The Iowa women’s rowing team will return to action in its next fall regatta weekend at the Head of the Rock in Rockford, Ill.

The Hawkeyes, under the direction new head coach Steve Pritzker, finished with five first-place boats at the Head of the Des Moines on Sept. 29. This regatta, however, is more competitive; more than 1,700 athletes will compete on Saturday.

The course on the Rock River is 2.75-miles long, beginning at Martin Park and ending at the YMCA Log Lodge.

Three varsity 8 boats, three varsity 4s, and three novice 8 boats will represent Iowa on the Rock.

Competition will begin at 8 a.m., and the Hawkeyes’ next regatta will be the Head of the Iowa, to be held in Iowa City on Oct. 28.