The NEWMAC Rowing Championship is set to take place on Saturday, April 25th. The event will be held at Regatta Point State Park on Lake Quinsigamond, located at 10 N Lake Ave, Worcester, MA 01605.Â
There is limited spectator parking available inside Regatta Point. Handicap parking is available inside Regatta Point, with overflow parking along Lake Ave. or at the UMass parking garage.Â
Wellesley College is looking to repeat as NEWMAC Champions and will take on Clark University, Coast Guard Academy, Mount Holyoke College, Simmons University, Smith College, and WPI.Â
Order of Events:Â Â
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Actual Time
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EventÂ
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8:30 a.m.
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Varsity 8 race begins
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8:45 a.m.
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Second Varsity 8 race begins
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9:00 a.m.
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Third Varsity 8 race begins
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9:15 a.m.
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Fourth Varsity 8 race begins
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An awards ceremony will follow the final race.Â
About the NEWMAC
The NEWMAC is an association of 13 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Saint Anselm College (beginning reclassification process with NCAA in 2027-28), Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with eight Associate Members: Brandeis University (Women's Lacrosse, 2026-2027), New York University (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), SUNY New Paltz (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), and Vassar College (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), while sponsoring 21 sports.Â
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