InternationalFederationofSleddogSports
RaceRules
TableofContents
DEFINITIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................3
CAPTUREONE(GeneralRules)..................................................................................................................................................5
I.
ENTRYRULES....................................................................................................................................................................5
II.
START-FINISHRULES(seealsoAnnexCI)..........................................................................................................7
III.
TRAILRULES(seealsoAnnexDandE)..............................................................................................................11
IV.
CONDUCT..........................................................................................................................................................................13
V.
RULESVIOLATIONS(SeealsotheAnnexA)......................................................................................................13
VI.
ANIMALWELFARERULES........................................................................................................................................15
CHAPTERTWO(SpecialRulesforSledSprintandDistanceClasses)...................................................................17
I.
ENTRYRULES.................................................................................................................................................................17
II.
TRAILRULES(seealsoAnnexDIIIoncheckpointsandreststops)......................................................19
CHAPTERTHREE(SpecialrulesforSki-DogsPulkaandSkijoringClassess).....................................................20
I.
ENTRYRULES.................................................................................................................................................................20
II.
SKIJORING.........................................................................................................................................................................20
III.
PULKA.................................................................................................................................................................................21
IV.
COMBINEDRACE...........................................................................................................................................................22
V.
SKI-DOGSRELAY...........................................................................................................................................................23
VI.
COMMONSTARTRULESFORSKI-DOGSRACES..............................................................................................25
VII.
COMMONTRAILRULESFORSKI-DOGSRACES...............................................................................................25
VIII.
COMMONFINISHCHUTEFORSKI-DOGSRACES............................................................................................26
CHAPTERFOUR(SpecialRulesforDrylandClasses)....................................................................................................26
I.
ENTRYRULES.................................................................................................................................................................26
II.
CANICROSS.......................................................................................................................................................................26
III.
BIKEJÖRING.....................................................................................................................................................................27
IV.
SCOOTER...........................................................................................................................................................................28
V.
RIGCLASSES....................................................................................................................................................................29
VI.
RELAY.................................................................................................................................................................................30
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VII.
DISTANCES.......................................................................................................................................................................32
VIII.
TEMPERARURES...........................................................................................................................................................32
IX.
AGEOFDOGS...................................................................................................................................................................32
ANNEX................................................................................................................................................................................................33
A.
RULESENFORCEMENT...............................................................................................................................................33
B.
ELIGIBILITY.....................................................................................................................................................................34
C.
STARTANDFINISH......................................................................................................................................................36
D.
THETRAIL........................................................................................................................................................................37
E.
TRAILMARLING............................................................................................................................................................39
F.
AGEOFATHLETES........................................................................................................................................................42
APPENDIX.........................................................................................................................................................................................43
I.
Ski-DogsCombinedChange-OverArea................................................................................................................43
II.
Ski-DogsRelayChange-OverArea,Example1.................................................................................................44
III.
Ski-DogsRelayChange-OverArea,Example2.................................................................................................44
IV.
Ski-DogsPulkaWeightCharts.................................................................................................................................45
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DEFINITIONS
AGE:Theageofacompetitorisregardedtobethesameduringthewholeseasonandistheagethe
competitorreachesonthe31stDecemberduringthecurrentracingseason.Theageofadogistheage
itreachesthedaybeforethebeginningofthecompetitionitisentering.
CHECK POINT: A clearly defined and marked area adjacent to the trail, where drivers and officials
onlyareadmitted.
CONTROLAREA:Aspeciallydefinedareabeforethestartandafterthefinishwhereonlyauthorized
personsareallowed,unlessotherwiseauthorizedbytheRaceMarshal.
DRIVER:Apersonwhodrivesadogteamenteredintherace.
EVENT:Ameetingofcontestantsforthepurposeofcompetinginoneeventwhichmayinvolveseveral
classes.
FINISH ZONE: A specified stretch of the trail toward the finish line, minimum 800 meters, where
specialrulesforpassingapply(see§18.6forSki-DogsandCanicross).
GUIDELINES:Aruleorsetofruleswhicharenotmandatorybuthighlyrecommended.
HANDLER:Apersonassistingteamsatstart,afterfinishandatotherlocationsauthorizedbytheRace
Marshal.
HEAT:Acompletionofthetrail,orapartofsame,afterwhichtheongoingtimingisdiscontinued.
LINE:Thelinetowhichthedog(s)is/areattachedtopullthevehicle(sled,bike,scooter,rig)ismade
of different elements. The various elements together are called the Gang Line. The line running
betweenthedogs(ifmorethanonedog)iscalledtheTowLineorCentralLine.Thedogisattachedto
thetowlinefromthebackofitsharnessbyaTugLineorTailLineandmaybeattachedfromthecollar
tothetowlinebyaNeckLine.(Bernard)
OFFICIAL:ApersonappointedbytheorganizerortheRulesEnforcingOfficers,authorizedtoperform,
withinprescribedlimits,toactontheirbehalf.
ORGANIZATION/ORGANIZER:Theorganization/organizerinchargeofrunningtheevent:theracegivingorganization/organizer(RGO).
PULKA:ThepulkaortheSki-Dogssled(smallsledwithshortrunners)
RACE:Acompetitioninaspecifiedclassandmaybecomprisedofoneormoreheats.
RACE AREA: All designated parking areas, spectator areas, team holding areas, start/finish chutes,
officiatingareasandthetrailareas.
RACEJUDGE:RulesEnforcingOfficer,hasthesameauthorityastheRaceMarshal/ChiefJudge,except
inthequestionofdisqualification.ReferencestotheRaceMarshalintheseRulesshallalsoapplyfor
theRaceJudge(s),whenappropriate.
RACEJURY:TheRaceJuryincludestheRaceMarshal,theRaceJudgesandanyotherofficialtheRace
Marshalmaywishtoinclude.
RACEMARSHAL(RM):TheChiefJudge,i.e.thepersonwhoshallhavesupremeauthorityatanevent.
TheRaceMarshalistheonlyofficialwhocandecideuponadisqualification.
SEASON: The racing season, the period within which all competitions shall be commenced and
concluded,inprinciplefromJulyuntilJuneofthefollowingyearinthenorthernhemisphereandfrom
November until October of the following year in the southern hemisphere. However, organizers and
technical organizers shall realize that local conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity etc.) may shorten
thisperiodinfavorofthewellbeingofthedogs.
SLED: The vehicle driven by the contestant and pulled by his/her dog team during the competition,
alsoincludesapulka,abike,ascooter,arigwhenappropriate.
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SLED DOG: A sled dog is a dog, irrespective of the breed or type, capable of being harnessed and of
competing in one of the classes listed in the IFSS Regulations without a potential, beforehand, to be
calculatedrisk,ofharmingthedog’swell-being.
STAKE-OUTAREA:Aspeciallydefinedareawheredogsofparticipatingteamsshallbekeptwhennot
competing.
STARTINGCHUTE:Aspecifiedstretchofthetrailfromthestartingline,minimum30meterslongand
4meterswide,wherehelpisallowed
TECHNICAL ORGANIZER: A body which, upon an agreement and in close co-operation with the
organizer,hasassumedresponsibility..
VEHICLEHOLDINGAREA:Aspeciallydefinedareawheretheparticipants’vehiclesshallbeparkedin
casethiscannotbecombinedwiththestakeoutarea.
SHALL:........................................Shallbeconstruedasbeingimperative.
SHOULD:....................................Shallbeconstruedasadvisory.
MAY:...........................................Shallbeconstruedasbeingpermissive.
In this Rule and other IFSS Regulations, where appropriate, the words “Competitor”, “Contestant”,
“Driver”, “Athlete”, etc. shall include “the competitor and/or his/her dog(s)”; and the singular shall
includetheplural.
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CAPTUREONE(GeneralRules)
(Appliestoallclasses)
Note:Incaseofdiscrepancybetweengeneralrulesandspecialrules,thespecialrulesshallprevail.
I.
ENTRYRULES
1
Eligibility
1.1
Entries
1.1.1
Anentryforaraceshallbesubmittedpriortothestartoftherace,subjecttoentrydeadlines
asdeterminedbytheorganization.
1.1.2
Theorganizationmayrejectanyentryforjustcause.
1.1.3
A liability insurance is mandatory for drivers and handlers covering the risks of sled dog
racingandallconsequences.
1.1.4
Entry for minor driver (usually below 18 years old) shall be co-signed by parents or
guardians.Withtheirsignaturetheydeclarethattheyareofopinionthattheminordriveris
capabletoparticipateinthetotaleventandtosafelycoverthetrailintheapplicableclassas
established by the organizer. Consequently, their signature is a waiver through which they
holdtheorganizerharmlessregardinganyclaim,liability,anyotherexpensesoraccusations
relativetothefactthatthedriverconcernedisnotanadult.
1.1.5
TheRaceMarshalmaydisallowentryofanydriver,teamordogforjustcause.
1.2
Claim
1.2.1
Thecompetitorshallholdtheorganizer(s),judges,officials,sponsors,co-sponsorsandother
contributors to the organizer, (as distinguished from the individual competitor’s sponsor)
harmless from any claim or demand, based on any alleged action or non-action by the
competitor,his/herdogs,agents,orothersactingonhis/herbehalf.Thecompetitorshallalso
release the organizer, judges, officials, competition sponsors, their agents and employees
fromanyclaimordemandresultingfrominjurytothecompetitor,his/herdogs,orproperty,
includingbutnotlimitedtolostordroppeddogsandmisplacedfoodandsupplies.
1.2.2
Furthermore, the organizer has the unqualified and unrestricted authority with regards to
picturesandthegatheringofinformationonthecompetitionandallparticipantsinvolved,as
well as to the use of such pictures and information for advertising, public relations or any
otherpublicitypurposerelatedtothecompetition.
2
Drivers
2.1
Thedriverstartingateaminthefirstheatofaraceshalldrivethatteamthroughouttherace.
2.2
A change in driver can only be made once and only as the result of illness or injury to the
authorized entrant and must have the approval of the Race Marshal. The substitute driver
shalldrivetheteamthroughouttherace.
2.3
Ageofcompetitors:
2.3.1
In Sled Sprint classes, Ski-Dogs sprint events and Dryland classes the minimum and
maximumagesshallbe:
2.3.1.1
SeetheagetabintheAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
2.4
Anydriverdisqualifiedinanyheatoftheraceisnoteligibletocompeteintheremainderof
therace.
2.5
Driversshouldattendthedrivers’meetingheldpriortothestartofSprintandSki-Dogsraces.
The Race Marshal may waive this rule if a competitor is delayed due to unforeseen
circumstances.However,inthiscase,thedriverisresponsibleforobtainingabriefingfrom
officialspriortothestartofthecompetition.
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2.6
Driversshallattendthedrivers’meetingheldpriortothestartoftheDistanceracesaswell
asanyothermeetingofficiallyannouncedinordertoqualifytocompeteintherace.TheRace
Marshal may waive this rule if a competitor is delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
However,inthiscase,thedriverisresponsibleforobtainingabriefingfromofficialspriorto
thestartofthecompetition.
2.7
Driversshallnothinder-orendangerthewelfareoftheirdogs,theprogressoftheeventor
discreditthesleddogsports.Offendersshallbedisqualified.
3
Dogs
3.1
Anyteamordogcomingtothestartingline,which,intheopinionoftheRaceMarshal,isunfit
orincapableofsafelycompletingthetrail,shallbedisqualified.
3.2
Anyteamordognotstartingthefirstheatoftheraceshallnotbeeligibletocompeteinthe
remainderoftherace.
3.3
Any team or dog disqualified in any heat of the race is in no case eligible to compete in the
remainder of the race.
3.4
Eligibilityofdogsisnotrestrictedtocertainbreeds.Providingthereareinaclassatleastfive
(5) teams starting the first heat of the race, the RGO may divide each class between
RegisteredNordicBreed(RNB)teamsandotherteamsandevenseparateRegisteredSiberian
Huskyteams(RNB1)fromotherRNBteams(RNB2).
3.5
Dogs participating in a race must be at least twelve (12) months old. However, in certain
classesaminimumageof18monthsisdictated.
3.5.1
Dryland:18monthsintheBikejoringandScooter,12monthsintheotherclasses.
3.5.2
Sprint:18monthsintheUnlimitedclass,12monthsintheotherclasses.
3.5.3
Ski-Dogs:18months
3.5.4
Distanceclasses:18months.
3.6
Anydoghavingracedinoneclassofaraceshallnotbeeligibletoraceinanotherclassonthe
samedayunlessthatotherclassisarelay(onsnoworDryland)orCanicross.
3.7
Dogsmayberequiredtoundergoaphysicalexaminationbyaraceveterinarianinordertobe
allowedtostart.
4
Disease(seealsoAnnexB.II)
4.1
No dog or equipment shall be brought from a kennel where rabies, distemper, hepatitis,
leptospirosisoranyothercontagiousdiseaseexists.
4.2
If the Race Veterinarian diagnoses any dog present in the race area to have a contagious
disease,thatteamshallbedisqualifiedandshallimmediatelyleavetheracearea.
5
Identification
5.1
Inaraceofmorethanoneheat,eachdogshallbemarkedforidentificationpriortothestart
ofthefirstheatoftherace.Incaseofmicrochipidentification,thelistofchipnumbersshall
beprovidedtotheRaceMarshalorhis/herdelegateasinstructedbytheRaceMarshalorthe
raceorganizer.
5.2
Dogs dropped from teams after the first heat of a race involving more than two (2) heats,
shall be marked a second time to indicate their disqualification to run in subsequent heats
eitherviadirectdogmarkingorviaanoteontheteamchiplist.
5.3
Thecontestantsthemselvesareresponsibleforseeingtoitthattheirteamdogsaremarked
asprescribedpriortothestartoftherace.
6
MedicationsadministeredtoDogsandDrivers
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6.1
Prohibited Drugs and Drug Testing - IFSS Anti-Doping Rules and regulations shall apply. It
includes the WADA regulations for athletes and the specific IFSS Regulations for dogs. (See
http://www.sleddogsport.net/)
6.2
At races, no one is allowed to perform any medical treatment to the dogs without
authorizationbytheofficialraceveterinarian.
