NOTICE

Short-stay accommodation in Bunbury is in short supply most weekends so it is recommended you book earlier than lateror you will miss out. Also, the WA State Team will train inBunbury on Sunday, 4^th February 2024.

Location:

Forza Boat Shed, Lot 397 Cobblestone Drive, Bunbury

Time (approx.) (approx.)

Opening Ceremony at 1:00pm, and racing from 1:30pm to 6:30pm

Briefing start time:

12.15pm – Officials, Volunteers, sweeps, captains and coaches to attend

Race Distance:

200 metres

Standard Boats

Two 20s “Champion” boats  per race (round robin match racing)

Volunteer requirements:

One per club (as per DBWA rules – no volunteer means no racing).  Clubs must advise the name and preferred role of their volunteer at least 48 hours before the event.

Volunteer information:

Report to Mark Kusin at the Forza Boat Shed no later than noon.

Divisions

Youth, Women, Mixed & Open (as per DBWA rules)

Crew Categories

Tens and Twenties.

Combined Crews 

With Forza approval two Clubs are permitted to combine to form Crews, you must nominate other club participants club on your Crew Lists.

Composite Crews

With Forza approval three or more Clubs are permitted to combine to form Crews, you must nominate participants club on your Crew Lists.

Sweeps & Drummers

Clubs are permitted to use male sweeps and drummers for Women’s racing provided the club does not have female participants who can undertake these roles.

Competition Regulations & Racing Rules

As per DBWA’s Competition and Racing Rules. The following rules do not apply: 13 Grand Prix Point System and 16 WA State Championship.

Other Exemptions

If you need other exemptions in order to be able to compete, please seek approval from the Forza Event Coordinators.

Prize Money

Overall 1^st $250         2^nd $100       3^rd $50

Cost

$15 per participant

Food & Drinks

A range of food & drinks available for purchase on the day.

Bar

No consumption of alcohol permitted outside of the Forza Boat Storage Shed.