Regatta Host: Rowing Victoria
Host Contact: Adam Harrison / adam@rowingvictoria.asn.au
Entries Queries to: Laura / laura@rowingvictoria.asn.au / 9645 0624 (ext 1)
Race Distance: 4050m total
Seat Fee:$20
Late Entry Fee: $20 (in addition to entry fee, must be entered online)
Late Scratching Fee: $100 (charged afer 2.30pm on the last business day prior to the regatta)
Non Apperance Fee: $200
Entry Fees are payable once entries have closed

This seat fee is GST exclusive as the host is not registered for GST. For more information click HERE

Note: Any Regatta Committee and/or spectator wishing to use a drone at a regatta must apply through the appropriate means.

 

Welcome

After the great success of the first RV Omnium back in November it was decided a second omnium would be run this season so that all those clubs and schools who were unable to attend in Novemeber due to COVID-19 would now be afforded the opportunity to do so. 

 

Start time

The Omnium will run in conjunction with the years Wendouree Ballarat Regatta and racing will commence on the Saturday afternoon as soon as the lane racing has been completed for the day. At this stage the start is expected to be approximately 4-5pm and being completed by 6-7pm.

 

 

 

Summary Detail

• Approximately a 7km distance from the St Patrick’s College boatshed point to the 1750m point on the Olympic Rowing Course.
• Five legs raced in the following order: 500m (ish), 600m (ish), 1000m (ish), 700m (ish) and 1250m.
• Timing for each five legs is combined for a total score and a winner is attained in the different classes and grades.
• One person in each crew is the designated timekeeper
• Head racing rules apply
• Non-stop rowing through the course
• Yield to the faster crew; some crews may decide to “race” between stages.
• You can row light between the legs but DO NOT STOP
• The starts are all running starts
• Start and finish geo gates (buoys) will have a visual indicator that you are approaching the start line and/or you have finished that leg.
• You should pass through these geo gate points/ buoys at full speed.
• When you come to the end of a leg you may row light, or you can have rowers drop out while they get a drink etc, but your boat MUST NOT stop.
• You must keep moving even if just rowing light
• If there is a crew bearing down on you, you must move out of the way
• Don't cut corners and miss the geo gates (buoys) - look out for the buoys and indicators.

 

Information for Coxswains

• You must go through the geo gates (buoys) for the start and finish of each leg.
• Some parts of the course will require you to go around a buoy so look out for those. There will be more information and maps on this being released soon.
• Yield to the faster crew
• Don't cut corners and miss the geo gates (buoys)
• After you have completed a leg you CANNOT stop. You can rotate through the crew so that crew members can rest/drink/etc, but you cannot stop.
• Yield to the faster crew. Some crews may decide to “race” between stages.

 

Timing 

The timing for this unique event is via the app Strava.

'Follow' Rowing Victoria

The TIMING IS YOUR responsibility.

• You will need to have this app opened and recording when you row (on your watch or phone).
• Phones will need to be waterproofed.

 

If you are new to STRAVA

Go to the APP store and create and account - the FREE version is fine for this purpose

'Follow' Rowing Victoria

 

For those that already use STRAVA

If you already have Strava, please ensure your have updated to the latest version.

 

STRAVA timing on race day – step by step

The RV Omnium Regatta will be recorded and calculated using STRAVA

Every crew MUST nominate one crew member who is responsible for the crews timing

and list their STRAVA Name on the this page (TIMER NOMINATION FORM WILL BE UPLOADED AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES)

It is vital that we know all crews "Strava name" so we can determine which crew they are in for timing purposes. 

 

When you open STRAVA there is a RECORD button (bottom centre ribbon)

1. Ensure your STRAVA training log is public so we can see your reslut (CLICK HERE TO SEE HOW)
2. Press the RECORD button (this can be done a few minutes before you start racing, your time 'will automatically begin when you pass the geo gate)
3. When you get through to that screen select a sport
4. Select ROW
5. Press START
6. STRAVA will do everything else
7. After the finish line press STOP
8. Press Finish
9. Press SAVE ACTIVITY (at that point your data will become visible to the RV timekeepers)

 

The Stages

1. Yacht Club (500m) - Start at the jetty off St Patrick’s College point and finish at the Yacht Club jetty. Veer to stroke side and head towards the Ballarat boatsheds.