7
Equipment
7.1
Inspection
7.1.1
Drivers, teams and equipment shall be available for inspection in the stake-out or vehicle
holding area at least ten (10) minutes before their scheduled time of departure unless
otherwiseannouncedbytheRaceMarshal.
7.1.2
Indistancesracestheteamsandequipmentshallbeavailableforinspectioninthestake-out
orvehicleholdingareaoranyotherplaceasannouncedbytheRaceMarshalatleastthirty
(30)minutesbeforetheirscheduledtimeofdeparture.
7.1.3
When the control is completed, no equipment shall be removed from the sled without the
RaceMarshalspermission,andundersupervisionofsameorofanauthorizedofficial.
7.1.4
A team in harness shall not be required to stand for inspection longer than six (6) minutes
beforethescheduledtimeofdeparture.
7.1.5
Inspection shall take place in an area that does not interfere with starting and finishing
teams.
7.1.6
AteamshallbeavailableforinspectionaftereachheatattherequestoftheRaceMarshalor
thedesignatedRaceJudge.
7.2
All equipment is subject to the approval of the Race Marshal. However, the competitors
themselvesareresponsiblethattheirequipmentmeetstherequirementsaspertherulesand
regulations.
8
OtherEquipment
8.1
Amuzzle,oracollarthatcanbehookedasafullchoke,shallbeprohibited.
8.2
Whipsareforbidden.
8.3
Aracingnumberforeachdrivershallbeprovidedbytherace-givingorganization.Thedriver
shalldisplaythisnumberonhis/herpersonthroughouttherace,unlessotherwiseauthorized
bytheRM.
8.4
The competitor should not be wearing shoes that could be dangerous for dogs. Shoes with
hardenedspikesorstudsof1mmheightmaximumareallowed.
9
FinishTimeDisqualification(Optional)
Aneventualtimedisqualificationshallbenotedontheentryform,orintheinvitation,
indicatingforwhichclassesitshallapply.
II.
START-FINISHRULES(seealsoAnnexCI)
10
DrawingandRating
10.1
In races with single or dual starts, the starting positions for the first heat of a race shall be
determined by a drawing held prior to the race at a time and place designated by the
organizer. Unless specifically defined in the rules and regulations or other applicable
documents,theorganizerisfreetodecideinwhichwaythedrawingshallbeperformedand
ifdriversshallattendorberepresented.
10.2
In case the organizer decides that drivers or team leaders shall attend the drawing, the
drivers, their team leader or designated proxy of each team may draw their own starting
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position.Intheirabsence,thestartingpositionmaybedrawnbytheRaceMarshalorhis/her
representative.Ifthedriversortheteamleadersagree,thedrawingcouldalsobeperformed
via an at-random computer method, with, per class, a team leader or a driver pushing the
button
10.3
The order of the draw shall not be changed, either by addition or substitution. Late entries
shallbeaddedinorderofreceipt.
10.4
Thedrawingmay,attheoptionoftheorganizer,bemodifiedbyseedinginaccordancewitha
formulaestablishedbytheorganizer,subjecttotheapprovaloftheIFSS.
10.5
Aclassisratedseparatelyonlyifthereareatleastfive(5)teamsstartinginthefirstheatof
thatclass.
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SingleStartRace
11.1
The first day’s starting positions shall be determined by the draw with Number 1 starting
first,Number2startingsecond,etc.
11.2
Afterthefirstheat,thestartingpositionsshallbedeterminedbythetotalelapsedtimeofthe
previousheat(s),withthefastestteamstartingfirst,thesecondfastestteamstartingsecond,
etc.
11.2.1
At the option of the organizer and when notified in the invitation or on the entry form, the
elapsedtimeoftheprevioussingleheatshalldeterminethestartingpositions.
11.2.2
Attheoptionoftheorganizer,thestartingintervalsofthelastdayofaracemaybeidentical
tothedifferencesinthetotalelapsedtimesoftheparticipants,sothattheorderinwhichthe
participants are crossing the finish line also will reflect their finishing positions (chase- or
pursuitstart)
11.2.3
Attheoptionoftheorganizer,thecompetitorsmayallstartatthesametime(massstart).If
the race includes seeded competitors they will start in the front line(s), the non-seeded
competitorsbeingonline(s)behindtheseededcompetitors.
11.2.4
Attheoptionoftheorganizer,thestartingpositionofthesecondandsucceedingheatsmay
bereversedwithrespecttotheresultofthepreviousheat(reversestart).
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DualStartRace
12.1
The first heat’s starting positions shall be determined by the draw with Numbers 1 and 2
startingtogetherfirst(pair1),Numbers3and4startingtogethersecond(pair2),etc.
12.2
The second heat’s starting positions shall be determined by the first heat’s times. At the
optionoftheorganizer:
a)
Pair 1 shall consist of the best time and second best time of the previous heat, pair 2
shallconsistofthethirdandthefourthbesttimesofthepreviousheat,etc.or
b)
Theresultlistofthefirstheatwillbedividedintotwogroups,thefirstgroupconsisting
ofthefirsthalfoftheresultlistandsecondgroupofthesecondhalfoftheresultlist.
Pair 1 shall consist of the first teams of each group, pair 2 shall consist of the second
teamsofeachgroup,etc.
12.3
Inracesofmorethantwoheats,theelapsedtimeoftheprevioussingleheatwilldetermine
thestartingpositionsusingthegroupingoptiondefinedin §12.2aboveanddecidedforthe
secondheat.
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TimekeepingandEqualTimes
13.1
Thetimekeepingshallbemeasuredatonetenthofasecondwithoutanycorrection(seealso
§13.5below).
13.2
Atrelayeventsnotonlythetotaltimeoftheteamsshallberecorded,butalsotheindividual
timeofeachparticipant
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13.3
If the elapsed time of two teams is identical, the order of start for those teams shall be the
reverseorderinwhichtheystartedintheprecedingheat.
13.4
Teamswithequaltimesfortheentireraceshallbeawardedthehigherfinishingposition.
13.5
Thepurseand/orawardforthetiedplaceandthenextlowerplace(s)shallbecombinedand
dividedequallyamongthoseteamstiedforthatplace.
14
MassStartandPursuitStart
14.1
At the option of the organizer, mass start or pursuit start may be organized for specific
classesand/orspecificheats
14.2
Massstart:
14.2.1
All participants of the same class start at the same time on the same starting line. If they
cannot all stay on one line, the Race Marshal shall set more lines as required. Seeded
competitors,ifany,shallstayonthefirstline(s)aheadofthenon-seededcompetitors.
14.2.2
The starting area shall have one starting track per team. The distance between the starting
tracks should be approximately 2 meters. The length of the starting tracks should be
approximately80metersandshallendatamarkedline.
14.2.3
Thereshallbeatleast10metersbetweeneachstartingline,distancetobeadaptedtothesize
oftheteams.
14.2.4
One assistant/ handler is allowed with 1-4 dogs and two with more than 4 dogs. The
assistant(s) shall all stand on the left side of the team. At the moment of the start, these
assistantsshallstandstockstillandfacethestartingteamsuntilallteamshavepassedunless
otherwiseannouncedbytheRaceMarshal.
14.2.5
Startsignalisgivenbythestarterwithoneortwoflagsandamarkershowingabig1(one).
Thesizeandthecolorsofthemarkershallbeassuch,thatthefigure1isclearlyvisibleforall
competitors.
14.2.6
Thestarterstandsinfrontofthestartingareasothatallstartingparticipantsareabletosee
thestarter.
14.2.7
Startingorderisgiveninthefollowingway:
14.2.7.1 Oneminutebeforethestartasign“1”isshown.
14.2.7.2 Thirty (30) seconds before the start, the starter’s arm are to be positioned with the flag(s)
overthehead.
14.2.7.3 Fifteen(15)secondsbeforethestart,thestarter’sarmaretobepositionedwiththeflag(s)in
ahorizontalposition.
14.2.7.4 Therapidlyloweringofstarter’sarmwiththeflag(s)isthestartsignal.
14.2.8
Ifateamstartstooearly,itshallgetatimepenaltyof30seconds.
14.2.9
A race judge is responsible for checking the violations. There shall be at least two race
officialstocheckthestartinglineandatleasttwoattheendofthestartingchutetracks.
14.2.10 Massstartisnotrecommendedinbikejoring,scooterandrigclassesbecauseofthepotential
risksfordogsanddriverscausedbytheequipmentandthemovingparts/wheels.
14.3
Pursuitstart
14.3.1
In the first race of the pursuit competition, the starting procedure is the single start
procedure.
14.3.2
In the second heat of the pursuit competition, the winner of the first heat starts first, the
secondrankedstartsnext,etc.Thestartingintervalsarethesameasthedifferencesbetween
thecompetitors’timesfromthefirstraceresults,roundedoffupwardstowholeseconds.
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StartingPointandTime
15.1
StartingPoint
15.1.1
InSledclasses,thebrushbowofthesledshoulddeterminethestartingpointoftheteam.
15.1.2
InSki-DogsandCanicrossclasses,theentireteam,withthecompetitorholdinghis/herdogs
bythecollarortheharness,shallstaybehindthestartinglineuntilthestartsignalhasbeen
given.
15.1.3
In Dryland scooter, bikejoring and rig classes, the front wheel shall determine the starting
pointoftheteamandshallstaybehindthestartinglineuntilthestartsignalhasbeengiven.
15.2
Before the start, the starting team should come to a complete stop at the starting point
definedinrule§15.1.
15.3
Trailtimeforallteamsshallbeginatthescheduledtimeofdeparture.
15.4
Ateamthatfailstobeinthestartingpositionatitsscheduledstartingtimeorwithinhalfof
thestartingintervalafterthescheduledstartingtimeshallbedeclaredalatestartingteam,
and shall receive a new starting time plus a time penalty of 3 (three) times the starting
intervalinitsclass.(NotapplicableinSki-Dogs,see§68)
15.4.1
Alate-startingteamshallnotbeallowedtostartuntilafterthelastteamenteredinitsclass
hasstarted,andaftertheprescribedstartinginterval.
15.4.2
If more than one team is declared late, those teams shall start in the originally scheduled
startingorder.
15.4.3
If a team is late to the starting line for its second scheduled time of departure for any one
heat,thatteamshallbedisqualified.
15.5
When a team starts too early according to its scheduled time of departure, and neither the
driver nor any of his/her designated handlers has initiated this, either by intention or
negligence, that team’s starting time shall be adjusted accordingly (see §68.4 for ski-dog
classes).
15.6
Except in cases defined in rule §15.5 above, a team starting too early according to its
scheduled time of departure shall receive a time penalty of 3 (three) times the starting
intervaloftheclass.Itsrecordedracingtimewillstartattheoriginalscheduledstartingtime.
16
AteamnotclearingtheStartingChute(minimumdistance,30meters)priortothescheduled
startofthenextteammaybedisqualified.
17
Unless otherwise specified by the Race Marshal, assistance in the Starting Chute shall be
allowed.
18
Finish
18.1
A team shall have finished the heat when the first dog on the team crosses the finish line.
Other timing methods are allowed, but only if all drivers or team leaders are officially
informedontheapplicablemethodbeforethefirststartoftherace.
18.2
Ifalooseteamcrossesthefinishlineaheadofitsdriver,thatteamshallhavefinishedwhen
thedriverreachesthefinishline.
18.3
Whenadualstartingchuteisusedasafinishingchute,ateammayreturnoneithertrail.
18.4
Theteamwiththefastesttotaltimeofitsclassshallbedeclaredthewinnerofthatclass.
18.5
Incaseofequaltimingwhateverthepositionsofthedogsarethetwocompetitorsaretie(See
§13.3above)
18.6
Finishingzone,wherethe“norightofway”applies,shallbe800meterslong(150mforSkiDogsclassesandCanicross)
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III.
TRAILRULES(seealsoAnnexDandE)
19
FollowingtheTrail
19.1
Ateamanddrivershallrunthefullcourseasestablishedbytherace-givingorganization.
19.2
Ifateamleavesthetrail,thedrivershallreturntheteamtothepointatwhichtheyleftthe
trail.
20
DrivingaTeam
20.1
Anydriveracceptingarideduringtheraceonanyvehicleotherthanhis/herownmeansof
transportation,shallbedisqualified,unlessincaseofalooseteamordog.
20.2
Adrivershallnotinterferewithacompetingteam.
20.3
Carryingapassengeratanytimeduringtheraceshallbeprohibitedunless:
20.3.1
Calledforintheconditionsoftherace.
20.3.2
Givingaridetoadriverinanemergencysituation.
21
AssistanceontheTrail
21.1
All teams may receive similar assistance of any type from officials stationed at designated
points along the trail as authorized by the Race Marshal. Only in case of a loose team or a
teamwhichisinclearandpresentdangertoitself,tootherteamsortopersons,areofficials
andspectatorsallowedtotakeimmediateactiontosecurethesafetyoftheteam.Inallother
cases, officials shall only act upon request of the driver for assistance, which is limited to
controllingthedog(s)ortoholdthesled/rig.Thedrivershallstoptheteam,clearlyindicate
whichassistanceisrequested,andbehaveproperlytowardstheofficials.
21.2
DriversrunninginthesameheatmayassisteachotherinanymannerauthorizedbytheRace
Marshal.
21.3
Nooneshallassistateambywillfullypacingit.
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LooseTeamandDogs
22.1
Alldriversmustassumethatalooseteamordogisanendangeredteamordog.
22.2
Alooseteamordog(s)shallnotdelayorinterferewithanotherteam.
22.3
The driver of a loose team shall overtake his/her team by the quickest means available to
ensurethesafetyofthelooseteam.
22.3.1
Intheeventthatthedrivercannotquicklyandsafelyrecoverhis/herteam,thedrivermust
acceptassistance,includingaridewhenavailable,torecoverhis/herteam.Failuretoaccept
available assistance may result in disqualification of the driver of the loose team. The Race
Marshalshalldetermineifadriveristobedisqualified.
22.3.2
Anyperson(s)is(are)encouragedtostopandholdalooseteam.
