EVENT DESCRIPTION
The World Rowing Indoor Championships (WRICH) are held annually, typically near the end of February. The 2021 World Rowing Indoor Championships, presented by Concept2, will be held virtually.
The WRICH comprises two phases: Qualification, 27 November 2020 (23:59 CET) – 7 February 2021 (23:59 CET) and Finals (23-27 February 2021). Competitors who qualify for the WRICH finals will race virtually, and in real time, against other finalists in their race category.
STARTLISTS AND RESULTS
Startlists – PDF (Updated 20 February 2021)
EVENT DOCUMENTS
2021 World Rowing Indoor Championships Finals Schedule UPDATED 19 FEBRUARY 2021
Competitor Overview, Terms & Conditions document
Finalists’ Guide & Instructions
QUALIFICATION
The WRICH Qualification will feature two qualification pathways: An Open Qualification and a Continental Qualification. The WRICH finals will each include 10-20 qualified athletes, varying by race category.
For specific details on qualification, and how many athletes qualify via each pathway, please refer to the Competitor Overview, Terms & Conditions document.
Qualification will take place from 27 November 2020 (23:59 CET) to 7 February 2021 (23:59 CET).
Open Qualification Pathway
The Open Qualification Pathway will allow competitors to complete a qualification race at any time during the WRICH Qualification in order to attempt to qualify for the WRICH Finals. A maximum of two athletes from the same country may qualify for a final race via the Open Qualification pathway.
Continental Qualification Pathway
One qualification event will be organised for each of the five continents:recognised by World Rowing : Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
• The African Continental Qualifier for the WRICH will take place on 28 November 2020, and will be hosted by the St. Andrew’s School for Girls (Gauteng, RSA). This event will also double up as the 2020 African Rowing INdoor Championships. For more information on this event, and to register, please visit https://virtualregatta.africa/
• The Americas Continental Qualifier for the WRICH will take place on 6-7 February 2021, and will be hosted by the Canadian Indoor Rowing Association. More information on this event and registration details will be published in due course on the Association’s website: http://www.cdnindoorrowing.org/
• The Asian Continental Qualifier for the WRICH will take place on 24 January 2021. On behalf of the Asian Rowing Federation, the Hong Kong, China Rowing Association will host the event. More information on this event and registration details will be published in due course on the Association’s website www.rowing.org.hk.
• The European Continental Qualifier for the WRICH will take place on 5-6 December 2020, and will be hosted by British Rowing. This Continental Qualifier will be held as a part of BRIC Online (this year’s edition of the British Rowing Indoor Championships), which will also act at the 2021 European Rowing Indoor Championships. For more information on this event, and to register, please visit www.britishrowing.org/BRIConline.
• The Oceania Continental Qualifier for the WRICH will take place on 5 December 2020, and will be hosted by the New Zealand Indoor Rowing Association. This event will also double up as the 2020 Oceania Rowing Indoor Championships. For more information on this event, and to register, please visit https://www.indoorrowing.co.nz/page/events/.
ELIGIBILITY
This event is open to all competitors anywhere in the world who can access a Concept2 static ergometer (PM3 or later). Competitors must submit a copy of their passport or National identity card (with a photo) at the time of entry to the WRICH.
For eligibility requirements related to specific race categories, competitiors should review the Competitor Overview, Terms & Conditions document.
RACE CATEGORIES
The following race categories will be included in the 2021 World Rowing Indoor Championships.
Lwt = Lightweight
2000m
| Open Men | PR3 Women | Masters 40-49 Women |
| Open Women | Masters 30-39 Men | Masters 50-54 Women |
| U23 Men | Masters 40-49 Men | Masters 55-59 Women |
| U23 Women | Masters 50-54 Men | Masters 60-64 Women |
| U19 Men | Masters 55-59 Men | Masters 65-69 Women |
| U19 Women | Masters 60-64 Men | Masters 70-74 Women |
| Lwt Men | Masters 65-69 Men | Masters 75-79 Women |
| Lwt Women | Masters 70-74 Men | Masters 80-84 Women |
| U23 Lwt Men | Masters 75-79 Men | Masters 85-89 Women |
| U23 Lwt Women | Masters 80-84 Men | Masters 90-94 Women |
| PR1 Men | Masters 85-89 Men | Masters 95-99 Women |
| PR1 Women | Masters 90-94 Men | Masters 100+ Women |
| PR2 Men | Masters 95-99 Men | PR3-II Men |
| PR2 Women | Masters 100+ Men | PR3-II Women |
| PR3 Men | Masters 30-39 Women |
| Masters 30-39 Lwt Men | Masters 85-89 Lwt Men | Masters 65-69 Lwt Women |
| Masters 40-49 Lwt Men | Masters 90-94 Lwt Men | Masters 70-74 Lwt Women |
| Masters 50-54 Lwt Men | Masters 95-99 Lwt Men | Masters 75-79 Lwt Women |
| Masters 55-59 Lwt Men | Masters 100+ Lwt Men | Masters 80-84 Lwt Women |
| Masters 60-64 Lwt Men | Masters 30-39 Lwt Women | Masters 85-89 Lwt Women |
| Masters 65-69 Lwt Men | Masters 40-49 Lwt Women | Masters 90-94 Lwt Women |
| Masters 70-74 Lwt Men | Masters 50-54 Lwt Women | Masters 95-99 Lwt Women |
| Masters 75-79 Lwt Men | Masters 55-59 Lwt Women | Masters 100+ Lwt Women |
| Masters 80-84 Lwt Men | Masters 60-64 Lwt Women |
500m
| Open Men | PR2 Women | Masters 55-59 Women |
| Open Women | PR3 Men | Masters 60+ Women |
| U23 Men | PR3 Women | Masters 30-39 Lwt Men |
| U23 Women | PR3-II Men | Masters 40-49 Lwt Men |
| U19 Men | PR3-II Women | Masters 50-54 Lwt Men |
| U19 Women | Masters 30-39 Men | Masters 55-59 Lwt Men |
| Lwt Men | Masters 40-49 Men | Masters 60+ Lwt Men |
| Lwt Women | Masters 50-54 Men | Masters 30-39 Lwt Women |
| U23 Lwt Men | Masters 55-59 Men | Masters 40-49 Lwt Women |
| U23 Lwt Women | Masters 60+ Men | Masters 50-54 Lwt Women |
| PR1 Men | Masters 30-39 Women | Masters 55-59 Lwt Women |
| PR1 Women | Masters 40-49 Women | Masters 60+ Lwt Women |
| PR2 Men | Masters 50-54 Women |
Other
Team Test – Men
Team Test – Women
Team Test – Mixed (2 Women, 2 Men)
1hr – Men
1hr – Women
For questions, please contact indoor@fisa.org