Rules

Timber Wolf Adventure Race Rules
April 26, 2008 – UWSP Adventure Racing Club

1. All racers are expected to be examples of good sportsmanship. Racers must treat fellow racers & race staff with courtesy and respect.
PENALTY: Strict penalties will be assessed for unsportsmanlike behavior based on the infraction.
2. Teams must assist fellow teams in need of medical attention.
PENALTY: Strict penalties will be assessed for non assistance based on the infraction.
3. Teams must always remain within 30 yards of teammates & within visual contact (unless otherwise specified). PENALTY: First offense 30 minutes / 2nd offense Disqualification.
4. All team members must check in together at each Check Point (CP) and Transition Area (TA). If one member must leave the course, they must do so at a CP or TA and notify race management. If a team leaves a teammate out on the course that team will be immediately disqualified and not allowed to continue unofficially. Incomplete teams may continue unranked. A single person must join with another team who commits to staying with that new racer. Incomplete or single racers must carry the mandatory team gear.
5. Passports must be carried the entire race. PENALTY: Lost passport – Disqualification, but you may finish the race.
6. Race numbers must be worn on the outside of clothing at all times, except while paddling. Race bibs do not have to be worn over packs.PENALTY: 30 minutes per offense.
7. Teams must punch passport in correct space at each CP.PENALTY: Incorrect punch or failure to punch, team will not receive credit for that CP and 30 minutes.
8. Teams that miss a CP will be ranked after teams that obtain all CPs provided that all CPs are in the correct spot. Missing a CP is defined as not going to a CP. Being short coursed is the same as missing a CP for the CPs that team does not acquire due to short coursing. Teams will not be penalized for missing a CP if it is placed over 30 meters from the location of the CP as shown on the map.
9. For any CP or Team Challenge missed a half hour penalty will be assessed.
10. Race officials reserve the right to alter time cut-offs or the course itself to accommodate changing conditions and to ensure that teams finish on time. If your team is re-routed or there are other course changes, teams must sign the check-in sheet to acknowledge they understand the course change.
11. Mandatory gear must be carried at all times and will be checked on the course. PENALTY: 10 minutes for each piece of missing gear.
12. No GPS of any kind including GPS pace counters are allowed.PENALTY: Disqualification.
13. No weapons.(Race gear not included)
PENALTY: Disqualification
14. Teams may bring their own paddles, and PFDs (however they will provided). PFDs must be worn at all times while paddling. PENALTY: For not wearing PFD - Disqualification.
15. Bicycle helmets are required at all times during the cycling portion as well as during the fixed ropes portion of the race.PENALTY: For not wearing bike helmet – Disqualification
16. Racers must follow Rules of Travel as outlined in Course Instructions. Where no specific path is designated, teams select their path between CPs. When instructions designate a specific route, teams must follow that path. PENALTY: For travel on forbidden roads, trespassing, or violating Rules of Travel first offense 30 minutes / 2nd offense - Disqualification. (UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE).
17. Race officials may provide water at some TAs. There is no Food / Gear Drop unless specified by Race Officials. Athletes may not receive outside assistance except from Race Officials & other registered teams. This event is for you and your teammate to work on together!PENALTY: Disqualification
18. NO LITTERING! Leave no trace!PENALTY: 30 minutes per infraction.
19. Litter picked up during the race will be rewarded.
REWARD: 1 minute per piece at official discretion. Limit: 20 pieces.
20. Use of cellular phone is for emergencies only. No other use is allowed.PENALTY: Disqualification
21. Race officials reserve the right to remove a team from the course for health, safety or other reasons, at the discretion of race officials and medical personnel.
22. Any team withdrawing from the race must notify a “live” person by checking in with a CP or TA volunteer. Failing to notify race officials will result in that team being responsible for all search and rescue expenses.
23. Any protest must be filed in writing within one hour of the team’s finish and will be reviewed by the Race Committee.