September 15, 2005 (PRINCETON, NJ)- The International Governing Body of Rowing (FISA) has selected Princeton, NJ and The Princeton National Rowing Association to host the FISA World Rowing Masters Regatta, September 7-10, 2006. More than 7,000 of the best rowers representing up to 45 countries, will travel to the United States to compete in the largest and most competitive masters rowing regatta in the world.
The 33rd Annual FISA World Rowing Masters Regatta will be held over 5 days at Mercer County Park, outside of Princeton, NJ in West Windsor. Hailed as one of the most prestigious regattas in the world, the regatta is the World Championships for masters (athletes over the age of twenty-seven) and will feature competitors well into their eighties and nineties.
We are excited to bring the FISA World Masters Rowing Regatta back to the United States. The regatta has only been held once in the United States in the history of the regatta in 1991, in Miami, Florida, Brian Roman, Event Director said. All preparations for the regatta are in full swing. The regatta will be a great event for the competitors, and all those who attend or get involved. We are planning some great features for our international visitors to experience Princeton and the surrounding areas.
Event Organizers are currently finalizing partnerships with area businesses and hotels as well as planning day-trips to local tourist attractions such as New York City and Philadelphia.
In addition, the Regatta is presently searching for corporate sponsors. We are developing some fantastic sponsorship and partnership opportunities for these companies who want to get involved. Roman said. This event will make a great impact on the local economy bringing millions in revenue, as well as putting sponsors in front of a great demographic audience.
The 2005 FISA World Masters Rowing Regatta was held last week, September 8-11, in Strathclyde Park, Scotland. According to regatta organizers, the event drew more than 5,000 competitors and they expect that the regatta made a £12 million ($21,614,400) impact on the Scottish economy.
For more information on the 2006 FISA World Rowing Masters Regatta and the masters rowing community, visit www.fisamasters2006.com. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities please contact [email protected] or call (866) 546-7573.