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RULES

1 . The Selborne Sprint Regatta consists of seven lane sprint racing over 500 metres .

2 . The provisional schedule for the regatta is as follows :

• 9 th February ( 06h00 to 14h00 ) – Heats

• 9 th February ( 14h00 to 18h30 ) – Finals

3 . Rope held starts may be used .

1 . Except as detailed below , the RowSA Rules of Racing apply . 2 . No composite crews are permitted .

3 . Coaches are to note that the turnaround times for rowers , coxes or boats entered in subsequent events varies between 30 and 45 minutes , depending on congestion at the jetties . Crews and boats should be allocated to take account of this , as no holds will be placed on races as a result of the congestion at the jetties .

4 . Any crews who will be swapping in and out of boats at the jetty must first ensure that this is cleared with Control Commission before making crew swaps at the jetty .

5 . Progression to the Finals will be in accordance with Rule A2 Rules of Progression for an Eight Lane Course , contained in the Rules of Racing issued by Rowing South Africa , effective from 28 July 2018 , curtailed to six lanes .

6 . Invitation First Eights : This event has been listed in the notice as Junior Men 1 st Eights B Final . It was formerly known as the Invitation First Eights and was included to prevent first crews from entering and winning 2nd Eights . The top eight representing a school , ( even if it is the only eight ), has to row in the 1st Eights or Invitation 1st Eights event . No 2 nd or 3 rd Eights may row in the Junior Men 1st Eights B Final . This event is solely for first crews who feel they cannot compete against the top 1 st Eights . Crews which do not qualify for the finals of the 1st Eights race will row in Invitation 1 st Eights . The crew that wins the Invitation 1st Eights may row in the 1 st Eight Final in lane 7 – this crew will be given enough time to row up for the start of the 1st Eights race .

7 . The Universities Sprints are included within the Selborne Sprint Regatta . These events , listed as Under-23 events , are open only to bona fide students . The definition of a student is as follows :

Only a bona fide student registered with a club of a member institution of University Sport South Africa ( USSA ) may participate in these event . A bona fide student is defined as a person who is : i . officially registered at a higher education institution recognized by the appropriate national academic authority in the country ( i . e . Department of Higher Education and Training ) for a programme of at least 120 SAQA credits on NQF Level 5 , and approved by that institution ’ s senate . This includes bridging courses , although only one ( 1 ) attempt at completing any bridging course will be allowed at any institution . This excludes students who are enrolled for short courses or are registered for courses or modules or units of study that are less than 120 SAQA credits . ii . actively involved in pursuing his / her academic career , i . e . attending lectures , submitting assignments , writing tests and examinations in order to be promoted to the next level of study .

1 . Boats may only be launched from the jetties .

2 . Boats must be launched on the West bank with their bows pointing up-river .

3 . All boats must proceed to the start against the West Bank ( Clubhouse bank ) and must remain on this side of the river as they move towards the start .

4 . It is strictly forbidden for any crew to row up-river in any one of the 6 buoyed racing lanes at any time .

5 . A start zone between the 500-metre start line and the 575-metre mark is for the exclusive use of the Umpire and the crews entered in the race under his / her control . The marshalling zone will be between the 575-metre and the 650-metre mark . The designated warm-up area is beyond the 650-metre mark . During warm-up , crews are to circulate moving up-river against the West Bank ( clubhouse side ) and down-river against the East Bank ( city side ) i . e . clockwise circulation .

6 . Any crew required to return to the jetties during the regatta and which is not part of a race , may only do so under the permission and instruction of a regatta umpire . The returning crew must utilise the racing lanes in between races to move safely to the finish line .

7 . Crews reaching the finish line and intending to return to the jetties must proceed through the Steve Biko Bridge between the pylons before turning towards the West Bank . IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN FOR ANY BOATS TO TURN IN FRONT OF THE BRIDGE . Crews moving up-river towards the jetties must pass under the Steve Biko Bridge between the West Bank and the bridge pylon .

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