This page is your one-stop shop for all racing dates and deadlines along with information about external regattas frequently attended by Oxford colleges.

OURCs Races

Dates and Deadlines

IWL-A: 2nd November 2025

• Entries close Tuesday 28th October, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Wednesday 29th October, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by Saturday 1st November, 20:00

Autumn Fours: 9th November 2025

• Entries close Tuesday 4th November, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Wednesday 5th November, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by Saturday 8th November, 20:00

The Lion and Chough Regatta run by Teddy Hall and Balliol Boat Clubs, 21-22 November 2025 (NOT MANAGED BY OURCS)

• Entries close Friday 14th November, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Monday 17th November, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by TBC

Tamesis Novice Regatta by Linacre Boat Club, 26-29 November 2025 (NOT MANAGED BY OURCS)

• Entries close Wednesday 12th November 2025

• Scratch deadline Sunday 16th November 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by TBC 

IWL-B: 30th November 2025

• Entries close Tuesday 25th November, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Wednesday 26th November, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by Saturday 29th November, 20:00

IWL-C: 25th January 2026

• Entries close Tuesday 20th January, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Wednesday 21st January, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by Saturday 24th January, 20:00

IWL-D: 8th February 2026

• Entries close Tuesday 3rd February, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Wednesday 4th February, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by Saturday 7th February, 20:00

IWL-E: 22nd February 2026

• Entries close Tuesday 17 February, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Wednesday 18th February, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by 21st February, 20:00

Torpids: 7th Week, 4-7 March 2026 (Rowing on 27th February)

• Entries close Monday 23rd February (6th Week), 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Thursday 26th February (6th Week), 08:00

• Marshals must be registered by 20:00 the night before their shift

• Marshaling briefings: 

• Umpire briefings:

• Bankrider briefing:  

ISL: 3rd May 2026

• Entries close Tuesday 28th April, 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Wednesday 29th April, 23:59

• Marshals must be registered by Saturday 2nd May, 20:00

Summer Eights: 5th Week, 27-30 May 2026 (Rowing On 23rd May)

• Entries close Monday 11th May (3rd Week), 12:00 noon

• Scratch deadline Thursday 14th May (3rd Week), 08:00

• Marshals must be registered by 20:00 the night before their shift 

• Marshaling briefing

• Umpiring briefing

• Bankrider briefing

Marshalling

• For races at the beginning of the year please recruit seniors with knowledge of circulation and racing rules. 

• Recruit marshals early and ensure they understand the importance of their position. 

• For Torpids and Summer Eights there are special marshaling briefings, in addition to umpires required.

External Races

External races are generally run by British Rowing -- many clubs send boats to the following popular races to gain racing experience and see new rivers outside the Isis. 

Quintin Head -- 25th January 2026 

Women's Eights Head of the River Race -- 14th March 2026

 

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