Ahead of 1 April, there will be no changes made from the 2025 Rules of Racing for the upcoming season. All competition organisers, umpires and members of British Rowing should continue with their existing plans as normal.
We at British Rowing recognise the significant voluntary contribution of time and knowledge that the Rules of Racing Panel continue to give in order to keep our rules relevant to our sport.
If any changes are to be made to the Rules of Racing ahead of April 2027, they will be communicated well in advance of coming into effect.
All information about the existing and continuing Rules of Racing can be found here.
The purposes of the Rules of Racing are to:
- Provide a basis for safe, fair, and equal racing
- Ensure that due notice is taken of the RowSafe Guidance
- Provide a consistent framework for the regulation and organisation of rowing competitions
The Rules of Racing specifically cover:
- Classification of Competitors
- The Personal Ranking System
- Classification of Events
- Competition Organisation
- Conduct of the Race
- Racing
- Disputes and Disciplinary Procedures
Appendices cover:
- A Glossary of Terms
- Essential Equipment for Officials
- Primary Events
- Additional Para-Rowing and Adaptive Requirements
- Stable Boat Competitions
- Offshore Rowing Competition Rules
- Beach Sprints Competition Rules
- Masters Handicap System
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