2022 Rules of Racing Differences from the 2021 rules Introduction The main changes are: Defined Shall, Should, May and removed Must throughout the rules Standardised on Race Time throughout Updated who needs to be informed about Notice
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2022 Rules of Racing Differences from the 2021 rules<br>
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Introduction The main changes are:
Defined Shall, Should, May and removed “Must” throughout the rules
Standardised on “Race Time” throughout
Updated who needs to be informed about Notice of Competition
Simplified the Masters handicap start procedure
Updates to the Start procedure in difficult conditions
Evasive action
Major changes to the offshore and beach sprint rules.<br>
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New & Updated definitions May – is used when alternatives are available
Should – is used when a provision is equally acceptable
Shall – is used when a provision is mandatory
Caution – a verbal advisory that the conduct of a rower or crew is in breach of the rules and may be taken into account when considering an Official Warning for a further breach of the rules. This would be an appropriate measure when the breach does not merit an Official Warning.
Race time – the time at which a race is scheduled to start.<br>
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5-5-1 Notice of Competition It is the responsibility of the competition’s organising committee to publicise the competition. Any published material shall be shared with the local Regional Umpiring Committee in advance and shall note that the competition will comply with the British Rowing Rules of Racing.
It is recommended the published material should also include the following:
- the place, date and time of the competition
- the events offered, their classification and the types of boats for each
- the length and location of the course
- any special restrictions or conditions, whether or not affecting the classification of competitors
- the amount of the entry fees and when payable
- the date and time at which entries close, and the date, time and place of the draw
- the address for entries and correspondence and telephone number for enquiries.
This includes announcements on social media!<br>
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7-3-4d Masters Handicap Starts The procedure during the start has not changed, only the preamble
This brings it inline with the other start procedures
The starter confirms the crews’ age categories, the handicap and start order
This is a Masters Handicap race.
Crews [..] you are Masters [..] and will start first,
crew(s) [..] you are Masters [..] and will start second.
Please confirm.
The handicap is [x] seconds.
Each crew is required to acknowledge that the information is correct.<br>
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7-3-4d Masters Handicap Starts The starter will still:
use a stopwatch
count down aloud,
raise and drop the red flag for each go.
The procedure is:
Roll Call [Crew A Crew B]
Attention
Go
[x-1] … 1
Go<br>
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7-3-4 Starts 7-3-4i (Start of race)
After a further distinct pause, the Starter shall give the start signal by saying: ‘Go’, simultaneously dropping the red flag smartly to one side.
The pause between the raising of the flag and the start signal shall be variable.
7-3-4k (Poor conditions)
In exceptional circumstances the Starter may omit the full ‘Roll Call’ having previously told the crews ‘Quick Start’ and replacing the ‘Roll Call’ with ‘All Crews’<br>
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7-5-2 Lanes and stations A note has been added:
Any crew is free to take evasive action to avoid being fouled without suffering disadvantage.
The rest of the rule has not changed
Each crew should remain on its proper course throughout the race and it should not:
- encroach on the proper course of other competitors
- ‘interfere’ with other crews (see 7-5-5)
- leave the limits of the course<br>
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Appendix F - Offshore Racing Lots of changes to simplify the rules and to make the visible finishing order closer to the actual finish order
4x+ minimum weight reduced
Only one member of the crew needs to cross the line for beach finishes
Course length is now recommended to be 4-6km
Coxes and Crews are no longer able to view the course from a motor launch
Competitors are not reminded that shelters may only be suitable at certain times!
In floating starts the crews must be in the area 2 minutes (rather than 3 minutes) before
The start procedure is the same as flat water racing
Now requires the boat handling is to be safe and that the boat handlers are part of the crew
Finish of the race updated to allow for an on-water or beach penalty area
New umpire role of “Penalty Umpire”
Penalties of 360 degree and 720 degree turns added as options<br>
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Appendix 2 - Beach Sprints Rules updated with experience from World Rowing and British Championships
Only one style of course (slalom out and straight back in)
Dangerous or out of control rowing can be penalised
Umpire roles updated and reduced (Only 4 qualified umpires required)<br>
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Rules of Racing 2023 Rules of Racing are maintained by the Rules of Racing Panel as directed by the National Competition Committee
Any comments or suggestions, please let the following know
Chair of the National Competition Committee (Phil Clements)
Chair of the Rules of Racing Panel (Christopher Anton)
Consultation on the organisation of the rules will happen this year
Suggestion to split into sections by racing type<br>
