H&D ARA. Rule Clarification: Status Rules. Winning at Higher Status

H&D ARA. Rule Clarification: Status Rules. Winning at Higher Status.

Following an enquiry from Christchurch Rowing Club regarding the H&D ARA Status Rules it has become clear that one of these rules has been poorly worded and is open to misinterpretation and dose not convey the intent of the rule correctly.

It was always anticipated that following the major revision of the Rules in 2014 there would be one or two rules that would require clarification and amendment. The policy and procedure for dealing with such a situation was established last year – where the Association Executive Officers would consider the situation and consult with the Rules Sub Committee – and clarify the meaning and intent of the rule, which would then be applied for the rest of that season, subject to ratification at the Associations next AGM.

Clarification of Status Rule 2.3 has been sought – in that it could be interpreted as meaning that any Junior Oarsman who wins more than once at a higher status can continue to compete as a Junior Oarsman for the rest of the season.

The Association’s Executive Officers in consultation with the Rules Sub Committee have agreed that this is misleading and are satisfied that this was not the intent of the rule which was designed not to penalise an oarsman who has a single win at a higher status. Therefore – to clarify – the rule that will be applied for the rest of this season – but subject to ratification at the next AGM – is that – for Junior oarsman winning one Junior Senior or Senior race – this would count as a win at Junior status – but that after a 2^nd win at Junior Senior status or above – the oarsman would immediately become a Junior Senior or Senior Oarsman and would have to race at Junior Senior or above for the rest of the season and would become a Senior Oarsman the following year. 

I hope this clarifies the rule to everyone’s satisfaction for this season.

Steve Bull. Association Secretary.