AGE GROUP DIVISIONS


Club regattas

(Rowing NZ Rule 12.2.3 as amended 2005): Under 19 class - A rower
can compete in the Under 19 class if they are under the age of 19 on 1st of January in
the year of the regatta. (other ages groups based on same principle).
The grades are Under 16, Under 19, Novice, Club and Open.
Novices must not have rowed in previous seasons in an organised regatta
Weight Division
A Lightweight classification provides racing for boys weighing under 72.5kg.

School regattas
“In all age group events rowers must be under the stipulated age before the 1st January
in the year in which the competition is held.” (NZSSRA Rule 11. 4).
The school grades are: Under 15, Under 16, Under 17, and Under 18.