22.3.3
Allassistancemustbereportedtotheracemarshaldirectlyaftercrossingthefinishline.The
RaceMarshaldecidesiftheteamshallbepenalized.
22.4
A loose team or dog may resume the trail without penalty provided the team/dog has
completedtheentiretrailandthedriverhasreceivedonlyauthorizedoutsideassistance.
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RightofWay
23.1
Inadualstart,attheendofthechute,andwhenevertwotrailsjointogether,theteamwith
theleaddogfarthestaheadshallhavetherightofway.
23.2
Whenteamsarepassinginoppositedirectionsonasingletrail:
23.2.1
Theteamtravellingdownhillshallhavetherightofway.
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23.2.2
Onlevelterrain,theRaceMarshalshalldetermineandannounce,priortothestartoftherace,
whethertheincomingoroutgoingteamhastherightofway.
23.3
In the “no-right-of-way” finishing zone, no team shall have the right of way over a finishing
team.
23.3.1
Duringaheatstartingwithapursuitstartoramassstart,noteamshallhavetherightofway
during the entire heat. However, no team shall prevent another team from passing by
blockingthetrail,orinterferingwiththedog(s)ofapassingteam.
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Passing
24.1
Whenoneteamdriverintendstopassanotherteam,thepassingteamdrivermayrequestthe
right of way when the lead dog(s) come(s) within 15 meters of the sled of the overtaken
team.
24.2
Theovertakenteamdrivershallmakewayforthepassingteambysteeringthesledtoone
side of the trail, slowing his/her team and, if demanded by the overtaking team driver,
stopping and keeping the team from moving forward. Stopping is not required in Ski-Dogs
classes(seeChapterThree,§74)andinDrylandcanicross,bikejoringandscooterclasses(see
ChapterFour,§79.3.5,§80.3.5,§81.3.4).
24.3
Ifthepassingteambecomestangledorbunchedupinthecourseofthepass,toallowtimeto
untangle and tighten lines, that team’s driver may require the overtaken team driver to
remainstoppedforuptoone(1)minuteinUnlimitedandLimitedClassesinvolvingeight(8)
ormoredogs,onehalf(0.5)minuteinallotherclasses.ThisruledoesnotapplytoCanicross
andBikejoringclasses.
24.4
Once a team has been passed, that team shall not re-pass, so long as the driver in front is
makinganefforttokeephis/herteammovingforwarduntil,
24.4.1
in Unlimited or Limited Classes involving eight (8) or more dogs, after less than four (4)
minutesor1600meters.
24.4.2
inLimitedClassesinvolvingfewerthaneight(8)dogs,afternolessthantwo(2)minutesor
800meters.
24.4.3
atanylesserintervalswheneverbothdriversareinagreement.
24.4.4
Rule§24.4doesnotapplytoCanicrossandBikejoringclasses.
24.5
Afterapasshasbeencompleted,ateamdriverthathasbeenpassedneednotholdhis/her
teamwhiletheotherdriver:
24.5.1
repairsgearor
24.5.2
unhooksandtransfersadogordogsfromonepositioninateamtoanotherpositioninthe
teamor
24.5.3
goes off the race trail before the above mentioned distance or time interval has elapsed.
Loadingadoginthesledconstituteschangingadog’spositionintheteam.
24.5.4
For Canicross and Bikejoring holding is not required unless the passing resulted in animal
welfareproblemsoracrashofthedriver.
24.6
A driver coming upon two or more teams stopped together may pass all such teams after
makingsurethatthepassingdoesnotcauseanydangerfortheovertakenteams.Thestopped
driversshallmakeeveryefforttoclearthetrailforthemovingteam(s).
24.7
Teamsfollowingeachothershallmaintainanintervalofnotlessthanoneteamlength,except
whenpassingorinthe“no-right-of-way”Zone.
24.8
WhenateamisovertakenintheNo-right-of-wayZone,thatteamdoesnothavetostopand
yieldthetrail.
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25.1
OrganizersandRaceMarshalsshall,inclosecooperationwiththeraceveterinarian,observe
theguidelinesasperAnnexB.IIIandB.IV.
IV.
CONDUCT
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ResponsibilityandSportsmanship
26.1
All drivers shall be responsible for the conduct of their dogs, their designated handler, and
themselveswheneverintheraceareaoronthetrail.
26.2
Commonsenseandgoodsportsmanshipshallprevail.IftheRaceMarshaldeterminesthata
driver’s,handler’sorteam’sconductatanytimeintheraceareaoronthetrailisdetrimental
tothesport/race,thatteamshallbedisqualified.
26.3
Inprincipleloosedogsarenotallowedattheracearea.However,theRaceMarshalhasthe
right to waive this rule if he is convinced that it is in the interests of the teams, and that
driversareinfullcontroloftheirdogs.Thelattermeaning,thattheloosedogswillnotbother
otherdogs,thestakeoutarea,orequipmentofparticipantsorothers.
IncasetheRaceMarshalfindsreasontowaivetherule,heshalldiscussthematterwiththe
organizerand,ifagreedupon,informthedriversatthefirstdriversmeeting,alongwithother
possiblesupplementaryregulations.
If a driver or his dog(s) infringes this rule, the driver shall be penalized with, at least, a
warning.
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AbuseofDogs
27.1
Abuseofdogs,withorwithoutanimplement,shallbeprohibited.Ifadriver,intheopinionof
theRaceMarshalabusesadog,thatdrivershallbedisqualified.
V.
RULESVIOLATIONS(SeealsotheAnnexA)
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ReportsbyRaceOfficials
28.1
Race officials shall report over rule violations to the Race Marshal verbally, in person or by
means of communication, immediately or directly following the heat in which the violation
occurred.Allverbalreportsshallbefollowedbyawrittenreport,giventotheRaceMarshal
inprinciplewithinone(1)hourofthecompletionoftheconcernedheats.
28.2
TheRaceMarshalshallact,athis/her/herdiscretion,onanyovertviolationswitnessedand
reportedbyraceofficials.TheRaceMarshalshallinformthereportingofficial(s)onhis/her
decisionandpossiblefurtheraction.
28.3
WhenaRulesEnforcingOfficerfindsthatarulesviolationhasoccurred,s/heshallimposea
penalreactionandreporttheincidenttotheRMwhomayalsorequestahearing”.
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ReportsbyRaceContestants
29.1
Driverswishingtoreportanallegedviolationoftherulesbyanothercontestantshallnotify
the Race Marshal or the Race Marshal’s representative immediately following the heat in
whichtheincidentoccurred.Notificationmaybeverbal.
29.2
All verbal reports shall be followed with a written report (see example of a protest form in
appendix), given to the Race Marshal within one (1) hour of the completion of the
participant’sheatinwhichtheallegedviolationoccurred.
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ProtestsandHearings
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30.1
Any driver implicated in a report of an alleged violation of the rules will be notified of the
protestbytheRaceMarshalandprovidedaccesstocopiesofthewrittenprotestsassoonas
theybecomeavailablebutinallcasesbeforeanyhearingsareconducted.
30.2
SaidhearingshallbeconductedbytheRaceMarshal.
30.3
Contestants subject to a penal reaction from any Rules Enforcing Officer may appeal, i.e.
requestahearingbeforetheRaceJury.
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DisciplinaryAction.
31.1
ForviolationofanyIFSSRegulation,theRaceMarshalshalleitherissueaverbalreprimand,a
warningordisqualifythedriverandteamfromtherace.
31.2
Nootherdisciplinaryactionshallbeimposed,unlessspecificallydefinedintheRaceRules.
31.3
Decisionsshallbeannouncedaspromptlyaspracticalbutnolaterthanfour(4)hoursprior
tothestartofanyensuingheat(s).
31.4
Any disciplinary action following the final heat of the race shall be acted upon prior to the
awardsceremony.
31.5
In the case of drug testing, the above time schedule does not apply to allow for laboratory
findingsandhearings,shouldthelatterbecomenecessary.Nodisqualificationorotheraction
will be taken against any contestant for alleged drug infractions pending the results of said
tests.
31.6
Warningsanddisqualificationsshallbeissuedintheresultlist.Alldisciplinaryactionsshall
bementionedintheRaceMarshal’sreport,withreferencetotheviolatedprovision.
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ThedecisionsoftheRaceMarshalshallbefinalunlesspromptlyappealedtotheAppealsJury
if implemented (see §33 and §34 below) in cases concerning a contestant’s further
participationintheevent.
33
AppealsJuryatWorldandContinentalChampionships.
33.1
Any decision of the Race Marshal affecting a contestant’s participation in the event may be
appealedtotheIFSSAppealsJury.Suchappealmustbemadeassoonaspracticalfollowing
theofficialrenderingofthedecision.TheappealmustbeinwritingintheEnglishlanguage
andshallstatetheallegedinfraction,thedecisionreached,thepenaltyimposedandwhatthe
contestantbelievestobeincorrectorunfair.
33.2
InWorldandContinentalChampionshipevents,theAppealsJuryshallconsistofeitherthree
orfivemembersdependingonthenumberofIFSSofficialsassignedtotakepart(eitherone
ortwoofficials,appointedbytheIFSSPresident)onthejury.Theothermembersofthejury
willbenationalteamleaderselectedtoserveonthejurybytheothernationalteamleaders.
33.2.1
IftwoIFSSofficialsareappointed,thenthreeteamleaderswillbeelected.
33.2.2
IfonlyoneIFSSofficialisappointed,thenonlytwonationalteamleaderswillbeelected.
33.2.3
The two national team leaders receiving the next highest amounts of votes cast after those
elected will serve as alternates in case one or more of the team leaders on the jury are
required to decline their appointment due to a potential conflict of interest in any specific
appeal.
33.2.4
The team leader members shall be elected by a secret vote of all team leaders. All team
leadersareinprincipleeligibleandnonominationswillbeheldpriortothevoting.Allteam
leaderswillreceiveaballotwithaplaceforeithertwoorthreenamestobefilledin.Team
leaders may vote for themselves but may only cast one vote for any single name. The team
leaders with the highest number of votes will fill the positions on the jury followed by the
alternatepositions.
33.2.5
ThePresidentshalldesignatewhichIFSSofficialistoserveasthechairoftheAppealsJury.
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33.3
In principle drivers and /or member organizations may appeal the decision of the Appeal
CommitteeviatheIFSSDisciplinaryCommittee.Howeverduringaneventthedecisionofthe
AppealCommitteewillstay.
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AppealsJuryateventsotherthanWorldandContinentalChampionships
34.1
IneventsotherthantheWorldandContinentalChampionships,itislefttothechoiceofthe
organizerwhetherornottoimplementasimilarAppealsJury.Inlastinstance,thedecision
maybeappealedviatheapplicablegoverningbodyofthememberorganization.
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AppealsJuryinvestigationanddecision
35.1
Thejuryshallconductanewandindependentinvestigationintotheallegations.
35.2
Thejurywillrenderadecisionfollowingsecretdeliberations.Theymayaffirm,overturnor
modify the decision of the Race Marshal in any way necessary to achieve a correct and just
outcome.
35.3
The jury will announce its decision as soon as possible so as not to interfere with the
subsequentheatsoftheaffectedclass.
VI.
ANIMALWELFARERULES
36
Supplementarytothevariousanimalwelfaremeasuresaspertherulesandprocedures,the
followingrulesapply:
36.1
Alldriversshallguarantee-andberesponsiblefor-thewelfareoftheirdogs
36.2
Rule offences shall be corrected immediately, with the race rule §27.1 being decisive (dog
abuse = disqualification). RGOs and RMs shall not hesitate to report serious offenders to a
higherlevel.
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Meansoftransportation.
37.1
All means of transportation for dogs shall guarantee protection against the weather
(temperature,wind,rainetc.)aswellasagainstexhaustgasses.
37.2
Incaseofthetransportofoneortwodogswithoutabox,thedogsshallneverbetransported
looseandneverbefastenedviaalinetothecollar.Forthesafetyofdogsalwaysdogboxes
aretobepreferred.
37.3
Asufficientsupplyoffreshairandagoodaircirculationshallbepresent.
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Dogboxes
38.1
Incaseofmorethan2dogs,theanimalsshallbetransportedinboxes.Theseshallbewell-
andsafelyconstructed,preventingescapeand/orinjuryofthedogs
38.2
Sincedogsvaryinsize,thedimensionsoftheboxesarenotstrictlylaiddown.Howeverfor
safetyreasonsboxesshallbeneithertoosmallnortoolarge.Theboxshallbelargeenough
forthedog(s)tostretchout,standup,turnaroundandtocurlup.
38.3
Incasecountriesdohaveofficial,specificregulationsfordogboxes,theRGOshall,incaseof
aninternationalevent,publishtheeventualdeviatingregulationsintheraceinvitation.
38.4
Theboxesshallbecleananddry.Ifhayorstrawisuseditshallbefresh.Ifothermaterialis
useditshallbeassuchasitcannotharmthedogs.
38.5
Insidetheboxes,thedogsshallnotbechained.
38.6
Dogs in their boxes shall never be unattended for a long period. If the driver / handler for
some reason cannot meet this requirement, he / she shall make arrangements with
somebodyelse(andleaveakey)
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Stake-outsetc.
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39.1
Stakeoutchains/cables,dropchains/cablesandothertieonmeansshallbesoconstructed
that comfort and some freedom of movement is guaranteed. It shall be possible for the
individualdogtoliedown.
39.2
Thechain/cableatwhichthedogisfastenedshallneverbesuchlongthattheycouldcreate
dangeroussituationsforthedogsliketanglingwithanotherdogorevensuffocation.
39.3
Allmaterialshallbeingoodconditionpreventingpossibleinjury.Theendsofcablelinesshall
bewrappedtopreventinjurybecauseofunravellingoftheends.
39.4
Dogsatstakeoutsorondrop-outchainsshallbeattended.
39.5
Drivers/handlersshallkeepthestakeout/parkingareaclean,leavenofoodanddisposeof
the dog droppings or other waste in containers available for that purpose. If no such
containers are foreseen, one should take the garbage for disposal at another suitable place
notdisturbingotherpersons.
