Lightweight rowers will be given wristbands when they make weight, and must wear these wristbands for all lightweight events. Any rower who loses the wristband must make weigh again to get another wristband. Open Events Open Events may be raced by club, collegiate or other competitors, all of whom shall be eligible for medals. Junior Events Junior competitors must be enrolled and attending as full time high school or middle school students on the day of the regatta. Coxswains Coxswains of a crew may be of either sex.
Coxswains have no weight requirements for The Head of the Red.
The US Rowing Rule Book is the ultimate source for all rulings. Points College, club and youth events will be contested separately and points will be awarded separately. Coaches, faculty members, and parents may not row for points in the name of a school or college. Medals are distributed 30 min after each event is scheduled. Trophies Winners' names are engraved on trophies, which are displayed each year at the Head of the Red Regatta.