REGATTA GROUNDS
1. Regatta participants are guests of
Norfolk Botanical Garden and the City of Norfolk. They must obey
all rules, regulations and policies adopted by those organizations,
observe all posted signs and follow the instructions of Botanical
Garden employees.
2. Schools participating in EVSRA regattas are
responsible for the conduct of their students, coaches and supporters.
Persons not complying with these rules will be asked to leave the
regatta grounds. 4. Regatta participants may only park in designated areas. Prior to 9 AM, parking will be permitted in a lot adjacent to the Garden entrance (Duck Feeding Area lot). After 9 AM parking will only be permitted in the Garden’s main lot and regular NBG entry fees will be charged for all vehicles. Except for race officials, and drivers of vehicles pulling boat trailers, no regatta participants will be permitted to park in the picnic area. Regatta participants must obey all parking signs and may not cross or remove parking barricades or cones. 5. Parking attendants are employees of Norfolk's Sheriff's Department. They will enforce all parking and no parking regulations at the Picnic area, Duck Feeding and Causeway, where there is no parking. 6. Vehicles dropping off equipment and regatta supplies will not be permitted through the Fisherman’s Gate. Deliveries may be made to the area outside the gate provided that vehicles do not interfere with traffic on the entrance road. 7. Botanical Garden Admission fees help the garden help us. All Regatta participants must pay for admission to the regatta grounds. Participants arriving between 6 AM and the Garden’s normal opening hour (usually 9 AM) will be charged a $5.00 per person admission fee. There is no fee for children under 12 years of age if they are accompanied by a parent. Admission is also waived for Coaches, crew team members, race officials and NBG members. Spectators arriving after regular opening hour will be admitted at the Botanical Garden’s normal admission fee. Regatta participants are encouraged to support the Garden with an annual membership that provides for unlimited admission. 8. EVSRA has designated areas in the regatta staging area foreach school’s boats and trailers. Please respect these assignment. Vehicle entry through the Fisherman’s Gate entrance is reserved for race officials and vehicles towing boat trailers. 9. Please obey all signs and warning lines. In particular, access to docks is strictly limited to boat crews and regatta staff. Spectators are not allowed in these areas. 10. The picnic shelter is reserved for use of the Regatta Commission from 6 AM to 6 PM on regatta days. 11. The Regatta Commission will not tolerate disruptive or impolite behavior. Similarly, any conduct that interferes with activities of Norfolk Botanical Garden or its guests will result in immediate dismissal from theregatta grounds. 12. EVSRA is responsible for removal of all garbage generated from the regatta away from the Garden. We ask the Coaches and parents for their support in the removal of any trash or debris created by regatta activities. 13. EVSRA is responsible for cleaning the restrooms in the Picnic area. We ask the Coaches, crew team members and parents for their support to respect the use and cleanliness of the . restrooms. 14. No pets are permitted in the Botanical Garden or on the regatta grounds. 15 No alcohol of any type is permitted on the regatta grounds or Lake Whitehurst.
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