Event Description
The 2023 World Rowing Indoor Championships (WRICH), presented by Concept2, scheduled for 25-26 February 2023, will be staged as a hybrid competition.
This approach will give participants the option of taking part in-person in Mississauga-Toronto, CAN, or participating virtually from anywhere in the world. Virtual and in-person competitors will race against one another in real time during the WRICH. The WRICH will take place at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga, Toronto, Canada.
About Mississauga-Toronto
Mississauga is Canada’s 6th largest city, neighbouring the city of Toronto. Mississauga is home to Canada’s largest airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Conveniently a 30-minute drive from downtown Toronto, Mississauga is also within close reach of Niagara Falls and other day trips and less than 90 minutes from the USA border. More information can be found at: https://wrichtoronto2023.ca/mississauga/
Competitor Handbooks
Race Categories
Several race categories will be offered in the WRICH racing programme. In addition to 2000 metre and 500 metre races for age and Para categories, competitors can race as a Team in a relay format. World Rowing is also pleased to debut the World Rowing Versa Challenge at the 2023 WRICH – a multi-event competition with varying race formats. For more information on all Race Categories, and how to compete, please read the Competitor Entry & Qualification Guidelines.
PARA CLASSIFICATION
Classification Documentation Deadline – 10 January 2023
Classification Date(s) – 24 February 2023
Type of Classification Offered – Physical Impairment
Entry System
https://worldrowing.entries.regatta-systems.com/wrich/2023
Key Dates
- 15 October 2022 –
- Entries Open for all competitors (in-person and virtual)
- Age Category / Para / Team Qualification Period begins (for virtual competitors only)
- 1-28 November 2022 – *New* Versa Qualification Period begins
- 15 December 2022 – Deadline to request virtual Para competitor classification
- 10 January 2023 – Deadline to request in-person Para competitor classification
- 1 February 2023 – Age Category Qualification Period and Entries close (for virtual competitors only)
- 8 February 2023 – In-person competitor entries close.
- 14 February 2023 – Final race schedule posted
- 24 February 2023 – Para athlete classification in Mississauga-Toronto, CAN
- 25-26 February 2023 – Competition dates
*At this time, athletes from Russia and Belarus are not permitted to compete in World Rowing events.
Travel and Accommodation
Hotel Book Now https://wrichtoronto2023.ca/accommodations/
Flight partnerships with Air Canada 10-15% discount offered. https://wrichtoronto2023.ca/travel/
Consent Form
2023 WRICH Commitment, Liability, Waiver and WADA Consent