fontana

all high regatta

The Fontana All High Regatta is an annual 1,500 meter race held at West Side on the Black Rock Canal. This regatta is always held on Memorial Day. The regatta will occur on Monday, May 26th, 2025.

The All-High City Championship is ONLY open to crews that practice in the Buffalo, NY area.

Parking

No parking at boathouse except for team trailers only. Car toppers will need to drop boats and park off-site.  

Parking available :

  • Porter Avenue

  • Around Lasalle Park

Volunteering 

The regatta is a great volunteer opportunity as many people are needed to ensure the safety of participants. West Side is willing and able to sign any documents to attest to the completion of community service hours for a school or other organization.

There are many different types of roles that need to be filled at the All High Regatta. Click below to join our volunteer email list!

Sponsor Opportunities

If you or your business are interested in sponsoring the Fontana All High Regatta, please email Kirk Lang for opportunities. 

We offer many different sponsorship tiers and work with any budget to accommodate potential sponsors.

RACE DAY INFORMATION:

  • All regularly scheduled practices will be canceled on the day of the Regatta. No programs will take place.

  • The WSRC parking lot will be CLOSED on race ALL CARS. Only boat trailers will be allowed in.

  • No athlete or spectator drop off in front of WSRC. Please drop off athletes and/or spectators at the entrance to our driveway on Porter Ave. This is a quick and safe walk to the regatta grounds.

  • Food and regatta merchandise are available.

Medals are assigned to 1st place crew only.

Packet pick-up occurs before the coaches and coxswains meeting the morning of the race.