All events are 2000 meters.  In events requiring multiple heats, we will try to group heats from slowest to fastest, in ascending order.  All competitors will pull only once.

Event Restrictions

Class Divisions:

Novice Events are restricted to first-year rowers.

Collegiate Events are restricted to entrants from US colleges.

Lightweight Events (165 lbs or less for men; 135 lbs or less for women) are restricted to competitors who have verified their weight on race day at the Weigh-In table beginning at 8am.

Coxswain Event participants must be primarily a coxswain (be honest!). There are no age or weight restrictions.

Junior Events are restricted to competitors enrolled in grades 8-12.

Open Events have no age restrictions.

Masters Events participants are restricted to entering the appropriate age category.

Weigh-In for Lightweights:

Lightweights must weigh-in on race day at least one hour before their scheduled start time. Competitors who do not make weight will be placed in the appropriate heavyweight category.

Food:

Food will be available for purchase at the event. All purchases will be cash or check only; sorry but no credit cards!

 

Interpretation of Rules:

The meaning and application of this information will be determined solely by the SWEAT Planning Committee and all decisions will be final. Schedules will be updated, as needed, based on entries.