HOCR Announces RivalKit as Official Rowing Performance Apparel Sponsor

Boston (August 9, 2022) – The Head Of The Charles Regatta (HOCR) is pleased to announce RivalKit, a Scottish sportswear company, as its official rowing performance apparel partner.

As part of their sponsorship, RivalKit will have a large presence at this year’s Regatta with a retail location at the Attager Row: Rowing & Fitness Expo. They will also provide custom unisuits for winners of all Championship events.

“Following an increase in inquiries and sales from USA clubs for our custom kit and easy ordering process, we are establishing a full presence in the USA. We are delighted to announce our official arrival in the USA by partnering with HOCR.” says James Morrison, President RivalKit USA.

Additionally, RivalKit and HOCR will collaborate on developing a line of branded rowing products that will be available to teams for purchase ahead of the Regatta. Contact Rival Kit by phone at (801) 901-2010 or email info@rivalkitusa.com

“We are so excited to have RivalKit on board for a multi-year partnership,” said Regatta Executive Director Fred Schoch. “Proper gear is critical for peak performance, and we’re excited to bring this new brand to Boston.”

The 2022 Head Of The Charles Regatta will take place on October 21-24, 2022 on the historic Charles River, which separates Boston and Cambridge, Mass.

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ABOUT THE HEAD OF THE CHARLES® REGATTA
The Head Of The Charles Regatta was founded in 1965 and is the world’s largest rowing race, regularly fielding more than 11,000 athletes from around the world to compete in a full line-up of sculling and sweep rowing events. The ages of competitors range from 17-year-old youth rowers to athletes in their 90s, and the event is seen as a must-attend race for world-class and Olympian rowers. More than 2,200 volunteers ensure that the event runs smoothly. In 2021, an economic analysis determined that it generated more than $88 million in economic impact to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

ABOUT RIVAL KIT
Founded in 2017, by Edinburgh University rower Ryan Morrison GB and Scottish youth rowing champion, Rival Kit understands the necessity of high-quality, consistent kits for rowers to push their limits in training and racing. The focus on great quality, custom kits delivered straight to your door has set Rival Kit apart from the competitors and made them the supplier of choice to 60% of rowing clubs in the UK including the national teams for GB, Scotland and Wales as well as to large clubs; Oxford and Cambridge University boat clubs or small high school clubs with 20 rowers. Ryan with the help of his family and rowing friends has managed to grow Rival kit organically through word of mouth. The USA operation will be managed by James Morrison who will be moving to the USA.