Race events

The race events are decided by the Organizing Committee, following ERA Board of Directors directives. In 2012, we will have more than 50 events for the ERA Championships, over two days.

Due to a massive number of races, the complete program for the two days is summarized as follows. The events to be held during the two days are indicated with a cross.

According to RCA's rules of racing, we remind that:

• Junior B ('Under 17'): rowers under 17 on December 31st, 2012, which means rowers born in 1996 or after.
• Junior A ('Under 19'): rowers under 19 on December 31st, 2012, which means rowers born in 1994 or after.
• Master: rowers born in 1990 or before.
• Canada Games: rowers under 21 on December 31st, 2013, which means rowers born in 1993 or after. Canada Games events are for provincial teams only.

Rules of racing

The regulations of the ERA Championships are based on Rowing Canada Aviron Rules of Racing (click here to see RCA's website and download the Rules of Racing). However, some aditionnal rules are specific to the regatta. You will find complete rules for download here.?

Extra information

• All trailer drivers must call 514-872-3327 to have gate N-3 opened to access the tarmac. A security agent from Parc Jean-Drapeau will assign you to a specific spot on-site for your trailer. Be aware that no trailer or boats can be parked in front of hangar #A, and that trucks or cars need to be parked on Parking P2, away from the tarmac.
• All athletes and coaches must follow traffic rules on the water. All rules are posted on the information boards in front of the basin.
• The Quartier des athlètes (Athletes quarter) will be open Saturday from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
• In order to avoid contamination by blue-green algae in the basin, all the boats will need to be clean before getting on the water. Washing station will be stand on the tarmac.