SRAA® 2024 WEIGH-IN RULES​

Weight Standards

• Women - 130 lbs
• Men - 150 lbs
• Coxswains do not weigh in
• No boat weights

 All athletes must be at or below the weight standard, there is no boat averaging.

Weigh-in Procedures

• Rowers must bring a picture ID.
• Rowers will only weigh-in once for the entire regatta.
• NEW THIS YEAR (2024):  There will be TWO  weigh-in sessions:

• One on Thursday, May 23rd from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• One on Friday, May 24th from 6:30 am to 11:30 am.

• All weigh-in procedures must be completed one (1) hour prior to the published race time AND by the close of the weigh-in session at 11:30 am on Friday. Rowers scheduled in the earlier races will be given priority on Friday morning.
• Each Rower shall have only one (1) initial Opportunity to weigh-in. A Rower within one (1.0) pound or less of the weight standard is allowed one (1) re-weigh within one (1) hour of the initial weigh-in or by the close of the weigh-in session, or whichever comes FIRST.
• A Rower whose initial weight is greater than one (1.0) pound above the weight standard will be ineligible to compete in the lightweight event.
• A Rower whose re-weigh is above the weight standard will be ineligible to compete in the lightweight event.
• All rowers and coxswains must be present by boat, dressed in their team uniform (uni) for weigh-ins.
• Coxswains do not weigh in.
• All alternates must weigh in with their boat mates dressed in their team uniform (uni).
• Rowers making weight must attach the lightweight wristband to their “outside” hand or, for scullers, ankle, if desired  before leaving the weigh-in area.
• Wristbands are to remain in place until the conclusion of rowing in the regatta.
• Problems with wristbands must be brought to the attention of the referee in charge of weigh-ins.
• Food is not permitted in the weigh-in area.
• Taking photographs in the weigh-in area is prohibited.
• No athlete weigh-ins on Saturday.

 Weigh-In Location

The scales will be set up at the Camden County Boathouse. Details of the exact location will be posted closer to the event date.  Please bring photo ID, arrive dressed in racing uniform with all members of the boat including the coxswain.

SRAA® Weigh-in Area

• Two (2) Official Scales.
• Test weight