Weybridge Winter Head

Saturday, 19th January 2008

(under ARA rules of racing and adhering to the ARA Water Safety Code)


The Environment Agency have confirmed that water levels are still rising and red boards will still be in force this weekend. We therefore have no choice but to cancel the Head.

►►First race of the New Year on the River Thames ◄◄
►►Lots of events for seniors, juniors and veterans ◄◄

Course:      River Thames, 3000 metres upstream from Walton Rowing Club to Elmbridge Canoe Club.

Events:      The Head will be run in TWO divisions at 10.00am and 12.00 noon.

The following events are offered in both divisions.

Eights

Open and Women: Elite, S1, S2, S3, Novice, J15, J16, J18, Veteran

Octuple Sculls

Open: J14

Coxed Fours

Open and Women: Elite, S1, S2, S3, Novice, J15, J16, J18, Veteran, VetNovice

Coxless Fours

Open and Women: Elite, S1, S2, S3, J16, J18, Veteran

Coxed Quad Sculls

Open and Women: J14, J15, Novice, VetNovice

Coxless Quad Sculls

Open and Women: Elite, S1, S2, S3, J16, J18, Veteran

Double Sculls

Open and Women: Elite, S1, S2, S3, Novice, J15, J16, J18, Veteran, VetNovice

Prizes:       A commemorative plaque will be awarded each winning crew provided that at least three entries are received and two compete.  Veteran categories will be combined and handicapped according to ARA Rules if insufficient entries are received in any one category

Rules:       A crew may race in more than one division, but not in the same event.
Competitors are reminded that boats must display ARA-standard identity codes when being used on the Thames

Fees:          £6 per competitor per event (coxes free).
Cheques should be made payable to 'Weybridge Rowing Club' Entries:     
Please state your preferred division; we will do our best to accommodate you but you may be moved if your chosen division is full.
Entries should be submitted on ARA standard Head forms using a separate form for each event and division and sent to:

Caroline Turnbull, “Lea Rigg”, Pyrford Woods, Woking, Surrey GU22 8QL

to arrive no later than 10 p.m. on Saturday 12th January.

Summaries of entries may be emailed to weyrowclub@aol.com or faxed to 0871 661 2428
and individual forms and entry fees must follow by post.

Enquiries only may be made on 01932 340108.   Telephone entries will not be accepted.
The draw will take place at the above address at noon on Sunday 13th January.