The Isis Sculls Head Race returns in 2024.

Run in four divisions across the day, the first three divisions will be the classic head race, run over an 1850m upstream course on the River Isis in Oxford. However, the fourth (and last) division will run on a shorter course designed for novice scullers.

Racing is offered in all sculling boat categories including: 1x, 2x, 4x, and 4x+ and also pairs (2-); and across all Junior, Senior, and Masters categories as well as mixed crews. Doubling / trebling / quadrupling up is permitted. 2- events will be offered across the range of ages and genders for divisions 1-3.

Adaptive entries should contact our Regatta Secretary before putting in an entry.

Division 4 (Short Course)

The last division will be run on an approximately 1000m upstream course above the narrow 'gut' section of the River Isis. This shorter course has been established for beginners, younger juniors, and adaptive rowers. Entries are expected to have no (or very low) PRI scores. Entries to the fourth division may enter the earlier divisions (e.g. a Div 1 4x and Div 4 1x) but should email the Entries Secretary in advance to ensure all entries are appropriate. Division 4 will be appended onto Division 3 at 2:15 pm so rowers, boats and coxes cannot double up between divisions 3 and 4.

Division Times

Divisions will be run at 10:00am, 11:45am, 2:15pm.

Prizes

Medals will be awarded to the winners of each category with four or more competitors. Pennants will be awarded to the winners of categories with three or fewer competitors.

Entry Fees

£12 per seat - please ensure online payment is made via the British Rowing Online Entry (BROE) before entries close to ensure your crew is included in the Draw. We will only accept entries submitted via BROE system.

Instructions for Competitors

The event is held under British Rowing Rules. Competitors may be asked to present their valid racing license before racing numbers are issued.

Instructions for competitors and regarding trailering to the site will be posted online and emailed out after the close of entries. Boating will be from City of Oxford Rowing Club, Meadow Lane, Oxford, OX4 4BL

Light refreshments will be available from the The Rowing Club Bar and Cafe.

For entries enquiries, please email isis.sculls@oxfordrowingclub.org.uk. For general enquiries regarding the event, please email regatta.secretary@oxfordrowingclub.org.uk

Any incidents on race day are to be reported via the British Rowing Incident Reporting page.

Parking

Trailers, but not towing vehicles, and Blue Badge holders can park at the City Boathouse. Towing vehicles and competitor cars should be moved to the Redbridge Park and Ride, which is less than one mile walk from the boathouse and costs £2-£4 for the day.

Map to the Redbridge Park & Ride.

Live Results

Results will appear live on webscorer.com.