General1.1 This Head Race is run by the Nottingham Regatta Committee under the British Rowing Rules of Racing, RowSafe Guide to Safe Practice in Rowing, these Rules, the Marshalling Instructions and any other instructions published by the Committee. 1.2 The event is open to all club and composite crews. 1.3 Start order, further instructions and results will be posted on this web site http://sites.google.com/site/nottinghamtrenthead/ 1.4 The committee reserves the right to alter the list of entries to correct a mistake or should it be in the best interests of the racing. The committee reserves the right to withdraw any event unless there are three entries with two to race. Entries 2.1 Entry is via British Rowing's Online Entry (OE) system 2.2 The entry fees are as listed on BROE. 2.3 The deadline for entries is noon on Sunday 19th February 2012 2.4 The draw will take place in Nottingham Rowing Club at 13.00 2.5 Only entries that are fully paid up will be accepted 2.6 Entry numbers may be limited for safety reasons. 2.7 Entrants should indicate an alternative event in which they wish to compete if there are insufficient entries in the chosen event. 2.9 All coxswains and steersmen should be familiar with the Marshalling Instructions. 2.10 Coaches, Captains and athletes are asked to check bulkheads, joints, heel restraints and steering equipment before race day. Scratchings3.1 Notice of scratching, in writing, or e-mail, must be received by the Entries Secretary before the race. On race day, notice may be handed in at Nottingham & Union Rowing Club. Notice of scratching must include a full explanation of the reasons for the scratching.Crew changes4.1 Before the entries close. The crew line up can be amended through the Online Entry system and clubs can make as many changes as they want up until the time that entries close. At that stage the crew will be baselined in the OE system and it will subsequently only be possible to substitute up to half the crew (as well as the cox). 4.2 Clubs wishing to change status or event prior to entries closing should be aware that this requires the original entry to be scratched and a completely new entry to be made. The new entry is treated as being received when it is submitted and not when the original entry was made. If you scratch an incorrect entry and replace it, ask the Entries Secretary to transfer your payment: DO NOT PAY TWICE. 4.3 After the entries close - prior to the race day. Crews must be amended through the Online Entry system. No more than half of a crew's rowing or sculling members, plus the cox, can be substituted subsequent to the close of entries and it is not possible to change status or event. 4.4 On race day. All substitutions, must be declared IN PERSON at Nottingham & Union Rowing Club in advance of the race (registration open from 07.30). The Race Committee must have an accurate list of all crew members competing in the race. In accordance with the rules of racing, no more than half the crew can be substituted subsequent to the entry closing and it is not possible to change status or event. Registration 5.1 Registration and collection of numbers will be from Nottingham & Union Rowing Club boathouse on Trentside. 5.2 Each boat will display a plastic number in a slot on its bow, and a paper number affixed to the back of the crew member rowing in the bow seat. PLEASE RETURN THE PLASTIC NUMBERS TO REGISTRATION! 5.3 Registration will be open shortly after 07.30 Masters 6.1 If necessary, events will be formed by combining no more than three adjacent Masters' categories (e.g. B, C, D but not B, C, E). 6.2 If it proves necessary to combine events the current BR handicapping system will be used. 6.3 An overall Masters' trophy will be awarded in each division to the crew with the fastest handicapped time. Presentation |
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