2009 Junior World Championship Trials for M1x, W1x, W2x, and M4- 

Tentative information for Junior World Championship Trials -- June 24-27, 2009

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Racing will be conducted from the Marina at Mercer Lake, which is located across the lake from the Caspersen Training Center.

Please check back periodically for updates.

2009 Junior World Championship Selection Procedures can be found by clicking here.

Events*: M1x, W1x, W2x, M4-

*The Junior World Championship Trials for W2-, M2- and M2x will take place July 6-10, 2009. Information on this event will be posted separately.

Tentative Schedule as of 6/22/2009

Parking Rules

Trucks, large SUVs and boat trailers must park on the lawn in front of the volleyball courts. Please be cautious as this area is marshland and vehicles may have difficulty navigating in the mud.

Compact vehicles must park adjacent to the Marina.

Any vehicle not following the outlined parking rules will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

Boat Storage

All boats will be stored outside on the lawn in front of the trailer parking area. Your boat will be moved if it is elsewhere. 

You will NOT be able to drive your car up to the boatyard in order to unload your equipment. Please walk your equipment from the designated parking zones to the boat storage area.

Practice Schedule

The first opportunity for Junior World Championship Trials participants to practice on Mercer Lake will be Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Please follow the practice times listed below and check for practice traffic patterns posted at the course.

**Be cautious of pleasure boaters on Mercer Lake. Lake use is at an all-time high during the weekends in the summer**

Tuesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 24:

Daylight - 11:00 am: Entire lake

3 pm - 7 pm: above (west/start side) of the gazebo when rental row boats or paddle boats are on the lake

7 pm - 7:30 pm: Entire lake, course closes for practice at 7:30 pm

Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26:

3 pm - 7 pm: above (west/start side) of the gazebo when rental row boats or paddle boats are on the lake

7 pm - 7:30 pm: Entire lake, course closes for practice at 7:30 pm

Practice Traffic Pattern: Will be posted at the course.

Racing Traffic Pattern: Will be available at the athlete meeting.

Registration Information

• Register online through Regatta Central at www.regattacentral.com 
• Entry Fee: $25 per person
• Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at MIDNIGHT (PST).
• USRowing membership is required: visit www.usrowing.org to renew or join.
• National Team Trials are open to all club and unaffiliated athletes.

Entries are due Wednesday, June 17, at midnight PST.

If accepted, late entries are subject to a late fee. A $25/seat fee will be assessed for scratches after the entry deadline.

A mandatory athlete meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at 5:00 p.m.

A representative of each boat will be required to attend and confirm their participation at the roll call during the athletes’ meeting. Any crew failing to have at least one representative present at the meeting is subject to disqualification.

There is no access to shower facilities at the Marina. Restroom facilities will be available.

Trials Winners Information

All trials winners must present a valid U.S. passport to secure their berth on the team. Due to the quick turnaround between trials and departure for France, it will be very difficult for athletes to apply for a passport between winning and departure. If necessary, please begin this process well ahead of time. All trials winners also are required to propose a coach at the trials, who is required to travel with the crew for the length of the world championships.

All athletes winning berths at the selection trials must submit, in conjunction with their intent to compete, a payment per athlete to cover the expenses of food, lodging and local transportation during the world championships. Proposed coaches of boats at the world championships must submit payment in the full amount at the end of trials as well.

Directions to the Mercer Lake Marina

Accommodation Options in Princeton

• Holiday Inn: 609-520-1200
• Red Roof Inn: 609-896-3388
• Best Western: 609-452-2500
• Comfort Inn: 732-297-7400