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NEW ORLEANS INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

EVENT

Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025

Location: Ergofit (4304 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115)

 

 

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Registration and payment can be completed online through Regatta Central.

Fees:

2000m - Early $20, Standard $25, Late $30

500m - Early $10, Standard $10, Late $15

Charity - $400

Individuals may register for 1 or more races. Waivers will be available on-site and must be completed during check-in.   

All athletes must register with a projected 500m or 2000m time. Athletes will be seeded based on projected erg times, with the goal of placing like-athletes on adjacent machines. Names with no times (submitted as 00:00) will be in the slowest heat regardless of speed. This cannot be changed on race day.  During registration, if you don't know your projected score, just submit as 00:00. The goal is to seed the fastest athletes together to help them on race day. 

Refunds available prior to the close of standard registration. After Closing of Standard Registration, no refunds will be given.

 

EVENTS

All events are raced separately for men and women: 

• Open - Ages 20-29 - No handicapping, age is determined as of the actual race day
• Open - Ages 30-39 - No handicapping, age is determined as of the actual race day
• Open - Ages 40-49 - No handicapping, age is determined as of the actual race day
• Open - Ages 50-59 - No handicapping, age is determined as of the actual race day
• Open - Ages 60-69 - No handicapping, age is determined as of the actual race day
• Open - Ages 60+ - No handicapping, age is determined as of the actual race day
• Youth – A Youth is a Competitor who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 19,
  or who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 20 and has been continuously
  enrolled in secondary school as a full-time student seeking a diploma. A Competitor thus ceases
  to be a Youth after December 31 of the year of their 18th birthday (U19), or upon completion of
  the 12th grade of secondary school, having been a full-time student within the year of their
  19th birthday (U20). Athletes older than U20 are never eligible to compete as Youth.
• Youth U17 – a Competitor who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 17
• Youth U15 – a Competitor who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 15
• Youth U13 – a Competitor who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 13
• Youth U11 – a Competitor who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 11
• Youth U9 – a Competitor who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 9
• Youth U7 – a Competitor who in the current calendar year does not attain the age of 7
• Collegiate – Restricted to athletes currently enrolled at an undergraduate institution. 
• Collegiate Novice – Restricted to athletes currently enrolled at an undergraduate institution. Rowers must be in their first 12 months of collegiate elligability. 
• Charity – a two hours team event, with proceeds going to the Arctic Challenge charity benefactors Laureus and Covenant House. 

For each category, competators over the age of 18 may choose to weigh in as lightweight (130lb for women, 160lb for men) minimum one hour prior and no more than two hours prior to their event and compete for a special designation award in that event. 

CHARITY DETAIL

Rowers will row a two hours piece for as many meter as possible with a team of their choosing, up to four rowers. This two hours minutes represents a single shift of the Arctic Challenge this coming Summer. Charity events will start at multiple intervals throughout the day so rowers may also compete in additional events throughout the day. Proceeds of the Charity entry will go to the benefactors of the Arctic Challenge, Laureus and Covenant House.

SCHEDULE

A final schedule will be posted the week of the event. Depending on entries, start times will alter slightly, but will aim to not alter more than 30 minutes.

 

REGULATIONS

The Concept2 Model D ergometer will be used for all events. Competitors may select a damper setting of their choice but may not be changed during the race. Rowers may choose to link a digital app to their machine. 

 

MEDALS/AWARDS

Hammer awards will be given to the top finisher in each event. For Open events, includes awards for the top finisher in each age group and an overall Open winner.  For each youth category, there will be an individual winner. For lightweight winners, there will be a special lightweight hammer.

 

Results are posted on-site during the day. All results will be published digitally on row2k.com and RegattaCentral after the day is over. 

 

Awards may be picked up from the registration table when results are posted. Medals must be picked up the day of and will not be mailed after the event.

 

RACE DAY INFORMATION

• Parking –All competitors and spectators can park on local strreetsStreet, although space is limited and a 2-hour pay-to-park is enforced by the city in many areas. Instead, consider parking at any of the free street spaces located in the surrounding residential neighborhood. However, please be cautious  do not block any driveways.  
• Registration & Check-In – All competitors, both pre-registered and those registering late, should check in no later than 1-hour prior to the schedule start time for each event. 
• Waivers –All athletes should be prepared to sign & submit a waiver at time of check-in. Hard copies will be present at check-in deck. Junior athletes will need a parent or guardian to be present to complete the check-in and waiver process if not completed beforehand. 
• Late Registration – Day of entries are allowed ONLY if there is an availability in the desired race. Payment must be in hand via cash or check. 
• Lightweight Weigh-Ins– All competitors entered into a lightweight event must weigh-in at least 2 hours prior to the start of the race (as per Concept2 rules). 
• Scratches – Scratches will result in an empty erg.We will not reassign ergs. Ergs are auto-seeded based on registration deadline. 
• Warm-Up –Separate warm-up ergs will be available.
• Progression Format – All events are finals only. You will only race once per event. 
• Athlete Seeding -All competitors will be seeded, based upon erg scores submitted at time of registration. 
• Race Start – Athletes may choose their own damper setting prior to the start of the race. Damper settings cannot be changed mid-race. Race officials (not athletes) will set monitors prior to the start.  The head race official will start the race using the commands, “Attention, Go.” False starts will result in race stoppage, and all rowers will be called back to the start. 
• Equipment Breakage - If breakage occurs during the first 200 meters of the race, all rowers will be stopped and called back to the start. If breakage occurs after the first 200 meters, the rower can choose to finish the race (and be taken out of competition) or pull the whole piece again. If rower chooses to pull again, they must pull in the flight immediately following their current flight. 

 

FAQ

• Which event should I race in?

Event definitions are explained under “Events”. A few events have restrictions. You decide which event to race in. 

 

• Should I weigh in on race day? 

You should weigh in only if you are choosing to compete as a lightweight rower. All weigh ins must occur at least one hours prior to the start of the athlete’s event and no more than two hours prior to the event. Official weigh ins can only be done at the check-in desk. 

 

• What time is my race? 

Every year, the race schedule is set based on the number of entries. After entries close, a final schedule will be created and posted on Regatta Central. Times should not shift more than 30-45 minutes from the preliminary schedule. 

 

• Can I register for two events? 

Yes, an individual can register for a 2000m race, then enter in one 500m sprint race.

 

• Can I register on race day?

Standard registration closes a week before the event. Late registration the week prior to race day is subject to erg availability. In other words, if there is an empty erg in the race you’d like to compete in, then you can enter that race. All late entries will be charged the late registration fee. 

 

• Are there warm up ergs?

Yes, there will be warmup ergs available. Competitors are encouraged to use alternative methods to warm up (including running) and limit the use of the warm up ergs to power strokes.  

 

• Is there an age handicap? 

No. Age group events will use raw times to determine event medalists. 

 

• Can my time be applied for a medal in a different event category? In other words, can I race in the lightweight event, but my time be applied to the open event, or vice versa?

No. If you want to be a contender for a medal in a certain event, you must race in that event. 

 

• Can I wear headphones during my race? 

Yes, just make sure you are able to hear the race official’s start commands, otherwise face possible disqualification. 

 

• Can I plug my heart rate monitor into the erg? 

Yes.

 

• Can I use my Concept2 LogCard? 

Yes.