Lightweight |
Women - 135 lbs or less
Men - 165 lbs or less |
Senior |
Men and Women - Open to all ages. (This category was formerly known as "Open") |
Senior B |
Under age 23. Must be 22 or less up to and including December 31, 2008. Must be born in 1986 or later (1987, 1988, etc). If you turn 23 in 2008 you must row Senior. |
Junior A
(18 & under) |
Must be 18 or under until December 31, 2008 and enrolled in a high school or lower grade. Must be born in 1990 or later (1991, 1992, etc) If you turn 19 in 2008 you must row Senior B. |
Junior B
(16 & under) |
Must be 16 or under until December 31, 2008 and enrolled in high school or lower grade. Must be born in 1992, or later (1993, 1994, etc). If you turn 17 in 2008 you must row Junior A. |
Youth |
Age 13 and under on race day (February 3, 2008) and enrolled in elementary school. Race in the category that matches age on February 3, 2008
Age groupings are: Age 7 and under; 8,- 9; 10 - 11; 12 -13.
Gold, Silver and Bronze will be awarded to winners in each age grouping. |
University |
Must be registered in a full-time program at a recognized Canadian or U.S. University or College. |
Masters |
Must be 30 years or older on February 3, 2008. Use age on Feb 3, 2008
Masters - Age 30-39 - Lightweight or open
Senior Masters - Age 40 - 49 - Lightweight or open
Veteran Masters Age 50 or older - Lightweight or open (see info below...) |
Veteran Masters |
Veterans will race within five-year age categories, and results will be based on raw (un-handicapped) scores. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded in both the open and lightweight divisions for all five year age group starting with Age 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, etc. |
Coxswain |
Primarily a coxswain (be honest!) who has coxed a rowing race in a sanctioned regatta at least once during the previous regatta season. Cannot exceed maximum weight of 130 lbs for men and 120 lbs for women. There are no age restrictions. Proof of coxswain status from a Coach or official club representative must be provided upon request from the CIRC Head Regatta Official. (Note: Distance of Coxswain race is 1000m) |
Recreation
**new definition**
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Must not be part of a club/high school/University or college rowing program. Limited to recreational rowers, health or fitness club members. (Note: Distance of Recreation race is 1000m)
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Adaptive |
Refer to the Adaptive Rowing Classifications used by Concept 2's On-line Ranking System and select the statement that best applies to your disability as it applies to the sport of rowing. |
University Crews (Eights) |
University Crew Eights are divided into men's and women's divisions. All 8 crew members must be the same gender. Composite crews (i.e. from different clubs or Universities) are allowed. |
Crew
(Fours) |
Crews Fours are divided into men's and women's divisions. Fours can be made up of four "recreational" or novice rowers or four "competitive" club athletes but all four rowers must be the same gender. |
Parent / Offspring
(Double) |
Can be any combination of father/son, mother/son, father/daughter, mother/daughter, or grandparent. Must be legal guardian or biologically related as per combinations listed here. Proof of familial relationship must be provided upon request. |
