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Q: Are there heats?

A: No. Some events have multiple flights. The fastest times from all flights in an event will determine the order of placement.

Q: Can I substitute a woman for one of the men in a mixed event?

A. MCI is US Rowing sanctioned regatta and we follow USRowing rules of racing. This question is addressed by Rule 4-103:

A female Rower shall not compete in Events for men, and a male Rower shall not compete in Events for women. A Crew competing in a mixed Event must be 50% male and 50% female, not including the Coxswain.

However, for the mixed rec/novice 8+ event only the substitution is allowed.

Q: How do I sign the waiver?

A: Detailed instructions are found under the Compliance tab on the Registration section of this webpage.

Q: Do you supply bow numbers?

A. Yes. All boats must have a bow clip. A bow number corresponding to your lane in your event/flight will be affixed to your bow clip by the Control Commission in the "chute" where your bow ball and shoe tie downs will be checked. Please return the bow number to the chute if you inadvertantly retain it after the event.

Q: What is a novice/rec rower?

A: A novice/rec rower is a rower who has rowed on the water for 2 or fewer years and/or who rows for fun and races occasionally.  These rowers typically practice no more than two to three times a week.  These rowers should not have competed previously at Masters Nationals, any other US Rowing national or elite event, or at other highly competitive regattas (and should have no intention of doing so this season).  A rower who has previously competed only as a coxswain can compete as a novice rower.

Q: Who can race in the open gender 2x? 

A: The intention behind this event is to create space for nonbinary athletes to compete if they wish to do so outside of binary events. We expect that entire boats of men and women will race in their respective categories to preserve that intention. Athletes are encouraged to compete where they identify. At least half of the rowers in the open gender boat must identify as non-binary.