Mercer Lake Sprints, 2009

The Lake Braddock Crew Team will be attending the Mercer Lake Sprints this year, held at Mercer Lake, New Jersey, just out side of Princeton, on Friday, April 17th and Saturday April 18th.

Click here to see the Mercer Lake Race Schedule.

Click here to see the schedule of just the LBSS Events.

Departure April 17^th

Students report to LBSS by 7:30AM,  Friday, April 17^th.

Report to Little Theater for Luggage Search

Busses depart promptly at 8:00AM

Parking at LBSS - Parents that need to leave their cars at Lake Braddock overnight may park them on the blacktop by the football field on the front right-hand side near the sand pile. The school has approved this and is aware that there will be cars parked overnight.

All – a reminder, bring folding chairs and sun tan lotion.

Return April 18th

We will return to LBSS on Saturday, April 18th between 11:00PM and midnight. Parents not going on the trip – PLEASE be prepared to pick up your rower late on Saturday night, We will have the kids call from the bus when we are about 20 minutes away from Lake Braddock. Parents, please be prompt in picking up your child so that we can all go home.

Absence from School

We will provide a list of all rowers attending the trip to the LBSS Attendance Office. Rowers do NOT need to provide an excused absence form. All rowers should make arrangements with their teachers to obtain make-up assignments, turn in homework, etc.

Hotel Information

Princeton Courtyard Marriott

3815 US Route 1 at Mapleton Rd
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA
Phone: 1-609-716-9100
Fax: 1-609-716-8745

Marriott Reservations: 1-888-236-2427

 

REMINDER: To all parents that have requested a hotel room – All requests were honored, and all of you should have, by now, received a confirmation number. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT – if you find that you are not going to be able to make it, you MUST call Marriott before 6pm on April 17th and cancel the room. Otherwise, you will be charged for the room.

Schedule

The following is a current schedule. It is subject to change as we finalize plans.

Friday, April 17

·         Rowers to LBSS at 7:30 am

·         Busses will departs LBSS promptly at 8:00 am

·         Arrive at race course between 12:00-1:00 pm

·         Rig/practice – plan to be off that water by 3:00 pm (some races start at 6:00 pm that day, but none that we row in)

·         Take bus to Courtyard Hotel; check in

·         Dinner at Courtyard Hotel

·         Hotel has a swimming pool which rowers can use on Friday evening.

·         Curfew is To Be Determined

Saturday, April 18

·         Whole team departs hotel at 7:00AM

·         Whole team arrives at race course by 7:30 am

·         Hot breakfast served at Mercer Lake

·         Races throughout the day.

·         Lunch served at Mercer Lake

·         Last race (hopefully) at 5:27 pm (Men’s 1st 8 final)

·         Dinner – Deli Sandwiches at Mercer Lake and/or on the bus

·         Depart Mercer Lake - Estimated 7:00 pm

·         Arrive LBSS - Estimated 11:00pm

Menu

Friday, April 17
 

Lunch - Rowers and chaperone parents should bring a bagged lunch to eat on the bus.

Snacks- Riverside - after practice

• Chewy bars, Nutri-Grain Bars, Granola Bars, Fiber One bars, bagels, cream cheese, apple sauce, nuts ( peanuts, cashews, almonds) and cold drinks.
   

Dinner 7:00PM- Courtyard Marriott

• Pizza and Subs will be delivered from Casa Rosaria's to the hotel. Green and pasta salads, dessert and drinks will be provided in the hotel banquet room.
   

Saturday, April 18
 

Breakfast 8:00-10:00AM- Riverside

• Egg/ham bagel sandwiches, egg/sausage breakfast burritos, hash browns, oatmeal, cereal ,croissants, muffins, bagel ( peanut butter, cream cheese, jelly, butter), fresh fruit, hot cocoa, hot tea, coffee, orange juice, cold drinks.
   

*Snacks and drinks will be available between meals
 

Lunch 12:00-2:00- Riverside

• Beef chili, Vegetable Chili, side fixings( cheese, sour cream, onions), hot dogs, fresh fruit, bread, salads, corn chips, hot and cold drinks.
   

Dinner 5:00- Riverside or on the bus

• Wegmans sandwiches, Sun Chips, cookies and drinks.
   

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Nesley or Ed DePolo or email MercerLake@bruincrew.com.

For information on the Mercer Lake Sprints regatta, check out http://www.rowpnra.org/mercersuper.html

For information on Mercer Lake, check out http://nj.gov/counties/mercer/commissions/park/mercer_park.html

For information on the hotel, check out
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ttncy-courtyard-princeton/