Trail Cyclist Association Rules for 2008/2009 (27/06/2008 02:20:27)
Mispunching
Competitors should punch controls in the appropriate numbered box on their control card. Genuine mistakes must be reported at the finish line. Failure to do so will mean that you will not be credited with the points for that control.
Tie Breaking at Events
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined, in order of preference, by considering the values of the checkpoints visited:
The competitor(s) who has visited the most high scoring checkpoints (and returned within the time limit)
The competitor(s) who has visited the most checkpoints (and returned within the time limit)
The competitor who started earliest.
Tie Breaking for Championships
In the event of a championship tie, the following will be used, in order, to determine the winner:
Where the competitors have competed against each other in one or more events, then the better mean of such scores only will be used.
The greater number of class wins.
The next best-discarded score(s) will be added.
Trailquest Event Rules
To achieve good public relations, safety and fairness:
- Competitors must report to the finish even if they retire. Failure to do so may render entrants liable to search and rescue costs.
- Competitors must wear a helmet and must carry a whistle and 1st aid kit - minimum of plasters and dressing to stop a severe cut bleeding.
- Competitors may use tarred public roads, RUPP’s/Restricted Byways , BOAT’s and bridleways and any forest, estate tracks or unsurfaced unclassified roads specified by the organisers. Use of footpaths or any other road or trail or ‘out of bounds’ areas will result in disqualification from the event.
- Team Members must keep in voice contact at all times - including control sites and finish. Penalty 25% loss of overall score.
- Individual solo and team competitors must navigate and ride independently of other competitors. Penalty 25% loss of overall score.
- Competitors must close all gates, pass or overtake walkers and equestrians slowly and courteously, treat the rural community with due consideration and aim to cause no damage to the environment.
- Competitors must offer assistance to any competitors who are injured or in danger. Compensation for time lost can be awarded at the discretion of the event organiser.
- The event referee appointed by the organiser will handle any disputes. The TCA committee will adjudicate any appeals. An Appeal fee may be charged.
- Preriding an event area is not considered to be within the spirit of the event.
- Competitors should punch controls in the appropriate numbered box. Genuine mistakes must be reported on the finish line as mispunching. Failure to do so may mean that you will not be credited with the points for a control.
- Event organisers may add their own local rules but may not ignore these rules.
- The use of towing aids is not allowed.
Management
An elected committee administers the association. The committee is appointed to oversee the development of the sport. Affiliated members are welcome and encouraged to bring any issue to the committee for discussion at any time. Committee members and non-committee post-holders are reimbursed for the expenses and paid fees for some of the work they undertake. An AGM is held annually around November/December. 3rd Party Insurance
Members will receive a reduced entry fee for each TCA approved event. The association holds a comprehensive Civil Liability Insurance policy both for event organisers and participating members. This is 3rd party insurance, it does not cover personal injury or personal property if you are the cause of the accident. This policy has been tailored to the needs of this sport and includes cover for damage to property, trespass and injury, including member to member cover. Incidents likely to bring about a claim must be reported on the finish line and recorded in an accident book.
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