Special Events at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center hosts many special events throughout the year and everyone is always welcome to attend. Some events include Rowing, Kayaking, Sailing, and Triathlon races. There is always something going on at the Aquatic Center, so if you want to find out what's going on, or are just curious, give us a call or visit our master calendar and find out what is happening at the AC.
2008 Sac State Aquatic Center Special Events
| Date | Day | Event | Location |
| February 2 | Sat | Golden State Indoor Rowing Championships | Boat House |
| February 16 | Sat | Capital Crew Parents' Open House | Boat House |
| March 15-16 | Sat & Sun | West Coast Conference Challenge | Nimbus Flat |
| March 29 | Sat | Aquatic Center Community Service - Clean-Up Day | SAC |
| April 1-5 | Aquatic Center Used Boat Sale | SAC | |
| April 19 | Sat | Capital Crew vs. Pacific and Newport Aquatic Center | Nimbus Flat |
| April 25-26 | Fri & Sat | ASCE Concrete Canoe Regional Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| Gold Rush Masters Regatta | |||
| May 2 | Fri | WCC & D111 Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 3-4 | Sat & Sun | WIRA Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 10-11 | Sat & Sun | Southwest Junior Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 17 | Sat | Pacific Coast Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 18 | Sun | PAC 10 Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 28 - June 1 | Wed - Sun | NCAA Women's National Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| June 6 | Fri | Aquatic Center Closed to the Public 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Training | SAC |
| June 7 | Sat | 150 Girl Scout Boating Safety | SAC |
| August 2-9 | Sat - Sat | World Outrigger Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| August 16 | Sat | Lake Natoma Open Water Swim http://lakenatomaopenwaterswim.googlepages.com/ | Nimbus Flat |
| September 5 | Fri | Aquatic Center Open House - AC Day at the Lake | Nimbus Flat / Folsom Lake |
| October 11-12 | Sat & Sun | Salmon Festival | Nimbus Flat |
| October 25 | Sat | Head of the American Regatta | Nimbus Flat |
2007 Sac State Aquatic Center Special Events
| Date | Day | Event | Location |
| Feb 3 | Sat | Golden state Indoor Rowing Championships | Sac State AC |
| March 3 | Sat | Sac State vs. Santa Clara | Nimbus Flat |
| March 10 | Sat | Sac State Invitational Regatta | Nimbus Flat |
| March 11 | Sun | Sac State (women) vs. San Diego State (women) | Nimbus Flat |
| Capital Crew vs. Oakland Strokes | Nimbus Flat | ||
| WCC Challenge | Nimbus Flat | ||
| March 17 | Sat | AC Community Clean-up Day | Sac State AC |
| March 18 | Sat | Capital Crew vs. Marin, Pacific, & Stockton | Nimbus Flat |
| April 15 | Sat | Capital Crew vs. SI, Berkeley, Nor Cal, Palo Alto, Humboldt, Delta Blades, & North Bay | Nimbus Flat |
| April 27 | Fri | WCC Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| April 29-30 | Sat & Sun | WIRA Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 5 | Sat | Gold Rush Masters Regatta | Nimbus Flat |
| May 11-12 | Sat | Pacific Coast Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 13 | Sun | Pac - 10 Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| May 18 -20 | Sat & Sun | SW Junior Rowing Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| June 2 | Sat | An Opportunity to Thrive | Aac State AC |
| July 9 | Sun | SW Masters Regional Championships | Nimbus Flat |
| Sept 7 | Fri | Aquatic Center "Day at the Lake" | Sac State AC |
| Oct 14 | Sat | Salmon 5K Fun Run/Walk | Nimbus Flat |
| Oct 28 | Sat | Head of the American | Nimbus Flat |
| River City Paddlers & Hui O' Hawaii 2008 Canoe & Kayak Race Series @ Lake Natoma | |
| January 13, 2008 | Bob Hanna Classic |
| March 30, 2008 | St. Patrick Scramble Hui O' Hawaii |
| April 12, 2008 | Spring Race Lake Natoma |
| For more information contact Meredith @ 985-2095 | |
Special Event Helpful Hints @ California State Parks
The Sacramento State Aquatic Center is located on an 8 acer piece of land which resides with in a State Park. Lake Natoma it self is part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
Parking Fees: There is a parking fee for entering the State Park. The entrance fee varies per car and will change according to season.
Car $7.00 per car
Car with boat (+ $8.00) $15.00 per rig
Passenger vehicle (10-24) $50.00 a day
Passenger vehicle (+24) $100.00 a day
Annual Season Pass $125.00
Parking fees at Nimbus Flat State Park are controlled by California State Parks and are subject to change.
Parking Options: Additional parking is located at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery. During major special events there will be a shuttle service to alternative parking areas. Please do not park in the neighboring business's parking lots. You may be towed. Please only park in designated parking spots. Violators will be cited and/or towed.
Special Event Admission Fees: Certain rowing events, i.e. PAC 10's, NCAA's and Junior Rowing Championships will require an additional charge per person as well as per vehicle. Admissions vary: $5.00 - $12.00 per day, per person.
Rules about dogs in the State Park: (click here)
ALL STATE PARKS RULES APPLY - NO GLASS - NO ALCOHOL