diff --git a/rowers/templates/virtualevent.html b/rowers/templates/virtualevent.html
index b67e93d0..c697c265 100644
--- a/rowers/templates/virtualevent.html
+++ b/rowers/templates/virtualevent.html
@@ -453,16 +453,19 @@
         competitive element to training and as a quick way to set
         up and manage small regattas.
       </p>
+      {% if race.sessiontype == 'race' %}
       <p>
         On the water races are rowed on the course shown.
         You cannot submit results rowed
         on other bodies of water.
       </p>
+      {% else %}
       <p>
         Indoor races are open for all, wherever you live.
         However, be aware of the
         time zone for the race window.
       </p>
+      {% endif %}
         <p>
           As a rowsandall.com user, you can
           register to take part in this event. Please note the registration
@@ -473,9 +476,11 @@
         <p>
           After the start of the race window and before the submission deadline,
           you can submit results by linking the race to one of your uploaded
-          workouts. The workout start time must be within the race window
-          and your course must pass through the blue polygons on the course
+          workouts. The workout start time must be within the race window.
+          {% if race.sessiontype == 'race' %}
+          Your course must pass through the blue polygons on the course
           map (in the right order), for your result to be valid.
+          {% endif %}
         </p>
       <p>
         The results table has a link to a page where details of your workout