight for the novices in the Spring. It is held at Harbor Park in Middletown.

Races no longer attended

Stotesbury Cup Regatta
Simsbury participated in this regatta from the late 70's until 1999. It is held on the Schuylkill river in Phildelphia, PA. Simsbury has had much success at the regatta over the years. However, missed class time and failure of crews to advance past the heats led Simsbury to search for a regatta closer to home.

website: Stotesbury Cup

Stotesbury Results
1999 Bronze Junior Boys 8
1996 4th Place Senior Single
1989 Bronze 2nd Boys 8
1987 Gold Junior Girls 8
1981 Gold Junior Boys 8
1979 Gold Junior Boys 3

Scholastic Rowing Association (SRA Regatta)
Simsbury was rowing at the SRA regatta before it began attending the New Englands. Most years the 2 regattas conflict and fall on the 4th Saturday in May.

website: SRA

Head of the Fish

Simsbury was attending this fall head race for about a 5 year period from 1994-1998. The coaching staff had some concerns about how the regatta was run and the 3 hour drive each way. We now row at regattas closer to home. Over the years we attended Simsbury won the boys junior 8, girls junior 8, boys frosh 8 and the girls frosh 8 at least once each.

Directions to Races

Harbor Park in Middletown

To get to Harbor Park, pick up Route 9 south in Farmington.
Off Route 9 in Middletown, take the first right exit just after the second traffic light (deKovan Ave. and Harbor Area).
Turn left at the end of the ramp, then left at the next light (if you're allowed; this may be blocked off the Head of the Connecticut, but not necessarily for other races) and look for somewhere to park.

Depending on where you can park, you may have to walk under the highway toward the river to see the race. Unlike some other sites, there is not a lot of walking to do at these races.

Charter Oak Landing

To get to Charter Oak Landing, from North of Hartford, take I-91 South to Brainard Road, exit 27.
At the end of the ramp, turn left.
At the light in front of McDonald's turn left.
Follow to the next light and turn left onto Reserve Road. Pass CT Regional Market on your left, the entrance to the park will be on your right.
For maps and information, www.riverfront.org.

This venue allows viewing from many good vantage points along the Connecticut River: the finish line at Riverfront Plaza at the end of State Street in Hartford, sidewalks across the Founders Bridge, and the open grassy area along the river in East Hartford’s Great River Park, where the Colt Dome provides background to the view and the photos. Wear comfortable shoes, as there can be a lot of walking from the launch area to the different viewing points toward the finish line.

Lake Quinsigamond

More of our races are held here than anywhere else. Lake Quinsigamond is in Worcester, MA, about 80 miles from Simsbury. Viewing races here does not necessarily require a lot of walking. There are some good commercial establishments within walking distance. The Regatta Deli makes good sandwiches at reasonable prices, or you can cross the bridge over the lake and walk to Spags, a renowned discount store with an old-fashioned character. In the shopping plaza on the right just over the bridge is Panera, a good place for Starbucks-like coffee, plus interesting pastries, soup, and sandwiches.

To get to Lake Quinsigamond, take 84 East to the Mass Pike.
Get off the Mass Pike at exit 10 (the first exit after you got on at Sturbridge).
Get onto Interstate 290 North, which will take you through Worcester.
Take Plantation Street exit (21).
Turn Right at the end of the ramp, and then take your first Left onto Natural History Road.
Follow this road along the lake, and the park will be on your Left across from the UMass Medical Center.
Lake Schedule @ QRA.org

DRC on Lake Quinsigamond

Take 84 East to the Mass Pike.
Get off the Mass Pike at exit 10 (the first exit after you got on at Sturbridge).
Get onto Interstate 290 North, which will take you through Worcester.
Take exit 22, Main Street, Shrewsbury, 1st exit after crossing over Lake Quinsigamond.
Turn left at end of exit ramp.
Turn left at first set of lights.
The Donahue Rowing Center (DRC) is on your right about a ½ mile down the road.
You can park the buses in the large parking lot next door to the boathouse.

Lake Waramaug

This lake in New Preston is the site for the Halloween Regatta and a number of spring races. It offers a beautiful location and a very fine race course (straight, with mostly flat water). It can be buggy in the spring. It is located about 40- 45 miles from Simsbury in western Connecticut. This is one of the few races where it is possible to get a good view of the start of the race, if you care to drive or bicycle to it, back along the road you came in on.

To get to Waramaug, take Route 44 to Canton.
Take a Left onto Route 179 going toward Collinsville. Go through Collinsville and take a Left after the bridge.
Take a Right onto Route 4 west.
Follow Route 4 to Route 118.
Take Route 118 to Route 202 West.
Follow Route 202 through Bantam and Woodville to New Preston.
In New Preston, there will be a sign for a Right turn to Lake Waramaug State Park.
When you see the lake, you may go either right or left to get to the race site.
The traffic around the lake will be one way. Please follow requests of all traffic control personal.

Clean up after yourselves and do not give the park personnel a hard time. There are often athletes and boats crossing or coming down the road. Please drive slowly and carefully.
Parking for the Kent Race and CPSRA is limited. CARPOOLING is ENCOURAGED!!!!

2008 Spring Race Line-ups

Crew

G1

Tabor Cup

G1

Exeter/Andover

G1

Q-Cup

G2

Tabor Cup

G2

Andover/Exeter

G2

Q-Cup

Cox

Satell

Satell

Kelley

Kelley

Kelley

Abbott

Stroke

Soja

Soja

McConnell

Zorn

Zorn

Zorn

7

Heintz

Ferris

Ferris

Nissen

Nissen

Nissen

6

Weidner

Weidner

Soja

Sickinger

Sickinger

Sickinger

5

Ferris

Heintz

Heintz

Gotberg

Gotberg

Gotberg

4

McConnell

McConnell

Preskenis

Dickinson

Dickinson

Dickinson

3

Lombardi

Lombardi

Lombardi

Miranda

Willis

Willis

2

Preskenis

Preskenis

Weidner

Kipetz

Kipetz

Kipetz

Bow

Sexton

Sexton

Sexton

Airgood

Airgood

Airgood

Seaboard Marina S. Glastonbury

From Hartford:
I-84 East toward BOSTON. 1.7 miles Merge onto CT-2 E via EXIT 55 toward NORWICH/NEW LONDON. 4.4 miles Merge onto CT-17 S via EXIT 7 on the LEFT toward PORTLAND. 3.9 miles Turn RIGHT onto CT-160/WATER ST. Continue to follow CT-160. 0.7 miles Stay STRAIGHT to go onto TRYON ST. 1.0 miles. Seaboard Marina is on your right.