CompetitionsOrganising CompetitionsCompetition Organisers’ DocumentsSchools’ Indoor Rowing Organising Competitions Whatever type of competition you are looking to organise, we’ve got advice to help you run it Affiliating your competition to British Rowing The National Competition Committee has pulled together helpful guidance on how to apply for affiliation for a new event and on the approval process for the annual racing calendar. This guidance also contains essential information about how regatta and head race organisers apply to change the date of their event. Download the Guidance If you would like to affiliate an event to British Rowing, please download and complete the application form and send to: Competitions Administrator British Rowing 6 Lower Mall London W6 9DJ Or email [email protected]. Download the Application Form Competition Organisers’ Manual The Competition Organisers’ Manual provides an outline guide to running a successful regatta or head race – from forming an efficient Organising Committee to notifying the authorities whose permission will be necessary. We’ve also provided information about how to effectively publicise your competition, as well as a number of real-life examples to illustrate best practice in setting up, running and wrapping up the event. Download the manual Supporting documents Clean Sport Toolkit for Competition Organisers 2021 v2 Competition Organisation Schematic – showing key people and responsibilities for any competition Example Competition Poster Example Competition Risk Assessment Example Competition Risk Management Plan Example Safety Plan Example Welfare Statement and Policy (Appendix 4 of Safeguarding Handbook 3 – Clubs, Training and Competition guidance) Example Marshalls’ Instructions Example Information sheet for competitors Example Information sheet for spectators Example Volunteer Plan Example Programme Drone guidelines Insurance Affiliated competitions are covered by British Rowing’s combined liability insurance. You can download a copy of the summary of cover here. Adaptive rowing events If you are a Competition Organiser for British Rowing Para-Rowing or adaptive events, then please see this important document highlighting adatptive rowing safety advice. Adaptive Rowing Safety Guidance
