TEAM USA National Teams
2027
DIVISIONS DEFINITION
Senior A&B Women's Candidates for 2027 IDBF World Championships:
Senior A = Birthday is ON or between 1/1/1978 - 12/31/1987 (eligible for Premier)
Senior B = Birthday is ON or before 12/31/1977 (eligible for Senior A, Premier)
Senior C = Birthday is ON or before 12/31/1967 (eligible for Senior A & B, Premier)
Women's Class / Senior Division
IDBF Competition Regulations - Pg 17: CR 2.1. Racing Class - For all IDBF Championships or sanctioned competitions, races may be organized for the following Racing Classes, based on age and gender.
CR 2.1.1 Open Class - the primary class of racing. There are no restrictions on crew composition, or age, except that competitors under 12 years old must be accompanied, in the boat, by a parent or nominated responsible adult and must wear a personal flotation device (aid). (See also Regulation 7.9).
CR 2.1.2 Women’s Class - In the Women’s Racing Class crews must be all female and of any age, except for those under 12 years old to whom Reg 2.1.1. applies. In the BCP Division, Crews may race with Male BCP crew members.
CR 2.1.3 Mixed Class - In the Women’s Racing Class crews must be all female and of any age, except for those under 12 years old to whom Reg 2.1.1. applies. In the BCP Division, Crews may race with Male BCP crew members.
IDBF Competition Regulations - Pg 18: CR 2.2 Senior Division -
Races can be held for Mixed or Single gender crews or in Open Competition, as shown above, with the exception of the Drummer, all competitors must be aged 40 or over, in the year of the Championship.
The Senior Racing Classes are:
Senior A - 40th or later birthday falls in the year of the competition.
Senior B - 50th or later birthday falls in the year of the competition.
Senior C - 60th or later birthday falls in the year of the competition.