VISION FOR THE SCOTTISH ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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1 VISION FOR THE SCOTTISH ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS An aspirational Championship level regatta for Juniors, Seniors, and Para athletes that provides a platform for highly competitive, quality racing amongst the leading Scottish athletes and an opportunity to recognise the Scottish Champions across all relevant boat classes. WHAT ARE OUR AIMS? To give athletes quality racing opportunities which support their ongoing development in the sport To create more competitive racing in all categories, with as many lanes occupied as possible, giving more exciting racing for athletes and spectators alike To allow entire Clubs as well as individual athletes and crews to feel engaged with the event To offer event types and boat classes which support the agreed model for rower development To deliver an event that showcases the best of Scottish Rowing, on and off the water WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THIS? FOR JUNIORS Junior events will be offered which are age-appropriate and relevant to the rower development pathway J14 and J15 athletes will compete in age restricted races over 1000m with skills assessments introduced for the single sculling events in addition to side-by-side racing to support and encourage skill acquisition and development [format to be agreed] J16 to J18 athletes will compete in combined Championship racing in all boat classes alongside Senior athletes and Scottish Championship titles will be awarded to the highest placed J16 and J18 crew in each boat class FOR SENIORS Non-Championship events will be offered in addition to Championship events to both inspire and engage with the wider rowing community through the delivery of fun and friendly competition Introduction of a beginner category. Student and club prizes, will be awarded to the highest placed beginner crews racing in Non- Championship events. Time trials will be used across all boat classes to create competitive heats and finals More of the singles and pairs programme will be completed on the Friday, leaving competitors in these event categories free to compete in bigger boats over the rest of the weekend The CSG / DROC workshop set out words to describe the vision for Scot Champs : Serious Top Level Aspirational Best of the best Elite Ranking (HIR Selection) The members survey March 18 reminded us that. those at the upper end of the competition pathway rated the competitiveness of racing as an important high scoring attribute.

2 FOR MASTERS All events are Championship categories over 1000m In order to introduce more competition into a limited field, events will be opened up to crews from outside Scotland (i.e. normal Scottish Championships birth and residency requirements will not apply) Where a race includes non-scottish entries, the overall winner will be the Scottish Open Champion and the highest placed eligible Scottish entry will be the Scottish Champion FOR PARA ROWERS All events are Championship categories over 2000m In order to introduce more competition into a limited field, Para events will be opened up to crews from outside Scotland (i.e. normal Scottish Championships birth and residency requirements will not apply) Where a Para race includes non-scottish entries, the overall winner will be the Scottish Open Champion and the highest placed eligible Scottish entry will be the Scottish Champion FOR CLUBS There will be a Victor Ludorum (separate competitions for Universities and for other Clubs) to encourage as many entries as possible and to allow all members to feel that they are contributing to the success of their Club at the regatta Completion of Championship singles and pairs events earlier in the weekend should free up athletes seeking Scotland Rowing Team selection to race for their clubs in bigger boats

3 Recreation Enjoy rowing recreationally Compete Regularly competing in club competition domestically Progress Have aspirations on the performance pathway Perform Have represented GB at under 23 or senior level Age x 2 2x 4x Age 18 + J15 - J18 Non-Championship Senior Beginner 1x 2x 4x J15 omnium (1x) 2x 4x+ Para 1x 2x Championship Senior J18 J16 1x 2-2x x 8+ J12 - J14 J14 omnium (1x) 2x 4x+ Championship Event Classification Non-Championship

4 FAQs Why are you changing the events offered at J14 / J15 For rowers up to, and including, Junior 15 level Scottish Rowing does not believe that the added pressure of Championship racing is appropriate for their development and retention in the sport, especially given that speed is currently the only measure of success. Scottish Rowing would like to see a more balanced approach between racing and skill development for this younger age group which we hope will encourage clubs and their coaches to invest more time on skill acquisition and recognise and reward achievement in this area. (Junior 13 athletes will be able to compete as part of a Junior 14 crew boat, but not in individual events, to support those clubs who have smaller junior sections.) Why Championship and Non-Championship events? Championship racing is the top-tier of racing offered in Scotland with the emphasis on high-quality competition which brings together a larger pool of the leading Scottish rowers and those with aspirations to challenge themselves against the best in the country. Championship racing aims to support the development of Scottish rowers and crews towards significant British and international competition. Winners in Championship event categories will be recognised as Scottish Rowing champions. Non-Championship events recognise the need for the Scottish Rowing Championships to both inspire and engage with the wider rowing community through the delivery of fun and friendly competition. The Non-Championship events will provide a positive experience for rowers of all ages including those towards the earlier stages of their rowing careers and those who are not seeking out Championship level competition.

