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2012 GMS CHALLENGE & SPRINT

RULES & SAFETY NOTICE 

The regatta is an official Registered Regatta with US Rowing and the event is supervised by three licensed US Rowing referees.

• Qualification for lightweight Categories
  • These follow current HOCR rules
•  Juniors (High School) - Exceptions will be allowed for the following groups
  • 16 and Under group can include Novice entrants who are over 16
  • 17 and 18 year old group can include 19 year olds providing they are still at high school
• All boats must have Bow Balls and Footgear release
• All participants must have signed a US Rowing Waiver
• Follow the traffic pattern in holding area as you enter the lake from the gorge
• Follow the traffic pattern on the course
• Obstacles are marked by buoys - so beware
• Follow the direction of buoys 'funneling' rowers to the correct side of the two islands
• Obey all Marshals (approximately 8 boats with marshals will be deployed on the course)
• Timings and results will use the 'Philadelphia System'.  
• During the race there will be no overtaking through Lover's Leap Gorge
• All participants must pull over to allow another boat to overtake
• Any boat not going round the 'stake' will be disqualified
• If for any reason you capsize and can't get back in move away from the course and wait for a marshal or a safety boat.

• Spectators must keep away from the dock area (area will be controlled by dock master and team)
• A bus will transport spectators to the finish at Addis Park (approximately 500 meters down Grove Street).
• All cars will be parked away from the site as directed by traffic control staff.
• Car topped shells are to be dropped off and cars are to be promptly parked as directed