>> Bulletin 02
APRIL 2014
2O14 WORLD ROWING
MASTERS REGATTA
LAKE WE N DOUR E E, BALLAR AT, VICTOR IA
AUSTRALIA
T H U R S D AY 9 - S U N D AY 1 2 O C TO B E R 2 0 1 4
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Contents
1.
Invitation to Masters Rowers........................................ 4
2.REGATTA VENUE AND FACILITIES .......................................... 4
3.WRMR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE ............................... 5
4.REGISTRATION AND ENTRIES................................................. 5
5.ENTRY FEES................................................................................ 5
6.
BOAT HIRE.................................................................................. 5
7.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER AUSTRALIA ................ 7
8.ACCOMMODATION UPDATE .................................................. 7
9.
IDENTIFICATION & PASSPORT SCAN..................................... 7
10.
BOAT PARK ................................................................................ 7
11.TRAILERS .................................................................................... 7
12.
CAR PARK ................................................................................... 8
13.VENUE HISTORICAL ROWING DISPLAY.................................. 8
14.
1956 OLYMPIANS ....................................................................... 8
15.REGATTA OPENING CEREMONY ........................................... 8
16.
MASTERS PARTY........................................................................ 8
17.REGATTA OFFICE ...................................................................... 8
18.ROWING COURSE OPENING TIMES....................................... 10
19.
BOW NUMBERS ........................................................................ 10
20.TRAFFIC RULES.......................................................................... 10
21.
BALLARAT WRMR2014 LAYOUT............................................... 10
22.
MEDICAL SERVICES .................................................................. 11
23.
BAGGAGE DROP ....................................................................... 11
24.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE ....................................................... 11
25.EXHIBITORS................................................................................ 11
26.STAKEHOLDERS, SPONSORS AND VIPs ................................. 11
27.
CLUB TENTS............................................................................... 11
28.RACE SCHEDULE....................................................................... 12
29.
COURSE LAYOUT – LAKE WENDOUREE ................................ 13
30.RULES OF RACING .................................................................... 14
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1. Invitation to Masters Rowers
3.WRMR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE
The World Rowing Masters Regat ta 2014 Boa rd have g rea t plea s ure in invi t ing a ll a t h letes
to com pete a t t he World Rowing Ma s ters Rega t ta (WRM R) to be held a t Lake Wendouree,
Ba lla ra t, Victoria, Au s t ra lia bet ween Thurs day 9 October a nd S u nday 12 October 2014 .
There is a dedicated website to the 2014
Regatta which will be regularly updated with
news & regatta details: www.wrmr2014.com
The reg a t ta venue Lake Wendouree wa s t he s i te of t he rowing com pet i t ion for t he
Melbou rne 195 6 S um mer O lym pic s a nd ma ny s ub s equent major Na t iona l event s .
The WRM R 2014 orga ni s ing com mit tee is proud to present the regat ta logo and goals :
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4. REGISTRATION AND ENTRIES
Marinus van Onselen
(Chairman, World Rowing Masters Regatta 2014)
2. REGATTA VENUE AND FACILITIES
Ballarat is a regional city of Victoria approximately 100 kilometres west of Melbourne. Competitors
can travel to Ballarat by car, shuttle bus from Melbourne Airport, coach from Melbourne Southern
Cross station or Train.
For maps and more details visit http://www.ballarat.com/getting_to_ballarat.htm
Crew Registration and Boat Hire Opens
16 April, 2014 12:00 AM AEST (GMT+1000)
Crew Registration and Boat Hire Closure
17 August, 2014 11:59 PM AEST (GMT+1000)
Payment Closure
20 August, 2014 11:59 PM AEST (GMT+1000)
Mixed Entry Deadline
10 October, 2014 06:00 PM AEST (GMT+1000)
All competitors entering events must be existing club members affiliated with their national rowing
association. All crew entries require boat class, club, names with date of birth, team manager and,
if required, boat hire booking details.
5.ENTRY FEES
The World Rowing Masters Regatta is a AUD $I,000,000 event with the costs borne by Victorian Government,
Rowing Australia, City of Ballarat, together with large numbers of volunteers who provide support at their
own expense. Competitor entry costs have been set to balance affordability against the provision of
suitable competitor facilities.
