RACERS RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. RIDER CATEGORIES
Categories of Riders

(a)All mountain bike riders 15 years old or older shall be assigned, according to their ability, to one of the following categories: Open and Local

Riders below 15 years of age will not be allowed for the race.

Riders below age of 21 must bring permission letter from parent/guardian.

 

1. ENTRY IN RACES

1(a)ACCEPTANCE OF RISK:
(a) All those who compete in any of the event authorized under these rules, do so at their own risk and no liability shall attach to Native Station or any of its officials with respect to any loss or injury sustained or caused by anyone competing in event.
(b) All riders must sign and submit a written entry form which includes the terms published by the organizer before the race. By competing in a race conducted under Native Station's rules, a rider, or a parent or legal guardian who permits a minor rider to compete, acknowledges understanding and acceptance of the regulations covering the event and agreement to the terms of the organizer and those terms shall be binding even when no proper entry form has been signed and submitted for a rider.

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2. RIDER'S UNIFORM
2(A)HELMETS: At all times when participating in an event held under a Native Station event permit, any rider on a bicycle shall wear a full face protective helmet, securely fastened helmet that satisfies the standards. Disqualification and Rs 500 fine for failure to wear or for removing such a helmet during a race. The fine is also applicable if the rider is not racing, but is participating in the event.
2(b)A SHIRT OR JERSEY must be worn in all races. No additional equipment, whether worn over or under a rider's uniform, which has the effect of reducing wind resistance is permitted, except in the case of inclement weather, additional covering designed solely to protect against precipitation or cold may be worn. However, shoe covers are permitted in any conditions.
2(c)FOOTGEAR must be fully enclosed.
2(d)EYE PROTECTION is strongly recommended
*FOR DOWNHILL EVENTS, additional padding and helmets providing added protection is strongly recommended. Examples: FULL-FACE HELMET, BODY ARMOR, ELBOW AND KNEEPADS AND FULL FINGER GLOVES.

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3. CONDUCT
No rider shall benefit from his or her misconduct. Misconduct on the part of a team member or support person may result in penalties to any member of the teamwho places in the event.
3.1 (a)GENERAL MISCONDUCT: The following offenses may be punished by suspension or lesser penalties:
(a)Acts of theft, fraud or grossly unsportsmanlike conduct in conjunction with a sporting event;
(b)Entering competition under an assumed name;
(c)Offering, conspiring, or attempting to cause any race to result otherwise than on its merits.
3.2 (b)WITHDRAWAL:
Riders must immediately follow an official’s order to withdraw from the race.
3.3 (c)ABUSE:
(a) No rider may be disrespectful toward organizers, officials, riders or spectators [warning for minor offense; relegation or disqualification and/or upto Rs 1000 fine and/or recommendation for suspension.
(b) No rider may use foul or abusive language or conduct during a race event[disqualification and/or fine of up to Rs 1000].
(c) No rider may assault (an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another) [disqualification and/or upto Rs 1000 fine and/or recommendation for suspension].
(d)No rider may make an abrupt motion so as to interfere with the forward progress of another rider, either intentionally or by accident [relegation or disqualification; possible suspension if a crash results].
(e)Dangerous Rider. Any rider who appears to present a danger to the other competitors may be disqualified by the Chief Referee, either before or during a race.
(f)Pushing or pulling among riders is prohibited in all races. No rider may hold back or pull an opponent by any part of his or her clothing, equipment or body[relegation or disqualification].
(g)Competitors may make no progress unaccompanied by a bicycle [relegation or disqualification]. In the case of a crash, they may run with their bicycles to the finish line, staying on the course.

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4. ORGANIZATION OF EVENTS

4.1 (a)ORGANIZER RESPONSIBILITIES. The organizer shall be responsible for specifying and directing the general aspects of the race and especially for meeting obligations imposed by the public authorities.
4.2 (a)Organizers shall agree that the safety of participants and spectators is an essential consideration in organizing a cycling competition and they shall take those reasonable acts necessary to promote the safety of participants and spectators.
(b)The organizer shall agree to give written advance notification regarding the race to any government or property authorities who have jurisdiction over the race venue and to abide by all regulations or agreements established by those authorities regarding the race.
(c) The organizer is responsible for providing officiating facilities, including rider identification numbers, lap cards, bell and other technical equipment needed to conduct and control the race.

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5.OFFICIALS
General Responsibilities of Officials at MTB Races
Officials have the following responsibilities:
(a)Serve as an official representative of Native Station
(b)Ensure that the event is run under fair and safe conditions
(b)Assist the Race Director in providing for the best event possible
(c)Assist with scoring and timing of the races, as necessary
(d)Oversee registration and sale of memberships/merchandise etc
5.1 (a)ASSIGNMENT
The duties of the chief officials shall be performed by Native Station licensed officials. One person may perform more than one duty. Licensed officials who are assigned by Native Station and who attend a race event for the sole purpose of officiating.
(b)IMPARTIALITY-All officials shall endeavor to uphold and enforce the regulations of Native Station and shall do so in an impartial manner.
(c)CHIEF REFEREE.
(a)The Chief Referee supervises the general conduct of each race, and ensures that the event is run under Native Station rules. The Chief Referee is empowered to interpret and enforce Native Station rules and to make a ruling on any point that is not specifically covered in the rules.
(b)The Chief Referee may neutralize, shorten, suspend, or cancel any race if dangerous conditions or hazardous weather arises.
(c)The Chief Referee has the power to penalize or recommend suspension of any licensee who refuses to obey instructions of officials or who commits other offenses. The Chief Referee shall take into consideration the observations of assistant referees, taking into account their viewing positions and experience levels.
(d)The Chief Referee shall invoke penalties for infractions of the rules except suspension. A decision of the chief referee under the Racing Rules is final,subject only to the hearing of a protest.
(e)The Chief Referee will assign duties for each event to the other officials and may delegate authority to them.
(f)The Chief Referee shall submit any appropriate incident reports on approved forms directly to the Native Station office immediately following the race event and within one day shall submit to NativeStation a race report, a copy of race results, all applications for riders sold on-site.
(h)The Chief Referee will handle any protests arising at the event.

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6. PROTESTS AND HEARINGS
6.1.All protests concerning the order of finish shall be examined and resolved by the Chief Judge, whose decision is final and without appeal.
2.All protests regarding the qualification of riders or machines or the regularity of entries or classifications should be lodged with the Chief Referee.
3.Procedure. The above protests may be made verbally and no deposit is needed. All other protests must be in writing, signed by the protestor,and accompanied by Rs 500 deposit.Protests in single events must be made within the following time limits:
(a)A protest of foul riding or any other irregularity taking place during the race must be made within 15 minutes after the protestor's finish time.
(b)A protest regarding the final results must be made within 15 minutes after the announcement of results.
6.2.Decision. Protests shall be heard and decided either by the Chief Referee or by a jury composed of an odd number of race officials that includes the Chief Referee. Such a jury shall conduct its deliberations in secret and shall reach decisions by a majority vote.
6.3.Hearings. Administrative,eligibility, and disciplinary hearings are processed and organized according to Native Station.