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CHAPTERTWO(SpecialRulesforSledSprintandDistanceClasses)
I.
ENTRYRULES
40
Eligibility
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
40.1
ClassesinSprintraces
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
40.1.1
AnUnlimitedClassTeam(SpU)shallconsistofnotlessthanseven(7)dogsinthefirstheat
andnotlessthanfive(5)dogsinanysubsequentheat.
40.1.2
ALimitedTen-DogClassTeam(Sp10)shallconsistsofnomorethanten(10)dogs,notless
thanseven(7)dogsinthefirstheatandnotlessthanfive(5)dogsinanysubsequentheat.
40.1.3
ALimitedEight-DogClassTeam(Sp8)shallconsistofnotmorethaneight(8)dogs,andnot
lessthanfive(5)dogs.
40.1.4
ALimitedSix-DogClassTeam(Sp6)shallconsistofnotmorethansix(6)dogs,andnotless
thanfour(4)dogs.
40.1.5
ALimitedFour-DogClassTeam(Sp4)shallconsistofnotmorethanfour(4)dogs,andnot
lessthanthree(3)dogs..
40.1.6
a)
ALimitedFour-DogJuniorClassTeam(Sp4J)shallconsistofnotmorethanfour(4)
dogsandnotlessthanthree(3)dogs.
b)
AlimitedFour-DogYouthClassTeam(SP4Y)ofminimum3dogs.Thisshallnotbea
championshipclass.
40.1.7
A limited Two-Dog Class team (Sp2) shall consist of not more than and not less than two
(2)dogs.Generalrule§2.7strictlyappliestoSp2class.Thisshallnotbeachampionshipclass
40.1.8
AlimitedTwo-DogYouthclassteam(Sp2Y)shallconsistofnotmorethanandnotlessthan
two(2)dogs.Thisshallnotbeachampionshipclass
40.1.9
After the first heat and each ensuing heat, a driver may voluntarily reduce the size of the
team,subjecttoclassminimums.
40.1.10 TheRaceMarshalmayreducethesizeofanyteamthats/hedeterminesistoolargeforthe
designateddriver.
Acompetitorshallnotruninbothseniorandjuniorclassesduringthesameevent.
40.2
ClassesinDistanceraces
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
40.2.1
A6-dogMid-DistanceclassTeam(MD6)shallconsistofnotmorethansix(6)dogsandnot
lessthanfour(4)dogs.
40.2.2
A12-dogMid-DistanceclassTeam(MD12)shallconsistofnotmorethantwelve(12)dogs
and not less than eight (8) dogs in the first heat and not less than seven (7) dogs in any
subsequentheat.
40.2.3
ALimited8-dogLongDistanceClassTeam(LD8)shallconsistofnotmorethaneight(8)
dogs and not less than six (6) dogs in the first heat and not less than five (5) dogs in any
subsequentheat.
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40.2.4
AnUnlimitedLongDistanceClass(LDU)Teamshallconsistofnotlessthaneight(8)dogs
inthefirstheatandnotlessthanseven(7)dogsinanysubsequentheat.
40.2.5
Uponrequestfromtheorganizer,theIFSSmaydetermineamaximumnumberofdogsinan
UnlimitedClassTeam.Theraceinvitationshallinformofaneventuallimitation.
40.3
Additionalandoptionalrules:
40.3.1
Attheoptionoftheorganization,eachdrivermayhavearotationpoolofdogstochoosefrom
before each stage to meet the minimum/maximum requirements set for the class. The
organizationshalldefinethemaximumnumberinthepoolforeachconcernedclass.
40.3.2
Each driver shall declare all the dogs included in his/her rotation pool. A driver may not
exchangeoradddogsoncehis/herpoolofdogshasbeendeclaredandmarked.
40.3.3
Arace-givingorganizationmayimposeadditionalrulestomeetrequirementsuniquetolocal
conditions insofar as they do not conflict with the IFSS intentions or the Animal Welfare
ideas.
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Equipment
41.1
HarnessesandLines
41.1.1
Alldogsshallbeharnessedinsingleordoublefile.
41.1.2
Allharnessesshallbewellfittingandatleastbepaddedaroundtheneckandchestarea.They
shallbemadefromflexiblefabrics.
41.1.3
Alldogsshallbefastenedtothetugline,whichshallbemadeofnonrigid,flexibleline,witha
necklineandataillinewiththeexceptionoftheleader(s),whomayrunwithoutaneckline.
41.1.4
Asnublinebutmaybecarriedonthesledbutitshallnotbeusedinanyothermannerthanto
tiedownandholdthesled.
41.1.5
Chainlinesarestrictlyprohibited.Allotherlinesshallnotendangerthedogswelfareandare
subjecttotheapprovaloftheRaceMarshal(see§7.2).
41.2
Sleds
41.2.1
A sled shall be capable of adequately carrying the driver and in case of emergency a
passenger, and have a basket with a hard bottom of minimum surface of 40 cm x 50 cm
capableofsafelycarryingadog.
41.2.2
Asledshallbeequippedwithanadequatebrake,anadequaterubberbrakingpadfastenedto
thesledviaasolidtip-upsystem,brushbow,onesnowhookinSp2,Sp4andSp6classes,two
snowhooksinallotherclasses,andanadequatelyventilateddogbag.
41.2.3
Therunnersofthesledshallnothavesteeledges.
41.2.4
Sledsmaybereplacedbetweenheats/stagesandatdesignatedcheckpoints(Distanceraces).
41.3
Helmetsandothersafetyequipment
41.3.1
ForJuniorclassparticipants,withtheexceptionofSkiDogsandCanicross,ahelmetis
mandatory.Forallotherclasses,withthesameexceptionasabove,helmetsarestrongly
advised.Thehelmetshouldbeamodelapprovedbyanationaltestregistry.
HelmetsmaybemademandatorybyanyRaceGivingOrganization,iftheydeemitnecessary
forsafetyand/orinsurancepurposes,viatheirRaceInvitation.
41.3.2
Itisnotrecommendedtotieoneselftothesledortotheline.Ifonedoes,itisathis/herown
riskandthetielinemustbeeasytoundobyeitherusingalooselooparoundthewristora
quickrelease.
41.3.3
TheRaceOrganizermaymandateadditionalspecialrulesforsafetyequipment.
41.4
Otherequipment
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41.4.1
At the option of the organizer, additional mandatory equipment may be dictated. The race
invitationshalllisttheequipment.
II.
TRAILRULES(seealsoAnnexDIIIoncheckpointsandreststops)
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DrivingaTeam
42.1
Adrivermayridethesled,pedalorrunaswished.
42.2
All dogs starting the heat shall complete the entire course, either hitched in the team or
carriedonthesled.
42.3
Adogbecomingunfitafterdepartureshallbecarriedcompletelyinthedogbagofthesledto
thefinishunlessspecificdropcheckpointshavebeenpreparedalongthetrailandannounced.
42.3.1
Adroppeddogshallbefastenedbyachainorcabletoholditinplaceuntilitispickedupby
anauthorizedperson.
42.3.2
Droppeddogsshallbedisqualifiedtocompeteintheremainderoftherace,unlessthedriver
droppedapooldogordogs,athis/herdiscretionandaccordingtotherequirementsasper
the rules. In this case, the driver, on his/her own discretion, may use dogs dropped by
himself/herself again, provided the dogs are in good health. However, sick or injured dogs
havetobereportedtoaraceveterinarian.
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CHAPTERTHREE(SpecialrulesforSki-DogsPulkaandSkijoringClassess)
I.
ENTRYRULES
43
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
disciplines:
43.1
1-dogand2-dogSkijoring
43.2
1-dogand1-4dogPulka
43.3
Combinedracewithskijoringandpulkastages.
43.4
Relaywithalllegsinpulkastyle,skijoringormixed.
44
The classes (except relay) shall be divided by men and women if there are at least 5
participants in the class. In case there are less than 5 participants per class in the separate
classes,menandwomenclassescouldbecombinedinoneclass.
45
Inmultipledogclass,thedriversmayreducetheirteamifwanted.Iftheteamisreduced,the
drivermaynotaddthatdogbackinsubsequentstages(unlessauthorizedotherwisebythe
RaceMarshalorinsupplementaryregulations.).Aparticipantisallowedtoreducetheteam
onlybetweenstages.
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The Race Marshal may reduce the size of any team determined to be too large for the
designateddriver.
II.
SKIJORING
47
ASkijoringteamconsistsofacompetitor,racingsolelyonskisandbeingconnectedtooneor
twoharnesseddogsviaasnubline.
48
Classes
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
48.1
OneDogClassSkijoringMen.(SM1)
48.2
OneDogClassSkijoringWomen.(SW1)
48.3
OneDogClassSkijoringJuniorMen.(SMJ)
48.4
OneDogClassSkijoringJuniorWomen.(SWJ)
48.5
TwoDogClassSkijoringMen(minimum1dog,maximum2dogs).(SM2)
48.6
TwoDogClassSkijoringWomen(minimum1dog,maximum2dogs).(SW2)
48.7
MidDistanceTwoDogClassSkijoringMen(minimum1dog,maximum2dogs).(MDSM)
48.8
MidDistanceTwoDogClassSkijoringWomen(minimum1dog,maximum2dogs.(MDSW)
48.9
Children’s classes with competitors being younger than per §2.3.1.1. may also be held with
One-dogteamonly.
Acompetitorshallnotruninbothseniorandjuniorclassesduringthesameevent.
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Equipment
49.1
Alldogsshallbeharnessedinasinglefileorinpairsandshallbeattachedtothedriverbya
snublinewithshockabsorberatalltime
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49.2
Thesnublineshallbeattachedtothedriverbyahipbelt(atleast7cmwideoverthespine).
The belt shall have an open hook in order to make it easy to release the line, or a quick
releaseconnection(panic-snap).
49.3
Itisprohibitedtohaveanyformofmetalhookorringatthedriver’sendoftheline.
49.4
Thelengthoftheexpandedsnublineshouldbeaminimumof2.5metersandamaximumof
3.5meters.
49.5
Anecklineshallbeusedintwo-dogclasses.
49.6
Onlycross-countryskiswithoutsteeledgesorsharptipsandnon-dangerousforthedog(s)
maybeused.
49.7
Theequipmentshallbeavailableforinspectionbytheraceofficialsbeforeandaftertherace.
49.8
All entrants shall be responsible for seeing that their equipment meets the requirement of
theserules.
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Start,trailandfinishrules.
(See the Common rules for Ski-Dogs races: §VI COMMON START RULES FOR SKI-DOGS
RACES; §VII COMMON TRAIL RULES FOR SKI-DOGS RACES; §VIII COMMON FINISH CHUTE
FORSKI-DOGSRACES)
III.
PULKA
51
APulkateamconsistsofacompetitor,racingsolelyonskisandbeingconnectedwithapulka
pulledbyharnesseddog(s).
52
Classes
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
52.1
OneDogClassPulkaMen.(PM1)
52.2
OneDogClassPulkaWomen.(PW1)
52.3
OneDogClassPulkaJuniorMen.(PMJ)
52.4
OneDogClassPulkaJuniorWomen.(PWJ)
52.5
One-FourDogClassPulkaMen.(PM4)
52.6
One-FourDogClassPulka.(PW4)
52.7
MidDistanceOne-FourDogClassPulkaMen(minimum1dog,maximum4dogs).(MDPM)
52.8
MidDistanceOne-FourDogClassPulkaWomen(minimum1dog,maximum4dogs).(MDPW)
Acompetitorshallnotruninbothseniorandjuniorclassesduringthesameevent.
53
Equipment
53.1
Alldogsshallbeharnessedinsingleordoublefile.
53.2
Thepulkashallbe:
53.2.1
Connectedwithoneortwosolidshaftstothedog(s)closesttothepulkaorsled(wheeldogs)
sothatitisnotpossibleforthepulkaorsledtooverrunaharnesseddog(s).
53.2.2
Soconstructedthattherunnersdonotcreateanyriskofharmingthedog(s).
53.2.3
Equippedwiththepossibilityoffasteningtheloadsecurely;
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53.2.4
Equippedwithahandbrake,iftherearemorethantwodogsintheteam;
53.2.5
Equippedwithasnublinewithshockabsorber.
53.3
Thetotalloadtobecarriedshallbe:
53.3.1
For a one (1) dog team the total load to be carried shall be: weight of the dog (adjusted
upward to the nearest kilo) x 0.7. The Pulka weight is adjusted upward to the nearest half
kilo.
53.3.2
For a two (2) dog team the total load to be carried shall be: the gross weight of the dogs
(adjusted upward to the nearest kilo) x 0.7. The Pulka weight is adjusted upward to the
nearesthalfkilo.
53.3.3
For a three (3) dog team the total load to be carried shall be: the gross weight of the dogs
(adjusted upward to the nearest kilo) x 0.6. The Pulka weight is adjusted upward to the
nearesthalfkilo.
53.3.4
For a four (4) dog team the total load to be carried shall be: the gross weight of the dogs
(adjusted upward to the nearest kilo) x 0.5. The Pulka weight is adjusted upward to the
nearesthalfkilo.
53.4
Theloadconsistsof:pulka,shafts,harness(es),linesandtheadditionalweight.
53.5
Theadditionalweightshallbefurnishedbytheparticipanthim/herself.
53.6
Thesnublineshallbeattachedtothedriverbyahipbelt(atleast7cmwideoverthespine).
Thebeltshallhaveanopenhookinordertomakeiteasytoreleasethelineoraquickrelease
connection(panic-snap).
53.7
Only cross-country skis without steel edges or sharp tips and non dangerous for the dog(s)
maybeused.
53.8
Theequipmentshallbeavailableforinspectionbytheraceofficialsbeforetherace,andfor
inspectionandpulkaweightcontrolaftertherace.
53.9
All entrants shall be responsible for seeing that their equipment meets the requirement of
theserules.
54
Start,trailandfinishrules.
(See the Common rules for Ski-Dogs races: §VI COMMON START RULES FOR SKI-DOGS
RACES; §VII COMMON TRAIL RULES FOR SKI-DOGS RACES; §VIII COMMON FINISH CHUTE
FORSKI-DOGSRACES)
IV.
