World Rowing Code of Ethics

The World Rowing Code of Ethics is defined in the World Rowing Statutes.

2021 World Rowing Code of Ethics

Ethics Advisory Group

At World Rowing, alleged violations of the Code of Ethics (excluding those involving an Executive Committee member) may be assessed and decided upon by an Ethics Panel comprised of three persons: an Executive Committee member and two members selected from the World Rowing Ethics Advisory Group;

World Rowing Ethics Advisory Group – The Ethics Advisory Group is comprised of individuals who are independent of World Rowing and who are recognised for their involvement in the world of sport, their experience and their integrity. These individuals are appointed by the Executive Committee for a four-year term starting on 1 January of the year following the Olympic and Paralympic Games and may be reappointed. Below is the current list of Ethics Advisory Group members (first appointed for the period 2016-2019; reappointed for 2020-2023):

• Michael Chambers (CAN)
• Sophie Dion (FRA)
• Malcolm Holmes (AUS)
• Alexandre McLin (USA)
• Hans Nater (SUI)
• Martin Schimke (GER)