Welcome to the 2024 Australian Indoor Rowing Championships!
26th October
Get ready to challenge yourself and connect with a vibrant community of rowers from across Australia and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to indoor rowing, the AIRC offers a unique opportunity to test your limits and achieve new personal bests. This year’s event is fully virtual, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own home or at one of our partner hubs. Join us in this nationwide celebration of strength, endurance, and community spirit. Register now and start your journey toward race day!

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Register your interest for the 2024 Australian Indoor Rowing Championships on 26 October

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CONCEPT2 RowErg®

When you enter the Australian Indoor Rowing Championships 2023, you're automatically in the running for a Concept2 RowErg®
- Competition Period: 1st September 2024 to 21st October 2024  

- Eligibility: Open to all Australian residents  

- Major Prize: One Concept2 RowErg®  

- Winner Announcement: 26th October 2024, live on the AIRC24 YouTube livestream  Secure your spot today!

Special thanks to Concept2 for their generous contribution of the prize RowErg®. Your support keeps our community rowing stronger.

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First 500 Entries get a
free competitors t-shirt

Be among the first 500 to register for the 2024 Australian Indoor Rowing Championship and receive a free, limited-edition competitor’s T-shirt.  Don’t miss your chance—register now and secure your spot in this year’s competition, along with your free T-shirt!

Take Part at a HUB

Participating at a designated hub for the Australian Indoor Rowing Championship (AIRC) offers a unique and engaging experience.

Hubs, which include local rowing clubs and gyms, provide a supportive environment where you can compete alongside others, bringing the excitement of race day to your community. It’s a fantastic way to connect with fellow rowers, enjoy the camaraderie, and get the most out of your AIRC experience. Find a hub near you and join the action!

Race at a hub

This years Australian Indoor Rowing Championships will be live across the country and we want your club involved. Make it a day to get all members young and old together and introduce new people to your space too.

Make your club or gym a hub

Interested in becoming part of the AIRC 2023 community in a bigger way? Consider either becoming a hub or joining one of our existing hubs for the event! Hubs serve as focal points where participants can come together to race, offering both camaraderie and competition. Whether you have a venue or are looking for one, hubs make the Championships more accessible and exciting for everyone involved.

Registered hubs

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What You need to race

To compete in the 2024 Australian Indoor Rowing Championship, make sure you’re set up with the essentials. First, ensure you have access to a Concept2 Row Erg (Model B, C, D, or E) with a PM5 monitor running the latest firmware.

Connect to your Concept2 logbook through the Row Nation app. On race day, you’ll also need to download and use the Concept2 ErgRace app to participate in your event. Once these steps are completed, you’ll be ready to join the race and compete with participants from across Australia and beyond. For detailed instructions, refer to the full race manual.

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THE full race manual

Hub set up

Each hub should have a maximum of 20 rowing machines. A maximum of 4 rowing machines can be connected up to a dedicated laptop. It is preferred that your laptop is connected via Ethernet cable to the internet however WiFi does work. A back up of a 4g hotspot is recommended. Ideally there is 1 volunteer per laptop and 4 rowing machines. Please test your set up including a connectivity test before event start.

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AIRC Training Programs

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Get ready for the Australian Indoor Rowing Championships with our 6-week training plans on the Row Nation App. Whether you're focusing on 500m sprints or 2000m endurance, we've got the right program for you. These workouts are available in the app and are designed to boost your performance.

The Row Nation App works seamlessly with your Concept 2 PM5 monitor for real-time tracking, or you can enter your results manually. Just browse the weekly workouts, tap 'Go To Workout,' and start your session.

Use the 'AIRC 500m Training Targets Calculator' to set your goal speed for the 500m sessions, ensuring your training is tailored to you. Maximize your preparation and get ready to perform your best at the AIRC!

EARLY SUBMISSION

We understand there may be conflicts with other rowing regattas and sporting events on the 26th of October 2024. To accommodate this, competitors can submit their results in advance if unable to race on the official date. Early submissions can be made through the Row Nation app between 06:00 am on Wednesday, the 23rd of October, and 06:00 am on Saturday, the 26th of October 2024 AEST.

To participate, competitors must use a Concept 2 PM5 rowing machine connected to the Row Nation app. A specific workout link will be provided upon approval of an early submission request. Lightweight competitors must also submit weigh-in details via a form with photographic evidence of their weight and the date.

We encourage competitors submitting early to share images or videos on social media, tagging Rowing Australia or sending a direct message through the Row Nation app.
EARLY ENTRY SUBMISSION REQUEST FORM

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