Hello Novice Athletes and Families!
The Novice Crews scrimmage with Arlington Belmont (AB) and Boston University Academy today, September 27 at Spy Pond in Arlington. Thanks to AB for hosting!!!!
Athletes arrive at Spy Pond by 8 am Saturday morning 9/27. Racing will commence at 9am. The schedule is below.
Spy Pond and the AB Boat Cage are right on the Minuteman Bikeway, a bit more than a mile from Alewife Station. Bike riders can ride there and athletes can also take the T to Alewife and catch the 350 bus which goes up Massachusetts Ave. They should get off at Franklin St (8 stops after Alewife.)
SPECTATOR LOGISTICS
Spectators are welcome and encouraged. On Google maps, it’s Spy Pond Boat launch next to Spy Pond Playground.There is a very nice park along the bike path which hugs the Pond shoreline so pretty good viewing of the action. NOTE: the AB “boathouse” or cage is away from the water along Pond lane. Head to the Spy Pond Boat launch!
• Each heat will be 1 vs 1. The first 1k will be raced, then, after the boats spin and catch their breaths (3 minutes), a rematch in the opposite direction.
• Map attached below.
Parking: There is some parking near the boat ramp. There is additional parking near the Arlington Boys and Girls Club.
A small CRLS tent will be set up near the boat ramp OR the picnic tables. Pre-race fruit/fruit snacks and/or post race donuts will be served.
We sincerely appreciate all Novice families supporting their athletes in this exciting (and local) opportunity! Special thanks to the Coaches for getting it organized and we’ll see you on Saturday!