5 Non-Championship Eligibility This category is for Seniors who would not be of the standard of Senior Championship competition, or juniors who wish to experience a different standard of racing than their age group specific races offer. The eligibility criteria are designed to restrict the events to athletes who are not currently on a performance pathway and who have not previously performed at a high level. The Scottish Rowing points system does not readily lend itself to managing this. To be eligible, a competitor must: not be entered in any Championship event at the regatta, whether rowing or sculling, J16, J18 or Senior not have represented their country in international competition, including the Home International Regatta not have competed at Henley Royal Regatta (excluding the qualifying races) within the last 10 years not have competed at Henley Women s Regatta (excluding Development events or equivalent) within the last 10 years Beginner Eligibility Within the combined Non-Championship racing we will offer recognition to the highest performing beginner crew in each event. There will be separate prizes for University beginner crews and Club beginner crews. This category is for competitors in their first year of rowing. To be eligible, a competitor must: be eligible for the Non-Championship category (as per the criteria above) not have held a competition licence, or its equivalent, from any rowing governing body until after the date of the previous year s Scottish Championships The race organiser reserves the right to include or exclude any individual from any category, for any reason, at their sole discretion. The race organiser s decision is final.

6 Event List Friday Saturday Sunday Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Championship 2000m O 1x 2- (TT, x 2x 4-1x 2- (F) W SF) 4+ 4x 4-2x 8+ Non-Championship 2000m O 4+ 2x 8+ 1x 4x+ W 8+ 1x 4x+ 4+ 2x O Mas A-C 4+ 1x 2x 8+ 4x m O Mas D+ 1x 4+ 4x 2-2x 8+ W Mas A-C 2x 8+ 4x x W Mas D+ 4x 2-2x 8+ 1x 4+ J m O 2x 4x+ 1x W 4x+ 1x 2x J m O 4x+ 1x 2x W 2x 4x+ 1x Adaptive 2000m PR1/PR2/PR3 2x 1x With the exception of Championship 1x and 2-, competitors are limited to entering one event per division - note that J14 and J15 2x and 4x+ take place across two divisions. Championship 1x and 2- semi finals (and E+ finals) have moved to Friday. The Friday programme will now take place during the day.

7 Div 4 Div 4 Div 4 Div 4 Indicative Schedule Friday Saturday Sunday Event Boat Stage Event Boat Stage Event Boat Stage Non-Championship W1x O4+ Time Trials Championship O4+ W4- W2x Championship O1x W1x O2- W2- Time Trials Time Trials J14 W2x O4x+ Non-Championship O1x W4+ Heats BREAK J15 O2x W4x+ J14 O2x W4x+ Heats SF A-D Championship O1x W1x O2- W2- J15 W2x O4x+ Championship O1x W2- F E+ Non-Championship W1x O4+ Championship O4+ W4- W2x O4x LUNCH Non-Championship O1x W4+ SF A-D W A-C 2x O A-C 4+ W A-C 8+ Championship W1x O2- F E+ O D+ 1x W D+ 4x O A-C 2x W A-C 4+ O A-C 8+ CLOSE J14 W2x O4x+ W D+ 1x O D+ 4x J15 O2x W4x+ J14 O2x W4x+ LUNCH J15 W2x O4x+ W D+ 2x O A-C 4+ W A-C 4x LUNCH W D+ 8+ O D+ 1x O D+ 2x W A-C 4+ O A-C 4x J14 O1x O D+ 8+ W D+ 1x Omnium Race J15 W1x J14 W1x Omnium Race J15 O1x Championship W4+ W4x Time Trials Non-Championship O2x W4x+ Championship O2x O4- Time Trials Championship W4+ W4x O8+ Non-Championship W2x O4x+ Non-Championship O2x W4x+ Championship O2x O4- W8+ Para 2x Non-Championship W2x O4x+ CLOSE Para 1x CLOSE Timings are approximate and subject to change depending on the entries received. The events within each division are not listed in running order, i.e. J14 will not necessarily run before J15 nor will Championship necessarily run before Non-Championship. Heats, time trials and finals have been indicated based on historical entry data. If an event grows and requires more rounds, these will be scheduled within the division. J14 and J15 heats will race from the 2km start to the 1km. will run from the 1km start to the finish tower.