Who can race in Masters rowing events?

A rower may compete in Masters rowing events from the beginning of the year in which they reach the age of 27. The age of a Masters rower is the age they reach during the year of the event (Rule 26.7).

• Masters events are open for men, women and mixed crews.
• Events for Masters (and other categories) are open only to rowers complying with the requirements of the category (Rule 18.7).
• Masters rowers may also take part in para rowing events at the Australian Masters Rowing Championships with a Provisional Classification (Rule 26.8.3).
• The Australian Masters Rowing Championships are open to all Masters crews made up of members of clubs affiliated to Member Associations, or to clubs affiliated to other National Rowing Federations recognised by RA (Rule 8.5).
• Masters rowers race 1,000 m rather than 2,000 m (Rule 43).