Hi Leila,

it depends on the regatta. Most of the time, the rule is that you can
not turn 19 in the calendar year of the regatta, unless you are still
attending high school full time. So he would be fine under those rules.

good luck to your son,
John

spriggsleila wrote:
>
> My son is a 16 year old, high school graduate, rower. He started
> rowing as a sophmore three years ago. So now he is off to college.
> Does he loose his "youth" standing because he has graduated or is
> that determinded by where he goes to school? He is a single sculler
> and if he has to race in open or even college-aged heats, he'll keep
> getting his butt kicked for the next few years. If he rows club for
> UC, does he loose all junior standings?
>
> He's not a little guy by any means but he's not the biggest kid in
> the boat, yet. He is not rowing with his high school club any more
> and is training with a private coach at the moment. UC doesn't
> start until late September. He wants to row his single in a bunch
> of head races this fall. How should I enter him?
>
> Oh! What is a mother to do?
>
> Thanks for any input,
>
> Leila Spriggs
> Regatta Director
> Clermont Crew/MSCR
>