The Talbott Cup

Rules

1. Regatta Course and Events:
   1. The Regatta is to be held on an upstream course approximately 800m long, from the upstream post on the Long Reach to Morley's Holt, unless conditions on the day dictate otherwise.
   2. Re-rows may take place in the opposite direction, at the discretion of the Senior Umpire.
2. Categories
   1. There will be 6 separete categories
      • Second boats (open and womens)
      • Third boats (open and womens)
      • Fourth boats (open and womens)
   2. Those who wish to compete in the second division must statisify ANY ONE of the following criteria
      • Did not "get on" to Lent Bumps
      • Did not enter Lent Bumps
      • Are their college's lowest boat
   3. Prizes will be awarded to categories with at least four entries. The race secretary reserves the right to merge categories to promote competition.
   4. All events are to be raced in VIIIs.
3. Competitors and Boats:
   1. All participants must be members of the CUCBC.
   2. No competitor may compete in more than one event.
   3. No competitor may enter without the express permission from the Race Secretary if they have rowed or coxed in an M1, O1 or W1 crew (Fairbairns, Lents or Mays), or have University colours of any kind.
   4. Each crew must be entered by their boat club. (Composite crews from multiple colleges are allowed.)
   5. Each club is responsible for the conduct of its crews.
   6. Crews are expected to carry lights. Crews racing in the finals may end up rowing back in the 15 minutes before lighting up if there are delays.
   7. All boats are required to meet CUCBC and BR safety requirements.
4. Terms of Entry:
   Entry will be done on a first-come first-served basis, although the Race Secretary retains the right to prioritise crews not racing Bumps.
5. Boat Sharing:
   Boat sharing between crews is strongly discouraged and crews should borrow boats wherever possible. Sharing will only be permitted with the prior consent of the Race Secretary.
6. Online Entry:
   All entries to the regatta must be submitted online and entries will not be accepted until the fee is paid.
7. During the Regatta:
   1. The decision of the Senior Umpire in any matter regarding the Regatta is final.
   2. The Regatta marshals will be identified by bright yellow vests. All marshals are to be treated with respect and their instructions obeyed. Rudeness or failure to comply with instructions will result in disqualification.
   3. Racing will begin from a standing start upon the start umpire's call.
   4. In the event of an accident or any other emergency, the Umpire will stop the races. This will be signalled by a continuous blast on a whistle from the Umpires. Crews must stop racing on hearing this signal, as ignoring it could prove dangerous, and will result in at least disqualification.
   5. During races the Umpire in charge of the race will warn crews to remain on their station by short blasts on a whistle. Failure to heed this warning will result in disqualification.
   6. The finish will be denoted by a short whistle blast as each boat's bow ball passes the finish line.
   7. All crews must have a dedicated bank party with them, crews which turn up without a bank party may be disqualified at the discretion of the race secretary.
   8. Bank Parties following each race are restricted a maximum size of four members per crew, whether on bicycles or on foot.
   9. During a race, no member of a bank party may overtake the Umpire in charge of that race.
   10. The use of loud-hailers, whistles and foghorns to provide coaching or encouragement to crews whilst racing is forbidden.
   11. Every competing cox must wear a life jacket.
   12. Every competing boat must carry a bow-ball.
   13. Crew numbers must be clearly displayed on the bow-man and cox for the duration of the Regatta.
   14. Any crew which arrives late to marshalling is liable to disqualification.
8. Conduct and Behaviour of crews
   All crews and accompanying bank parties are expected to show appropriate consideration for other users and residents of the river at all times. This specifically includes: not using riverside foliage as a toilet and proper disposal of litter such as water bottles. Any crew found to be behaving inappropriately is liable to disqualification.
9. Disqualification:
   1. The Senior Umpire, Regatta Secretary, or any official marshal may disqualify a crew or club at any time after their entries have been received, for breach of the rules (including a misleading entry form), dangerous behaviour, or any other conduct which interferes with the running of the Regatta.
   2. The entry fee of any disqualified crew will not be refunded.
10. Infringement of Rules:
    Should a crew which has won an event be found to have infringed any of the rules of the Regatta, the result will be invalidated. In such an event, all prizes received by the crew must be returned to First and Third Trinity Boat Club. In addition, First and Third Trinity Boat Club may penalise the offending club by restricting or excluding entries in subsequent years.
11. Liability and Refunds:
    1. First and Third Trinity Boat Club, the Regatta Secretary, Senior Umpire or Regatta officials can bear no responsibility for events beyond their control, or for damage or injury arising for collisions or any other accidents involving participants in the Regatta.
    2. Nor shall First and Third Trinity Boat Club be under any obligation to provide a refund for any crew, should events beyond its control prevent the completion of the racing schedule after the Regatta has begun. This includes such circumstances as sufficiently bad weather that the Senior Umpire and First and Third Trinity Boat Club feel that injury or damage may arise if the Regatta were permitted to continue.
    3. Crews scratched after the production of the draw will not be eligible for a refund.
    4. Any crew that has completed at least one race will not receive a refund if further racing is cancelled.
12. Rules and Complaints:
    1. Any club which enters a crew into the Regatta is expected to know the Rules and by entering agrees to all terms and conditions contained in this document.
    2. First and Third Trinity Boat Club shall be the sole judge in any conflict of interpretation arising from these rules.
    3. Any complaints about the organisation of the Regatta should be addressed, as soon as possible, to the Regatta Secretary, who along with the Senior Umpire will give the points raised due consideration.
    4. Any complaint against the Regatta Secretary or Senior Umpire should be addressed to the Captain of First and Third Trinity Boat Club.