Following on from the first two regattas, Rowing ACT has decided that the deadline for regatta entries will move to 5pm on the Friday 8 days before the regatta. This will enable more time to prepare the draw, and distribute the draw in a timely manner.
The association has been made aware that there appears to be some ignorance regarding the status and eligibility of novice rowers. Competitors can only compete as novices in the 12 months from when they are first registered to compete. The association will fine clubs who flout this rule. It is important that folk in their first season have fair and appropriate competition.

A third issue that needs addressing is megaphone noise. The association received a complaint about a noisy coach near the Kingston foreshore Development, early one morning in the last week. It is important that coaches are not pointing their megaphones towards the residential blocks, particularly prior to 7am. We should be aware of local community sensitivities and self regulate megaphone usage, and not aggravate local residents. In Westlake (SA) and Mosman (Sydney) megaphone use is banned.