COMBINEDRACE
55
Combined race is a Ski-Dogs event consisting of one heat with pulka and one heat with
skijoring,runbythesameteam.
56
Classes
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
56.1
OneDogClassCombinedMen.(CM)
56.2
OneDogClassCombinedWomen.(CW)
56.3
OneDogClassCombinedJuniorMen.(CMJ)
56.4
OneDogClassCombinedJuniorWomen.(CWJ)
Acompetitorshallnotruninbothseniorandjuniorclassesduringthesameevent.
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Equipment
(SeetheEquipmentRulesforSkijoring§49andPulka§53.)
58
Start,TrailandFinishrules
AttheoptionoftheOrganizerthecombinedracemaybeheldintwodifferentvariations:
58.1
Massstartandpit-stop
58.1.1
ThestartofthefirstheatisregulatedbytheMassstartRulesasper§69.Afterthefirstheat
the competitors go directly into a pit-stop at the change over-area (see §59) and change to
skijoring.
58.1.2
Thetotalracetimeisthetimefromthestartofthemassstartuntiltheparticipatorscrossthe
finishlineafterthesecondheat.
58.2
Pursuitrace
58.2.1
Afterthefirstheat,thecompetitorshavearest.Thedurationoftherestisdeterminedbythe
Organizer.PursuitstartRule§65definesthestartorderofthesecondheat.
58.2.2
Thetotalracetimeisthesumoftheresultsofthetwoheats.
58.3
TrailRules(seetheCommon§VIICOMMONTRAILRULESFORSKI-DOGSRACES).
58.4
FinishRules(seetheCommon§VIIICOMMONFINISHCHUTEFORSKI-DOGSRACES).
59
CombinedChange-overArea(SeedrawingintheAppendixforexample)
59.1
The change-over area shall be a marked area, length approximately 20-50 meters, width
approximately15meters.Itbeginsatthefinishlineandendsatamarkedlineacrossthetrail.
59.2
Thedogistobeheldbytheshaftorharnessinthechange-overarea.
59.3
The participant shall change equipment from pulka to skijoring (or on the contrary) in
his/herdesignatedpitandleaveallequipmentinthatpit.
59.4
Itisnotallowedfortheparticipantstoreceiveanyhelpinthechange-overarea.
V.
SKI-DOGSRELAY
60
A relay race is a one-day competition, which involves relay teams of at least three
participants.
61
Attheoptionoftheracegivingorganization,therelaywillincludestagesof:
61.1
pulkaonly,
61.2
skijoringonly,
61.3
mixed skijoring and pulka. In that case the race giving organization will specify in advance
whichlegsoftherelaywillberunineachdiscipline.
62
Eachparticipantrunsthetrailonce.Afterthefinishlinetheparticipantchangesovertothe
nextparticipantintherelayteam,whomaythenstart.
63
The relay team that reaches the finish line first after all stages is the winner of the relay
competition.
64
RelayTeam
64.1
Theparticipantsinarelayteamshallinprincipleberepresentativesofthesameorganization
or country. At the option of the race giving organization, a mixed team of organizations or
countriesmaybeallowedfullparticipation,buttheyshallneverbeawardedwithtitlesand
thecorrespondingprizesatIFSSWorldChampionships.
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Note:Nationalorganizationsare,duringtheirevents,atalltimesfreetodecideonawarding
mixedteams.
64.2
Onlyone-dogteamsareallowedinrelayraces.
64.3
EachRelayteammayconsistofmen,womenandjuniors.
64.4
Separaterelaycompetitionmaybeorganizedformen,womenandjuniors.
65
RelayEntries
65.1
The name of the participants in each relay team and the order in which they start shall be
handed over to the race office at least 60 minutes before the start or otherwise as timely
informedbytheracemarshal.
66
AreasforStart,Trail,Change-OverandFinishinRelayRace(Seedrawingofchange-overarea
inAPPENDIX)
66.1
Starting,change-overandfinishareadonothavetobethesamelocation.
66.2
Relay Starting area meets the requirements for the mass start area (see the Common Mass
startRulesforSki-Dogs§69).
66.3
The Trail of the Relay Race meets the requirements for the common trail rules (see the
CommonTrailRulesforSki-Dogs§VII).
66.4
RelayChange-OverArea
66.4.1
The change-over area shall be a marked area, length approximately 20-50 meters, width
approximately15meters.Itistobepreferredthatthechangeoverareaismadeatanangleto
theincomingtrail(seeexamplesattached).
66.4.2
Thechange-overareabeginsatthefinishlineandendsatamarkedlineacrossthetrail.
66.5
Change-overprocedure
66.5.1
Araceofficialshallgiveasignal(e.g.thespeakerannouncingthestartingnumber)toevery
teamleaderorassistantwhenanincomingteamisapproximately1kmfromthechange-over
area.
66.5.2
Thesignalhastobeclearfortheteamleadersorassistants,whoshallbelocatedataspecial
sectorofthechange-overarea.
66.5.3
Anincomingparticipantshallreleasethedogassoonasthedoghaspassedthefinishline.
66.5.4
Theteamassistantshouldtakechargeofthedog.
66.5.5
The participant continues into the change-over area and touches the next participant of
his/herteamwithhis/herhand.
66.5.6
Thechange-overshalltakeplacewithinthechange-overarea.Araceofficialshallcontrolthe
change-over.
66.5.7
Itisnotallowedforparticipantstoreceiveanyhelpinthechange-overareaexceptasalready
providedforin§66.5.4above.
66.6
Relay Finish rules meet the requirements for the common Finish rules (see the Common
FinishRulesforSki-Dogs§VIII.).
67
RelayTiming
67.1
Timeismeasuredfromthestartingorder“Go”untilthelastparticipantoftheteamcrosses
thefinishline.
67.2
Time is also measured the moment each individual participant passes the finish line.
Therefore, it is advised to equip relay teams with bibs, which mention, besides the team
number,alsothestartingpositionofeachindividualteammember(e.g.11,12etc.)
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VI.
COMMONSTARTRULESFORSKI-DOGSRACES
68
IndividualStartRules
68.1
Individual Start chute is a specified stretch of the trail from the starting line, minimum 30 meters
length and 4 meters width.
68.2
The competitor and the dog(s) shall wait behind the starting line until the start signal has
beengiven.
68.3
Thestartingintervalbetweentheparticipantsshallbe30secondsor1minute.
68.4
Iftheteamstartsbeforethestartsignalisgiven,itwillbecalledbackforaproperstart.This
startwillbeallowedassoonaspossible,butcannottakeplacewithin10secondsbeforeor
within10secondsafteranotherteam’sscheduledstart.
68.5
Iftheteamislatetothestart,itwillbeallowedtostartwheneveritisready,exceptforten
secondsbeforeorafteranotherstartingteam
68.6
Inbothcases,thetimeshallbekeptasiftheteamhadstartedontime,butthestartershall
makeanoteoftherealstartingtime.
69
Massstart:
69.1
SeeGeneralrules§14.2forMassStartgeneralruleswiththefollowingadditionalrule:
69.2
Thecompetitorsmustleadtheirdogsbytheshackleorharnessalongthestartingtrackand
mustkeepskisandpolesparallel.
69.3
Ifacompetitordoesnotholdhis/herdogasinstructedin§69.2s/heshallgetawarning.If,in
this situation, another competitor had to stop or was delayed, the offender should be
disqualified.
70
Pursuitstart
70.1
Inthefirstheatofthepursuitcompetition,thestartingprocedureisinaccordancewithrace
rule§63above.
70.2
The competitor and the dog(s) shall wait behind the starting line until the start signal has
beengiven.
70.3
SeeGeneralrules§14.3forPursuitstartgeneralrules.
VII.
COMMONTRAILRULESFORSKI-DOGSRACES
71
Thedrivershallfollowhis/herdog(s)onskis
72
Thedriverisnotallowedtopacethedog(s)byrunningaheadoftheteam.
73
Pulling the dog or forcing the dog to move forward by any means is strictly forbidden.
Assisting the dog(s) by pulling or pushing the pulka or the sled is permitted. Assistance in
wateringorfeedingdogsispermitted.TheraceMarshalshalldesignatespecificspotsonthe
trailwheresuchhelpmaybegiven.
74
During the overtaking procedure on the command “TRAIL,” the overtaken team shall make
wayforthepassingteambymovingonbehindthedog(s)onthesamesideofthetrail,shall
notbeskatingandshallkeeptheskisandpolesparalleltothetrail.
75
Ifadogbecomesunfitorstopsadvancingforanyreason,thecompetitorisnotpermittedto
finishtheheat.
76
Thetrailforindividualstartshouldbe4meterswideandthelast150mshouldbe6meters
wide.
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Thetrailformassstartshouldbe6meterswideandthelast150mshouldbe8meterswide.
VIII.
COMMONFINISHCHUTEFORSKI-DOGSRACES
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A marker, placed 150 meters before the finish line defines the “no-right-of-way” finishing
zone in which the Ski-Dogs driver and his/her dog are obliged to hold the same side of the
trailandnoteamshallhavetherightofwayoverafinishingteam.Thepassingprocedure,as
per§69aboveisnolongerapplicable
CHAPTERFOUR(SpecialRulesforDrylandClasses)
I.
ENTRYRULES
78
EntryRules
78.1
At the option of the race-giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
disciplines:
78.1.1
Canicross
78.1.2
Bikejöringonedog
78.1.3
1and2-dogScooter
78.1.4
4-,6-,8-dogRig
78.1.5
Relayincanicrossand/orbikejöring
78.2
After the first heat and each ensuing heat, a driver may voluntarily reduce the size of the
team,subjecttoclassminimums.Seealso§V.RIGCLASSES
78.3
The Race Marshal may reduce the size of any team determined to be too large for the
designateddriver.
78.4
Anydoghavingracedinoneclassofadrylandraceshallnotbeeligibletoraceinasecond
classonthesameday,unlessthesecondclassiscanicross.
II.
CANICROSS
79
Canicross
ACanicrossteamconsistsofacompetitor,racingsolelyonfoot,andonedog.
79.1
Classes
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
79.1.1
Canicrossjuniormen(DCMJ)andCanicrossJuniorwomen(DCWJ).
79.1.2
Canicrossseniormen(DCM)andCanicrossseniorwomen(DCW).
79.1.3
Canicrossveteranmen(DCMV)andCanicrossveteranwomen(DCWV).
79.1.4
Acompetitorshallnotruninbothjuniorandseniororseniorandveteranclassesduringthe
sameevent.
79.1.5
Relaycompetitionswithwomenandmenteams.
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79.1.6
Childrenclasseswithcompetitorsbeingyoungerthanper§79.1.1abovemayalsobeheldbut
notasChampionshipclasses.
79.2
Equipment
79.2.1
The dog shall be attached to the driver by a snub line with shock absorber at all time. The
snublineshallbeattachedtothedriverbyahipbeltoranyotherharnesstypeequipment(at
least7cmwideoverthespine).Itisprohibitedtohaveanyformofmetalhookorringatthe
driver’sendoftheline.Theexpandedsnublineshouldn’tbelessthan2metersandshouldn't
exceed3metersinlength.
79.3
Start,TrailandFinishRules
79.3.1
Thecompetitorandthedogshallwaitbehindthestartinglineuntilthestartsignalhasbeen
given.
79.3.2
Thedrivershallnotpacethedogsbyrunningaheadoforforcethedogtoruninanyway.
79.3.3
Pullingthedogorforcingthedogtomoveforwardbyanymeansisstrictlyforbidden.
79.3.4
Ifadogbecomesunfitorrefusestoadvanceforanyreason,thecompetitorisnotpermitted
tofinishtheheat.
79.3.5
During the overtaking procedure, the overtaken team shall make unimpeded way for the
passingteam.Onthecommand“TRAIL,”theparticipantandthedogareobligedtoholdthe
samesideofthetrailandslowdown.
79.3.6
Ifamassstartisorganized,allthecompetitorsofthesameclassshallwaittogetherbehind
thestartinglineholdingtheirdogbythecollarortheharness.Iftheycannotallstayonone
line, they shall set more lines as required. Seeded competitors, if any, shall stay on the first
line(s)aheadofthenon-seededcompetitors.
79.3.7
Finishrules:SeeRaceRules,ChapterOne,§18.
III.
BIKEJÖRING
80
BikejöringOneDog
80.1
Classes
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
80.1.1
Bikejöringjuniormen(DBMJ)andBikejöringjuniorwomen(DBWJ)
80.1.2
Bikejöringseniormen(DBM)andBikejöringseniorwomen(DBW).
80.1.3
Bikejöringveteranmen(DBMV)andBikejöringveteranwomen(DBWV).
80.1.4
In all competitions, except championships, there should be classes for young children.
Recommendedfrom11years.
80.2
Equipment
80.2.1
Thedogshallbeattachedtothebicycleortothedriverbyasnublinewithshockabsorber
notlessthan2.5metersexpandedandnotexceeding3metersinlengthexpandedinfrontof
thebike.Ifthelineisattachedtothedriver,itshouldbebyahipbelt(atleast7cmwideover
thespine).Itisprohibitedtohaveanyformofmetalhookorringatthedriver’sendofthe
line.
80.2.2
Thebicycleshallbeequippedwithanefficientbrakeoneachwheel.
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80.2.3
All drivers must wear a helmet approved by a national test registry. Wearing gloves is
recommended.
80.2.4
Studdedtiresarenotallowedonbikes
80.3
Start,TrailandFinishRules
80.3.1
The front wheel of the bicycle shall determine the starting point of the team and shall stay
beforethestartinglineuntilthestartsignalhasbeengiven.
80.3.2
Thedrivershallnotpacethedogbydrivingahead.
80.3.3
Pullingthedogorforcingthedogtomoveforwardbyanymeansisstrictlyforbidden.
80.3.4
If a dog becomes unfit or refuses to advance for any reason, the driver is not permitted to
finishtheheat.
80.3.5
During the overtaking procedure, the overtaken team shall make unimpeded way for the
passingteam.Onthecommand“TRAIL,”theparticipantandthedogareobligedtoholdthe
samesideofthetrailandstoppedaling.
