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Indoor Rowing
A guide to indoor rowing at the Invictus Games.
| Fact title | Fact data |
|---|---|
| Date of competition |
Monday, 9 May
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| Location |
HP Field House
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- Compete on an indoor rowing machine
- Winner is whoever covers the furthest distance in one and four minute events
- Men and women compete separately
- Rowing machines can be adapted for all impairment groups
Categories:
- Complex trauma to three or more limbs (IR1): Equipment includes a flat or upright static rowing seat and single hand grip.
- People who can only use their arms and shoulders/ no leg or trunk function (IR2): Athletes use an upright rowing seat with a lap, pelvic and chest strap.
- Upper limb impairments/ full use of their legs and trunk (IR3): Use a single hand grip and standard rowing seat.
- Severe leg impairment/ trunk function (IR4): Have a static flat seat and leg straps.
- Use of legs, trunk and arms but with a physical impairment (IR5): Use a standard rowing seat.
- Open for those with a slight physical impairment or psychological injury (IR6): Use a standard rowing seat with conventional set up.
