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Posted: 02 May 2025

Scottish Rowing is committed to fostering a safe, fair, and inclusive environment for all who wish to participate in our sport. We recognise that balancing the principles of inclusion and fairness in competition presents complex and sensitive challenges.

Following careful consideration, the Board of Scottish Rowing has chosen to adopt the British Rowing Trans and Non-Binary Competition and Eligibility Policy and Procedures with effect from 1 June 2025. This policy is consistent with the recent approach approved by World Rowing, our sport’s international governing body.

Under the policy, only individuals assigned female at birth will be eligible to compete in the women’s competitive category. This decision has been guided by the need to uphold fairness in female competition, while aligning with national and international sporting frameworks.

Find the full statement here.