DOCUMENTS
We like to keep the rules simple, however no race can do without them.
Read and memorize the rules. Your registration declares you agree to all the rules. Prior to the race you will sign a document stating the same.
NOTE:
When registering you will be asked to pay
30 euro's
for using the racebibs and bicycle number plates. This will be
returned when returing this equipment after the race.
RULES the hARz
1. GENERAL
1.1.Participants: minimum age for participation is 16 years at the moment of the race;
1.2.Swimming: your
team members are able to swim (not in 2013);
1.3. Declaration: participants will sign a declaration to declare to be in good health and conditions and are responsible for having a sufficient insurance;
1.4. Cancellation: withdrawal more than 4 weeks before the race start: 50% refund. Later: no refund. Withdrawal must be sent by email and is only accepted after confirmation by organization by email. It is permitted to hand over your registration to another participant or team.
2. THE RACE SET-UP
2.1. Section: part of the race in which a certain discipline is required;;
2.2 Transition-area (TA): temporary race-base location with organization staff where teams change discipline. TA’s are to be passed chronological order. Only bicycles, water bottles, repair kit and cycling shoes are allowed te be left behind at a TA;
2.3. Checkpoint (CP): point to be passed by complete teams in chronological order (unless mentioned otherwise) carrying all material between Transition Area’s (TA’s).
CP’s can be recognized by red-white plastic ribbon, confetti on the ground and a red pouch. The pouche can be found within a radius of two meters from the red-white plastic ribbon.
In case of a missing pouche report this at the next TA. When missing pouche is confirmed by the organization CP will be cancelled, no time extraction will be given to teams;
2.4. Checkpoint card: card in which you punch codes at the CP in corresponding number. During the race you might receive new checkpoint cards. Report your pouche mistakes or failures at the next TA;
2.5 Cut-off time: time when you must have left the Transition Area or closing time of the Finish;
2.6. Racebib: race jacket with team number and logo. To be worn visible and returned after race;
2.7 Support: during the race teams are responsible for their own food, material, drinks etc. Teams are not allowed to accept any help, transport or support from supporter’s or other people during the race;
2.8 Behavior: you are a guest in this area. Take notice of other people on the racetrack, leave no rubbish, respect the nature and stay on the paths at all times.
3. DISCIPLINES
3.1. Trekking & orientation running: when dark headlight must be switched on at all times! Bring helmet during trekking and running. Backpack or helmet is not needed during the first orienteering section;
3.2. Mountain biking: always wear a bicycle helmet during cycling. During darkness teams must carry a white front light (on bike or headlight) and back red light (on bike or backpack). Towing team mate is allowed (not downhill);
3.3. Run & Bike: teams use one bicycle. Team members don’t have stay together during this leg but must arrive at CP’s together. Only one team member on a bicycle. Towing is allowed (not downhill).
3.4. BHiking: always wear a bicycle helmet during cycling. Team member must stay together. In some cases we will prepare the bicycle in way the teams can´t cycle with it. When this is broken it will lead to penalties.
3.5. Swim&Run: (not in 2013) participants must wear at least a neopren shorty and in case of cold water use special cream for uncovered skin in order to keep body warm. Team members should swim together (within 2 metres) at all times. When dark the swimmers must have a breaklight, broken, attached to the inside of the wrist with bands or tapeto be seen from a distance. The emergancy whistle must be within reach to be able to be used instantly. When registering for participation in this race you declare you are a good swimmer and are able to swim 1 km in open water.
3.6. Special Tasks: in case of climbing sections a (bicycle) helmet is used at all times. The organization will provide climbing equipment during the race. Waiting time will be noted and extracted from the total time. Deadlines will not change.
4. CATEGORY, RANKING, PENALTIES, WITHDRAWS AND COMPLAINTS
4.1. Ranking: there will be four categories.
A. German National Championship 2013 category
B. PRO category
C. CHALLENGER category:
D. ECOnomy category:
Ranking method:
1. amount of TA’s;
2. amount of CP’s
3. total race time.
In case of double ranking a team might not receive extra prizes. Extra prizes may be given to other team.
4.2. Penalties: TA cut off times are leading. Leaving a TA after cut off time will resolve in distraction of one CP every 15 minutes. The TA will be close 30 minutes after the cut off time. In case of arrival later than 30 minutes after the closing time you must inform the organization.
4.3. Withdrawal: the organization has the right (temporarily) withdrawal a participant or team. In case of voluntary withdrawal the team must inform the organization directly. The team will not be allowed back into the race. It’s not the organization first priority to bring teams to the finish. New teams are allowed to be formed but will not officially race. A participant is not allowed to race solo.
4.5. Complaints: complaints can be submitted to the organization until 30 min after the finish deadline.
5. SECURITY
5.1 Race admittance: teams have to pay race fee and risk declaration prior to racing;
5.2: Stick together: teams must stick together during the race (in case of emergency: 5.6);
5.3 Help: in case of accidents or other emergency’s help other teams at all times;
5.4 TA: never skip a TA without informing the organization
5.5 Equipment: carry mandatory equipment all times. During the race you will be checked. Missing equipment will lead to extraction of points or to disqualification.
5.6. emergency protocol: (accident, severe illness etc.): printed on the race map;
5.7 Equipment: see checklist. All obligitary equipment must be checked at the registration desk.
Forbidden equipment
- maps which are not provided by the organization (not te be used before - preparation - and during the race);
- GPS. GPS for tracking (in order to check your route after the race) and without uploaded maps is allowed. You should inform the organization at the registration.
