Rowing

Tips & Tricks

Set your damper as soon as you arrive at the rower.
Secure your feet in the straps completely before picking up the handle — feet not strapped in before grabbing the handle is a penalty.
Drive with your legs first, then lean back, then pull the handle to your lower chest.
Do not touch the monitor screen — this is a time penalty.
Raise your arm clearly when done and wait for judge confirmation before leaving the machine.

Per the latest Tryka rulebook. Always check the official rulebook before race day for any updates.

Athletes must complete 1,000m on a Concept2 Rower.
The machine monitor will be reset to zero by the judge before use.
The athlete's feet must be secured in the straps before grabbing the handle.
The damper can be changed as many times as required by the working athlete.
Athletes are not permitted to touch the screen on the Rower; doing so will result in a time penalty.
Once the 1,000m distance is completed, the athlete must raise their arm to call over a judge to confirm completion.
Only after the judge confirms the distance has been completed may the athlete leave.

Both athletes must be present before the exercise can commence.
Athletes may change over as many times as desired (IGYG).
When changing over, the working partner must remove their feet from the straps and release the handle before the changeover can occur.
The non-working partner may not assist with releasing the feet from the straps; infringement will incur a penalty.
The non-working athlete must stand in a designated marked area; penalties apply for non-compliance.