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EVENT DESCRIPTION
The top event for the year for Under 23 rowers is the World Rowing Under 23 Championships (WRU23CH). The championships usually take place in July and attract up to 1000 rowers from around the world. There are 22 boat classes to compete in, including eight lightweight boat classes.
The top event for the year for Under 19 rowers is the World Rowing Under 19 Championships (WRU19CH). The championships usually take place in August and attract up to 1000 rowers from around the world.
In 2022, the WRU23CH and the WRU19CH will be a combined event.
EVENTS OFFERED
The following events are offered at the 2022 World Rowing Under 23 Championships
Under 23 Men (BM): 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4-, 4+, 8+
Under 23 Women (BW): 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4-, 4+, 8+
Under 23 Lightweight Men (BLM): 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x
Under 23 Lightweight Women (BLW): 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x
The following events are offered at the 2022 World Rowing Under 19 Championships:
Under 19 Men (JM): 1x, 2x, 2-, 4-, 4x, 4+, 8+
Under 19 Women (JW): 1x, 2x, 2-, 4-, 4x, 4+, 8+
EVENT DOCUMENTS
2022 World Rowing Under 19 & Under 23 Championships – Bulletin_n°2_- 31.05.2022
2022 World Rowing Under 19 & Under 23 Championships – Provisional Programme_updated29July (V.5b)
2022 World Rowing Under 19 & Under 23 Championships – Venue map
2022 World Rowing Under 19 & Under 19 Championships – Team Manager Manual
Spares Races
2022 WRU19U23CH Varese- Spares Summary Start List
Spares Start List JM1x Spares Start List BW1x
ELIGIBILITY
World Rowing Championships are open to all member federations. A rower may compete in an Under 23 event until 31st of December of the year in which he reaches the age of 22.
A rower may compete in a Under 19 rowing event until 31st of December of the year in which he reaches the age of 18. Athletes must be eligible under the relevant rules. To represent a country in a World Rowing Championship, a competitor shall be a citizen of that country. He or she must be able to prove this by showing an official document (passport or identity card). In exceptional cases, the Executive Committee may make exceptions. Rowers may only compete at the World Rowing Championships if they have submitted a signed commitment form to World Rowing before accreditation may be issued at a World Rowing Event.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Varese is located in the Northern part of Italy, 55km north of Milan. The town lies at the foot of the Campo dei Fiori mountain range overlooking Lake Varese. It has a population of approximately 80,000.
Lake Varese, is 8.8 km long and 4.5 km wide. It has hosted the Coupe de la Jeunesse in 2007, 2012 European Rowing Championships and 2013 World Rowing Masters Regatta, the 2014 World Rowing Under 23 Championships, the 2015 World Rowing Cup the 2016 World Rowing Cup I and the 2021 European Rowing Championships. In 2023 Varese will host World Rowing Cup II.
Lake Varese has been part of Natura 2000. This is the European Union’s large system of protected areas, which safeguard rare or endangered species and habitats.
METEROLOGY
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