Competitors

2025 Onsite Registration Guide

Registration information can be found below.  Please expand the sections to view information and if you have any questions please email regatta@hocr.org.

Download the HOCR Athlete Guide Here

  • Hours & Location

    Location: The Registration tent has moved (slightly)!  The new location is just across from the site we’ve used in past years close to the road.  Reference Map Here

    *Monday – Wednesday Pickup*: Please register ahead so we know you’re coming! Register Here (registration no required for Thursday-Saturday pickup)

    *Monday, October 13: 6pm – 8pm

    *Tuesday, October 14: 6pm – 8pm

    *Wednesday, October 15: 6pm – 8pm

    Thursday, October 16: 3:00pm – 7:00pm

    Friday, October 17: 12:00pm – 6:00pm

    Saturday, October 18: 7:30AM to 12:00pm

    Competitors must register at least 3 hours before their race.

  • Waivers

    All athletes should proceed through the HOCR Waiver Portal. Athletes racing for will proceed to the USRowing membership login – if your USRowing membership is current you’re all set!

    • International Athletes representing an International Organization receive free USRowing Membership for the event
    • View all membership options and instructions HERE.

    HOCR Waiver Link: http://waivers.regattacentral.com/hocr2025 (once completed users will be directed to complete Memberships/Waivers on the USRowing site)

    • Athletes considered ‘spares’ should complete the waiver ahead of time.

    USRowing Compliance Questions? Contact members@usrowing.org

    Rosters

    Line-Ups must be completed through your RegattaCentral before arriving at Onsite Registration. The deadline for finalizing your lineup is October 11th. Scullers are reminded that lineups in 1x and 2x events cannot be changed after the time of entry application, with the sole exception of the Youth 1x, Youth 2x, Para Inclusion 2x, and College-Championship 2x crews.

    A representative from a team may come to collect packets. This individual will be considered responsible for those competitor packets. Changes to line-ups and/or missing waivers will result in a delay in pick-up. All 1x scullers and one representative from each 2x scull must attend Registration. Scullers racing Unaffiliated should have proof of USRowing Championship level membership available.

  • Hours & Location

    Lightweight teams must also register for a time to collect their packet. The Weigh-In tent is located within the Attager registration tent (updated location!) at FALS.

    2025 Weigh-In Hours:

    Friday, October 17: 12pm – 5pm

    Saturday, October 18: 7:30am – 3pm

    All lightweight rowers are required to weigh in prior to claiming the registration packet

    Coxswains are on their honor to meet the 100 lb. weight minimum, and we will not be weighed.

    Weigh-In Rules:

    • Competitors must present a valid photo ID – Passport, State Drivers License, etc. – prior to stepping on the scale. For sweep boats, all boat members must be present with their valid photo IDs in order for the boat to weigh in. No exceptions.
    • Competitors must be dressed in appropriate racing attire. No exceptions.
    • All rowers and coxswains must be present by boat. Any competitor that does not make weight will be permitted to make additional attempts. Coxswains are not required to weigh in. If a competitor requires additional weigh-in attempts, only the athlete who has not made weight must weigh-in again.
    • Only competitors rowing in singles and doubles events are permitted to weigh in on Friday. All competitors may weigh in on Saturday, with priority given to competitors rowing in singles and doubles events. Sunday weigh-in may be available by appointment only.