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
Tamesis Novice Regatta by Linacre Boat Club, 26-29 November 2025 (NOT MANAGED BY OURCS)
- Entries due
- Scratch deadline
- Marshaling deadline
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
Entries
- Read the relevant race information (especially event plan) under the named tab on this website.
- Ensure your entire crew is swim tested.
- If a registered cox is not showing up, assign the coxing number 9999 and email coxing@ourcs.co.uk
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
Need something that's not on this page? Email sabbatical@ourcs.co.uk for more information.