Since the severe drought in Eastern Australia during 2007-2009, which caused Lake Wendouree to
dry out, the City of Ballarat has invested substantially in rowing course improvements. The course
is now a Category 1 course with 8 dredged lanes, full Albano buoying, starting platform, boat
launching and timing pontoons and an extended finish tower.
Entry fee is $AUD 50 per seat with registration by 17 August 2014 and payment required by on 20 August
2014. Entry fee includes regatta seat fee, Australian taxes, FISA development fee and RegattaCentral fee.
The WRMR organising committee is also investing in facilities to provide rowers with quality boat
park systems, shelter and amenities. Our central marquee will be the largest ever used at a rowing
venue in Australia and fitted out principally for rowers and supporters.
WRMR 2014 is pleased to have Filippi of Italy and locally based Sykes
Racing both with international renown as boat hire partners.
6. BOAT HIRE
Boat hire for training and racing is principally for International visitors.
Australian competitors and crews requiring assistance with boat hire
should make contact with WRMR organisers on email:
[email protected]
Boat Hire fee is $AUD50 per seat/hire and is booked through WRMR
website links or direct through RegattaCentral.
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7.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER
AUSTRALIA
Where special visa requirements are necessary to enter Australia for the WRMR, competitors
can request a letter from Rowing Australia inviting participation.
Prospective attendees should provide name, address, date of birth, passport nationality and
passport number (for each person) and a return email address. Requests can be sent to
email: [email protected]
8. ACCOMMODATION UPDATE
Ballarat has a range of great accommodation to suit all sorts of budgets. Ballarat is a world
class tourist town but accommodation will book out fast, make your reservation quickly.
Information regarding accommodation in and around Ballarat is available through the link
on the website.
Camper vans are not able to be located at the Rowing Venue.
9. IDENTIFICATION & PASSPORT SCAN
ALL PARTICIPANTS AT THE 2014 WORLD ROWING MASTERS REGATTA MUST BRING THEIR PASSPORT
or other approved identification document. This will be scanned and a photocopy put inside
a plastic holder. This must be carried at all times including in the boat during racing, as medal winners
will have their identification checked at the Victory Ceremony pontoon.
There will also be spot checks on the out-going and in-coming pontoons.
10. BOAT PARK
Boat racks will be provided in the Boat Park. They will be organized according to boat type
(1x, 2x/2-, 4x/4- and 8+). A plan of the Boat Park will be available shortly on the website which
will indicate how to reach the outgoing and incoming pontoons.
11.TRAILERS
Wendouree Parade at the regatta venue and the boat park are unable to support trailer parking.
Trailers will need to be unloaded on arrival and then moved to City Oval (see below map) for the
duration of the regatta or until your club events cease. As venue parking in Wendouree Parade will
be for a limited time only, clubs will need to ensure sufficient members are available to complete
unloading and loading in a timely manner.
>>Trailer load at Ballarat
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12. CAR PARK
Lake Wendouree is in the centre of the city of Ballarat, surrounded by private homes, gardens and a range
of cafes. Competitors are requested to avoid parking in local streets round the lake. Event parking will be
provided at nearby Victoria Park, approximately 500m from the venue shown on above map.
13.VENUE HISTORICAL ROWING DISPLAY
Ballarat has a number of proud clubs with historic sheds on Lakeside Drive. The Wendouree-Ballarat
Rowing Club will host a free display of local rowing memorabilia including the 1956 Olympic
Rowing Regatta.
14. 1956 OLYMPIANS
Ballarat was the venue for the Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympic rowing competition.
The City of Ballarat and World Rowing Masters Regatta 2014 extend invitations to all 1956 Olympic
rowers to return to Ballarat. To celebrate their return the Mayor of the City of Ballarat will hold a
civic reception and special memorabilia will be provided. For more information contact:
email [email protected]
15. REGATTA OPENING CEREMONY
The official opening ceremony will be held on Thursday 9 October at the end of the racing.
Snacks and drinks will be available.
16. MASTERS PARTY
The Masters Gala Party and Handover Ceremony will be held in the Eureka Enclosure (our large
marquee) on Village Point beside the rowing course in the evening on Saturday October 11.
