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2021 Iowa Indoor Rowing Challenge

COVID-19 Information:

Safety is our number one concern.  We are excited to see all of our participates, and want to make sure we offer a safe environment for your to compete and have fun in.  Please prepare to follow all COVID-19 guidelines and social distancing measure while at our event.  We thank you for helping keep us all healthy and safe!

Masks will be required for all participants at this time.  You MUST wear a mask in the building, and while on the warm up and competition floors.  Any violation will result in your removal from the building.  

Please read our Iowa Indoor Rowing Challenge COVID Guidelines.

Check-in

More information coming soon!

Waivers (Please see COMPLIANCE in the Links)

Iowa Indoor Rowing Challenge waivers are required for all competitors.  The USRowing waiver is not applicable for this event.  Please see the Compliance Link on the left side of this site to access Waiver information.  All waivers should be returned via email to the Regatta Director by Noon on Friday, January 15th.  

Schedule

Due to COVID-19, we are adjusting the schedule for capacities.  Juniors will row in the morning, and Adults and Para Athletes will row in the afternoon.  

Event times are approximate and the schedule is subject to change. The schedule as printed on race day is the best estimate of when an event will begin. Rowers and coaches must allow sufficient time in advance of the scheduled event to accommodate any adjustments in timing that may be required. It is possible that smaller events will be combined to race at the same time. If the demand for an event is greater than expected, efforts will be made to accommodate those rowers.

Warm-up

Please see Iowa Indoor Rowing Challenge Race Floor Procedure document.

Coming soon!

Conduct

The Iowa Indoor Rowing Competition is an open and inclusive event. Good sportsmanship and decorum is required. Rowers are expected to be properly attired for competition, including shirts. The Regatta Director reserves the right to disqualify and/or remove any person not upholding these standards.

Age & Eligibility

• Juniors Events are for Middle and High School athletes that are 12-18 years of age.
• Open Events are for athletes age 18 +.  There is no handicap for these events.  No juniors are allowed. 
• Masters specific events are classified for ages 27 and older and are handicapped based off of USRowing Handicap Formulas. Masters may choose to enter in Open races, however, are reminded that they will not have handicaps.

Lightweight Information

We only offer Lightweight in the 2k events. 

Weigh-ins will begin 2 hours before your scheduled race time, and then close 1 hour prior.  Upon registration you will be notified where to weigh in. 

Junior Women Weigh In Time - 7:45-8:45 am

Junior Men Weigh In Time - 8:15-9:15am

Women's Masters Weigh In Time - 10:00-11:00am

Men's Masters Weigh In Time - 10:15-11:15am

The following weight classes are according to Concept 2 weight requirements/standards:

Women:  135 lbs

Men:  165 lbs

If you do not meet your weight, you will still race in the Lightweight Event, but your final time will be moved to the Open Weight Event for your age group.

Awards 

** DUE TO COVID, only 1st Place finishes will be awarded with Medals/Awards.  Youth and Adaptive events will be handled as in the past with participation awards to all athletes.

For the Master’s 2k Events ONLY (including Lightweight), the following categories will be given 1st place awards.

Master’s A (27-35)

Master’s B (36-49)

Master’s C (50-59)

Master’s D (60+).

Concept2 Sanctioned Event

At this time, there is no information for the Indoors Championships due to COVID.

Cancellations/Scratches

Due to scheduling limitations it is not possible to set an alternative date. If the event is cancelled at the last minute, we will post a notice on our website. Unfortunately we cannot offer refunds on shirt purchases, entries may be refunded at the discretion of the race director. No refunds will be granted for any scratches after the registration deadline.

Health & Safety (other than COVID guidelines)

If you have a health issue, inform an official on the Race Floor before your race so they can better respond if an emergency arises. If you use an inhaler, you should keep it with you during your event. There is an AED located in the Field House, as well as a First Aid Kit.