Event Overview

The 2025 Lenny Peters Cup is a series of rowing Match Races between the United States and the top rowings from around the World. Similar to the Ryder Cup in golf, this prestigious rowing regatta takes place on Saturday, April 12 on Oak Hollow Lake in HIgh Point, North Carolina.  The event is part of the North Carolina Rowing Championships, which draws thousands to High Point each year. 

Team USA will comprise 8 rowers (4 men & 4 women) racing against eight from around the world in a match race format played out in three boat classes: Single Sculls, Quadruple Sculls, and Mixed Quadruple Sculls.

How are teams selected? Team USA is selected by USRowing’s High Performance Director following US selection Trials. The World Team is selected following acceptance of invitations by athletes selected on Olympic results, world rankings, and recent racing results.

What is the format of racing? Scullers will compete in head-to-head competition for points. There are 24 points on offer over the three rounds of racing.

Round One will see each USA athlete race an overseas athlete in the single sculls over the Olympic distance of 1,500 meters with each winner earning one point for their team. The draw for the single sculls races will be randomly assigned.

Round Two: USA will race the World Team in Quadruple Sculls over 1,500m, with the winning male and female crew each winning 4 points.

Round Three: each team races in Mixed Quad Sculls. The winning crews each earn 4 points for their team. In the case of a tie, the winning crew in the final Mixed Quad race will win the Lenny Peters Cup.

Key Information

• Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
• Location: 1841 Eastchester Drive, High Point, NC 27265
• Website: www.lennypeterscup.com
• Production quality: Past work example https://vimeo.com/1031213863
• Social Media: Insta @lennypeterscup

Why Cover the Lenny Peters Cup?

• High-Level Competition: Team USA V The World
• Exciting Races: Thrilling head-to-head competition in various events.
• Unique Atmosphere: Experience the energetic atmosphere of international rowing regatta.
• Photo and Video Opportunities: Capture stunning action shots and interviews.
• Engaging Storylines: Follow individual athletes and team rivalries.

Media Opportunities

• Press Credentials: We offer press credentials to media outlets to provide access to the regatta site, athletes, coaches, and event organizers.
• Interviews: Arrange interviews with athletes, coaches, and event organizers.
• Photo and Video Opportunities: Capture exclusive footage of the races and behind-the-scenes action.
• Live Streaming: Explore opportunities for live streaming the event to reach a wider audience.

Contact Information

• Gene Kininmonth
• Event Director
• genekininmonth@gmail.com
• (336) 257-9009

Note: Team USA is selected by USRowing’s High Performance Director following US selection Trials. The World Team is selected following acceptance of invitations by athletes selected on Olympic results, world rankings, and recent racing results. The Cup Committee has sent invitations to Paris Olympics gold medal winners and will move to silver medal winners after a designated time period. 

Athletes will be available for interviews throughout the event on race day and during the week prior. Athletes' names will be posted here upon selection.