2010 RACING RULES

GEAR
• All mandatory gear must be approved at check-in by race organizers. Failure to bring required gear will result in disqualification.
• Mandatory gear and a visible race number must be carried at all times unless otherwise specified. Any violation of this rule will result in disqualification.
• Picking up and dropping off of gear may only take place in designated transition area. Leaving a transition area without mandatory gear will result in a 30 minute penalty.

ON THE RACE COURSE
• Team members must be within arms length of one another when collecting any and all checkpoint punches or trinkets and  50 yards while on the course unless instructed differently. Violations of this rule will result in a 30 minute penalty.
• Teams must stay on the prescribed course unless otherwise instructed. Follow all instructions and avoid off limit areas. No bushwhacking unless otherwise specified. Violations of this rule will result in a 30 minute penalty.
• Teams must complete the entire course, pass through all checkpoints and turn in collected items at the finish to be recorded. Violations of this rule will result in a 30 minute penalty.
• Respect the environment. No littering. Carry out what you carry in. Violations of this rule will result in disqualification.
• Respect the volunteers. They help make these races possible. Any unsportsmanlike conduct toward volunteers will result in disqualification. Race Director’s discretion.
• Outside assistance is not allowed except in specified transition areas. Violations of this rule will result in disqualification.
• If a team is in trouble, other teams are encouraged to help. There is no penalty for providing assistance to teams with equipment or medical problems.
• Kayaks, canoes, paddle boards or intertubes are not to be dragged on the ground. Pick them up and carry them. Violations of this rule will result in disqualification.
• Each team will receive a punch card. Punch the card at each checkpoint coordinating with the number on the checkpoint marker flag. Penalty for a missed checkpoint or other infraction on the course will be 30 minutes.
• No GPS units are permitted during any portion of the race. Violations of this rule will result in disqualification.
• Each team is responsible for their own nutritional needs during the race.
• There may be cut off times for sections of the race and will be described at pre-race meeting by organizers.
• Teams will be disqualified if caught blocking or preventing other teams from passing.
• The events medical personnel can detain or pull a racer if they feel the racer is unable to continue.

RACE MANAGEMENT
• Penalties will be added to the team’s total time at the end of the race. All penalties will be communicated to the team captain prior to awards being presented. Winners will be the fastest complete team (including penalties) to cross the finish line with a complete punch card and any other items required.
• The race organizers reserve the right to assess time penalties, bonuses, or disqualifications as they see fit.
• Race organizers may direct volunteers or assistant organizers to help with assessing penalties along the course.
• Race organizers reserve the right to decide whether a person or team may continue for health, safety or other reasons (e.g. inadequate time remaining to finish entire course).
• Race organizers reserve the right to change the rules or the course at any time, based on weather or other acts of nature.
• Any changes to course, penalties or rules will be done at the pre-race meeting.
• Director rulings are final. Formal protests may be made in writing following the race to Jim Craig 108 east 7th Panama, Ne. 68419
• Teams will submit their base team roster for the first Series race they decide to enter in 2010. Teams will use that as their base and from that point on they must have two original members from their base team roster for every race from that point on in order to continue to receive series points for that team. The third person can be anyone they want as long as it is still within that division. For instance, teams will not be able to submit their base team as a coed team and enter as a men’s division later on and get points for the base team. This system only applies to series races.

One thing I have added this year is the “Exception Rule”. I will decide on an exception rule if a team starts out at a race and 1 teammate drops out. That team may continue with the existing 2 teammates and be awarded 1/2 series points in their final placing.

Another exception would be if a team registered and because of a last minute death, sickness or job related issue they may compete as a 2 person and be awarded 1/2 points. Because of the 3 person format it may make their race a little tougher.

These exceptions only apply to teams that have registered as a 3 person team.

Solo and Two person teams may be allowed to race this year at certain races but won’t be eligible for series points. They will be recognized at each individual race.

Any teams with these issues will be advised to contact Jim Craig for the final decision and advise.
• Teams may be required to show a form of ID at checkin.