Tickets can be reserved for the Masters Gala Party using the RegattaCentral link. The
cost is $AUD50 per person. Venue numbers are limited so register early.
17. REGATTA OFFICE
The Regat ta Office and Information Centre will be open from Tuesday 5 October to
Sunday 12 October.
OFFICE OPENING TIMES:
Tuesday 7 Oct
8:00 – 19:00
Wednesday 8 Oct
8:00 – 19:00
Thursday 9 Oct
7:00 – 19:00
Friday 10 Oct
7:00 – 19:00
Saturday 11 Oct
7:00 – 19:00
Sunday 12 Oct
7:00 – 13:00
Regatta Email: [email protected]
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>>Melbourne 1956 Summer Olympic Rings at Lake Wendouree
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18. ROWING COURSE OPENING TIMES
22.MEDICAL SERVICES
The Regatta course will be officially open from Tuesday 5 October as follows:
First Aid and Medical services will be available during official training and
racing periods.
Prior Dates
No safety controls; Access to regatta course at your own risk
Tuesday 7 Oct
7:00 – 18:00. Course open for training and controlled
Wednesday 8 Oct
7:00 – 18:00. Course open for training and controlled
Thursday 9 Oct
Course open for racing only; Post racing training subject to draw
Friday 10 Oct
Course open for racing only; Post racing training subject to draw
Saturday 11 Oct
Course open for racing only; Post racing training subject to draw
Sunday 12 Oct
Course open for racing only until conclusion
19. BOW NUMBERS
23. BAGGAGE DROP
A free baggage drop-off and collection service will operate during official training and
racing periods. This will be located at the Village Point end of the boat park.
24. PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE
A fee for service photographic service will be available at Village Point for all
participants to obtain photos taken during the Regatta.
Bow numbers can be collected one hour before the race at the Control Commission, which will be
located in the Boat Park.
25.EXHIBITORS
20.TRAFFIC RULES
Exhibitors wishing to reserve space at the Regatta Venue are requested to complete
the Application form that will soon be available on the website. This form must be
returned to the Organising Committee no later than Sunday 31 July 2014.
All participants are requested to study the Traffic Rules for Training and Racing that are available in
this bulletin and on the WRMR2014 website. They will be displayed in the Official Program and at the
Regatta Venue.
21. BALLARAT WRMR2014 LAYOUT
All WRMR activities will be based along the Lake Foreshore adjacent to the finish line. The Village Point
will be the focus for the regatta administration, race spectators medal presentation, catering and
merchandise services.
26.STAKEHOLDERS, SPONSORS AND VIPs
WRMR 2014 is pleased to have a number key stakeholders for the event including the
City of Ballarat, Ballarat Regional Tourism, Victorian Government Sport and Recreation,
Rowing Australia and Rowing Victoria.
27. CLUB TENTS
>>Pairs at finish line
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WRMR is able to supply a limited number of pre-erected 3m*3m marquees for
club teams, however due to limited lake frontage, these marquees and all other
club structures will be located at the rear of the boat park. A form for booking club
marquees will be available on RegattaCentral after which the club team manager
will be contacted.
