Rowing, also known as “crew” in the United States, is a sport that involves racing a shell, or boat, down a designed stretch of water using oars. The first boat to cross the finish line is declared the winner.
There will also be a parasport/adaptive option for rowing.
Age Categories
- Men’s: 27+, 36+, 43+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+
- Women’s: 27+, 36+, 43+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+
- Mixed: 27+, 36+, 43+, 50+
- Para-Sport: 27+
Age for doubles, quads and eights determined by averaging age of crew, not including coxswains.
Competition Format
- 1500m time trial on the Cuyahoga River
Events
Sculling Boats (two oars per person)
Single Scull (1x)
- Men’s Single, M1x (A-K)
- Women’s Single, W1x (A-K)
- Open Single, O1x (A-K)
- PR1 Single, PR1 1x
- PR2 Single, PR2 1x
Double Sculls (2x)
- Men’s Double, M2x (A-K)
- Women’s Double, W2x (A-K)
- Mixed Double, Mix2x (A-K)
- PR2 Mixed Double, PR2 Mix 2x
- PR3 Mixed Double,
- PR3 Mix 2x
- Inclusion Double 2x, (includes one para and one non-para athlete)
Quadruple Sculls (4x)
- Men’s Quadruple Sculls, M4x (A-K)
- Women’s Quadruple Sculls, W4x (A-K)
- Mixed Quadruple Sculls, Mix4x (A-K)
Sweep Boats (One oar per person)
Coxed Four (4+)
- Men’s Coxed Four, M4+ (A-K)
- Women’s Coxed Four, W4+ (A-K)
- Mixed Coxed Four, Mix4+ (A-K)
- PR3 Mixed Four, PR3Mix4+
- Inclusion Four, 4+ (includes two para and two non-para athletes, not including the coxswain)
Eight (8+)
- Men’s Eight, M8+ (A-K)
- Women’s Eight, W8+ (A-K)
- Mixed Eight, Mix8+ (A-K)
Partners
The Cleveland Rowing Foundation promotes the athlete, health, educational and social benefits of rowing throughout our Cleveland community.
Looking for a team or partner? Check out the Official 2024 PAMG Team/Partner Finder Facebook page.
Venue
Cuyahoga River – Cleveland Rowing Foundation
The Cleveland Rowing Foundation is located in The Flats and will host the rowing competition for the Games.
The Flats is a neighborhood running along the banks of the Cuyahoga River, a waterway located in Northeast Ohio, that feeds into Lake Erie. This body of water provides opportunities for fun, adventure and water sports and rowing is a great way to experience the beauty of one of Cleveland’s most enduring resources.
Exact course and course map will be provided once confirmed.
Rowing Event Details
- Venue: Cuyahoga River
Event Location: 1003 British Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113
Event Dates: 07/13 – 07/14
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