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09.25.23

Results and photos from LLCC’S second cardboard boat regatta

Boats getting ready to launch in regatta with members of the college community looking on.
School spirit abounded at LLCC’s second cardboard boat regatta, which was enjoyed by students, faculty, staff and alumni on Friday, Sept. 22, at Lake Macoupin. The event raised $240 for charity. Boats from 10 teams were on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton area prior to the race:

  • Team Bringing the Heat from Hillsboro with their boatBoat Scootin’ Boogie
  • Bringing the Heat from Hillsboro
  • Escape from Alcatraz
  • IV Leaguers
  • LLCC Games Club
  • S.S. Scholar-shipThe Pink Slip 2.0
  • RV Swan Linc
  • Ships N’ Giggles
  • SS FAFSA Simplification
  • SS Scholarship

DJ Frederick Van provided music during the event, Kona Ice served snow cones and LLCCPD grilled hamburgers and hot dogs.

Two members of library team accepting trophyBoats competed in two heats with the top two placers in each heat competing in a final race. The team from the LLCC Library (Alexis Rogers, Amanda Wiesenhofer, Skylar Kriegel, Katrina Quattlander, Leanne Roseberry, Scott Ebbing, Jill Campbell, Ryan Roberts, Leslie Ross, Tammy Kuhn-Schnell and Nancy Weichert) with the boat, RV Swan Linc, won the race, fastest boat (time of 2:05) and  best decorations.

Awards were also given for:

  • Second place finisher – SS FAFSA Simplification (Kenzie Chalifoux, Chase Dilworth, Kat Chamberlain, Dawn Burch, Alison Mills, Lara Marshall, Laura Wethington and Gianna Hines)
  • Third place finisher – Boat Scootin’ Boogie (Jennifer Davis and Jennifer Ramm)
  • Titanic and LLCC School Spirit Awards – IV Leaguers with a time of 32 seconds (Sarina Sloman, Capria Fields, Katie Kuschel and Kimberly Young)
  • Best Engineered Award – LLCC Games Club (Ben Fenimore, Aerwyna Eastvold, Tamara Pierson, Lucas Turner, Tea Shuman, Kyra, Aislinn and Kirk Yenerall)

Chase and Makenzie with trophyJennifer Ramm and Jennifer Davis with trophy and flag that says "Boat Scootin' Boogie"Members of IV Leaguers accepting trophyMembers of LLCC Games Club regatta team with trophyPink Slip 2.0 in the raceEscape from Alcatraz in the race

09.25.23

In the news

Chris Russell, LLCC Police chief, and Kirk Yenerall, professor of mathematics and LLCC Games Club advisor, were interviewed by WTAX about LLCC’s cardboard boat regatta and student involvement in the event. WAND also covered the event.

Hannah Werth, head coach, volleyball and sports information specialist, was recently interviewed by the Montgomery County Journal-News about LLCC volleyball player Hailee Belsher.

09.22.23

Cardboard boats set sail today!

LLCC’s second cardboard boat regatta takes place today, Sept. 22. Join us to cheer on the 12 participating teams, and enjoy music and refreshments! Check in is 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. on Lake Macoupin behind Sangamon Hall.

LLCC Faculty, Students, Staff and Alumni. Firday, Sept. 22. Lake Macoupin behind Sangamon Hall. Check in: 9-10 a.m. Races begin: 11 a.m. Come watch and enjoy music and refreshments!

09.21.23

Cardboard boats set sail tomorrow!

LLCC’s second cardboard boat regatta will take place tomorrow, Sept. 22. Twelve teams will be competing. Join us to cheer the teams on! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m.

LLCC Faculty, Students, Staff and Alumni. Firday, Sept. 22. Lake Macoupin behind Sangamon Hall. Check in: 9-10 a.m. Races begin: 11 a.m. Come watch and enjoy music and refreshments!

09.15.23

Deadline today to register for Cardboard Boat Regatta

Graphic: LLCC Rowing Team 2023 Lincoln Land Cardboard Boat Regatta
Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s second cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 22 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Today is the deadline to register through the online regatta registration form, at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.

View additional event details, information on boat construction and rules.

