UNLIKE many other sporting bodies whose fixtures are being badly
affected right now by adverse weather, the Scottish Amateur Rowing
Association can plan its next event with confidence.
On the last Sunday of this month, the second Scottish indoor rowing
championships take place within Glasgow Caledonian University, and a
record entry is expected.
This form of the sport -- performed on calibrated rowing machines
called ergometers -- is growing in popularity and there is now a fully
developed European circuit of competitions.
As a result, all performances in the Scottish championships will be
included in the official world ranking tables.
Last year's event also was supported by Glasgow Caledonian University,
who have repeated their sponsorship this year by providing the venue and
other technical back-up.
For this year's event, the FARA are circulating all Scottish leisure
clubs that have a Concept II ergo among their equipment, as well as all
private owners in an attempt to bring more non-rowers into the
competition.
For those experienced oarsmen taking part the format is now familiar.
A bank of eight machines will be in place and competitors will be asked
to cover the computer equivalent of two-and-a-half kilometers on the
instruments of torture.
Altogether, more than 30 separate events will be on offer, for men and
women, ranging from juniors to veterans and from elite performers to
beginners with no rowing experience.
Further details of entries are available from all Scottish rowing
clubs, the Scottish Amateur Rowing Association, and Glasgow Caledonian
University.
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