MASTERS DIVISIONS(Age determined as of June 28, 2008)
All rowing events are considered team events.
Category AB: (female & mixed) Average age of 27 - 42 Category CJ: (female & mixed) Average age of 43 & Over Category AC: (male) Average age of 27 - 49 Category DJ: (male) Average age of 50 & Over
Competitors may compete in only one division for single races.
Approximate Race Distance: 1100 meters.
COMPETITION
General Rules: USRA rules of boat racing apply. Clubs supply own bowmarkers. Coxswains may be male or female. "Mixed" events must include same number of male and female rowers. There is no limit to the number of events one may enter. No substitutions allowed for an individual who has already rowed in a heat. T-shirt sizes must be filled in by 06/9/08 to get a t-shirt on-site.
WISCONSIN RESIDENTS ONLY.
Definitions: Novice: All ages, never pulled an oar prior to 06/28/07.
Open: Unrestricted
Master: Minimum age of 27. Coxswain may be younger.
Equipment: Some 8s and 4s are available for rent. Please contact the commissioner, Nancy Jarvis, by June 25.
Governing Body: United States Rowing Association. (USRA)
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
Forms: All rowing competitors will use the team form for registration. Singles are considered a team of one. Forms must be filled out completely. Any athlete registered without the accompanying waiver signature will not be eligible to compete.
Rosters: If names of all competitors are not known at time of registration, you may pay for roster holders and supply competitor names prior to competition. To receive t-shirts on-site, roster holders must be replaced with a player name by June 9. Others will receive t-shirts by mail 4 - 6 weeks after the event.