'senior' Races?

[duracell]

Hi Organisers,

Can you confirm what age 'senior/open' refers to in the race categories please?

 

And confirming there's no mixed events... (other than the 8?)

 

Thanks!

[glrfcentral]

Hi -

 

Our initial answer that we posted here was wrong. The Senior term is a reflection of the proper FISA terminology for competitors in the 18 - 26 yo average age bracket. Senior races will take place on Saturday alongside the Masters races because they are average age categories. The term Open refers to a race where anyone can enter, regardless of age. Fastest man or woman wins/places/shows.

 

There is only one official mixed event: the 500m. 8+ dash. With that said, have a look in the regatta details page, in the section that says 'Competitive Divisions.' The organizers have allowed women to race in a men's category event. So you could have 5 men and 3 women for an 8+, or you could have one man and one woman in a 2x, but both of those events would be considered men's events and both of the example boats might be competing with all male boats.

 

Hope that clears it up.

Edited July 5, 2013 by glrfcentral
correction on use of Senior vs. Open

[duracell]

Perfect - thanks for your work on the games!