Rules and Regulations for the Competition

General

• The competition is according to the KNRB regulations.
• The organization will not be held responsible for any damage to boats and materials belonging to participants caused by both visitors and participants.

Racing Numbers for Bow rowers and Coxes

• Racing numbers need to be worn well visible before, during and while returning from the competition track to the boat house.

Track

• Length of the track is 6000 metres for all competitors.
  • Heat 1 starts 12.00 
  • Heat 2 starts 15.00 
• Start is at hectometre sign numbered 60, Finish is at hectometre sign numbered 120.
• Please also refer to: baaninfo en baankaart ( trackinfo and map)

Pre-start, Start and Finish

• The start line is marked by a red flag. At about 100 metres before the start, the pre-start line is marked by a white flag.
• At the pre-start, the teams will wait in line according to startnumber.
• Rowers will row “light” before pre-start and then pace up : Running Start. There will be 20 seconds between the starts at most.
• The Finish will be marked by two red flags on either side of the water.

Overtaking

• Overtaking other boats is not allowed near bridges except at the cyclists bridge near Theta en the blue cyclist bridge near HM 68
• Overtaking teams are allowed to choose the ideal course.
• Teams that are being overtaken may not obstruct overtaking teams and must yield in time to the overtaking teams to enable them to choose their course.
• Safety and sportsmanship must be observed at all times.

Objections

• In case of objections related to the race, please raise your hand while crossing the finish line.
• Objections are requested be at the desk of the competition organization within 30 minutes after finishing.

Heats

• Crews are free to choose to start in either morning or afternoon heats. It is possible for rowers to start twice during the competition in two different boats.
• The start is at the hectometre sign 60 near Mierlo, The finish is at the hectometre sign 120, very near to the boat house of Beatrix Rowing Club.
• Participating boats: 8+, 8*, 4+, 4-, 4*, 4x, C4*, C4+, 2x, 2-, 1x.
• The numbers Juniors J/M skiff is only for experienced rowers.
• Teams are requested to bring their own boats. Double use of boats is allowed, please announce beforehand at the competition registration. There is a very limited possibility to hire boats belonging to Beatrix Rowing Club.
• There is no alternative date nor activity in case of frost or extreme weather conditions.

Safety

• Before boarding the boat, the boats are examined for okay bowballs, quick release straps en heel strings. Boarding is allowed only when all these criteria are met.
• In this time of year the water can be very cold. For your own safety we advise at least one coach (with telephone) per crew who's following the race on a bike.