ST. CATHARINES ROWING CLUB GUIDELINES AND RULES

1. Observe proper safety conditions at all times
• Far side 1500m pylon and nearside 500m pylon must be visible
• Assigned safety group decide on condition safety
• When in question, there is no question, we don’t row
2. In any emergency call 9-1-1 and follow the posted Emergency Action Plan
3. At ALL times, safety boat drivers MUST be wearing the kill switch/automatic stop tether
4. Observe the boathouse open and closing times
5. Take responsibility for the boathouse at all times; when in doubt, close all bay doors and lock all gates.
6. All singles must have a whistle and personal flotation device (PFD); club owned singles will have these items provided; PFD can be removed for racing only
7. At all times we respect fellow athletes, competitors, volunteers and officials
8. All are expected to read and understand the club St. Catharines RC Handbook
9. All are expected to read and understand the club Emergency Action Plan (E.A.P.)
10. 2 person maximum in coach boats while coaching or observing training
11. Trailered boats must be returned to the boathouse no later than the day after the regatta
12. Two coaches MUST stay with any junior athlete(s) waiting for ride home from the boathouse
13. There is an observed sliding scale of coach experience versus number of boats permitted to coach; this must be followed
14. All Under 19 and Under 17 crews will be accompanied by a coach boat; including private singles
15. NO shell/athlete(s) is to be on the water alone [Additional Safety Notes]. This applies to all masters, recreational, non-competitive and competitive seniors (juniors see rule #14). All SCRC shells and privately owned shells must have at least two boats, in close proximity to each other, when on the water.
16. Groups on the water without a coach; put a coach boat in the water just in case one is needed in an emergency
17. PFD’s are to remain in the bag with the bag closed unless needed for emergency use; PFD’s are not seat cushions
18. All shells are to be wiped down after every row with a personal towel