80.3.6
Finishrules:SeeRaceRules,ChapterOne,II.§18.
IV.
SCOOTER
81
Scooter
81.1
Classes
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
81.1.1
Scooter one dog junior (DSJ). A Scooter one dog team consists of a driver riding a twowheeledscooter-typevehiclepulledbyonedog.
81.1.2
Providingthatthereareenoughcompetitorsforbothcategories,Scooteronedogclassshall
bedividedintomen(DSM1)andwomen(DSW1)categories.
81.1.3
Scooter2-dog(DS2).
81.1.4
AScooter2-dogteamconsistsofadriverridingatwo-wheeledscooter-typevehiclepulledby
oneortwodogs.
81.1.5
Bicycleswithoutpedalmechanismsandbicycleswiththepedalmechanismsblockedwillbe
allowed.
81.1.6
Lightthree-wheeledrigswillbeallowedintheScooter2-dogclass
81.1.7
In all competitions, except championships, there should be classes for young children.
Recommendedfrom11years,maximum1dog.
81.2
Equipment
81.2.1
Thedogshallbeattachedtothescooterbyasnublinewithshockabsorbernotlessthan2.5
metersexpandedandnotexceeding3metersinlengthexpandedinfrontofthescooter.
81.2.2
Anecklineshallbeusedintwo-dogclasses
81.2.3
Thescootershallbeequippedwithanefficientbrakeoneachwheel.
81.2.4
Theminimumwheelsdiametershallbe12inches(30cm).
81.2.5
All drivers must wear a helmet approved by a national test registry. Wearing gloves is
recommended.
81.2.6
Studdedtiresarenotallowedonscooters
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81.3
Start,TrailandFinishRules
81.3.1
The front wheel of the scooter shall determine the starting point of the team and shall stay
beforethestartinglineuntilthestartsignalhasbeengiven.
81.3.2
Thedrivershallridethescooterbehindhis/herdogs.
81.3.3
If a dog becomes unfit or refuses to advance for any reason, the driver is not permitted to
finishtheheat.
81.3.4
During the overtaking procedure the overtaken team shall make unimpeded way for the
passingteam.Onthecommand“TRAIL,”theparticipantandthedogareobligedtoholdthe
samesideofthetrailandslowdown.
81.3.5
Finishrules:SeeRaceRules,ChapterOne,II.§18.
V.
RIGCLASSES
82
RigClasses
82.1
Classes
FortheageoftheathletesseeAnnexF.IAgeoftheathletesforeachclass
At the option of the race giving organization, competitions may be held in the following
classes:
82.1.1
4-Dogrig(DR4):AlimitedFour-Dogrigshallconsistofnotmorethanfour(4)dogsandnot
lessthanthree(3)dogs.
82.1.2
6-Dogrig(DR6):AlimitedSix-Dogrigshallconsistofnotmorethansix(6)dogsandnotless
thanfour(4)dogs.
82.1.3
8-Dogrig(DR8):AlimitedEight-Dogrigshallconsistofnotmorethaneight(8)dogsandnot
lessthanfive(5)dogs.
82.2
Equipment
82.2.1
Alldogsshallbeharnessedinsingleordoublefile.
82.2.2
Alldogsshallbefastenedtothetugline,whichshallbemadeofnonrigid,flexibleline,witha
necklineandataillinewiththeexceptionoftheleader(s),whomayrunwithoutaneckline.
82.2.3
Therigin4-Dogclassmayeitherhavethree(3)orfour(4)wheels.The4-wheeledrigshallbe
used in DR6 and DR8 classes, except when it is mentioned in the race invitation that 3wheelersareallowedinotherthanthe4-dogclasses.Theminimumwheelsdiametershallbe
12inches(30cm).All rigs shall be equipped with:
82.2.3.1 Anefficientbrakeonthebackwheels.Havingbrakesinthefrontwheelsisrecommended
82.2.3.2 Alockingbrake(handbrake)whichcanbeblocked.
82.2.3.3 Sufficientdropchainsorcablestotetherdogsatthedroppingcheckpoints
82.2.3.4 All drivers must wear a helmet approved by a national test registry. Wearing gloves is
recommended
82.2.3.5 Studdedtiresarenotallowedonrigs
82.2.4
Thefollowingweightsarerecommendedminimumsforrigs:
4-Dogclass:25kg
6-Dogclass:35kg
8-Dogclass:45kg
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Independent from the above-mentioned weights, rigs shall be well and safely constructed,
adaptedtothenumberofdogsintheteam,bestableandshall,asmuchaspossible,guarantee
thesafetyofdogsanddrivers.
82.3
Start,TrailandFinishRules
82.3.1
The front wheel(s) shall determine the starting point of the team and shall stay before the
startinglineuntilthestartsignalhasbeengiven.
82.3.2
Thedrivermayridetherig,pedalorrunaswished.
82.3.3
Thedrivershallnotpacethedogsbyrunningaheadorforcethedogtoruninanyway.
82.3.4
Dog drop check points shall be provided at least every 3 km and may be combined with
normal check points. They shall be equipped with a stake-out and water. Dogs dropped at
checkpointsshallnotbeallowedtostartinsucceedingheats.Ifnopossibilitiesareprovided
todropdogsandadogbecomesunfitorrefusestoadvanceforanyreason,thedriverisnot
permitted to finish the heat. For safety reasons, the transport of a dog on the rig is strictly
forbiddeninallclasses.
82.3.5
During the overtaking procedure the overtaken team shall make unimpeded way for the
passingteam.Onthecommand“TRAIL,”theovertakenteamisobligedtoholdthesameside
ofthetrailandslowdown.Onthecommand“STOP,”theovertakenteamisobligatedtostop
movementforward.§23ofChapterOne,IIITrailRulesapplies.
82.3.6
Finishrules:SeeRaceRules,ChapterOne,II.§18.
VI.
RELAY
83
Relay
83.1
TheDrylandRelayisaone-daycompetitionandconsistsofminimum2legs.
83.2
TheRelaymaybe:
83.2.1
CanicrossRelay:EachRelayteammayconsistofmenandwomen,seniorsandjuniors.
83.2.2
MixedRelay:TheRelaylegsarecanicrossandbikejöringorscooter.Thebikejöringorscooter
must be the last leg only. Each Relay team may consist of men and women, seniors and
juniors(onlyforthecanicrossteammember(s)).
83.2.3
Separaterelaycompetitionmaybeorganizedformen,womenandjuniors.
83.3
Each participant and each dog shall run the trail only once. After the finish line, the
participantchangesovertothenextparticipantintherelayteam,whomaythenstart.
83.4
The relay team that reaches the finish line first after all legs is the winner of the relay
competition.
83.5
RelayTeam
83.5.1
Theparticipantsinarelayteamshallberepresentativesofthesameorganizationorcountry.
Attheoptionoftheracegivingorganization,amixedteamoforganizationsorcountriesmay
beallowed,buttheseteamsarenotpartoftheofficialresultlist.
83.5.2
Onlyone-dogteamsareallowedinrelayraces.
83.6
RelayEntries
83.6.1
The name of the participants in each relay team and the order in which they start shall be
handedovertotheraceofficeatleast60minutesbeforethestartoranyothertimeschedule
definedbytheorganization.
83.7
AreasforStart,Change-OverandFinishinRelayRace
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83.7.1
Starting,change-overandfinishareadonothavetobethesamelocation.
83.7.2
Startingarea:
83.7.2.1 Thestartingareawillbethesameasforacanicrossmassstart.
83.7.2.2 Thelengthofthestartingtracksshouldbeatleast50metersandshallendatamarkedline.
83.7.3
RelayChange-OverArea
83.7.3.1 The change-over area should be a marked area, length approximately 10-30 meters, width
approximately10meters.Itisanadvantagethatthechange-overareaismadeatanangleto
the incoming trail, to avoid the incoming trail’s being in the same direction as the outgoing
trail.
83.7.3.2 Thechange-overareabeginsatthefinishlineandendsatamarkedlineacrossthetrail.
83.8
RelayStartingProcedure
83.8.1
Allparticipantsofthefirstlegstartatthesametime.
83.8.2
Theparticipantandthedogstaybeforethestartingline.
83.8.3
TheteamassistantsshallleavetheStartingareaby30secondsbeforethestart.
83.8.4
Theparticipanthastoholdthedogbytheharnessuntilthestartsignal.
83.8.5
Startsignalisgivenbythestarterwithoneflag.
83.8.6
Thestarterstandsinfrontofthestartingareasothatallstartingparticipantsareabletosee
thestarter.
83.8.7
Startingorderisgiveninthefollowingway:
83.8.7.1 Oneminutebeforethestartasign“1”isshown.
83.8.7.2 Thirty(30)secondsbeforethestart,thestarter’sarmaretobepositionedwiththeflagover
thehead.
83.8.7.3 Fifteen (15) seconds before the start, the starter’s arm are positioned with the flag in a
horizontalposition.
83.8.7.4 “Go,”thestarter’sarmwiththeflagsarerapidlylowered.
83.9
RelayStartingRestrictions.
83.9.1
Ifaparticipantstartstooearly,he/sheshallgetatimepenaltyof30seconds.
83.10
RelayChange-OverProcedure
83.10.1 Araceofficialshallgiveasignal(e.g.thespeakerannouncingthestartingnumber)toevery
teamleaderwhenanincomingteamisnotlessthan500metersfromthechange-overarea.
83.10.2 The signal has to be clear for the team leaders, who shall be located along the change-over
area.
83.10.3 Anincomingparticipantshallreleasethedogassoonasthedoghaspassedthefinishlineand
personallyhandoverthedogtotheteamassistant.Thedogshallnotbeletlooseatanytime.
Theteamassistantshouldtakecareofthedog.
83.10.4 Thechange-overcannottakeplaceuntilthedogoftheincomingteammemberisheldbythe
assistant.
83.10.5 The participant continues into the change-over area and touches the next participant of
his/herteamwithhis/herhand.
83.10.6 Thechange-overshalltakeplacewithinthechange-overarea.Araceofficialshallcontrolthe
change-over.
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83.10.7 The assistant in the change-over area for outgoing participants is allowed only for the
bikejoringorscooterleg.Assistantsshallnothamperotheroutgoingparticipants.
83.11
TheTrailoftheRelayRace
83.11.1 The entire trail should be, and the last 150 meters shall be, sufficiently wide for two
bikejöringparticipants(minimum6meters).
83.12
RelayTiming
83.12.1 Timeismeasuredfromthestartingorder“Go”untilthelastparticipantoftheteamreaches
thefinishline.
83.12.2 Timeisalsomeasuredthemomenteachindividualparticipantpassesthefinishline.
VII.
DISTANCES
84
Thedistances:SeeAnnexD.II
VIII.
TEMPERARURES
85
Temperatures:SeeAnnexB.III
IX.
AGEOFDOGS
86
AgesofDogs
Thedogsshallbeatleast12monthsoldonthefirstdayofthecompetitionintheCanicross,
andRigclassesandatleast18monthsoldinScooterandBikejöringclasses
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ANNEX
A.
RULESENFORCEMENT
A.I
RulesEnforcingOfficers
1.
Race Judges are the Rules Enforcing Officers at an event. Rules Enforcing Officers shall be
appointedandexercisetheirassignmentsaccordingtotheIFSSOfficialsRegulations.
2.
A Race Judge should have an IFSS Race Judge License but shall have at least a Race Judge
LicensefromanIFSSrecognizedbody.
3.
Two of the Race Judges shall be appointed Race Marshal and Chief Judge, respectively. The
RaceMarshalshallhavetheultimateauthority,andtheultimateresponsibility,attheevent.
TheRaceMarshalistheonlyofficialwhocandecideuponadisqualification.
4.
All Race Judges shall have the full authority to enforce all Race Regulations, within the
prescribedlimits.
5.
References to the Race Marshal in IFSS Regulations also apply for Race Judges, when
appropriate.
6.
A Race Judge may delegate parts of his/her authority to designated officials, except the
authoritytoimposepenalmeasures.
7.
AtWorldChampionshipsandContinentalChampionshipsnoRulesEnforcingOfficermaybea
participant of the event. During other events the Race Marshal is not allowed to participate
buttheotherjudgesmay.Ifso,theyshallnotjudgeintheclasstheyenteredandalsotakeno
partinthedeliberationsofsaidclass.
8.
DetailsontheappointmentandtheobligationsofIFSSjudgesareavailableontheIFSSRace
Judge Regulations and licensing procedures which are also interesting and binding for
organizersandmemberorganizations.
A.II
RaceJuryandAppealsJury(seealsoRaceRules§28through§35)
9.
The Race Judges shall constitute the Race Jury of the event. The Race Marshal shall be the
RaceJury’schairperson.
10.
TheRaceJuryshallbesummonedbyitschairperson
10.1.
whenrequestedbyoneofitsmembers,
10.2.
forahearing
10.3.
forreviewingarulesviolationwhichmightleadtoadisqualification.
11.
TheRaceJurydecideswhetheritsdeliberationsshallbeheldinaclosedsessionornot.
12.
TheRaceJuryshalldecideontheeventualchoiceofpenalmeasuresinallcaseslaidbeforeit.
The Race Jury’s chairperson shall have a casting vote in case of a tie. In the question of a
disqualification,thechairpersonmayvotedifferentlywithhis/hercastingvote.
12.1.
In World Championships, the Appeals Jury may be appealed to by a team leader when a
decisionoftheRaceMarshalisaffectingtheparticipationofacontestantintheevent.
12.2.
TheAppealsJuryshallconsistofthreeorfivemembersdependingonthenumberofofficials
assignedtotakepart(eitheroneortwoappointedbytheIFSSPresident)ontheAppealsJury.
TheothermembersoftheAppealsJurywillbenationalteamleaderselectedtoserveonthe
AppealsJurybytheotherteamleaders
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A.III
PenalMeasures
13.
If the violated race regulation does not mandate any unconditional reaction, the choice of
penalmeasuresshallbemadeaccordingtothefollowing:
13.1.
