Rules
For ranking purposes, individual marathons will be split up into age categories and heavyweight and lightweight. See the existing Marathon records for detail.
For team events, there are three categories, Men, Women and Mixed. Mixed teams must consist of equal numbers of men and women, i.e. one man and one woman, or two men and two women. Teams consisting of three men and one woman will be classified as a Men's team.
Entries must arrive at Concept2 by 5.00pm on Wednesday 30th April 2008. All entries must be on an official entry form or through the On-Line World Ranking. You can either get an entry form from our web site or get a printed copy from Concept 2. Contact them on info@concept2.co.uk or (0115) 945 5522.
General Rules
- The marathon must be completed on a Concept2 Indoor Rower. The air resistance level may be set to individual preference but can not be altered during the row.
- For safety purposes, the minimum age for marathons in the Ranking is 16 years old.
- Monitors should be set on 21,097 metres (half marathon) or 42,195 metres (marathon and team marathon).
- Weight Classes
Lwt men: 75kg (11st 11lbs) or less Hwt men: over 75kg (11st 11lbs) Lwt women: 61.5kg (9st 9lbs) or less Hwt women: over 61.5kg (9st 9lbs)
Team Rules
- There may be from 2 to 4 rowers in each team.
- The minimum interval performed each time by a rower must be 2,000 metres.
- Only participating team members may assist in the changeover between team members
- For mixed teams, there must be an equal number of men and women.
