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REGISTRATION

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 11:59PM EST

All competitors are required to submit their best time (or best estimate) for 2000 meters. The race organizers will set up flights that are evenly matched using the times submitted. All competitors must check-in & pay any balance owed at the registration desk prior to their event. Registration will take place at the gymnasium.

FEATURED EVENTS:

DASH FOR CASH

• This is a 500 meter individual sprint race

• Registration deadline is 11:00am at the registration table on race day, but we encourage you to register online so that we can schedule heats (if needed) accordingly.
• There will be three events, all with Mens and Womens categories – Masters (35+), Veterans (50+) and Open*. 
• Winners in each event will win a gift card to Marsh Supermarkets.

*please note – racing in the open event may compromise your amateur status if you are a junior or collegiate rower – if you win, it is suggested you turn down the prize.

MIXED OPEN/CROSSFIT RELAY RACE

• This is a team event comprised of 4 individuals (at least 2 women), where each person rows 500m for a total of 2000 meters.  Transition times between rowers are included in your overall time.  Relay teams without the correct gender balance are encouraged to race, but will not qualify for the prize.
• Registration deadline is 1:00pm at the registration table on race day, but we encourage you to register your team online so that we can schedule heats (if needed) accordingly. 
• The overall fastest Open team will win a new Concept2 Model D erg.
• The overall fastest Crossfit team will win a 3 hour learn to row lesson out at the boathouse for each member on the team. 

INDY SURVIVEOARS EVENT:

• The Women’s Masters Novice race is designated as the Indy SurviveOars event, and a portion of the entry fees to this event will go towards the Indy SurviveOars organization. 
• This non-profit organization is run by a group of volunteers who are breast cancer survivors and supporters, who are committed to the cause of breast cancer. 
• They are estimated to be the 50th breast cancer Dragon Boat team to launch in the U.S.
• Check their website for more information – www.indysurviveoars.org
• All adult women are invited to participate in this event – your entry fee will go towards a great cause

Entry Fees:

Entry fees are $25/person.  Walk-in registrations are $30 ($31 if paying by credit card).  Each pre-registrant will receive a race T-shirt – please note your size when you register.  Entry fees entitle the registrant to race multiple times.  We encourage registrations to go through RegattaCentral.  Those registering the day of are not guaranteed a T-shirt. 

Refunds:

Per standard practice at other regattas, no refunds will be made after the registration deadline for events cancelled due to conditions beyond the control of IRC.  Legitimate refunds will be processed & mailed out after the regatta.

Scratches:

NO REFUNDS for changes/scratches after the entry deadline (Wednesday, January 22nd).  Scratches submitted after the entry deadline forfeit the fees.

RACE DAY PROCEDURES

ALL RACES are 2000 meters in length except for the:       

Masters Novice races (1000m)

Adaptive races (1000m)

Row Indy races (1000m)

Youth/Open Coxswain races (1000m)

All competitors must have a signed IRC waiver and photo release on file.  Competitors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian's signature.  The Indoor Rowing Championships is a “finals only” race.  Events with more than 10 entrants will be run in flights.  The fastest overall time from these flights will determine the event champion.

All races will be held on Concept2 Model D ergs.  Concept2 provides the electronic timing system used for this satellite regatta.  The performance of each racer can be viewed on a screen during each event.

The race organizers reserve the right to:

1. Change the tentative schedule of events
2. Combine events that have less than 20 registered participants
3. Limit the number of events or flights
4. Suspend the use of the Concept2 electronic timing system and replace it with a manually timed system.
5. Adjust final race time and schedule based on total number of athletes entered
6. Accelerate the schedule of events by up to 15 minutes

Check In:

All competitors or coaches must check-in at the registration table located in the gymnasium lobby under the red tent at least one hour prior to their event.  Competitors should plan to be at the International School of Indiana at least 1½ hours before their scheduled race.

Lightweight Weigh-Ins:

All weigh-ins must be completed at least one hour before the scheduled event.  Weigh-in opens at 8:00am and closes at 11:00am.  As this is a C.R.A.S.H.-B. qualifier, guidelines will be in effect:         Men (165 pounds max) & Women (135 pounds max).

Note: For those who may potentially not make weight, be aware of the schedule for an alternate event.  It is the responsibility of the competitor to change into an event for which he or she is qualified.  Race organizers will attempt to accommodate any lightweight competitor who fails to make weight.

