FAQ

Is it too late to enter?
What does C.R.A.S.H.-B. stand for?
What damper setting or drag factor do I have to use?
Why do I need to submit a 2k time?
What is the qualifying time for my event?
What is my age group?
What is the age cutoff for Juniors?
What is the age cutoff for Under-23?
I’m still in high school; why am I not a Junior?
I’m Junior aged, but I’m in college; why can’t I race as a Junior?
Do I need to be FISA classified to race in the adaptive events?
What are the weight cutoffs?
What is the distance raced?
What is the race schedule?
When does the race schedule post?
Is there a warm-up area?
I missed the awards ceremony; how do I receive my medal?
What are the qualifying times?
When does entry registration open?
Why are some people in the front row and others not?
How does seeding work?
Can I bring my own coach/coxswain onto the floor?
Can my friends/team come with me onto the floor?
Can I get a refund if I can’t race?
Can someone take my place?
Can I use someone else’s entry?
I missed the entry deadline.  How can I make a late entry?
What is the Bullpen and why should I go there?
Can I buy a used erg?
When can I purchase a regatta t-shirt?
What items will you be selling this year?
Where can I find photos of me racing?
Where can I find video of me racing?
Are there shower facilities available?
Where is the information on hotels?
How can I volunteer?

Is it too late to enter?

The deadline to enter the 2011 C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships has has not yet been established. Entries are not yet being accepted for 2011.

What does C.R.A.S.H.-B. stand for?

“Charles River All Star Has-Beens” For more on the name and its history, please see “C.R.A.S.H.-B. History” section.

What drag factor do I have to use?

You may use any drag factor setting you choose.  However, you may not change the setting once the race has begun.  (The Charley Butt rule)

Why do I need to submit a 2k time?

To make the event more exciting for the competitors, C.R.A.S.H.-B. tries to group similarly paced competitors together in their heats.

What is the qualifying time for my event?

There are no qualifying times to race in the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints.  Some competitors are sponsored by Concept2 through their Satellite Regatta series.  More information on that can be found here.

What is my age group?

For Masters (30-39), Senior Masters (40-49), and Veterans (50+ in 5-year increments), age is determined as of race day.  For Juniors and Under-23 competitors, your age is determined by the year of your birth.  Under-23 event participants (ages 18-22) must have been born on or after Jan. 1, 1989 and before Jan. 1, 1993.  Junior event participants (ages 14–18) must have been born on or after January 1, 1993 AND be enrolled in high school (or lower grade) as of race day.  No one under the age of 14 may compete.

What is the age cutoff for Juniors?

Junior event participants (ages 14–18) must have been born on or after January 1, 1993 AND be enrolled in high school (or lower grade) as of race day.

What is the age cutoff for Under-23?

Under-23 event participants (ages 18-22) must have been born on or after Jan. 1, 1989 and before Jan. 1, 1993.

I’m still in high school; why am I not a Junior?

C.R.A.S.H.-B. rules state that Juniors must meet the age requirement and also be enrolled in high school (or lower grade) as of race day.  High school students who are no longer Junior aged will race in the Junior event, but have their time denoted as High School and posted in the Open (no age restrictions) results.

I’m Junior aged, but I’m in college; why can’t I race as a Junior?

C.R.A.S.H.-B. rules state that Juniors must meet the age requirement and also be enrolled in high school (or lower grade) as of race day.  College students who are Junior aged will race in the Open (no age restrictions) events, but have their time denoted as Junior and posted in the Open results.

Do I need to be FISA classified to race in the adaptive events?

No.  C.R.A.S.H.-B is allowing adaptive athletes to self-classify for the 2010 event.

What are the weight cutoffs?

Coxswains must be 130lb or less for men and 120lb or less for women.  Lightweights must be 165lb or less for men and 135lb or less for women.

What is the distance raced?

All adaptive events are 1000m.  All able-bodied events are 2000m.

What is the race schedule?

The schedule is posted here.

When does the race schedule post?

We will post the final schedule in early February following the close of registration.  Until then, the tentative schedule will be posted here.

Is there a warm-up area?

The warm up area is adjacent to the competition floor.  See this map of the Race Floor.

I missed the awards ceremony; how do I receive my medal?

If you are still on site, identify yourself to one of the C.R.A.S.H.-B. officials.  Otherwise, we will send it to you in the mail.

What are the qualifying times?

There are no qualifying times to race in the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints.  Some competitors are sponsored by Concept2 through their Satellite Regatta series.  More information on that can be found here.

When does entry registration open?

Registration typically opens in mid-December.   This is the link to Registration.

Why are some people in the front row and others not?

C.R.A.S.H.-B. tries to group similarly paced competitors together in their heats.  Based on recent 2k times as submitted by the competitors, when possible we place the fastest competitors within each heat in the front row.

How does seeding work?

Based on recent 2k times as submitted by the competitors, whenever possible the 16 fastest competitors are placed in the front bank of ergs.  The next 32 (17-48) times would be arranged on two adjacent same-side banks of ergs, and the next 32 (49-80) times would be arranged on the opposite two adjacent same-side banks of ergs.  In events with fewer entries, competitors will be arranged on adjacent ergs within a bank or more of ergs.   Seeding is set up in a chevron formation with the faster competitors in the center.

Can I bring my own coach/coxswain onto the floor?

Each competitor will be given one ticket at Athlete Check-in to allow one person (coach, coxswain, friend, etc) to accompany him/her onto the competition floor.

Can my friends/team come with me onto the floor?

Each competitor will be given one ticket at Athlete Check-in to allow one person to accompany him/her onto the competition floor.

Can I get a refund if I can’t race?

C.R.A.S.H.-B. does not provide refunds.

Can someone take my place?

No.  For liability reasons, substitutions are not allowed.

Can I use someone else’s entry?

No.  For liability reasons, substitutions are not allowed.

I missed the entry deadline.  How can I make a late entry?

Please check out the information in the Bullpen section of our site for Bullpen rules and heat time.  If space and time allow, you may be able to  register day-of for $25.  Bullpen entries are limited and the race will happen early in the day if it happens at all.

What is the Bullpen and why should I go there?

If you missed the entry deadline, the Bullpen is a possible way to enter on the day of competition.  If space and time allow, it is limited to a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please check out the information in the Bullpen section of our site for Bullpen rules and heat time.  If space and time allow, you may be able to  register day-of for $25.  Bullpen entries are limited and the race will happen early in the day if it happens at all.

Can I buy a used erg?

Concept2 sells the ergs used in the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints for a discount.  Information on the C.R.A.S.H.-B Offer can be found here.

When can I purchase a regatta t-shirt?

On race day, C.R.A.S.H.-B. will be selling commemorative t-shirts.  Once they’re gone, they’re gone.  Click on  T-Shirts under the Marketplace tab to see this year’s design.

What items will you be selling this year?

Aside from our famous t-shirts, you can find a list of vendors who will be attending the Sprints by clicking on Marketplace.

Where can I find photos of me racing?

We do not take photos of every competitor, but you may find photos on our web site gallery or on Concept2’s C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints coverage.

Where can I find video of me racing?

We do not shoot video, but you may find some on Concept2’s C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints coverage.

Are there shower facilities available?

Yes.  And, they’re free of charge.

Where is the information on hotels?

The Royal Sonesta and Marlowe hotels have again partnered with C.R.A.S.H.-B. and Concept2 to provide special rates for our 2010 entrants.  Please follow the Sonesta Special offer or Marlowe Special offer for the C.R.A.S.H.-B. rates.

How can I volunteer?

We have plenty of jobs to fill.  Please complete and submit our volunteer form.