Rules & Guidelines- Spring Sprints 2008
1. Both team members must be close enough together to regroup within 30 seconds at all times when racing. penalty= 30 minutes 2. Both team members must go up to within 30 feet of every check point( unless otherwise specified by race officials). penalty= 30 minutes 3. All checkpoints should be punched in order unless otherwise specified by race staff or clue sheet. penalty or dq will be imposed
4. It may be determined that there are certain roads or land areas which are off limits. These off limit areas will be described in the pre-race meeting, on the map, or at the beginning of a race section. penalty= check point penalty, time penalty, or dq. 5. GPS units may not be used for any of our races. penalty=dq 6. Only maps provided by race officials may be used during the race. That includes in the transition area. The only exceptions would be permanent trail maps posted on signs in the parks. penalty=dq 7. Race participants may only receive assistance from support personnel in the transition area. penalty=dq 8. Use of cell phones or radios is prohibited unless in emergency or to contact race directors. penalty=dq Mountain bike sections: 1. Only mountain bikes should be used for these sections. No road or hybrid bikes will be allowed. 2. Helmets must be worn by all team members on bikes during any mountain bike section, or any time you are on your mountain bike at the race site. penalty= time or dq 3. White Headlamp or bike light, and rear red light must be on at all times after 6pm. penalty=30 minutes per bike Paddle sections: 1. A PFD (type 3) must be worn by all team members, at all times, during any paddle or water related section (unless otherwise specified by race staff). 2. Any type of two person canoe or kayak may be used for these events. 3. No motors, peddles, permanently attached sails (no rivets, bolts, etc...), or other propulsion systems may be used. Your boat(s) may have a rudder system and/or a tow system. Other Guidelines: 1. Good sportsmanship is required at all times! 2. Leave no trace. Make sure you take out anything you bring in! 3. Misplaced Checkpoints -- In the event that there is a misplaced or stolen checkpoint , there will be no time credit given to teams. We will do everything possible to insure accurate check point placement. However, teams will be expected to be accurate navigators as well. 4. Teams that do not find all check points will be ranked according to how many checkpoints they do find. To be officially ranked at a Too Cool event you must complete at least one CP per race leg. 5. If there is a section, such as a ropes/caving, in which a team member(s) does not want to participate, a time penalty may be accessed in place of the task. 6. There is nothing wrong with pre-scouting the course. All we ask is that there is no scouting within 7 days of the race, to allow for course set-up. Driving paved roads in the area would be acceptable during that 7 day period. 7. In the case of dangerous weather, the race course may be modified by the race directors.
General rules for all sections:
8. Cancellation policy; $25 cancellation fee up to 2 weeks prior to the event. No refunds if cancelled within 2 weeks before the event. No refunds if event is cancelled due to inclement weather and make up race date is offered.