Virtual Sprints Ergatta & Endurance Challenge

Times are strange, let's have fun with it.

All you need to participate is a Concept 2 ergometer and internet connection. 

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***May 14, 2020 Update: Competitors Please Check emails for Voucher Codes. Swag is on the way!***

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• Past Events:

  • Spring Sprints (500m & 5km prelim then 2k/1k final)

  • ​Distance Challenge (10km and Marathon)​ ​

• Affiliations:

  • ​Totally virtual and can be made up for this event, or represent your home club. 

• Registration:

  1. ​Go to registration page and enroll in the event​

  2. Follow link in registration receipt email to submit your info to the leaderboard

• Results:​

  • Times for pieces similar to the event distances may be used to calculate a time for anything other than the Sprints Final (2k / 1K)

    • For instance, if you pulled a 4800 for the Rower's Choice event, we will add 0:00.5 to your average split and project that out for a 5k. If you did a 50k, we'll take the average split and calculate the time for 42,195. ​

  • All submitted results will be ranked, but only verified results will count for points and awards. 

    • Monitors must display correct date and fall between March 18 and respective entree deadline. ​

    • Concept 2 static machines only. No sliders, no dynamic ergs, no water rowers, no RP3, ect.

    • Verify in one of three ways:

      1. Email results screen to

      2. Post on social media and tag @covid19ergatta or #covid19ergatta

      3. C2 Verification code​

Basics

• The event is for people of any age, ability, and sporting background. 

• After registration you'll get a link to submit your competitor info and get on the leader-boards. 

• Contact us with questions or sponsorship opportunities at: Covid19Ergatta@gmail.com

WHERE DO REGISTRATION FEES GO?

• Participants will select from a short list of organizations Ergatta revenue will be dispersed to. 

• As a one-time-only event; the t-shirts will be a great collector's item and are included with registration. 

• Medals and Trophies will also be awarded

• Apparel and awards will be mailed following the conclusion of racing. 

SPRING SPRINTS EVENT TIMELINE

• ​​Registration closes 6pm EST  Sunday April 5th. 

• Preliminary round:

  • One distance piece (5000m) and one sprint piece (500m) will be ranked for each participant.

  • They can be pulled and submitted anytime between March 18th and 8pm EST Sunday, April 5th

  • The best individual result submitted will be the one ranked; no limit on number of allowable attempts. 

• Results from preliminary round post Monday, April 6th.  

• Submission for the final (2k for youth, open, and adaptive; 1k for masters) will close 8pm EST on Sunday, April 12th with results posting Monday the 13th. 

ENDURANCE CHALLANGE

• Individual medals for each distance.

• Competitors can register and submit a 10,000m and/or Marathon(42,195m) score anytime before 8pm EST April 12th.

• Only people who complete the 10k and Marathon get the 'Endurance Challenge' tank top.