09.14.23

Deadline tomorrow to register for Cardboard Boat Regatta

2022 Lincoln Land Cardboard Boat Regatta. Abe Lincoln paddling a cardboard boat.Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s second cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 22 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 15 through the online regatta registration form, at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.

The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided in the lower level of Sangamon South. Contact LLCCPD for more details.

The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!

View additional event details, information on boat construction and rules.

08.28.23

New after-hours study space

The LLCC Library and Police Department have worked together to set up a dedicated space in Trutter 1114 to be used as an after-hours study space for LLCC students. The intention is to provide a safe place on campus where students can study when all other offices and study spaces are typically closed.

This space is open each week:

  • Monday-Thursday, 8-11 p.m.
  • Sunday, 2-5 p.m.
08.25.23

Registration open for LLCC’s Cardboard Boat Regatta

2022 Lincoln Land Cardboard Boat Regatta. Abe Lincoln paddling a cardboard boat.Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to participate in LLCC’s second cardboard boat regatta on Sept. 22 at Lake Macoupin! Check in will be 9-10 a.m. with the race starting at 11 a.m. Register by Sept. 15 through the online regatta registration form, at the LLCC Police Department in Sangamon Hall South or by calling 217-786-2278.

The LLCCPD can provide cardboard, while supplies last. (Please note: duct tape is not provided.) A boat construction area is provided in the lower level of Sangamon South. Contact LLCCPD for more details.

The boats will be on display on the lawn west of the Helen Hamilton Center prior to the race. Awards will be given in such categories as fastest boat, best design, LLCC spirit and Titanic!

Important event details

  • There is an entry fee of $20 per team. Money raised will be donated to a charity.
  • There should be at least two people per boat; there is no maximum.
  • Minimum age to participate is 16; minors will need parental consent.
  • Closed toe shoes and life preservers are required (if you cannot bring one, please make prior arrangements with the LLCCPD)
  • Each preliminary race, or “heat race,” of 3-4 boats will take place around the Lake Macoupin fountain from the east bank in the Helen Hamilton Center.
  • Winners of each preliminary race will compete in the final race.
  • An opening ceremony prior to the first race and closing ceremony with awards will be held in the outdoor amphitheater.
  • Rain date: 29

Boat construction materials

Acceptable materials:

  • Corrugated cardboard
  • Duct tape
  • Water-based paint

Not allowed:

  • Oil-based paint
  • Wood
  • Styrofoam
  • Plastic sheathing
  • Fiberglass
  • SonOtubes, coated cardboard
  • Silicon, wax, tar
  • Caulking compounds
  • Metal
  • Staples, clamps, screws

Rules

  1. Life preservers/vests must always be worn while on/in the water.
  2. Closed toe shoes are required. Shoes that tie/zip are preferred, tennis or water shoes. NO flip flops or Crocs.
  3. The ENTIRE boat including paddles must be made from cardboard and duct tape. Corrugated cardboard only!
  4. Duct tape may be used only to reinforce seams. DO NOT duct tape the entire hull of the boat!
  5. Water-based paint is allowed (no oil-based paint) for decorating the boat.
  6. Decorations are allowed and encouraged, provided they are not used as structural or floatation elements.
  7. Crew costumes are encouraged.
  8. Design is left to builder(s). Let your creativity take over.
  9. NO surfboard style boat allowed.
  10. Team members who start the race must finish the race without leaving the interior of the boat. If a team member exits the boat for any reason during the race, the team will be disqualified.
  11. Please make sure all packing labels and staples are removed!
  12. Throwing water on another boat is reason for disqualification, unless said water comes from the incidental splash of a paddle or other propulsive device.
  13. Sunken or discarded boats must be disposed of in the designated trash receptacle.
08.25.23

Getting fall decorations out? Donate items to haunted house

LLCCPD is in need of items to accessorize the haunted house, Fear 101, that will open Friday, Oct. 13 in lower Sangamon South. You can bring these items to the LLCCPD station:

  • Old Halloween decorations
  • Old picture frames
  • Fake plants
  • Dolls
  • Men’s clothing (specifically long sleeve shirts and pants)
  • Old wallpaper
  • A anything else that could be used to accessorize

Any donations not used will be given to Goodwill.

Also, volunteers to help at the event are needed. Please contact the LLCCPD if interested.