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Spectator Information
WELCOME
We are delighted to welcome you to National Schools' Regatta, the UK's premiere junior rowing event. Whether you are a first time supporter or a returning rowing fan, you will be assured of a warm welcome and a wonderful three days of exciting racing.
Please do not park on local roads.
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Once on-site, drivers must follow the instructions of marshals who will direct traffic to the appropriate parking facilities.
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All drivers must observe the posted speed limits and ensure that extreme care is taken in pedestrian areas.
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Anyone arriving by bicycle will be required to lock it up near the entrance gate. There is no general cycling on the site.
Security
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The Regatta Organising Committee can take no responsibility for equipment left overnight. All equipment must be removed from the site at the end of racing on Sunday night.
Watching the Regatta
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Please note, Time Trials which happen each morning are held over different distances.
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Please look at the Circulation Pattern as this will give you the best indication as to where to spectate.
Further information
Watch Live:
National Schools’ Regatta is delighted to provide junior rowing fans a Live Stream service. For the 2024 regatta, National Schools’ Regatta is teaming up with GiggaBox, a leading sports event and content production company. Giggabox will provide its innovative SportCAST technology to the National Schools’ Regatta for the first time – taking the event to a whole new level. The Live Stream will cover all racing for the full 3 days, so there will be no reason to miss the qualification events or the side by side racing.
Spectators and junior rowing fans will be able to watch the action and listen to the expert Commentary Team. The Commentary Team are first class and will be able to provide an informed and entertaining descriptive of all the events.
Important Notes for Spectators:
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Spectators are NOT PERMITTED to cycle on the site (coaches will have permits for the north side towpath).
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Drones are NOT PERMITTED at any time during the Regatta.
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Only NWSC approved food outlets are permitted to sell food on the site, this is a contractual agreement between the NSR and NWSC.
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Open Fires are NOT PERMITTED. You may however use a gas barbeque subject to your own risk assessment.
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Please ensure you separate any rubbish from material for recycling and place it only in the bins provided. Please consider taking litter home.
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Dogs must be kept on a lead, and under control, at all times.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
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The Regatta has appointed a Child Welfare Officer whose duties include understanding and implementing, where appropriate, the British Rowing Safeguarding and Protecting Children Policy.
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The CWO may be contacted in advance or during the regatta via nsr.welfareandsafety@gmail.com . On the day radio / phone contact details are available via Race Control, any Race Official or member of the onsite team.
