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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2023 Schedule
| Date |
Day |
Event |
Location |
| February 4 |
Saturday |
Golden State Indoor Rowing Championships |
|
| February 11 |
Saturday |
Special Olympics Polar Lunge |
Folsom Lake |
| March 4 |
Saturday |
Sac State Men’s Crew Dual |
Nimbus Flat |
| March 11 |
Saturday |
Sac State Invitational (Humboldt, UCSD, OCC, St. Mary’s, Portland, Mills) |
Nimbus Flat |
| March 18-19 |
Saturday – Sunday |
Hornet Invite (SDSU, Kansas St., SMC) Sunday Racing 8-10am only |
Nimbus Flat |
| March 25 |
Saturday |
Sac State Men’s Club Dual Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 13-15 |
Thurs – Sat |
USCKT / ACA Olympic Team Trials |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 16 |
Saturday – Sunday |
Capital Crew League Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 22 |
Saturday |
CC League Race (and Senior Day) |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 28-30 |
Saturday – Sunday |
Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships (WIRA) |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 4-7 |
Friday – Sunday |
Southwest Junior Rowing Association Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 13 |
Saturday |
West Coast Conference Championships
Men’s Western Sprints Championships
|
Nimbus Flat |
| May 20 |
Sunday |
Gold Rush Masters Regatta |
Nimbus Flat |
| October 28 |
Saturday |
Head of the American Regatta (Masters, Collegiate & Youth) |
Nimbus Flat |
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2024 Proposed Schedule
| Date |
Day |
Event |
Location |
| February 3 |
Saturday |
Golden State Indoor Rowing Championships |
Aquatic Center |
| March 2 |
Saturday |
Sac State Men’s Crew Dual |
Nimbus Flat |
| March 9 |
Saturday |
Sac State Invitational (Humboldt, UCSD, OCC, St. Mary’s, Portland, Mills) |
Nimbus Flat |
| March 16-17 |
Saturday – Sunday |
Hornet Invite (SDSU, Kansas St., SMC) Sunday Racing 8-10am only |
Nimbus Flat |
| March 23 |
Saturday |
Capital Crew League Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 13 |
Saturday – Sunday |
Sac State Rowing Club Race |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 20 |
Saturday |
CC League Race (and Senior Day) |
Nimbus Flat |
| April 26-28 |
Saturday – Sunday |
Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships (WIRA) |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 2 – 5 |
Friday – Sunday |
Southwest Junior Rowing Association Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 11 |
Saturday |
West Coast Conference Championships
Men’s Western Sprints Championships
|
Nimbus Flat |
| May 12 |
Sunday |
PAC 12 Rowing Championships |
Nimbus Flat |
| May 18 |
Sunday |
Gold Rush Masters Regatta |
Nimbus Flat |
| October 26 |
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 $10 to $20 per day, per person.
All State Park rules apply – no glass and no alcohol.
