Para & Para Inclusive
Para-rowing races are held on the full 4,500m regatta course. There will be five 2x races and one 4+ race. Inclusive events are open to athletes classified in the PR-3, PR-2, or PR-1 sport classes, including expanded PR-3 subclasses. The sport class requirement applies only to the classified rower in the crew.
2026 Key Dates, Contacts, Links
| August 25, 2026 | Registration opens — link coming |
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| September 28, 2026 | Registration closes |
| October 1, 2026 | Medical documentation deadline. Submit to classification@usrowing.org |
| October 27, 2026 | Line-ups & waivers due |
| October 31, 2026 | Classification appointments Day 1 |
| November 1, 2026 | Classification appointments Day 2 |
| November 1, 2026 | Para Coaches & Coxswains Meeting, 2:00 PM |
| November 1, 2026 | Shell relocation to GPS dock, 2:30 PM |
| November 2, 2026 | Race Day |
Contacts & Links
- Para-rowing coordinator: pararowing@headofthehooch.org
- Classification documentation: classification@usrowing.org
- FISA Medical Diagnostics Form (add link)
- US Athlete Classification Consent for Physical Impairment (add link)
For a full description of the rules and procedures, refer to (cross link to rules and procedure para rowing section)
Composition of Races at the Hooch
a) Based on initial entry information and confirmation of classification by the Hooch Para-rowing Coordinator, athletes will be placed in the appropriate event.
b) Based on entry and classification information, subcategories will be created within the Para-rowing events so that athletes with similar classifications compete in the same event. For example:
- PR3-PI and PR3-VI will compete against one another in the same category.
- PR3-VET rowers will compete against one another in the same category. All Freedom Rows members are encouraged to enter this event.
- PR3-II athletes will be grouped together in the same category.
c) In the event an athlete has more than one classification, a panel made up of the athlete, coach, Hooch Para-rowing Coordinator, and US Rowing Representative will evaluate the entry and agree on the best event and category.
2026 Para-Rowing Event Schedule
Sunday, November 2, 2026 — Race Day
Para Women's PR3 Inclusive 2x Composition: Same-gender crews made up of a PR3 classified athlete and a rowing partner. Para-Rowing classification required.
Para Men's PR3 Inclusive 2x Composition: Same-gender crews made up of a PR3 classified athlete and a rowing partner. Para-Rowing classification required.
Para Mixed PR3 Inclusive 2x Composition: Mixed-gender crews made up of a PR3 classified athlete and a rowing partner. Para-rowing classification required.
Para Mixed PR3 2x Composition: Mixed-gender crews made up of PR3 classified athletes. US Rowing or World Rowing para-rowing classification required.
Para Mixed PR2 Inclusive 2x Composition: Mixed-gender crews made up of a PR2 classified athlete and an able-bodied rowing partner. US Rowing or World Rowing para-rowing classification required.
Para Mixed PR3 Inclusive 4+ Composition: Mixed-gender crews made up of two PR3 classified athletes and two able-bodied rowing partners. Para-rowing classification required.
Need a rowing partner? Able-bodied rowing partners are available for single athletes. Contact the para-rowing coordinator: pararowing@headofthehooch.org