THE KANSAS INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS XXIX

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1 THE KANSAS INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS XXIX Saturday February 26, 2011 Lyman Elementary School 2032 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, Kansas 9:00AM to Noon! All races are Finals (with Flights as needed) Events for juniors, college, and adults!!! See Online Web Page for Listing of Specific Events ( (click regatta link at top of home page) Note: Relays will be entered only by athletes whom have competed in their respective events. Relays are made up of four athletes completing the 2000 Meters non-stop in 500 Meter Pieces. Final schedule will be available the day of the event February 26, 2011! Order of events approximates the schedule but will vary based on the number of competitors who show up!!! Please see web pages for entries posted to date!!!

2 Registration 1. The registration fee is $9.00 per individual if received by February 21st. After February 21st, including race day, registration fee is $10.00 per individual. 2. Make checks payable to: Topeka Rowing Association P.O. Box 5553 Topeka, Kansas Late registration on race day will only be permitted providing no additional flights are required. 4. The entry fee is non-refundable. 5. Lightweight weigh-in will begin at 8:00 A.M. on race day. Competitors who fail to meet the weight requirement may row in the open weight event of their class (space permitting). 6. All competitors must report and register at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled event. 7. Competitors must include their best 2000 meter score on the entry form to assist with placement in flights, making each flight as competitive as possible.

3 Rules and Information 1. All events will be rowed on Concept II Model C or Model D ergometers. 2. All Masters races will be 1000 Meters, except ages 70+. All other races will be 2000 meters long, except the coxswain event, which will be 1000 meters. 3. Events with more than 16 competitors will be run in flights (not heats) of the event. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each individual event (across all flights) and to each member of the top three relay teams. 4. Definitions for categories are as follows (ages as of day of event (2/26/2011): Masters (70+) 70 years of age (plus) Masters (60-69) 60 to 69 years of age Masters (50-59) 50 to 59 years of age Masters (40-49) 40 to 49 years of age Masters (30-39) 30 to 39 years of age Open (any age) Junior D Athletes 12 and Under Junior C Athletes 14 and Under Junior B Athletes 16 and under. Junior A Athletes 17 to 18 years of age Lightweight- Women: 135 lbs. or below Men: 165 lbs. or below Under 20- Women Rowers who are 19 years old, or below, as of race day. 20 and over- Women Rowers who are 20 years old, or above, as of race day. Open- Above 135 lbs. for women or 165 lbs. for men, not eligible for collegiate competition. Please note that there are no collegiate women s categories, all women will fall under the Open division. Coxswains- Note: Athlete must have coxed competitively during 2010 outdoor season or be a novice cox to be considered eligible for this class. 5. During competition, only one individual as cox/coach may be allowed with each rower. Any person touching either the athlete or the ergometer after the race has started may subject the athlete to exclusion. A foot placed on the pedestal to prevent a machine from sliding across the floor will be allowed. Any athlete letting go of the handle from an extended position may be subject to exclusion. Stay with your wheel until results are recorded. 6. Adjustments of heel rests and vents are the only alterations of equipment allowed during the race. Once the race has started, alterations may be performed by the erging athlete only. 7. A team points trophy will be awarded to the club with the highest number of overall points. All rowers representing a club team may contribute points for their club towards the trophy. Rowers must belong to the club they are competing for prior to the day of the event. Club rowers may earn points in any event in which they compete. Points will be awarded to club rowers on this scale: Place Points 1 st 20 2 nd 15 3 rd 10 4 th 6 5 th 3

4 Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement ********************************************************************* In Consideration of receiving the opportunity to participate in any way in the activity of rowing, I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin: 1. Acknowledge that I have read and do understand the rules and agree to be governed by them. 2. Acknowledge, Agree, and Represent that I understand the nature of rowing activities, both on water and land based, and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the activity. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I deem conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity. 3. Fully Understand that (a) ROWING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH RISKS, that these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions, inactions, or reactions, or by the actions, inactions, or reactions of others participating in or around the activity. There may be NEGLIGENCE on my part, and there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either known to me or not readily foreseeable at the time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, and DAMAGES that I may incur as a result of my participation in the activity. 4. Hereby Release, Discharge, and Covenant not to sue any organization or individual (s) organizing the activity. This includes but is not limited to Topeka Rowing Association, The Board of Commissioners of County of Shawnee, Kansas, their administrators, directors, agents, officers, organizers, contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, volunteers, employees, other participants, and if applicable, owners, and leasers of premises on which the activity takes place, (each considered one of the releases herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part by the negligence of the releases or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the releases, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation, expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may occur as the result of such claim. 5. I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely without any inducement or assurance of any nature. I intend for this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability of the greatest extent allowed by law and further agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid that the balance notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. Name (Printed Clearly) Date of Birth Address City State ZIP Phone Number RowingAffiliation Signature Signature of Parent or Guardian if Under Age 18

5 WAIVER SIGNATURES (Printed name on one line, and signature on the next line below. Thank You.) 1 Printed Name 2 Printed Name 3 Printed Name 4 Printed Name 5 Printed Name 6 Printed Name 7 Printed Name 8 Printed Name 9 Printed Name 10 Printed Name 11 Printed Name 12 Printed Name 13 Printed Name 14 Printed Name 15 Printed Name 16 Printed Name 17 Printed Name 18 Printed Name 19 Printed Name 20 Printed Name 21 Printed Name 22 Printed Name 23 Printed Name 24 Printed Name 25 Printed Name 26 Printed Name 27 Printed Name 28 Printed Name 29 Printed Name 30 Printed Name (Notes: (A) Make addition copies of this page as needed (B) Parents signature if athlete is under 18 years of age.)

6 The Kansas Indoor Rowing Championships XXIX Entry Form === It s online!!! See Online Web Application for Entry Form and Order of Events ( Payments can be sent to the following address or received the day of the event. Please make your check(s) payable to Topeka Rowing Association. Mail check(s) and copy of the entry form (completed online) to: Topeka Rowing Association P.O. Box 5553 Topeka, Kansas ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED (or posted online) BY FEBRUARY 21, 2011 (To avoid late fee) **************ORDER OF EVENTS*************** See Online Web Application for Order of Events (

Hoover High School Invitational Regatta Hoover Reservoir Westerville, Ohio Saturday, April 12, 2003 Hosted by Westerville Crew

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