RIDGEBACKS ROWING IS SET FOR HEAD OF THE TRENT

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. – The UOIT Ridgebacks rowing team is set to travel to Peterborough this Saturday for the annual running of the Head of the Trent. The regatta boasts over 50 universities and clubs competing with an estimated 1,200 athletes participating over the course of the day — making the Head of the Trent the largest single day regatta in North America.

Crews race along the scenic Trent Canal and Otonabee River in a 5km head style race. The regatta draws competitors primarily from Ontario, Quebec, and the northern United States, with international competitors also participating.

"Our crews have been training diligently in preparation for the Head of the Trent," said UOIT head coach Rob Millikin. "The crew is excited for the regatta after coming off positive results at the Western Invitational."

UOIT will have ten crews racing throughout the course of the day, ranging from the varsity eights to singles. At the Western Invitational, the first regatta of the year, UOIT crews looked impressive as they posted improved times from last year and recorded a second and third place finish.

The Head of the Trent is regarded as one of the premier events for fall rowing in the region and competition for entries has grown increasingly more vigorous in recent years. The regatta coincides with Trent University’s homecoming celebrations, and consequently provides a unique atmosphere of spectators, festivities and activities. Crews are often cheered along by revellers at the finish line and some of the more narrow portions of the course.

Fans interested in cheering on the Ridgebacks can travel to the Head of the Trent for free. Your SA is providing a bus to bring all UOIT fans to the Head of the Trent. To register, sign up at the Tuck Shop in the Student Centre. Reservations close on Friday at 4:30 p.m. The bus leaves the Student Centre on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and leaves the regatta at 5:30 p.m.

Source: UOIT Ridgebacks