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Erg scores, boat speed and seat racing, for sculling and sweep.

WomenMenMixed
An eight drives through the water at a lakeside regatta. RWRowing AI-generated image
  • Sculling
  • Sweep
disciplines
2
Performance indicators
6
Scouting parameters
5
Evaluation criteria
3
Rowing · discipline

Sculling

Two oars per rower.

3 Boat classes
Format
2000 m regatta course
Categories
WomenMenMixed
Competition
Regattas (heats → repechage → final) · Head races
Age & level
Junior (U19)U23SeniorMasters
Weight
Open weightLightweight
01

Boat classes

Sculling3

  • Single (1x)
  • Double (2x)
  • Quad (4x)
02

Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Erg3

  • 2000 m ergometer time time ↓
  • 6000 m ergometer time time ↓
  • Power-to-weight W/kg ↑

Water3

  • Average split /500 m time ↓
  • Stroke rate spm
  • Speed vs gold-medal standard % ↑
03

Scouting parameters

Technical

  • Catch timing
  • Boat feel & balance

Tactical

  • Race plan execution

Physical

  • Aerobic power

Mental

  • Grit in the third 500
04

Rankings & records

Ranking method Best mark

Erg rankings by time; on-water results by regatta finishes and speed as a percentage of the gold-medal standard.

Competition records
  • 2000 m erg PB
  • Course records
  • Regatta wins
05

Achievements

  • National titles
  • International selections
  • Championship medals
06

Video requirements

  • On-water techniqueSide-on footage from a launch at race pace.
    Required
  • Erg testVerified 2000 m test.
    Optional
07

Evaluation

Method Performance vs standards

Verified erg scores and speed against the gold-medal standard; technique graded 1–5.

1Fundamental flaws3Sound5Elite

Objective measureVerified 2000 m erg and on-water speed

Criteria
  • Erg performance
  • On-water speed
  • Technique

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