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28.RACE SCHEDULE
WORLD MASTERS REGATTA 2014 Ballarat - October 2014
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
101WA
4x
201WC
4-
301WE
4-
401I
4x
102K
1x
202A
1x
302G
2-
402
2x
MIX D
103WD
4-
203D
4x
303WH-K
2x
403
MIX G
4x
104D
2x
204WF
4-
304J
1x
404
MIX B
8+
105G
4x
205G
8+
305WD
4+
405
MIX E
2x
106WG-K
4-
206I-K
2-
306B
2x
406
MIX H-K
4x
107B
1x
207WA
2x
307WE
1x
407
MIX C
8+
108E
2-
208B
4x
308E
4+
408
MIX F
2x
109WB
4-
209WD
2-
309WB
8+
409
MIX A
4x
110H
2x
210E
1x
310H
4x
410
MIX D
8+
111WI-K
1x
211WG
2x
311WF
2-
411
MIX G
2x
112C
4x
212H
4-
312C
1x
412
MIX B
4x
113WC
4+
213WB
4x
313WG-K
4+
413
MIX E
8+
114F
2x
214C
4+
314F
4-
414
MIX H-K
2x
115WF
8+
215F
2-
315WC
4x
415
MIX C
4x
116I-K
4-
216WE
2x
316A
2-
416
MIX F
8+
117A
4x
217J-K
4x
317WA
1x
417
MIX A
2x
118WA
8+
218WH
1x
318I-K
4+
418
MIX D
4x
119D
4+
219A
4+
319
4x
419
MIX G
8+
120WD
2x
220D
4-
320D
8+
420
MIX B
2x
WG 121G
4-
221WC
8+
421
MIX E
4x
122WH-K
4x
222G
2x
422
MIX H-K
8+
123I
1x
223WF
1x
423
MIX C
2x
124B
4+
224B
2-
424
MIX F
4x
125WB
2x
225WA
4+
425
MIX A
8+
126E
4-
226E
8+
426I-K
2-
227WD
4x
128H
127
WE 8+
228H
1x
129WC
1x
229C
2x
130C
2-
230WG-K
8+
131WF
2x
231F
4+
132F
8+
232WB
1x
133WA
2-
233A
4-
134A
2x
234WE
4+
135D
1x
235D
2-
136WD
8+
236WC
2x
137G
4+
237G
1x
138B
4-
238B
8+
139WG
1x
239WF
4x
140E
4x
240E
2x
141WB
4+
241WA
4-
142H
2-
242H
4+
143C
8+
243WG-K
2-
144WE
4x
244C
4-
145F
1x
245WD
1x
146WC
2-
246F
4x
147J-K
2x
247WB
2-
148WF
4+
248I
2x
149A
8+
249WE
8+
Cat:A
Age min27 8+
B C D E F G H I J K
Avr: 36+ 43+
50+
55+
60+
65+
70+
75+
80+
85+
>>Local Ballarat clubs Wendouree Ballarat (red and white) and Ballarat City (navy blue)
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29. COURSE LAYOUT & LAKE WENDOUREE
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29. course layout cont'd.....
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30. RULES OF RACING cont'd.....
30.RULES OF RACING
Event Regulations and/or Departures from the FISA Rules of Racing World Rowing Masters Regatta
R e gulat io n 1 - A pplicat io n
These regulations apply to the World Rowing Masters Regatta together with and not in exclusion of the
Rules of Racing.
R e gulat io n 2 - G ov e r n a n c e
R e gulat io n 7 - M ix e d M ast e r s e v e n ts ( R ul e 3 3)
Mixed crew events may be held for Masters crews in which half of the crew excluding the coxswain, shall be
women and half shall be men. The coxswain may be of either gender.
R e gulat io n 8 - C r e w C ha n g e s af t e r t h e E n t ry D e adli n e a n d up to o n e h o ur
b e fo r e t h e F ir st H e at ( R ul e 52)
World Rowing Masters Regattas are international regattas and shall be rowed according to the FISA Rules of
In the case of Masters crews, a substitute shall not be permitted if the age of the substituting rower would result
in the lowering of the average age of the crew by more than one year or would change the age category of the
Racing and related Bye-Laws in addition to these Event Regulations.
crew concerned. In the case of Masters crews a substitute from another club shall also be valid
R e gulat io n 3 - B oat C las s e s
R e gulat io n 9 - P r o gr e s sio n Syst e m
The World Rowing Masters Regatta offers racing in the following boat classes:
At World Rowing Masters Regattas, there will be a final for events where the number of entries is the same or fewer
Men 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4+, 4-, 8+ Women 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4+, 4-, 8+ Mixed 2x, 4x, 8+
NOTE: Entries must be made in the name of a bona fide club registered with its national federation. No competitor
than the number of available racing lanes. Where the number of entries in an event exceeds the number of
available racing lanes, the entry will be divided into two or more finals.
may compete for two different clubs or federations at the same regatta.
