Race Entry

Entry into ARA competitions is made using the Association's online (OARA) entry process or the ARA entry forms. Most competitions will have their own website and will let you know which system they are using. Or you can check out our Competition diary.

All events share a common goal - to provide safe and fair racing - and to do this they need to receive accurate entry information about the competitors. When competitions use OARA, the clubs information about rowers' racing status is drawn directly from the ARA membership database. The online system has

  • an inbuilt calculator that prevents over-pointed crews being entered
  • an automatic check on dates of birth for age status events

Only competitors whose membership will be valid on race day appear as eligible for selection so that competitions and clubs alike can be assured of valid ARA numbers.

Each affiliated ARA Club is able to appoint an OARA administrator to make the online entries for their club and this can be done by email. The administrator must have current ARA membership and an active online account.

See our Membership section for information on how to do this. The administrator then has access to the entry system. To share the load an administrator is able to appoint a deputy or deputies. This should be done online within the OARA system - again the deputy must be a current member with an online account.

Accessing OARA

Once you have been setup as an OARA administrator or deputy you should see the OARA entry system icon (shown below) on the right hand side when you are logged in. Just click on this icon and you will be redirected in the entry system.

OARA Entry Icon

Forms
Overseas Clubs (including Scottish Clubs)

Overseas clubs wishing to use the OARA entry system to enter regattas should conact Irene Townsend for further details.