Amber Zapatka Memorial Regatta aka Lowell Invite

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The Amber Zapatka Memorial Regatta (also referred to as the "Lowell Invite") is a 30+ club regatta pitting the purple checkered oars against some of the fastest boats in New England.

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• WHO

  • Varsity and Novice

• WHERE

  • UMass Lowell Bellegarde Boathouse, 500 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA 01854.  The BLS tents are typically located on the river side of Pawtucket Blvd., approximately a 1/4 mile east of the Bellegarde Boathouse (a bit east of the Camelot Court Apartments, approximately across from Dunbar Ave., though exact location can depend on space availability).

• WHEN

  • Lineups and race times for Saturday will be posted by Thursday evening in the Race Tracker.

  • Sunday's races are TBD, based on Saturday's boat performances.

• VOLUNTEERS

  • SignUpGenius link will be emailed on Tuesday evening. We will have 100+ athletes, plus coaches, parents, etc. to feed. SignUpGenius for Sunday will be emailed on Saturday after race schedules are determined based on Saturday's boat performance.

• OTHER INFORMATION

  • Parking is in the grass lots across the street from the river and costs $10

  • Coffee is available directly across the street at Dunkin' Donuts, and Market Basket is right over the bridge (left past the boathouse) if you need anything

  • Detailed race and competitor info can be found at www.regattacentral.com/regattas

  • Live results can be found at herenow.com/results/#/races. (You will need to register)

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