RCA National Rowing Championships Regatta
- Oct 11, 2024 To Oct 13, 2024
- sprint
- WIFC
- Welland, ON (CAN)
- Hosted By: Rowing Canada Aviron, Welland International Flatwater Centre
- Sanctioned by RCA & ON (2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 2024 National Rowing Championships?
Racing: Welland Recreational Canal (South Course)
Medal Ceremony and Awards Ceremony & Reception: Welland International Flatwater Centre
What is the entry fee and what is included?
The entry fee for all competitors at the NRCs is $180 per person, per event, plus applicable taxes. This includes entry fee and a ticket to the RCA Awards Ceremony & Reception to be held once racing concludes on Sunday, October 13. The RCA and Row Ontario seat fees will apply to each entry.
What ID is required for athletes?
Acceptable ID includes any government issued document with a photo and date of birth. Copies of ID on cell phones will NOT be accepted. A clear photocopy of a passport will be acceptable.
What is required for Right of Entry?
Athletes, Coaches, and Umpires attending the NRC Regatta are required to complete a consent form with the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner of Abuse Free Sport.
The registration form is available here: https://sportconsent.ca/registration
This form must be completed before arrival at the Regatta.
Anyone under the age of 19 requires a parent/guardian to sign on their behalf. The parent/guardian similarly must be 19 or over.
Is there a trailer parking map?
The trailer parking map can be found below.
What progression system will be used?
A modified progression system shall be used at the 2024 NRC regatta. All NRC regatta events will commence with 1900m time trials in their respective groups, regardless of the number of total entries within a group. All finals will take place on Sunday, October 13.
What are the traffic patterns?
Training Pattern - Updated 10-10-2024
Side by Side - Updated 10-10-2024
How will athletes be seeded?
As mandated in the NRC Regatta Technical Package, a Seeding Panel will be struck to seed scullers and crews as best as possible. The panel will use the following criteria to seed the 2024 NRC regatta time trials in order to avoid faster crews overtaking slower crews.
Depending on the number of entries in each event, up to 20 entries in each event will be seeded. The criteria for seeding will be:
- NTC athlete ranking;
- Domestic and/or international results; and
- Athlete Monitoring Submissions
- Other factors relevant to seeding crews as accurately as possible.
Will the NRCs be livestreamed?
Niagara College will be providing a livestream of the NRC Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, and all Finals.
Where can I find more information?
The "Overview" and "News" pages will be updated with relevant information, including the Technical Package and Bulletins.
What is the general schedule?
| Morning (AM) | Afternoon (PM) | Other Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 9, 2024 | Trailers permitted to arrive |
Trailers permitted to arrive |
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| Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
Venue Open for Training (12:00 EST to 16:00 EST) Coaches’ Meeting (19:00 EST to 19:30 EST) |
a) Water closes for training at 16:30 EST (all boats off the water). | |
| Friday, October 11, 2024 |
Venue Open for Training (8:15 EST to 10:30 EST)
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NRC Time Trials | a) Racing hours to be advised b) Other meetings to be advised |
| Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
Venue Open for Training (7:15 EST to 8:15 EST) NRC Quarter Finals |
NRC Semi Finals |
a) Racing hours to be advised b) Other meetings to be advised |
| Sunday, October 13, 2024 |
Venue Open for Training (7:15 EST to 8:15 EST) NRC Finals |
NRC Finals Venue Teardown RCA Medal Ceremony and Awards Ceremony & Reception |
a) Racing hours to be advised b) RCA Medal Ceremony and Awards Ceremony & Reception timing to be advised |
| Monday, October 14, 2024 | Trailers must depart by 11:00EST Venue Teardown | Venue Teardown |