March 29, 2011

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Kansas rowing will host Texas in a regatta this Saturday, April 2, at Wyandotte County Lake in Kansas City, Kan. The regatta will begin with the Second Novice Eight race at 9:45 a.m., and conclude with the First Varsity Eight race at 11 a.m.

The regatta also marks the "Jayhawks for a Cure" Pink Event. Both teams will wear pink uniforms for the regatta. Additionally a table will be available for fans to make donations with all proceeds benefitting Lawrence Memorial Hospital Breast Center and the KU Med Cancer Center.

Kansas enters the regatta after winning three events in the Sunday racing session of the Oklahoma Invitational March 12-13.

Following the regatta against Texas, KU will travel to Camden, N.J., for the Knecht Cup April 9-10 before hosting a regatta against Kansas State and the Big 12 Rowing Championship later in April.

Second Novice Eight            9:45am

Second Varsity Four            10:15am

First Varsity Four                10:30am

Second Varsity Eight           10:45am

First Varsity Eight               11:00am

 Competition Venue: Wyandotte County Lake- Kansas City, KS

Directions from Kansas City International Airport:

Leaving airport go North on 29, take Exit 17 (435 South) Topeka

Exit 18 - Wolcott Exit (N. 93rd St.)

Take a right

When the road (N. 93rd St.) goes into a "y" formation, go straight (to the left)

Follow to stop sign and you will be at the regatta parking area.

Coming from I-70 East or West:

I-70 to 435 North (Exit 411)

Exit 18 - Wolcott Exit (N. 93rd St.)

Take a right

When the road (N. 93rd St.) goes into a "y" formation, go straight (to the left)

Follow to stop sign and you will be at the regatta parking area.

Coming from the South:

I-35 North to Exit 222B (435West)

Exit 18 - Wolcott Exit (N. 93rd St.)

Take a right

When the road (N. 93rd St.) goes into a "y" formation, go straight (to the left)

Follow to stop sign and you will be at the regatta parking area