R e gulat io n 1 0 - R ow e r s’ C lot hi n g ( R ul e 51)
R e gulat io n 4 - M ast e r s Ag e Cat e g o ri e s ( R ul e 3 2 a n d By e- L aw to R ul e 3 2)
At World Rowing Masters Regattas, members of the same crew shall compete wearing uniform clothing (racing
shirt and shorts or equivalent and any additional garments). The regulation regarding uniform clothing will not be
A rower may compete in Masters rowing events from the beginning of the year during which she/he attains the
age of 27. The age of a rower in a Masters rowing event shall be that which he attains during the year of the event.
enforced in mixed crews.
Masters rowing events shall be held in the following crew age categories:
R e gulat io n 1 1 - Damag e w hil e i n t h e Star t Zo n e
A Minimum age: 27 years, B Average age: 36 years or more C Average age: 43 years or more D Average age: 50
At World Rowing Masters Regattas, if a crew, while still in the start zone, sustains damage to its boat or equipment,
then a member of the crew shall raise an arm to indicate that there is a problem. The Starter or Umpire shall
stop the race. The Umpire shall decide, after having examined the damage, whether the claim was justified,
after consulting (if necessary) with the President of the Jury. The Masters Rowing Commission may establish, if
announced in advance of the Masters Regatta, a uniform time limit within which a crew that sustains damage
must complete repairs and be ready to start, or else withdraw from the race.
years or more E Average age: 55 years or more F Average age: 60 years or more G Average age: 65 years or more
H Average age: 70 years or more I Average age: 75 years or more J Average age: 80 years or more K Average
age: 85 or more
Age categories do not apply to coxswains of Masters crews. Also, a coxswain may be of either gender.
R e gulat io n 5 - H e alt h a n d F i t n e s s ( By e - L aw to R ul e 9 9)
Each competitor shall be responsible for his own health and fitness.
R e gulat io n 6 - P r o o f o f Ag e
Masters rowers must be in a position to prove their age by presentation of an official document (passport or photo
identity card).
Note: ALL PARTICIPANTS AT THE 2014 FISA WORLD ROWING MASTERS REGATTA MUST BRING THEIR PASSPORT OR
EQUIVALENT DOCUMENT SHOWING BIRTHDATE. This will be scanned and a photocopy put inside a plastic holder
that must be carried at all times, including in the boat during racing. Medal winners will have their identification
checked at the Victory Ceremony pontoon and there will also be spot checks on the out-going and in-coming
pontoons.
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Note: At the 2014 World Rowing Masters Regatta, the Masters Commission establishes this time limit as TEN MINUTES
after the scheduled race time. For the purpose of this Regulation, a crew is still in the start zone if the bow of its
boat has not yet crossed the 100 meters line.
R e gulat io n 1 2 - C o n duct o f R ac e s
At World Rowing Masters Regattas, static umpiring positions shall be used, in order to eliminate the nuisance of
wash from motor boats. Normally, no motor boats shall follow the races, and the number of such boats on the
water shall be the absolute minimum for the efficient operation and maintenance of the course and for safety.
At the discretion of the Masters Rowing Commission, an Umpire’s launch may be used to follow races.
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30. RULES OF RACING cont'd.....
R e gulat io n 1 3 - P riz e s
Medals will be awarded to the winners of each final. The design of the prize medals shall be subject to the
approval of the Masters Rowing Commission. Note: A separate classification will take place and prizes will be
awarded for each age category, even when the race is held together with other age groups in a combined final .
This applies to both men’s and women’s events.
R e gulat io n 1 4 - Exc e p t io n al Cas e s
Should it be necessary to take decisions in exceptional cases (e.g., suspension of the regatta), the Chair of
the Masters Rowing Commission, in consultation with the President of the Jury and the Chair of the Organising
Committee shall make such decisions.
R e gulat io n 1 5 - I n t e rpr e tat io n o f R e gulat io n s
On behalf of the Executive Committee, the Masters Rowing Commission shall adjudicate on all cases not covered
by the Rules of Racing, the Bye-Laws and the present Regulations, as well as on disputes which may arise during a
World Rowing Masters Regatta. The decision of the Masters Rowing Commission shall be final.
Organising Committee
WRMR Project Team
Rowing Australia
P.O. Box 7147, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Fax: +61 2 6281 3910
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wrmr2014.com
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