Races will be held under the USRowing Rules of Racing as amended from time to time. A rower may compete as a Master from the beginning of the year during which he attains the age of 27. A competitor or crew shall be placed in the age category corresponding to the age attained during the current year.
AGE CATEGORIES
 | A Minimum age 27 years |
| B Average age 36 years or more |
| C Average age 43 years or more |
| D Average age 50 years or more |
| E Average age 55 years or more |
| F Average age 60 years or more |
| G Average age 65 years or more |
| H Average age 70 years or more |
| I Average age 75 years or more |
Age categories do not apply to coxswains. Female
coxswains will be permitted in men’s crews and vice
versa. In mixed crew events half of the crew, excluding
the coxswain, shall be women and half men. The coxswain
may be of either gender. The minimum weight of coxswains
in mixed crews is 50 kg. Each competitor shall be
responsible for his own health and fitness and must be
in a position to prove his age by presentation of an
official document. Members of the same crew shall
compete wearing uniform clothing (vest, shorts and any
additional garments). The regulation regarding uniform
clothing will not be enforced in mixed crews.
