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ARA affiliated competitions are governed by the ARA rules of racing.
Rowing and sculling are classified separately and every competitor, whatever his or her age, weight, or gender, (except coxswains who are not generally classified), has a separate status in each of the two disciplines. This status, based on points won, determines where the individual fits in senior racing and the total of the points held by the crew as a whole (excluding the cox) determines their senior classification. There are other classifications of events to which the points system does not apply, but every crew has a status determined by points in senior rowing.
Only competitors who are registered competition members of the ARA and who are members of, and are representing, an affiliated rowing club, or who represent a club affiliated to another association recognised by ARA or FISA, may compete in races and regattas held under these Rules.
In expanding the online entry system the ARA aims to support competition organisers, allowing them to confirm more easily the eligibility and status of competitors.