SACRAMENTO, Calif. — San Diego men's rowing's fastest head to Lake Natoma this weekend for the 2026 IRA National Championships, competing in the first varsity four on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, in the Sacramento-area waters the Toreros know well from regular season competition.
 

The Toreros' first varsity four — coxed by Jonah McDonnell and comprised of stroke Jadyn Conover, Jack Roach, Rex Bales and Henry Michaud at bow — earned their spot at the IRA by qualifying through the spring regular season. The championship field brings together the top varsity programs in the country, making it the premier event on the collegiate rowing calendar.
 

Racing begins for the Toreros on Friday, May 29, with the time trial at 11:30 a.m., followed by the semifinal between 4:00 and 4:32 p.m. Saturday's final is scheduled for between 10:32 and 11:30 a.m. Exact start times are dependent on previous round results.
 

The regatta will be livestreamed free on Overnght.com, with registration required. Full results will be available via Regatta Timing.

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Tickets are required for all spectators. Three-day tickets are available in advance for $75 through the Sacramento State ticketing portal. Single-day tickets are $35 and available on site.
 

Event parking is located at 12000 Foundation Pl, Gold River, Calif., and costs $15 per vehicle. A free shuttle will run continuously between the parking lot and the State Park finish line area all day, stopping 30 minutes after the final race of each session. The shuttle does not pick up at the fish hatchery.

THE LINEUP

First Varsity 4+: Cox — Jonah McDonnell; Stroke — Jadyn Conover; 3 — Jack Roach; 2 — Rex Bales; Bow — Henry Michaud