Greeting HRA Families & Athletes!
This week we will venture to Orchard Lake - St. Mary's Preparatory for the Laddie Cup! The competition will be strong with 15 teams from Ohio and Michigan registered to compete. Fun fact - The regatta is named in honor of Coach Jack "Laddie" LeBlanc who was the Head Coach from 1979-1996.
Below you will find details and logistics pertaining to this weekend. Please review the material carefully.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
- This Friday, May 1st, practice will be held 4:00 PM-6:00 PM to load the trailers for our regatta this weekend.
- Summer Learn to Row Registration is now open. Please share within your circles with any 7th-9th grade students/families. Find more information here: Learn to Row Summer Program (7-9th grade)
- Please watch for a separate email this week regarding Board opportunities for the 2026 / 2027 Season.
- The team yearbook photo will be taken on Wednesday, May 6th. Please do not be late.
LADDIE CUP DETAILS:
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at St. Mary's Preparatory High School
Location: 3535 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield Township (See links below.)
***Regatta Support Sign Up Genius: This will be dropped in the Huron Parents Whatsapp Chat later this evening.
ATHLETE ARRIVAL TIME:
6:45 AM - Please meet at the boat trailer. The boat trailer parking will be located here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MKemCfEcJKrcfrp86
SPECTATOR PARKING:
Parking is available on the St. Mary's Campus for a $10 fee per vehicle. The following link will provide you directions to the parking lots: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gh8B1Ad6VkQ3m4Ji8
Note: You will want to avoid coming up Indian Trail (the road by the lake). If coming North on Orchard Lake Road, continue around campus to Commerce Road and turn to the left. See the picture above.
SPECTATOR VIEWING AREAS:
Please see the map above.
WEATHER REPORT:
Friends....I won't beat around the bush. It's going to be chilly....cold....especially in the morning. Please dress appropriately. Be sure to wear layers, bring coats and blankets - whatever you need to stay warm throughout the day. It will be partly cloudy so also be sure to bring sunscreen.
VENDORS:
This regatta will have a merchandise tent and the St. Mary's Booster Club typically sells concessions including burgers and hot dogs. Other than that, there are multiple restaurants, cafes and markets within walking distance.
Should you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you & Row Rats!