Team dads working the grills

Typical Menu:
BREAKFAST:
Egg, Cheese & Canadian Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches,
Bagels, Muffins, Fruit, Energy Bars
Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Water, OJ, Water
LUNCH:
Cheeseburgers, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Veggie Burgers
Catered Options: Chicken Fingers, Baked Ziti or Mac n' Cheese
Fruit, Veggies, Snacks, Energy Bars
Assorted Desserts
​Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Chocolate Milk, Water

Tent set up at the Long Island Championships

All athletes must be in Westfield Crew wear or colors at all times at all regattas.

Regatta Prep - It takes a village!

Regatta preparation is an all volunteer endeavor organized by our team parents.  The mission is to provide food and refreshments for all the athletes, coaches and visiting family members throughout the day.  There are not any vendors selling food at the regattas with the exception of the Stotesbury Cup.

Regatta prep is a huge tailgating party on the riverside!

Basic menus include healthy food and drink choices.  Hot breakfasts are served along with coffee and hot chocolate for early morning arrivals.  Hot lunches are provided, and snacks are available throughout the day. 
We do our best to provide a menu that is appealing to all, but please bring extra snacks/food if you or your rower have specific dietary requirements.

There are many opportunities to volunteer for different jobs including tent/site set up, grilling, clean up, towing the "chuck wagon", etc.  

Every team family is asked to participate in logistics support during each season, and this is all coordinated via an online signup system.  Specific and detailed plans are created in the sign-up system and all team members/families receive email invitations from the system several days prior to each regatta.  

Regatta Survival Tips:

We  had excellent weather for the last few seasons, but Spring 2014 reminded us that the best strategy is to be prepared for anything!  Rain or shine, it is advisable to wear several layers as it can be quite cold in the morning and warm and sunny (or not) by the afternoon. If rain is in the forecast, bring rain jackets, pants and boots.  And keep in mind that the river banks can be muddy even when it’s not raining.  

Note too that temperatures can be a few degrees cooler by the water, so dress appropriately.  Hats, gloves, ear muffs, and hand and feet warmers are not unheard of,  particularly during the colder early season spring regattas.

For a day on the riverside, in addition to a layered wardrobe, you should consider bringing:

• Portable chairs... for yourselves and your rower(s).
• Sunglasses and Sunscreen... whether it’s March, May or October, you can get sunburn – and windburn.
• TP... portable bathrooms are the only facilities available at regattas (with the exception of Overpeck Park in Leonia)
• Binoculars and cameras
• Reading material, crossword puzzles, homework, etc. come in handy
• Team contact list... you may need help finding our tent, getting parking information, etc. 

Parking at some regattas is free. In Philly it generally costs $10-$12 (on top of the hill), so have some cash handy.

See you at the rivers!

Go Westfield Crew!!!

Our Regatta Prep Coordinators at the team tent

Trailer Forms:
​(click form name to download)
    - Trailer Operator Checklist
    - Trailer Operator Procedures 

Ready to ro(w)ll !