Classification by Age

  • Junior – will not turn 19 in the calendar year OR was enrolled in high school in the calendar year
  • Junior 16 – will not turn 17 in the calendar year.  Also known as Junior B
  • Master – 21 or older as of December 31.  Masters are further divided into age groups

Classification by Skill

  • Novice – has never rowed a rowing race prior to January 1.  This is a Schuylkill Navy classification, not a USRowing classification
  • Intermediate – not a senior or elite
  • Senior – has won an intermediate or senior event at Nationals or Canadian Henley
  • Elite – member of US national team