Date:

Sunday 24 October 2021

 

Registration:

Team entries must be entered in Revolutionise by 10 October 2021.

Crew Lists to be entered into Revolutionise.

In addition, 2 printed copies must be provided to the Registrar by 7:30am and provided to administration on race day.

 

Briefings:

Sweeps and managers briefings will be held at 8:00am @ the registration area.

Races Commence:

8:30am (Marshalling for first race will be 8:15am)

 

Site Facilities:

Food stall, coffee van, raffles.

 

Parking:

Limited parking is available on site and is limited to official/emergency vehicles, boat trailers and some towing vehicles. Parking is available along Christine Ave and side streets. Please be mindful of residents and do not park across driveways. Traffic Marshalls will be on duty for those clubs with trailers dropping off gear. All participants and visitors are advised NOT to park in the Aldi carpark.

 

Race Draw:

The final race draw will be distributed by email no later than Friday 22 October 2021.

No printed copies will be available on the day so please print your copy. Any late changes will be communicated at the morning briefings.

 

Race Distance and Categories:

• 2000 meters Mixed – Standard Boat only.
• 200 meters Mixed, Women, Open, Breast Cancer Survivors, Juniors – Standard Boat
• 200 meters, Mixed, Open Women, Breast Cancer Survivors, Juniors – Small Boat

Minimum of 3 crews for the category to be run.

 

Fees:

$15 per adult paddler & $5 per Junior paddler. EFT payments preferred PRIOR to race day. Cash or cheque payments will be accepted on the day. All payments must be finalised by COB, 25 October 2021. BANK DETAILS: BURLEIGH FIRE DRAGONS. BSB – 124001. A/C NO - 20272417

 

Rules of Racing:

For mixed racing, a maximum of 10 men in a standard boat and 5 men in a small boat will be permitted. Drummer and steerer may be of any gender. Any exception will be at the discretion of the event organisers. NO DOUBLE ROSTERING will be permitted between crews with multiple entries in the same category. For example, between Standard and Small boat crews in the same category or where 2 standard or small boat crews are entered in the same category.

 

Minimum numbers:

• 18 paddlers plus a drummer and sweep – Standard Boat
• 8 paddlers plus a drummer and sweep – Small Boat

 

Safety:

All paddlers MUST be able to swim 50 metres or wear a life vest. Clubs with junior paddlers, steerers and drummers MUST provide and ensure they all wear a personal flotation device.

 

Sweeps:

Must be DBQ accreditation level 3 or higher or designated as Provisional.

 

Protests:

Must be lodged in writing within 10 minutes from the Official Results being posted accompanied by a fee of $50. If the protest is upheld the fee is refunded. Protest forms will be available at Admin tent.
 

Clean-up:

All clubs are requested to clean up their area at the end of the day and dispose of rubbish into bags/bins provided.
 

Event Coordinator:

Miria Bastock

Mobile: 0409446779.

Email: presidentburleighfd@gmail.com