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Cardinal Invitational – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
Overview The Cardinal Invitational is an annual collegiate rowing regatta hosted at Melton Lake Park, bringing many of the nation’s top women’s rowing programs to Oak Ridge for one of the most competitive season‑opening events in the country. The regatta is typically held in mid‑March and serves as a high‑quality
UT Hosting Stanford Scrimmage – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 3
- Practice Days: 1
The Oak Ridge Rowing Association is proud to host the University of Tennessee as they go head-to-head with Stanford in an exciting competition.
University of Tennessee Rocky Top Invitational – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
The University of Tennessee’s Women’s Rowing Team hosts the annual Rocky Top Regatta, a two-day, high-level NCAA regatta against some of the country’s best teams, with the likes of Penn, Duke, Clemson, Minnesota, USC, UCLA, Alabama, and Iowa visiting the Volunteer State.
SIRA Championship Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
The Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association (SIRA) Championship Regatta is one of the longest‑running and most significant collegiate rowing events in the Southeast, and Oak Ridge has served as its home on Melton Hill Lake for over forty years. It brings together collegiate crews from across the region for a full
Dogwood Juniors Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 3
- Practice Days: 1
The Dogwood Juniors Championship Regatta brings outstanding junior rowing competition to Oak Ridge, welcoming thousands of athletes, coaches, and families for a weekend of high-level racing on Melton Lake. This regatta continues to stand out as one of the premier spring championship events for junior rowers in the Southeast and
SEC Conference Championship Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 1
- Practice Days: 1
The SEC Rowing Championship is a new but high‑profile addition to Oak Ridge’s collegiate racing calendar, with the conference selecting Melton Hill Lake as the host venue for its inaugural championship in 2025. The event brings together the SEC’s rowing programs for a fast, finals‑only championship format on a course
ACRA National Championship Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 3
- Practice Days: 2
The American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) National Championship Regatta is the premier year‑end championship for collegiate club rowing programs in the United States, and Oak Ridge serves as its host on Melton Hill Lake. It brings together over 1,000 athletes from universities nationwide for three days of championship‑level racing, reinforcing
SRAA Regatta – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
The Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) Regatta, often referred to as “Scholastic Nationals,” is one of the oldest and most prestigious high school rowing championships in North America. Founded in 1935, it has served as a premier, season-culminating event for scholastic (school-based) crew programs.
Dogwood Masters Classic – Hosted Regattas Masters
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 1
- Practice Days: 1
The Dogwood Masters Classic returns to Oak Ridge for another outstanding weekend of masters racing on Melton Lake. This regatta brings together experienced masters athletes from across the Southeast and beyond for spirited competition, camaraderie, and celebration of lifelong rowing. Rowers ranging in age and experience compete in a full
Secret City Head Race – Hosted Regattas
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Race Days: 2
- Practice Days: 1
The Secret City Head Race brings the excitement of fall racing to Oak Ridge, welcoming athletes, coaches, and spectators to two days of head race competition on Melton Lake featuring our traditional Clinch River/Melton Lake Reservoir downstream course on Saturday and our throwback upstream course on Sunday. Both courses are