Collegiate rowing championship returns to Oak Ridge

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TL;DR

The 56th Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship Regatta will take place at Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge this weekend, featuring over 1,200 athletes. The event is a significant collegiate rowing competition, showcasing crews from across the Southeast.

Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge will be the site this weekend for the 56th Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) Championship Regatta.

The Oak Ridge Rowing Association is the host.

The SIRA Championship Regatta, which draws over 1,200 athletes, is one of the longest-running and most significant collegiate rowing events in the Southeast. Oak Ridge has served as its home on Melton Hill Lake for more than 40 years, according to a news release. The April 18-19 event brings together collegiate crews from across the region for a full weekend of championship-style racing, reinforcing Oak Ridge’s reputation as a premier venue for major regattas.

SIRA is a dedicated collegiate championship, drawing universities from across the South and beyond for two days of 2,000-meter racing. The event has a long history and is a key competitive milestone for many programs preparing for their conference championships and national postseason. Its focus on collegiate crews gives it a distinct identity among Oak Ridge’s spring regattas, emphasizing tradition, sportsmanship, and regional pride.

You can see rowers competing from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.

The 56th Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) Championship Regatta will be held on Melton Hill Lake April 18-19.

This article originally appeared on Oakridger: SIRA rowing regatta in Oak Ridge this weekend

Q&A

What dates is the SIRA Championship Regatta being held in Oak Ridge?

The SIRA Championship Regatta is scheduled for April 18-19.

How many athletes are expected to participate in the SIRA Championship Regatta?

Over 1,200 athletes are expected to compete in the regatta.

What is the significance of the SIRA Championship Regatta for collegiate rowing programs?

The SIRA Championship Regatta serves as a key competitive milestone for many collegiate programs as they prepare for their conference championships and national postseason.