Warm-up and Race Preparation:

A fleet of ergs will be available for warm-up.  They will be separate from the racing ergs.  Please limit your warm-up to a maximum of 15 minutes in order to give everyone a chance to warm up.  Rowers may not use the ergs designated for racing as warm-up ergs.  Competitors may set their drag factor (fan setting) and heel heights of their assigned racing ergometer to the setting of their choice, but may not alter these settings after the race has started.  Competitors may not otherwise alter the machine. 

On Deck (Mandatory Pre-Race Instructions):

Please come to the on-deck area, dressed (you must wear shirt/shorts or unisuit), properly warmed up and ready to race.  Competitors must allow sufficient time to weigh-in (if lightweight), warm-up and be in the on-deck area at least five (5) minutes before their event.  Failure to be in this area five (5) minutes before the start of your race may:

1. Result in you missing important last minute information
2. Potentially cause a delay in the race schedule
3. Result in you not being able to compete

Safety:

A city paramedic will be set up to deal with on-site emergencies.  They will be in the main competition area.  Anyone who feels ill or thinks they may need EMS attention should go to the paramedic.  Coaches are asked to be mindful about the following:

1. Athletes who are fighting a flu or a cold should not compete
2. Athletes should eat a meal two or three hours before competing
3. Athletes should stay hydrated

EVENT SPECIFICATIONS:

Open - No age or weight restrictions.  High school competitors are not allowed (except for the Dash For Cash event)

Open Novice - No age or weight restrictions.  A novice is considered anyone in their first year of rowing who has not rowed in any organized regatta (indoor or on the water) prior to last year's race.  High school competitors are not allowed

Junior – Restricted to competitors in high school (or lower grade)

Junior Novice - A junior competitor in their first year of rowing who has not rowed in any organized regatta (indoor or on the water) prior to last year's race

Masters - Ages 30 to 39.  No handicapping

Senior Masters – Ages 40-49.  No handicapping

Eagle – Ages 50-54.  No handicapping

Golden Eagle - Ages 55-59.  No handicapping

Veteran – Ages 60-64.  No handicapping

Golden Veteran – Ages 65-69.  No handicapping

Senior Veteran – Ages 70+.  No handicapping 

Ages - Calculated as of race day.  This is standard with C.R.A.S.H.-B.’s

Coxswain - Must primarily be a coxswain and coxed within the past year

Relay – (see rules below)

Lightweight – (see weigh-in procedures above)

RELAY RULES

Overview:

The erg relay race is offered to participants of the Indoor Rowing Championships as a chance to win a NEW CONCEPT2 MODEL D erg for the fastest Open Team, and a free 3 hour rowing lesson for the fastest Crossfit Team, as well as bragging rights for their school or organization.

1. Erg relay teams wishing to win the erg must be made up of at least 2 female participants. This group must represent a single high school, college, club, or corporate organization. An organization may enter up to three separate teams.
2. Participants do NOT have to race in an individual event earlier in the day.
3. Composite entries are allowed, as are teams with an unequal number of male and female participants, but these teams are ineligible to win.

Rules of Relay Racing:

The erg relay race will follow the established erg race championship format, with the following obvious exceptions:

1. Each participant will race 500 meters for a total of 2000 meters.
2. Each team may choose the order of participants.
3. The lead off rower begins seated on the machine.
4. Each rower must complete his or her 500 meter piece before the next teammate may approach the handle.
5. When finished with the 500 meters, each rower must secure the handle against the machine, or hand the handle to the next rower directly.  ONLY THIS TEAMMATE may touch, pull, or advance the handle during his or her allotted 500 meter section.
6. The coxswain may sit or stand alongside the rower, and offer any strategy or encouragement, but may not otherwise assist, except to secure the foot stretchers of the transitioning athlete.  Teammates may hold onto the rower’s feet, but may not touch the handle.
7. Teams may adjust the damper during the transition period.
8. Teams do not have to be in matching uniforms.

FOOD & LOCKERS

There will be food and beverage available for purchase during the event.  This will include coffee, water, Gatorade, fruit and snacks.  There are also bathrooms available for changing.  Bags may be stored in the gymnasium or along the wall of the hallway.

AWARDS

A Championship Brick will be awarded to the 1st place finisher in all individual 2k/1k events.  The Dash for Cash winners receive a gift card.  The winning Open relay team wins a brand new Concept2 Model D erg.  The winning Crossfit relay team wins a free 3 hour learn to row lesson out at the boathouse.