Who makes up the Jury and how many licensed umpires does a regatta need?
Rule- Canada
- Rowing Canada Aviron
- Rules of Racing
- Regattas
- All ages
- 2026
- Umpires
The Jury consists of the Chief Umpire, Starter, Judge at the Start, Race Umpires, Chief Judge of the Finish and Finish Judges, and the Chief of the Control Commission and members. Members must hold an RCA Umpire's licence (or an equivalent licence under rule 11.4). Minimum numbers of RCA licensed Umpires, which may include the Chief Umpire (rule 11.6):
- Sprint regattas: 5
- Time Trials: 5
- Head Race regattas: 5
- Indoor regattas: 2
- Coastal Beach Sprints: 5
- Coastal Endurance: a minimum of 4, plus 1 for each Key Turning Mark
The Jury makes sure the regatta is run as safely as possible, under the Rules of Racing, with all crews racing under the same conditions (rule 11.7).
Added 25 Oct 2026