How is a Masters crew's age category worked out, and what proof of age is needed?

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Under Appendix 7, Masters events are held in these crew age categories, by average age: Category Average age A Minimum age 27 years B 36 or more C 43 or more D 50 or more E 55 or more F 60 or more G 65 or more H 70 or more I 75 or more J 80 or more K 83 or more L 86 or more M 89 or more How the average is calculated: It excludes the coxswain. Add the ages of the crew and divide by the number of members, rounded down to the nearest whole number. A rower's age is the age they reach during the year of the event. Age categories do not apply to coxswains of Masters crews. Proof: Masters rowers must be able to prove their age by presenting an official document (passport or photo identity card). Checks: at RA regattas where no other arrangement exists, the Control Commission checks the ages of Masters competitors and the average ages of Masters crews.

Category	Average age
A	Minimum age 27 years
B	36 or more
C	43 or more
D	50 or more
E	55 or more
F	60 or more
G	65 or more
H	70 or more
I	75 or more
J	80 or more
K	83 or more
L	86 or more
M	89 or more