| 2013 Coastal Challenge 8-hour AR - RACE RULES - Back to Coastal Challenge Home General Conduct: All racers are expected to be examples of good sportsmanship. Racers must treat fellow racers & race staff with courtesy and respect. Teams must assist fellow teams in need of medical attention. Race officials reserve the right to remove a team from the course for health, safety or other reasons, at the discretion of race officials and medical personnel. Any team withdrawing from the race must notify a “live” person by checking in with a CP or TA volunteer or by calling the race director. Failing to notify race officials will result in that team being responsible for all search and rescue expenses. Race Officials reserve the right to assess penalties for infractions of these general conduct rules based on the severity of the infraction. Any protest must be filed in writing within one hour of the team’s finish and will be reviewed by the Race Officials. The Race Officials’ decision in the matter will be binding and final. Race Rules: Teams must always remain within 100 feet of teammates and all team members are expected to be present when punching a checkpoint. It is unacceptable for a “faster” team member to run ahead and punch a checkpoint while the other team members remain behind and rest. - PENALTY: -1 Checkpoint from total score for each offense Racers must not travel along any restricted roads or in any restricted areas. All restricted areas will be either clearly marked on maps or clue sheets, or will be clearly told to racers at the pre-race meeting. - PENALTY: -1 Checkpoint from total score for each offense Mandatory gear must be carried at all times and will be checked at random points on the course. - PENALTY: -1 Checkpoint from total score for each piece of missing gear Front and rear bike lights must be on and functioning at all times during bike legs. You will not be allowed to leave a staffed CP/TA if your bike lights are not functioning properly. - PENALTY: -1 Checkpoint from total score for each offense NO LITTERING! Leave no trace! - PENALTY: -1 Checkpoint from total score for each offense PFD’S must be worn properly at all times while paddling, with PFD’s correctly fastened or secured. - PENALTY: For wearing PFD incorrectly -1 Checkpoint from total score - PENALTY: For not wearing PFD - Disqualification Bicycle helmets are required at all times during the biking legs. - PENALTY: For wearing bike helmet incorrectly (unfastened chin strap, etc.) -1 Checkpoint from total score - PENALTY: For not wearing bike helmet – Disqualification No GPS devices or pace counters are allowed. - PENALTY: Disqualification Passports must be carried the entire race. - PENALTY: Lost passport – Disqualification Race officials may provide water at some TA’s. Athletes may not receive outside assistance except from Race Officials & other registered teams, unless told otherwise at pre-race meeting. - PENALTY: Disqualification Use of cellular phone is for emergencies only. No other use is allowed, especially the use of mapping or GPS functions. - PENALTY: Disqualification |
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