The UK’s biggest indoor rowing event is back at the NEC Birmingham, and entries are officially open for the British Rowing Indoor Championships (BRIC) 2025. Whether you’re aiming for your first 2K or fighting for a podium finish, BRIC is your chance to compete, connect, and challenge yourself on the erg.
Entries close Tuesday, 25 November 2025 — don’t miss out!
BRIC Events & Categories
Individual Events
- Distances: 2,000m and 500m
- Categories: Open and Women’s, subdivided into:
- Under 23
- Open (18+)
- Lightweight
- Masters (30+ with additional age bands)
Junior Events (timed efforts):
- Year 7: 2 minutes
- Year 8: 3 minutes
- Year 9: 4 minutes
- Year 10: 5 minutes
- Year 11: 6 minutes
- Sixth Form: 2,000m
Adaptive & Para Events
- Race distances: 2,000m, 4 minutes, and 1 minute
- Categories include: IAR 1–7
Team Relays
- 4km relay (one round)
- 8-minute relay (Juniors & Adaptive)
Indoor Adaptive Rowing Classification
Competitors with a physical, visual, or learning impairment entering Adaptive events must complete the appropriate classification before entries close.
There are two routes:
Option 1: Physical Impairment (PI) Classification
This involves:
- Medical evaluation and
- Technical assessment on the rowing machine or water
You’ll be given one of four outcomes:
- Para Class
- Adaptive Class
- Indoor Adaptive Rowing Class (IAR1–7)
- Ineligible (does not meet minimum criteria)
Option 2: Self-Declaration Form
If not eligible for Para or Adaptive classes, athletes can enter the Adaptive Open category by completing a self-declaration form.
➡️ For details or to book a classification, contact: classification@britishrowing.org
🎯 Want to Perform at Your Best?
Training for BRIC takes more than grit — it takes strategy. Whether you’re aiming to break a PB, compete in an adaptive category, or row as part of a team, I can help you train with precision and confidence.
I offer science-based, personalised training plans that target:
- Race-day power output
- Aerobic and anaerobic conditioning
- Stroke technique and split pacing
- Confidence and performance under pressure
💬 Need a Programme Built for BRIC?
If you want to maximise your performance and go into BRIC race-ready:
👉 Get in touch today for a tailored indoor rowing training programme.
Whether you’re racing 500m or 2K — or supporting an adaptive rower — I’ll help you show up prepared and strong.
Let’s train smart and row hard.
Tony Larkman
Personal Trainer | Indoor Rowing Coach
