Championship Races Top of Page Racing takes place at Sydney International Regatta Centre which is an Olympic standard course. The boats are held by the stern from starting pontoons and the bows are aligned on the start line. Crews are allowed only one false start each before being eliminated. A re-start can also be called within 100 metres of the start for equipment breakage. Straying from a lane is punishable by the Umpire with disqualification if interference takes place to another boat.
All crews receive a horn blast as they cross the line.
The Umpire must raise his white flag at the end of a race to signify that it has been completed in accordance with the rules and that there has been no protest. In open age and weight competition coxswains of male crews must weigh a minimum of 55 kg and 50 kg for female crews. The Olympic Regatta Top of Page Men's rowing in the program of the Modern Olympic Games dates from 1896, women's from 1976 and lightweights from 1996. The publisher believes all material produced in the N.S.W. Rowing Association Members Handbook is correctly and accurately researched. However, we give no warranty in relation thereto and disclaim liability for all claims against the publication, its employees or any person associated which may arise from any material contained within its pages which may be challenged by any persons.