Lake Nokomis Sprints Rowing Regatta

Hosted by Minneapolis Rowing Club

📅 Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN

Join Us for a Day of Racing on the Water!

Minneapolis Rowing Club is thrilled to host the Lake Nokomis Sprints Regatta, a full day of side-by-side sprint racing on the scenic waters of Lake Nokomis. Rowers of all ages and experience levels—from juniors to masters—will compete in a fun, fast-paced event that brings our local and regional rowing communities together.

Come enjoy the energy of race day, cheer on the crews, and experience the sport of rowing up close!

Event Highlights

• 🚣‍♀️ Nonstop racing from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM 🔗 Event List
  
  

• 🛶 Boats ranging from singles to 60-foot-long 8+ shells
  
  

• 🔁 Watch rowers compete while facing backward, showcasing power and precision
  
  

• 🌳 A vibrant day at Lake Nokomis Park, one of Minneapolis’s most loved green spaces
  
  

• 🎉 Free + open to the public – all are welcome!
  
  

For Spectators

What to Expect

Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and find a comfortable spot along the shores of Lake Nokomis. Feel free to bring snacks, sunblock, and your cheering voice!

Races will run throughout the day, with a variety of ages and boat classes on display. You'll see everything from novice rowers to seasoned competitors giving it their all.

Here are the best places to watch 

Rowing Lingo

🧒 By Group

• Junior/Youth (U19): Athletes who do not turn 19 during the calendar year of the event. Typically high school-aged rowers.
  
  

• U17 / U16 / U15: Subcategories for younger juniors, defined by age on December 31 of the current year.
  
  

• Open: No age restrictions—open to all athletes.
  
  

• Masters: Athletes aged 21 and older. Broken into 5-year increments (e.g., 21–26, 27–35, 36–42, etc.) with handicaps applied in races based on age.
  
  

• Para Inclusive: inclusive rowing event for para athletics 

🛶 By Boat Class

These designate the type and number of rowers in the boat:

• 1x: Single sculls (1 rower with 2 oars)
  
  

• 2x: Double sculls (2 rowers, each with 2 oars)
  
  

• 2-: Pair (2 rowers, each with 1 oar, no coxswain)
  
  

• 4x: Quadruple sculls (4 rowers, each with 2 oars)
  
  

• 4+ / 4-: Coxed four / Straight four (4 rowers, each with 1 oar, with or without a coxswain)
  
  

• 8+: Eight (8 rowers with 1 oar each + coxswain)

✅ Sample Event Names You Might See

• Youth Girls 1x

• Inclusion 2x For B

• Open Women’s 2x

• Mixed Masters 8+

Getting There

📍 Location: Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN
🚗 Parking: On-site and neighborhood parking available. We encourage walking, biking, or public transit if possible.
🗺️ Map & Directions: Lake Nokomis

Club & Team Registration

We welcome rowing clubs from around the region to join us on the water!
Find race categories, registration details, deadlines, and athlete information at our official regatta listing on Regatta Central:

🔗 Register Here: Regatta Central – Lake Nokomis Sprints

Questions? Feel free to reach out through our contact page or via email at sprintsregatta@minneapolisrowing.org.