Important Notice to Competitors
Important Notice to Competitors
1 All crews must report to Registration on arrival and collect their numbers which must be worn by the bow person during racing .
2 The Race Committee reserve the right to rearrange the order of races should circumstances arise to necessitate alterations in the programme .
3 Crews will not be called . Be at the Control Commission 20 minutes before the scheduled time of your race . Competitors are requested to be at the start at least 10 minutes before the start of their race . The Starter will have the option of disqualifying any crews not at the starting post at the appointed time .
4 Competitors should note that there is no alignment ; it is a stern-on start . The lower numbered crew will take the Theatre station . The Start is staggered but the Finish is straight .
5 Coaching from the bank during races is prohibited by Rule 2.5.9 of the Rules of Racing and this rule will be enforced . Every competitor shall wear the dress of the Club he / she is representing – see Rule 2.3.5
6 Competitors in more than one event must row at the appointed time in each event . It is the competitor ’ s responsibility if he / she is doubling up – not the responsibility of the Regatta which will finish on time . 7 Masters events : these will run without any timed handicap starts . 8 The centre of the course is buoyed at intervals ; the corner is buoyed more closely . Crews must keep to their station . Failure to do so may result in disqualification . 9 Coxswain ’ s weights are the responsibility of the competitors . Sandbags are available which will be sealed and marked by the Regatta . Coxswains will carry their weight certificate at all times . 10 All events to be rowed in fine boats unless otherwise stated . 11 All boats must be fitted with a firm bow ball and secure heel restraints - Rule 2.3.8 . 12 All crews are advised that boats must display identification numbers ; boats without numbers will receive an official warning . 13 All events to be boated from the staging opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre . 14 All crews proceeding to the Start have to cross the racing course at the Ferry . All crews must stop by the signed & buoyed position , which is within the boating area , and wait until authorised to cross by the Marshal at that point . Failure to comply will attract disqualification on the grounds of safety to other competitors .
15 After crossing , crews should continue to a point beyond the start remaining as close to the far bank ( theatre side ), as possible . Crews will be instructed by a Marshal to turn when it is safe and appropriate to do so . 16 A bell will be rung at the finish of each race . 17 Umpire stations on the bank will be clearly marked . 18 Should you require assistance at any point please attract the attention of the nearest Marshal ,
Umpire or Safety Boat Crew . 19 The Event Medical Officer is Stephen Rose who can be contacted via Race Control or Registration 20 The Event Welfare Officer is Lorraine O ’ Hare who can be contacted via Race Control or Registration 21 First Aid facilities are available at the St John ’ s Ambulance vehicle located on the recreation ground alongside the trailer parking area . 22 Practice of starts and rows are not allowed on the course during the hours of racing . 23 Please have your British Rowing Membership card available during Registration . Winners of all finals will also be required to submit their British Rowing licence before collecting trophies / medals . Registration will be located on the recreation ground close to the Boat Club grounds . Race Control will be situated upstairs in the clubhouse .
24 This event is being run in accordance with the British Rowing Rowsafe guidelines .
Prizes presented to Winners immediately after each final