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 please check the schedule below to find out the special events that will be happening.
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2025 Schedule
| Date |
Day |
Event |
Location |
| Feb 1 |
Saturday |
Golden State Indoor Rowing Championships |
Aquatic Center |
| Mar 1 |
Saturday |
Sac State Rowing Club Crew Dual |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 8 |
Saturday |
Sac State Invitational (Humboldt, UCSD, OCC, St. Mary’s, Portland, Mills) |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 9 |
Sunday |
Capital Crew League Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 15-16 |
Sat & Sun |
Hornet Invite (SDSU, Kansas St., SMC) Sunday Racing 8-10am only |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 22 |
Saturday |
Capital Crew League Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 23 |
Sunday |
Sac State Rowing Duel Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| Apr 12 |
Saturday |
Capital Crew League Race & Senior Day |
Nimbus Flat |
| Apr 14 |
Sunday |
Sac State Rowing Club Dual Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| Apr 25 – 27 |
Fri – Sun |
Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships (WIRA) |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 1 – 4 |
Thurs – Sun |
Southwest Youth Rowing Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 16-17 |
Fri – Sat
|
West Coast Conference Championships
|
Nimbus Flat |
| May 17 |
Saturday |
GNAC Rowing Championships |
|
| May 18 |
Sunday |
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Rowing Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| Aug 23 |
Saturday |
Hornet Day at the Lake |
Aquatic Center |
| Oct 25 |
Saturday |
Head of the American Regatta (Masters, Collegiate & Youth) |
Nimbus Flat |
2026 Tentative Event Schedule
| Date |
Day |
Event |
Location |
| Feb 7 |
Saturday |
Golden State Indoor Rowing Championships |
Aquatic Center |
| Feb 21 |
Saturday |
Capital Crew Boathouse Formal |
Aquatic Center |
| Mar 7 |
Saturday |
Sac State Invitational (Humboldt, UCSD, OCC, St. Mary’s, Portland, Mills) |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 8 |
Sunday |
Sac State Presidents Cup (Sac State Rowing Club) |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 14 |
Saturday |
Capital Crew League Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 14-15 |
Sat & Sun |
Hornet Invite (SDSU, Kansas St., SMC) Sunday Racing 8-10am only |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 21 |
Saturday |
Capital Crew League Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| Mar 27-29 |
Fri- Sun |
Capital Crew Youth Invite |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 11 |
Saturday |
Capital Crew League Race & Senior Day |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 17-19 |
Fri-Sun |
Big 10 Invitational |
Nimbus Flat |
| Apr 24-26 |
Fri – Sun |
Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships (WIRA) |
Nimbus Flat |
| Apr. 30 – May 3 |
Thurs – Sun |
Southwest Youth Rowing Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 15-16 |
Fri – Sat
|
West Coast Conference Championships
|
Nimbus Flat |
| May 16 |
Saturday |
GNAC Rowing Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 17-18 |
Sunday |
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Rowing Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 28-31 |
Thurs-Sun |
IRA National Rowing Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| Aug 29 |
Saturday |
Hornet Day at the Lake |
Aquatic Center |
| Oct. 23-24 |
Saturday |
Head of the American Regatta (Masters, Collegiate & Youth) |
Nimbus Flat |
Helpful Tips
The Sacramento State Aquatic Center is located on an 8 acre piece of land which resides within a State Park. Lake Natoma and Nimbus Flat are both part of the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
Parking
There is a parking fee for entering the State Park. This is controlled by California State Parks and is subject to change.
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.
Entrance Fees (vary per car and will change according to season)
Car – $10.00 per car
Car with boat - (+ $10.00) $20.00 per rig
Passenger vehicle - (10-24) $50.00 a day
Passenger vehicle – (+24) $100.00 a day
Special Event Admission Fees
Certain rowing events like PAC 12, NCAA and Junior Rowing Championships will require an additional charge per person as well as per vehicle. Admissions vary from $12 to $20 per day, per person.
All State Park rules apply – no glass and no alcohol.
