Two ways to register

Register online and pay with PayPal or click on "Paper Registration" to download a printable pdf file that can be completed and faxed. A Waiver should also be printed and brought with you the day of the race.

NEW for 2009

A single boat may ONLY be registered once per division.

Please Register Early!

Youth Groups, Schools, Non-Profits -- Register at a reduced rate and put yourself up for adoption! If we find a company to adopt you, you'll get a $100 adoption check.

Rebate checks are written on race day or sent after the race. You will ONLY receive a rebate if the company logo/name is visibly displayed on your boat. Note that NO other logos may be displayed - only the company who adopts you.

Adopt-A-Boat entries are accepted up to April 1st.

Cancellation

NO Refunds for cancellations received after April 1st.

Race Day Registration

Last minute registrations ARE always welcome. If you’ve built a boat, bring it out. We can register you at the event on Friday or before 10 AM on Saturday.

Sponsor Logos on Boats

ONLY Corporate Boats and Adopted Boats can display a company name/logo.

Event Rules

Pick up a copy of the Rules at a Boat Building Clinic or email us.

All participants must wear shoes and flotation devices and provide a signed waiver before racing. Waivers can be picked up a Boat Building Clinics or printed on line.

Team members under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian before entering the boat.

Only 8 people are allowed in each boat and boats will be given a maximum 5 minutes to complete the 200 yard race course.

Safety

Safety is extremely important to the Rotary Club and the City of Tempe, and we are pleased to be able to say that the Rotary River Rally has a 100% safety record.

Along with requiring all participants to wear appropriate shoes and life preservers, we also have safety boats, scuba divers and kayakers on the race course all day – ready to rescue anyone who’s cardboard boat gets a little soggy!

Thanks to All Wet Scuba and Desert Paddlers for all your hard work!