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FISA was founded by rowing representatives from France, Switzerland, Belgium, Adriatica , and Italy on June 25, 1892 in response to the growing popularity of the sport of rowing, and the consequent need for uniformity for regulations, over such matters as race lengths, boat compostition, and weight classes. Also, at the time, betting on rowing was very popular, and the rowers or coaches were themselves often taking bets. Amateur status was unknown in the sport, a state of affairs which can lead to corruption, such as thrown races.
The first regatta organised by the newly formed FISA was the European Rowing Championships and was held in 1893 in Orta, Italy . It only had 10 entries in 3 events and no professional participants. By 1925, the 27th European Championships, held in Prague, included 24 entries in 10 different events.
FISA established its headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1922.
FISA is the oldest international sports organisation to participate in the Olympic games. Each country which participates in rowing has a federation or governing body which belongs to the FISA Congress. These federations (of which there are currently 118) have overall control of what FISA does.
FISA organises a large number of international rowing events though out the year.
Main article Rowing World Cup
Started in 19971997 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Reef''. Events January January 3 NBC's Today Show Bryant Gumbel signs off for the last time January 8 Mister Rogers receives a star on t, the World Cup comprises of three regattas held in early Summer.
Main article World Rowing Championships
A week long regatta held every year. During Olympic years, only non-Olympic boat classes race.
Main article Junior World Rowing ChampionshipsThe Junior World Rowing Championships is an international rowing regatta organised by FISA (the International Rowing Federation). It is open to rowers who are under 18 by the end of the current calendar year. During Olympic years it is held at the same lo
Running since 1967Events January January 4 British motorboat racer Donald Campbell dies while attempting a water speed record in Coniston Lake. January 4 Algerian revolutionary Mohammed Khider is shot in Madrid. January 6 Vietnam War: USMC and ARVN troops launch " Operatio, the Junior Championships is for those who are under 18 by the end of the current calendar year. During Olympic years it is held at the same time as the World Rowing Championships.