A-to-Z Rowing Fan Guide
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Autographs
For all autographed item requests, please refer to the UT Athletics autograph policy.
Binoculars
Binoculars are encouraged for viewing rowing regattas on Lady Bird Lake.
Boathouse (see Facility)
Broadcasts
Information on television broadcasts of Texas Rowing meets and other UT Athletics events can be found at TexasSports.com or the UT Athletics television schedule.
Cameras/Video cameras
Cameras, including professional cameras with detachable lenses, are allowed. Flash photography is allowed. Video cameras are allowed on Lady Bird Lake.
Camp
For more information on the Longhorns Rowing Camp, visit the Texas Sports Camps information page or email rowingcamp@athletics.utexas.edu
Code of conduct
The NCAA and The University of Texas promote good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Spectators are reminded that they are prohibited from entering the playing area. Negative comments directed at officials, student-athletes, coaches or team representatives are grounds for removal. The NCAA, the Big 12 Conference and The University of Texas thank you for your cooperation.
Concessions
There are no concessions around Lady Bird Lake. Water stations can be found just north of the Roberta Crenshaw pedestrian walkway bridge (underneath Mopac).
Credit cards
For credit card transactions, Longhorns Banking credit and debit cards from Bank of America are the preferred methods of payment.
Donation requests
Requests for autographed items for nonprofit/charitable purposes must be submitted to Longhorns, Ltd. For more information, refer to the UT Athletics donations/autograph policy.
E-newsletters
UT Athletics offers fans several choices to receive official updates and other timely news. Visit the sign-up page at TexasSports.com.
Emergency
For any emergency in or around Lady Bird Lake, including medical emergencies, please call 911.
Facebook
Texas Longhorns is the only official Facebook Page of Texas Athletics. Like us at Facebook.com/TexasLonghorns.
Facility
The Texas Rowing Center, located at 300 Hearn St., is home to the Texas Rowing program. Visit the Texas Rowing Web page for directions.
Google+ (see Social media)
Hotels
Information about Austin hotel accommodations can be found at the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
Kids Club
The Time Warner Cable Longhorns Kids Club is for children in 8th grade and younger. Members receive free admission to select events (excluding football), a T-shirt, membership card, and more! For more information about the Time Warner Cable Longhorns Kids Club, visit the LKC website.
Longhorns, Ltd.
Longhorns, Ltd. is the official team store of Texas Athletics. Shop online at LonghornsLtd.com or at one of two locations in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium during standard business hours. The west side store entrance is on San Jacinto Blvd. directly across from the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center; the east side store entrance is on Robert Dedman Dr. next to the entrance to The University of Texas Club. Major credit cards are accepted at Longhorns, Ltd., locations. For credit card transactions, Longhorns Banking credit and debit cards from Bank of America are the preferred methods of payment.
Merchandise (see Longhorns, Ltd.)
Parking
Parking is available for FREE on Veterans Blvd.
Photographs
Photographs of Texas Rowing action, as well as other sports, may be purchased online at TexasPhotoStore.com.
Pinterest (see Social media)
Publications
- Longhorn Scoreboard: Free e-newsletter of Texas Athletics. Receive special articles, insights and promotions from UT Athletics. Subscribe today to Longhorn Scoreboard.
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Rankings
Visit NCAA.com for the most recent collegiate rowing polls.
Regatta dates and times
Texas Rowing regatta dates and times are subject to change. In the event a regatta date or time change should occur, the information will be immediately posted on TexasSports.com.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located around Lady Bird Lake on the Hike and Bike Trail.
Social media
Souvenirs (see Longhorns, Ltd. and Photographs)
Terminology (see Rowing 101 at the end of the fan guide)
TexasSports.com
The official website of University of Texas Athletics.
Text alerts
Stay connected to the Longhorns by signing up to receive breaking news, special offers and exclusive content delivered straight to your wireless phone. Text HORNS to 51234 or visit the Text Alerts page on TexasSports.com. (Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel.)
Tickets
Texas Rowing meets are non-ticketed events.
Twitter
Follow the Texas Longhorns at Twitter.com/TexasSports.
Viewing
Please check the race previews posted on the Rowing page of TexasSports.com two days prior to races for preferred viewing areas.
Walk-on information
UT students interested in joining the UT Rowing team should visit the Walk-On Tryouts Web page.
YouTube (see Social media)
Rowing 101: A list of important rowing terminology
Bowloaders
Bowloaders are the kind of boats that have coxswains which sit in the bow of the boat.
Coxswain (cox)
The person who steers the shell from a seat located in the stern or a lying position in the bow.
Eights (8+) and Fours (4+)
Eights and fours are the most common collegiate competitions and the two events held at the NCAA Championships. The plus indicates a coxswain on board.
Head Race
Head races are the traditional fall regatta, in which boats cross the starting line at full speed at roughly 15 second intervals. The course usually involves navigating three miles of river, around bends and under bridges.
Regatta
Regatta is the name of rowing events in which several crews compete.
Sculling
Sculling is the type of rowing where each rower uses two oars.
Shell
Shell is the boat used in the rowing races; seats nine people for an Eight and five people for a Four, and ranges in length from 45 feet for a Four to 58 feet for an Eight.
Sweeping
Sweeping is the type of rowing where each rower uses one oar.
Sprint
Sprint is the type of race that features a course which is 2000 meters long, usually buoyed and from a dead stop and a stake boat. This is the NCAA distance.