 

2. Cannons (600m) - Start at the twin canons on the point in front of the lakeview hotel and head towards the start of the Olympic course, finishing 100m just prior to the edge of the Olympic course. Head across the course between the start and the 250m course marker buoy, follow the lakes edge; circa 100m offshore.

3. Masters (1,000m) – Starting adjacent to the twin white posts on the lakes edge, a 1000m drag along the bouy line to finish in front of the Ballarat High School boat shed. Veer to stroke side once through finish buoys.

 

 

4. Fairyland (700m) – Starting adjacent to the playground, head directly towards the Olympic course 1750m marker bouy, finishing adjacent to the Finish Tower point on bow side. The veer to strokeside and head up the Olympic course toward the course start in Lane 8. Feel free to overtake in Lane 7. Complete a U turn after the 500m point and prior to the 250m point and head down the course in Lane 1.

 

5. Homeward Bound (1,250m) – Starting at the 500m mark, head straight down Lane 1, finishing at the 1,750m marker buoys. Feel free to overtake in lane 2

You are DONE. Veer off the course and return to the pontoons or shed, giving way to competing crews.

 

Your race data will be automatically uploaded and become visible to the RV timekeepers. It will be collated for a combined score and subsequent ranking in your category.

 

Results

Results for each individual leg of the event will be automatically updated and visible on STRAVA. Overall results for the event will take a few hours to manually process and will be posted on the Regatta Event page.

 

 

Boat Classes/ Categories

8+ Open Men & Women, Masters Men & Women, School Boys & School Girls (multiple divisions)

4+ Open Men & Women, Masters Men & Women, School Boys & School Girls (multiple divisions)

4x+ Open Men & Women, Masters Men & Women, School Boys & School Girls (multiple divisions)

8x+ Mixed & School Boys & School Girls (multiple divisions)

1x Open Men & Women, Masters Men & Women, School Boys & School Girls (multiple divisions)

 

 

Questions

 

If you have any initial questions, please reach out. Keep an eye on the regatta page as further information will be added

 

Attendee QR code registration

All regatta attendees must register their attendance at each regatta via QR code either prior or upon entry.

• • If the regatta is a multi-day event you must register each day you attend.
  • The QR code is availble in the documents section at the bottom of the page and on posters throughout the regatta venue.
  • Please note that each regatta will have its own QR code and you must use the relevant QR code for the regatta you are attending.

 

Attendee COVID-19 regatta checklist

• Do not attend regattas if you are unwell or show any COVID-19 symptoms.

 

• All regatta attendees must register their attendance at each regatta via QR code.
  • If the regatta is a multi-day event you must register each day you attend
  • The QR code will be available on the event page and on posters throughout the regatta venue.
  • Please note that each regatta will have its own QR code and you must use the relevant QR code for the regatta you are attending.

 

• Social distancing
  • Keep 1.5m distance from others at all time where possible.
  • Density limits of 1 person per 2 square metres under marquees will be enforced and monitored by the Regatta COVID Marshalls. If you are unable to provide sufficient marquee space for all of your participants please ensure that those who are not undercover take approprate sun safe measures.

 

• All attendees must have a mask with them which are to be worn when indoors.

 

• All attending Clubs/Schools must bring with them a COVID-19 Hygiene station including the following items.
  • Hand sanitiser
  • A water bucket with a disinfectant solution to clean oar handles and shared equipment.

 

• All attendees to limit movement around the regatta venue.
  • Do not mingle with other Clubs/Schools
  • Do not gather around communal areas such as catering and toilets

 

• If attendees exhibit symptoms at the regatta
  • Wear a mask
  • Avoid close contact with all other attendees
  • Immediately notify the Regatta Secretary, even if you intend to leave the venue
  • If possible, leave the regatta venue by private transport
    • If not possible an isolation station will be available and the regatta secretary will be able to direct you to its location.

 

 

Crew Scratchings & Substitutions

Regatta day crew scratchings and substitutions can now be made online by using the two below links.

Regatta Scratching Form

Regatta Crew Change/Substitution Form