RULES
Team Captains are responsible for notifying team members of all tournament rules and other
information.
1.
Teams are responsible for being at their pit stop area and ready to race for their first race and
all subsequent races until they are eliminated from the tournament. “Ready to play” means
that all team members have checked in, signed and returned their waivers (available at
http://www.womensserviceleague.org/ or at check-in), made any other necessary preparations
to race, and are ready to take place at start line.
2.
All players must have completed at least their 8th grade year in school. Players under the age
of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign their waiver.
3.
All chair “riders” must have a helmet, or the team will forfeit the race. Knee and elbow pads
are highly suggested.
4.
Teams that are not present and ready to play will be penalized one second for each minute
they are late, up to the total number of 5, at which time they will forfeit the race.
5.
Teams must include 4 people. The Pit Boss (pusher), the Pit Crew (2 people to run along
side of the chair for safety precautions) and the Driver (chair rider).
6.
We encourage everyone on the court to wear shoes and the proper attire at all times. The
Women’s Service League is not liable for any injuries incurred by not wearing shoes or
other proper equipment at any time during the event.
7.
Chairs must be human-powered and not normally engineered for movement (i.e.
wheelchair).
8.
Teams may decorate or embellish chairs in multiple ways such as streamers, flags, lights, etc. We
encourage this – have fun!
9.
There will be separate sections for “modified” chairs to compete against one another. In the past,
teams have had fun with this – be creative! Modified is considered altering the wheels or base
structure of the chair in any way as in adding pedals or extra wheels, etc.
10. The driver must be seated (butt in chair) at all times.
11. The pit boss will push the chair for the first 20 m of the 90 m race. After that the driver must
propel him or herself down the rest of the race course. The pit crew will run along side and
only intervene in the case of a crash with another driver or for safety reasons. At that point
the driver is considered out of the race. Rules are subject to the referee’s interpretation, and
the referee’s decision is final.
12. Any player arguing with or abusing an official will be asked to leave the course and
immediate vicinity. Failure to leave will cause his/her team to forfeit the race.
13. A player cannot race for more than one team.
14. If a team needs a racer due to unforeseen circumstances, arrangements must be made with
the Race Directors.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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$100.00 fee per team must be paid before the registration deadline of May 27, 2016. Teams
can still join after that date but will not receive t-shirts. No teams will be accepted the day of
the race.
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Check-in begins at 4:00 PM the day of the race. At this time each team will receive their
t-shirts and pit stop area. Please note awards will be given for the most creative team
uniforms, most creative chair, pit stop decorations and others. So have fun!
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Teams are allowed and encouraged to bring coolers, tents and chairs for their own use.
Please note: Alcohol is prohibited. Don’t forget decorations for your pit area.
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Seating will not be provided along the race route. Teams and spectators may want to bring
blankets or lawn chairs.
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If play for the race is canceled due to weather, team captains will be notified by phone no
later than noon that day.
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Races will continue in rain. In case of an electrical storm, the tournament will be reduced as
necessary to determine a champion. The length of a storm delay will be determined by the
Tournament Directors in consultation with the Fire and Police Departments and with
information from the National Weather Service.
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If you are having trouble finding enough players for a team, please contact us at
[email protected]. We will be keeping a list of players in need of teams and can
help fill teams.