FOUR CROSS AND DUAL SLALOM RACE COMPETITION REGULATIONS
Note there are series specific rules that have been included for the nps4x series.
13.1 General Definitions
13.1.1 Four Cross Racing. Head to head competition between a minimum of two and a maximum of four riders on a single course, with the exception of the first 10 metres which will be divided into lanes marked on the ground. The nature of the competition is such that there will be some measure of potential contact between the riders which will be tolerated when the contact is in the spirit of racing, sportsmanship, and in fairness to fellow competitor/s
H1 13.2 Specific Format Of Racing
13.2.1 Four Cross Racing
13.2.1.1 Training sessions must be scheduled on the day of the final.
13.2.1.2 The qualification round will be held on the same day as the final.
13.2.1.3 For qualification, each rider does one timed run on the course. A start list will be prepared which must be adhered to. Riders not appearing for their start time will not be permitted to qualify. Riders will start on the Start Commissaires command. Following the qualification round the top 32 men and top 16 women (or other multiples of 8) are seeded according to their time in qualification and will move into the main competition. Alternatively, for domestic events a qualifying system involving motos is also acceptable.
13.2.1.4 (Timed qualification only) The quartets will be organised to ensure that the only time the fastest and 2nd fastest seeded riders meet is in the final.
13.2.1.5 The format will be a straight forward eliminator. First 2 riders past the finish line, without incurring a penalty, move to the next round. One heat only
13.2.1.6 The rider with the fastest qualifying time of any quartet will choose his/her start position.
13.2.1.7 In addition to the final, a consolation final will be run between the third and fourth placed riders from the penultimate round, to determine fifth to eighth place.
13.2.1.8 Riders finishing 9th onwards will have their positions determined firstly by what round they reached.
13.2.1.8.1 The first 10 metres. of the course must be free of any obstacles and there must be white lines dividing the separate starting lanes. Riders who cross with one or both wheels over the white line will result in the maximum time penalty for that run. (i.e. 4th place).
13.2.1.8.2 The duration of the courses should be between 30 secs. and 60 secs., with the optimum 40 secs.
13.2.1.8.3 Ideally the organiser should provide a raised platform from which the Commissaire may view the entire course without obstruction.
13.2.1.8.4 Any rider missing a gate (that is not returned to, and passed correctly), or a run over a gate, will result in the maximum time penalty for that run. (i.e. 4th place)
13.2.1.8.5 If deemed appropriate by the organiser, a 3 or 4 Moto qualification event can replace the timed run before moving into the single round elimination phase
13.3.1 General Competition Regulations
13.3.1.1 Riders will start from a stationary position. Forward movement of the bicycle resulting in a barge of the starting gate will result in a penalty being awarded against the offending rider on that run. It is considered a barge when a rider causes a gate or other starting mechanism to malfunction by hitting it or by forcing it to open by leaving before the command to start. Breaking the gate will result in disqualification.
13.3.1.2 Any part of the front wheel that crosses the start line before the official signal to start will result in the maximum time penalty for that run. (i.e. 4th place).
13.3.1.3 Gate judges must have flags which are raised when a gate is missed or run over.
13.3.1.4 If both riders fall or fail to finish in the same heat, the winner will be the rider that travelled furthest down the course.
13.3.2 Course Design Parameters
13.3.2.1 The course for either form of race must ideally be held on land with a gradual moderate slope, and may include berms, jumps, dips and table tops.
13.3.2.2 The start of either race should be made with the use of drop gate(s) which can be simultaneously operated.
13.3.2.3 Courses must be marked with a minimum of the following: · Bamboo or similar ski slalom gates (PVC piping) with a height between 1.5 and 2 metres. · The last gate on each course must be set at least 10 metres. before the finish line. · Traffic cones, or similar should be used to delineate the outside border of each course. The ground should be marked at this point to ensure that should the outside markers be displaced, they can be returned to their original positions before racing recommences. · It is recommended that a course should be marked within a sterile zone to prevent spectators encroaching onto the edge of the course. For safety reasons, only officials and authorized press photographers should be permitted inside this zone.
14.0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
14.0.1 The National Championships are held at a race meet(s) to award excellence on the day in Cross Country and Downhill disciplines.
14.0.2 BCF National Champions jerseys and medals will be awarded to Grand Veterans, Veteran, Masters, Senior,
1.1 Age Categories 1.1.1 A rider’s age category is determined as being on the 1st January of the year of the appropriate birthday. 1.1.2 Age categories for men and women are :
Fun 12-16 From 12th birthday onwardsFun 17+ From 12th birthday onwardsJuvenile From 12th birthday to 31st December year of 14th birthdayYouth From 1st January year of 15th birthday to
31st December year of 16th birthdayJunior From 1st January year of 17th birthday to
31st December year of 18th birthday Senior From 1st January year of 19th birthday to
31st December year of 29th birthdayMaster From 1st January year of 30th birthday to
31st December year of 39th birthdayPro From 1st January year of 18th birthday to when ever.