Safety and Fitness

The Rowing Canada Aviron Rules of Racing (2022 update) will be in effect unless otherwise mentioned in the Regatta Package.

All participants must be registered members of a rowing club in good standing with their national governing organization, i.e. Rowing Canada Aviron or USRowing.

Please Note: As of January 1, 2019, Rowing Canada Aviron has implemented the enforcement of changes made to Rule 3.5 in the RCA Rules of Racing.

The rule relates to the implementation of a single-handed release strap for foot-stretchers.

Information on this rule can be found here.

C2 Flex Feet are banned by Rowing Canada Aviron.

All laces, Velcro or similar material used for foot release must be able to be released by one single and easily accessible strap.

Heel ties must be limited to 7 cm or 2.8 inches.

All boats must have a securely fastened bow ball.

As per RCA Rule 2.3.1 Health: "Each competitor shall be responsible for their own health and fitness."

Each rower or coxswain participating in the regatta is also responsible to ensure that their equipment is in a safe condition to race.

Safe Sport

Everyone in rowing has the right to enjoy the sport at all levels of participation. Athletes, coaches, officials, umpires and volunteers have the right to participate in a safe and inclusive training and competitive environment that is free of abuse, harassment or discrimination – collectively referred to as maltreatment.

More information: https://rowingcanada.org/safe-sport/