Reprimand:foraminorrulesinfractionwithnoconsequencesforanyparticipant,andbeing
thecontestant'sfirstoffenceintheevent.
13.2.
Warning:foraminorornegligentinfractionoftheraceregulations,whichdoesnotgivethe
contestantanysignificantadvantageandentailsnosignificantdisadvantagetohis/herfellow
contestants,andisnotdeemeddetrimentaltothesport.
13.3.
Disqualification:
13.3.1.
when the contestant intentionally, or by gross negligence, violates the race regulations, and
thishasgivenhim/heranadvantage,oranyofhis/herfellowcontestantsadisadvantage,
13.3.2.
incaseofarecurrence,whenthecontestanthasalreadybeengivenawarningorreprimand
forthesameorsimilaroffence,
13.3.3.
incaseofrepeatedoffenses,showingthatthecontestantisnotcapableof,orwillingto,pay
heedtotheraceregulations.
13.3.4.
incaseofdogabusewithorwithoutimplement.
13.3.5.
Timedisqualification:Aneventualtimedisqualificationshallbenotedontheentryform,orin
the invitation, indicating the factor and for which classes it shall apply. If a time
disqualification rule applies and the prescribed limit is exceeded, that team shall not be
allowedtocompeteinsubsequentheats.
14.
OtherPenalProcedures
14.1.
Theviolatorshallbegivenashortwrittennotice.Areprimandmaybeverbal.
14.2.
Contestants subject to a penal reaction from any Rules Enforcing Officer may appeal, i.e.
requestahearingbeforetheRaceJury.
B.
ELIGIBILITY
B.I
Entries
15.
TheraceshallbeopentoentriesfrommembersofallIFSSrecognizedmemberfederations,
except those refused by the organizer for just cause. Organizers are entitled to open their
racestodriversfromnon-IFFSmemberorganizationsiftheyfeelittobebenefitingthesports
and/or IFSS. Participants to the IFSS World Championships shall be nominated by their
respectivenationalIFSSmemberfederations.
16.
Anentryforaraceshallbesubmittedpriortothestartoftherace,subjecttoentrydeadlines
asdeterminedbytheorganizer.SeealsoRaceRule§1.1.4.
17.
Handicappeddriversshallbeencouragedtoparticipate.Howevertheirparticipationshallnot
hinder or endanger other competitors or dogs, including the dog(s) of the handicapped
competitor. The RM shall decide on possible participation of the handicapped driver and, if
required,ahelper,andalwaysinspecttheequipment.Theoverallsafetyforthehandicapped
driverandhis/herdog(s)shallprevail.IftheRMfeelsthatitwouldbenefitthehandicapped
driverandthetotalracetostartthehandicappedteamaslastintheclass,s/hehastheright
todosoinallheatsoftherace,takingintoaccountthattheteamshallberankedaccordingto
itstotalresults.
Note:
Itisalsopossibletostartthehandicappedteamacertaintimebeforethefirstteam,butthen,
there is always the risk on hindering overtaking teams in case of problems, and the
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handicapped driver may feel he/she is more or less racing outside the field. If starting last,
he/shehasalwaysthechancetoovertakeoneormoreteams.
B.II
Disease
18.
Raceveterinariansarepresentthroughouttheracetomonitorthehealthandwelfareofall
dogs,advisedriversincaringfortheirdogs’medicalneeds,andprovideveterinarytreatment
fordroppeddogs,ifnecessary.
19.
TheraceveterinarianinconjunctionwiththeRaceMarshalorracejudgemayruleadog(s)
unfittostartorcontinueintheraceandtoremovethedog(s)fromtheraceformedicalor
otherreasons.IftheRaceVeterinariandiagnosesanydogpresentintheraceareatohavea
contagiousdisease,thatdogshallbedisqualifiedandthecompetitorshallimmediatelyleave
theracesitewithallhis/herdogs.
20.
All dogs participating in a race shall be vaccinated according to the IFSS Animal Welfare
Committee’s recommendations. The IFSS Chief Veterinarian has, by recommendation as of
April 16, 2007, suggested that the mandatory vaccinations shall be: Rabies Virus, Canine
Parvovirus, Distemper and Canine Kennel Cough Complex (bordetella parainflulenza virus,
canineadenovirus2).Alldogsshouldbevaccinatedwithin12monthsinallcasesandmore
than21daysbeforetheraceinthecaseofprimevaccination.Vaccinationsneedtobedonein
accordancewithregulationsofthehostcountryinwhichtheraceistakingplace.
B.III
TemperaturesatDrylandraces–Guidelines
21.
At dryland races there shall be a thermometer and a hygrometer in the starting area. They
shallbereadilyvisible,placedintheshade,at50centimeters(20inches)abovegroundlevel.
22.
The minimum and maximum temperatures and humidity shall be noted during the entire
race.
23.
Given the minima and maxima, trail conditions and local circumstances (e.g. humidity), the
following guidelines are available for decisions to be taken by the race giving organization
andtheracemarshalforthewell-beingofthedogs:
23.1.
Temperatures below 18°C for Canicross and 16°C for all other classes and with a humidity
below85%:normalcompetition
23.2.
Temperatures above 16°C, but below 18°C: the distances shall not exceed the minimums
given in §22 above. This maximum temperature is set at 22°C for Bikejoring classes and at
25°CforCanicrossclasses.
23.3.
Temperatures above 18°C, but below 22°C: the distance shall not exceed 1.5 kilometers for
demonstrationpurposeonlyexceptforBikejoringandCanicross(see§22above).
23.4.
Temperaturesabove22°C:noteamshallbeharnessedexceptforCanicross(see§22above)
23.5.
If the temperature reaches 18°C, the race marshal shall call a meeting with the race
veterinarian(s)inordertodecideuponwhethertheraceshallbedelayedorcancelled.The
veterinarian’s opinion shall be preponderant in case of different opinions. Animal welfare
shallalwaysbethemajordecidingfactor.
23.6.
Dependingontheracetrail(i.e.largesectionunderthesun)orotherfacts,theRaceMarshal
may impose shorter distances or other measures if this is favoring the sports, even if the
maximumtemperaturesabovearenotreached.
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B.IV
ExtremelowTemperaturesatsnowraces–Guidelines
24.
Intheeventofextremelowtemperatures,thejurytogetherwiththeOrganizingCommittee
andtheteamleadersshalldecideiftheraceshouldbecancelled,haveadelayonthestarting
time or reduce the race distance. Any National Federation standards must be considered in
makingthefinaldecision.
C.
STARTANDFINISH
C.I
StartingIntervals
25.
Thestartingintervalsshouldbe
25.1.
onehalf(.)orone(1)minuteinSki-Dogsclasses,canicross,bikejoring.
25.2.
one (1) or two (2) minutes in limited classes involving eight dogs or less, Scooter 1 and 2
dogs
25.3.
two(2)orthree(3)minutesinclassesinvolvingtendogsormore.
26.
IntervalOptions
26.1.
Theorganizermaydecidetousethelongerstartingintervalinthefirstheat,andtheshorter
intervalintheensuingheat(s).
26.2.
Attheoptionoftherace-givingorganization,thedriversmayallstartatthesametime(mass
start).
26.3.
at the option of the organizer, the drivers may start the last heat of a race with an interval
time corresponding with the actual time difference, rounded upwards to whole seconds
betweenhisandthepredecessor’steam(Chase/pursuitstarts)
C.II
Relays
27.
Arelayisacompetitionbetweenrelayteamscomprisedofatleastthreedogteamsrunning
thesametrailinsequence.Nodriverordogshallcompletemorethanoneheat.
28.
Therelaystartshallbeamassstart.Thefirstheatdriversoftherelayteamsshallstartsideby-sideonthestartingline
29.
In relay events, Number 1 shall start in the center position of the Starting Line, Number 2
shallhavethepositiontotherightofNumber1,Number3shallhavethepositiontotheleft
ofNumber1,etc.
30.
TheStartingChuteshouldpreferablybesowideastoallowforallfirstheatdriverstostart
side by side. If this is not possible, subsequent starting teams shall start on a secondary
StartingLine5(five)metersbehindthestartinglineaccordingtothesamesystemasunder
Section 74. If seeding is performed, no seeded group shall be larger than the maximum
numberofteamsthereisroomforside-by-side.
31.
The Relay Starting Chute should be as wide as the starting area for a distance of minimum
one hundred (100) meters (30 m for Canicross relay), and narrowing to the normal lane
width over a distance of a minimum additional one hundred (100) meters (30 m for
Canicrossrelay).
32.
The Exchange Chute shall cover a distance from the Finish Line on the outgoing trail of
minimumthirty(30)meters,andshall,asaminimum,beten(10)meterswide.InPulkaStyle
events,theExchangeChuteshouldhaveanangleof45to90degreesontheFinishLine.
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D.
THETRAIL
D.I
Trailrequirements
33.
Thetrailshallbesafefordogsanddrivers.Whenlayingoutthetrail,specialattentionshallbe
shown on turns and downhill stretches. The entire trail shall be constructed with
considerationtothefastestandbiggestteamsexpectedtoparticipate.
34.
Thetrailshouldnotcrossitself.Teamsmayfollowthesametrailasecondtime.Inthatcase,
the route shall not go through the start or finish area on the repeat traverse. If it is
unavoidable that the teams must follow the same trail more than twice, the organizer is
responsibletoannouncethispriortotheraceintheraceinvitation.Thedeviationfromthis
ruleisallowableonlyduetounpredictablecircumstances.
35.
Trailsshall,totheoptimalextentpossible,bebroadlyconstructedtofacilitatepassing.
36.
Thereshouldbesufficientspacebetweenthelanessothatteamsareunabletodistracteach
other.
37.
Trailsshouldbeshieldedfromparkinglotsandparkedcars.
38.
Trails should not cross a traffic-laden road on the same level. However, if this cannot be
avoided, there shall be a prior permission to block off the road during the competition.
Dependablecontrolshallbeonhandandthetrailshouldcrosstheroadina90degreeangle;
39.
InSledSprintRaces,thetrailshallbedesignedsothatspeedisprioritizedandshouldbewide
enoughtoenableoneteamtoovertakeanotherteam.
40.
The Starting Chute shall be at least 30 meters long and be so organized that a team can be
entirelyremovedfromthetrail.
41.
The Finishing Zone shall be at least 800 meters long (150 m for Ski-Dogs classes and
Canicross),wideenoughforpassingandwithnosharpturns.
42.
Thestartingandfinishlinesshallbeclearlydefined.
43.
TrailsforSki-Dogsshall,wheneverpossible,bedifferentfromthatofSled.
44.
Ski-Dogstrailsshouldbelaidoutinhillyterrainwithspecialattentionsothatthetrailalso
shallbeatestofthecontestant’sskiingskills.Itshouldbewideenoughfortwoskierstoskate
sidebysideintheFinishingZoneandforaskatingskiertoovertakeacompetitoronparallel
skisontherestofthetrail.
45.
In Dryland races, watering points shall be provided at least every 3 km along the trails, so
thatthedogsmaybewateredandcooled.
46.
Distanceraces
46.1.
Ifweatherconditions,intheopinionoftheRMortheorganizer,dictatethattheracecannot
berunaccordingtothebasiccriteriaforthesport,theracemaybepostponed.Ifconditions
asmentionedoccurafterthestart,theracemaybetemporarily“frozen”.Thisshallbedoneat
acheck-pointoraheadofthelocationofthefirstdriver.Alldriversshallbeheldbackforan
identicalperiodoftime.
The organizer and the RM shall, without unnecessary delay, inform all drivers of decisions,
andreasonforsame,madeaccordingto§46.1
Mandatorystops
acewithatotaldistanceof300to600kmshallatleasthaveatotalof8hrsmandatorystops,
tobedistributedatthelocalorganizer’sdiscretion.
Races with a total distance of more than 600 km shall at least have a total of 12 hrs
mandatorystops,tobedistributedatthelocalorganizer’sdiscretion.
46.2.
46.3.
46.3.1.
46.3.2.
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D.II
Traildistances
47.
SprintandSki-DogsRaces
47.1.
Heatdistancesneednotbeidenticaleachdayofanevent,buttheshortesttrailsshallberun
first. Subsequent days’ heat distances shall not exceed one hundred and fifty (150)% of the
first day’s trail length. The shortest and longest possible distances for each heat will be
indicatedontheinvitation.
47.2.
Minimum/MaximumTrailDistances:
47.2.1.
Minimumandrecommendeddistances:
UnlimitedClass:20km(12.5miles).Recommendation:20km(12.5miles)uptothelastfull
weekendinJanuary,and24km(15miles)thereafter.
Eight/Ten-DogClass:14km(9miles).Recommendation:14km(9miles)uptothelastfull
weekendinJanuaryand16km(10miles)thereafter.
Six-DogClass:9km(6miles).Recommendation:9km(6miles)uptothelastfullweekendin
Januaryand12km(7.5miles)thereafter.
Four-DogClass:6km(4miles).Recommendation:6km(4miles)uptothelastfullweekend
inJanuaryand8km(5miles)thereafter.
Two-dogClass:5km(3.2miles)
Ski-Dogs:5to25km(3.1to15.6miles)forthewomenand10to25km(6.2to15.6miles)
forthemen.
47.2.2.
Specialcircumstances:
If special circumstances dictate that the length of the trail be decreased or increased, the
decreaseorincreaseshallneverbemorethan25%inanyclass
48.
DistanceRaces
Forallclasses:
Mid-Distance:Between80and250km(50and156miles)with,inprinciple,anaverageofat
least40km(25miles)/stageformulti-stageraces.
Long-Distance:Morethan250km(156miles)with,inprinciple,anaverageofatleast80km
(50miles)/stageformulti-stageraces.
49.
Drylandraces:Distances(perheatorstage)
49.1.
49.2.
49.3.
49.4.
49.5.
49.6.
49.7.
49.8.
49.9.
Canicrossseniorsandveterans: minimumof2km, maximum8km
Canicrossjuniors:
minimumof1km, maximum4km
Relay(eachleg):
minimumof0.5km,maximum4km
1-dogBikejoringclass:
minimumof2km, maximumof10km
1-dogScooterclass:
minimumof2km, maximumof8km
2-dogScooterclass:
minimumof2km, maximumof8km
4-dogRigclass:
minimumof4km, maximumof8km
6-dogRigclass:
minimumof5km, maximumof10km
8-dogRigclass:
minimumof5km, maximumof12km
(1.2to5miles)
(0.6to2.5miles)
(0.3to2.5miles)
(1.2to6.2miles)
(1.2to5miles)
(1.2to5miles)
(2.5to5miles)
(3.1to6.2miles)
(3.1to7.5miles)
D.III
Checkpointsandreststops
50.
Campsandreststops
50.1.
Litter shall not be left on or along the trail, but be carried to the finish, check point or a
depositalongthetrailasdeterminedbytheorganizer.
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50.2.
Campsandreststopsshallbeestablishedwelloffthetrail.Dogsandequipmentshallnotbe
leftonthetrailandthedrivershallnotstayonthetrailmorethannecessary.
50.3.
Checkpoints,campsandreststopsshallbeclearedandtidiedupbeforedeparture.
51.
Checkpoints
51.1.
Driversshallreportatcheckpointsbeforeproceeding.
51.2.
Intheeventofanunmannedcheckpoint,andiftheorganizerhasgivennoadviseastosuch
anevent,thedriver,ifpossible,shallseetoitthatitmaylaterbeestablishedthathe/shehas
beenatthecheckpointansadviseofficialsatthenextmannedcheckpointofhis/heraction.
51.3.
Droppeddogs
51.3.1.
Dogstakenoutofateamshallonlybedroppedatdesignatedcheckpoints.
51.3.2.
Droppeddogsshallbetaggedwith:
-Thedriver’snameandbibnumber
-Thereasonfordroppingthedog
51.3.3.
Droppeddogsshallbeleashedwithachainorsimilaruntiltheyarepickedup.
51.4.
51.4.1.
TheRaceMarshal,anauthorizedofficialortheraceveterinarianmaydetainateaminorder
torepairorreplaceequipmentdeemedunsafeforthedriverand/orthedogs.
51.4.2.
TheRaceMarshal,anauthorizedofficialortheraceveterinarianmaydetainateamdeemed
temporarilyunfittoproceed.
51.4.3.
TheRaceMarshal,anauthorizedofficialortheraceveterinarianmayremoveateamordogs
deemedunfittocompletethecompetition.
51.5.
When a driver arrives at a check point with less than the required number of dogs in the
team, that team shall be disqualified. The Race Marshal, an authorized official or race
veterinarianshalldetermineifandtowhatextendtheteammayproceedtoalocationwhere
theteamwillbepickedup.
51.6.
Offersforaccommodation,etcetera,fordogsanddriversatcheckpointsshallbeidenticalfor
allparticipants.
51.7.
Suppliesandequipment
51.7.1.
At the option of the organizer, participants may, before the race, leave supplies and
equipmentatcheckpoints.
51.7.2.
Theorganizerdeterminesatwhichcheckpointssuppliesmaybedepositedandtheroutine
forsame.
51.7.3.
Theaboveprovisionsdonothaveanyeffectsontherequirementsformandatoryequipment
tobecarriedonthesled.
51.7.4.
Aracemayrequiredifferentmandatoryequipment.Thisshallbelistedinspecialrulesforthe
race.
E.
TRAILMARLING
E.I
General
52.
Thetrailshallbemarkedwithasufficientnumberofclearlyvisiblemarkers,soplacedthat
therewillbenodoubtforthedriverwheretogo.
AllTrailMarkersshallbeatleast25cmindiameterorlengthperside.
Onlyonesideofthesignshallbecoloredtoindicatetheproperdirectionoftravel.
53.
54.
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55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
Trailmarkersshallbeplacedaboutone(1)meterbeyondtheedgeofthetrail,andfrom60to
120cmabovethesurfaceofthetrail.
Allmarkersshallbevisibleasfaraheadaspossibleandatleast50m.
Markers applicable for a certain class, or certain classes, only, shall be marked with the
class(es)'identificationorwiththetraildistanceoftheconcernedclass(es)bywhitelettersin
the centre of the marker. Information on elapsed distance shall be indicated by a black
number on a white sign directly above a blue marker on the same stake. The class
identifications shall be easily seen and read by the sportsmen/women. The identification
shallbeexplainedatthemushermeetingpriortherace.
Informationonremainingdistanceshallbeindicatedbyablacknegativenumberonawhite
signdirectlybelowabluemarkeronthesamestake.
Markers shall not be so placed, or made of such a material, that they might constitute a
dangerfordogsordrivers.
E.II
RedMarkers(Turnmarkers,preferablyofroundshape)
60.
Red Markers shall be used at all intersections and crossings involving turns. The markers
shallbeplacedabout20metersaheadofthepointinquestionatthesamesideofthetrailas
towhichtheteamsshallturn.
61.
Thesameprocedureshallalsobeappliedforallblindturnsonthetrail.
E.III
BlueMarkers(StraightaheadorConfirmationmarkers,preferablyofsquareshape)
62.
Bluemarkersmaybeplacedoneithersideofthetrail.
63.
Bluemarkersusedtoindicatethecorrecttrailafteracrossingorturnshallbeplacedabout
20mbeyond,andshouldbevisiblewhenapproaching,thepointinquestion.
64.
Bluemarkersshallbeused:
64.1.
atintersectionsorcrossingswhenthetrailisgoingstraightthrough.Thesignshallbeplaced
about20metersaheadoftheintersection.
64.2.
beyondturns,whichapplyonlytoacertainclass,orcertainclasses.Suchbluemarkersshall
havethesameclassidentificationastheredturnmarker.
65.
Bluemarkersshouldbeused:
65.1.
beyondallintersections,turnsorblindcorners,whicharemarkedwitharedmarker.
65.2.
every full kilometer along the entire trail. At least every five (5) kilometers they should be
markedwiththeelapsedorremainingdistance.
E.IV
YellowMarkers(Cautionmarkers,preferablyoftriangleshape)
66.
Yellowmarkersmaybeplacedoneithersideofthetrail.Yellowmarkersindicateportionsof
the trail, where slow, cautious passage is recommended, e.g. steep downhill, really sharp
turns,icyspots.Yellowmarkersshallbeplacedabout20metersaheadofthecautionarea.
67.
Ifthecautionareacoversalengthofthetrail,twoyellowmarkersshallbeplacedonthesame
stakeatthebeginningofthecautionarea.Theendofthecautionareashallbeindicatedwith
oneyellowmarkerwithadiagonalredorblackcross.
68.
All yellow markers shall be presented and explained at the Team Captain and/or drivers
Meetingandtheyshallbeindicatedonthetrailmap.
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E.V
CheckpointMarkers
69.
Checkpointsshallbeindicatedwithrectangularwhitesignswithblackletters.
E.VI
OtherMarkers
70.
TheendoftheStartingChuteshallbeindicatedbymarkersonbothsidesofthetrail.
71.
AwhitemarkershallbeplacedatthestartoftheFinishingChutewiththedistanceremaining
(usually150mforSki-DogsclassesandCanicrossand800mforallotherclassesbeforethe
finishline)toindicatethebeginningofthe“No-right-of-way”zone.
72.
Portions of the trail, where the correct trail is not clearly visible, may be marked with
additional markings. Such additional marking shall never be considered a replacement for
ordinarymarkingaccordingtothisRule.
73.
Markingfornightheats.Inadditiontothetrailmarkingdescribedabove,eachmarkershould
beequippedwithlight-reflectingmaterial(minimum25cm2).
74.
Other markers as prescribed in §60 up to and including §71 above are only allowed if all
drivershavebeeninformedbeforethefirststart.AtIFSSeventsthetechnicalorganizershall
obtainIFSSpermissiontousedifferentmarkers.
E.VII
TrailBlocking
75.
Attrailcrossingsconsideredsodifficultthatevengoodteamsmayhaveproblems,blockings
shallbeusedinadditiontomarking.
76.
A blocking shall appear as a physical hindrance for the dogs but shall not constitute any
dangerfordogs,driversorequipment.
77.
At trail crossings where different classes shall follow different trails, there shall be a Trail
Steward, performing the necessary changes of the blockings after each class and, as
necessary,directing/assistingteamstothecorrecttrail.
78.
The presence of a blocking or a Trail Steward does not allow for ordinary marking to be
omitted.
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F.
AGEOFATHLETES
F.I
Ageoftheathletesforeachclass
ClassesandageinOn-Snowcompetition
age
Class
Sp2
Sp2Y
Sp4J
Sp4
Sp4Masstart
Sp6
Sp8
SpU
MD6
MD12
MDSM
MDSW
MDPM
MDPW
LD8
LDU
NAT.RELAY
age
min
max
Class
min
max
14
12
14
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
19
19
19
19
16
16
16
99
14
16
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
SM1J
SW1J
SM1
SW1
SM2
SW2
CMJ
CWJ
CM
CW
PM1J
PW1J
PM1
PW1
PM4
PW4
17
17
19
19
19
19
17
17
19
19
17
17
19
19
19
19
20
20
99
99
99
99
20
20
99
99
20
20
99
99
99
99
ClassesandageinDrylandcompetition
age
age
Class
min
max
Class
min
max
DR4J
DR4
DR6
DR8
DS1
DS2
DS1J
DCM
DCW
DCR
14
16
16
16
16
16
14
21
21
16
16
99
99
99
99
99
16
99
99
99
DBM
DBW
DBMV
DBWV
DBMJ
DBWJ
DCMV
DCWV
DCMJ
DCWJ
16
16
40
40
14
14
40
40
14
14
99
99
99
99
16
16
99
99
16
16
Note:Theageofacompetitorisconsideredthesameduringaracingseason.Itistheagethe
competitorreachesonthe31Decemberinthemiddleoftheracingseason.
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APPENDIX
I.
Ski-DogsCombinedChange-OverArea
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II.
Ski-DogsRelayChange-OverArea,Example1
III.
Ski-DogsRelayChange-OverArea,Example2
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IV.
Ski-DogsPulkaWeightCharts
WEIGHT=Pulka+load+shafts+harness(es)+lines
Weightofdog(s)roundedupwardtoafullkilo
Pulkaweightadjustedupwardtothenearesthalfkilo
dog(s)
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
pulka
10,0
10,5
11,5
12,0
13,0
13,5
14,0
15,0
15,5
16,5
17,0
17,5
18,5
19,0
20,0
20,5
21,0
dog(s)
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
1 + 2 dog team
pulka
dog(s)
22,0
48
22,5
49
23,5
50
24,0
51
24,5
52
25,0
53
26,0
54
27,0
55
27,5
56
28,0
57
29,0
58
29,5
59
30,5
60
31,0
61
31,5
62
32,5
63
33,0
64
pulka
34,0
34,5
35,0
36,0
36,5
37,5
38,0
38,5
39,5
40,0
41,0
41,5
42,0
43,0
43,5
44,5
45,0
dog(s)
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
pulka
45,5
46,5
47,0
48,0
48,5
49,0
50,0
50,5
51,5
52,0
52,5
53,5
54,0
55,0
55,5
56,0
57,0
3dogteam
dogs
pulka
dogs
pulka
dogs
pulka
dogs
pulka
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
27,0
28,0
28,5
29,0
29,5
30,0
31,0
31,5
32,0
32,5
33,0
34,0
34,5
35,0
35,5
36,0
37,0
37,5
38,0
38,5
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
39,0
40,0
40,5
41,0
41,5
42,0
43,0
43,5
44,0
44,5
45,0
46,0
46,5
47,0
47,5
48,0
49,0
49,5
50,0
50,5
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
51,0
52,0
52,5
53,0
53,5
54,0
55,0
55,5
56,0
56,5
57,0
58,0
58,5
59,0
59,5
60,0
61,0
61,5
62,0
62,5
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
63,0
64,0
64,5
65,0
65,5
66,0
67,0
67,5
68,0
68,5
69,0
70,0
70,5
71,0
71,5
72,0
73,0
73,5
74,0
74,5
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4dogteam
dogs
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
pulka
30,5
31,0
31,5
32,0
32,5
33,0
33,5
34,0
34,5
35,0
35,5
36,0
36,5
37,0
37,5
38,0
38,5
39,0
39,5
40,0
dogs
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
pulka
40,5
41,0
41,5
42,0
42,5
43,0
43,5
44,0
44,5
45,0
45,5
46,0
46,5
47,0
47,5
48,0
48,5
49,0
49,5
50,0
dogs
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
pulka
50,5
51,0
51,5
52,0
52,5
53,0
53,5
54,0
54,5
55,0
55,5
56,0
56,5
57,0
57,5
58,0
58,5
59,0
59,5
60,0
dogs
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
pulka
60,5
61,0
61,5
62,0
62,5
63,0
63,5
64,0
64,5
65,0
65,5
66,0
66,5
67,0
67,5
68,0
68,5
69,0
69,5
70,0
dogs
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
pulka
70,5
71,0
71,5
72,0
72,5
73,0
73,5
74,0
74,5
75,0
75,5
76,0
76,5
77,0
77,5
78,0
78,5
79,0
79,5
80,0
dogs
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
pulka
80,5
81,0
81,5
82,0
82,5
83,0
83,5
84,0
84,5
85,0
85,5
86,0
86,5
87,0
87,5
88,0
88,5
89,0
89,5
90,0
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IFSS Race Protest Form
Name of Competition
Date of Competition
Place of Competition (City, Province, Country)
Name
Bib Number
Postal Address
City, Province
Country
Phone Number (mobile)
Phone Number (Landline)
Class
Indicate (check):
Dryland
Sled Sprint
Ski-Dogs
Protest Against: (Name or Entity)
Bib Number
Describe the action(s) or incident and mention which rule(s) is/are infringed.
Distance
Witnesses
Name
Bib Number
Signature
Name
Bib Number
Signature
This form must be handed to the Race Marshall within one hour after the protester has finished.
Date
Team Leader’s Name
Leader’s Mobile Phone Number
Signature of Protester
Time
Country
Signature of Race Marshall
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