iXS Swiss Downhill Cup 2009
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General regulations
The series consists of four separate international races. All races are financial, legal and sporting independent. The General Regulations and the UCI Rules apply to all races. The total result consists of three seeding run and three final results. The results will be published on
www.ixsdownhillcup.com. To solve the problem of recruitment, the race is open to all professional and hobby riders.
Registration
Every rider has to use the registration form on
www.ixsdownhillcup.com
. For registration please include date of birth and UCI licence code.
Starters under age of 18 require signed consent by their Parent, or other legal guardian.
Registration time limit
Registration and payment deadline is always on Friday one week before the races. If the fee is received on the account, the registration will be valid. All payments should include the registration number (confirmation mail).
If the registered starter cannot attend the race, he has no right to reclaim the registration fee.
Registration fee/transportation fee
The fee to attend the race is 75,- CHF, if received one week before the races. This fee includes transportation from the finish area to the start via shuttle or lift.
After the registration deadline the fee increases to 90,- CHF.
Number plates
Every rider gets a new number plate at every race. Number plates must be fixed in front of the handlebar and should readable throughout the competition.
Starters
The race is open to all professionals and hobby riders.
Starters under age of 18 have to attach the permit from their parents or other legal Guardian.
Starting interval
Starting interval between riders is 30 seconds, except the best 10 riders of the licence elite class, where there will be an interval of 1 minute.
Starting order
For the final run, the starting order will be in accordance with the results of the seeding run. The order in the seeding run complies with the total results of the series.
Deposit training
All competitors must ride the track two times on Saturday during training. That training runs will be registered and the riders can start at qualifying only with the registration.
Equipment
The following safety gear is required for every racer:
Protectors for:
- elbows
- knees
- back and chest
- full face helmet (recommendation: double-d safety lock)
- gloves with full hand protection
The local organizer is responsible for compliance with regulations under this term.
Technical condition of bikes
Every rider is responsible for the bike, the material and the protection equipment. The condition, quality and construction are to ensure the safety for riders, competitors or other persons.
Responsibilities
The starters attend the race on their own account and on their own risk. The starter is responsible for the safety of his bike and clothes. The organization is not responsible and cannot be held responsible for any injuries and damages as results of any action during the whole racing weekend.
This agreement starts with the registration. The organization keeps the right to make any necessary changes or even to cancel the whole race according to safety problems at any time in the race, official orders, government laws and other unforeseen events.
Waiver of liability
Every starter understands and admits that his participation in the race is voluntary. He assumes full responsibility for any injuries or damages from his participation in the race. He recognizes and understands that the activities may be hazardous, that his participation is solely at his own risk and that he assumes full responsibility for any resulting injuries and damages that may occur.
Every starter has to affirm, that he is in good health. He declares that he is physically fit and capable to participate in the race.
Every starter has to acknowledge that he has read and understand this entire waiver of liability and agrees to be legally bound by it.
Withdrawal
The racing officials hold the right to withdraw starters if they feel there is a danger for the starter or any other person.
Additional information safety rules by national cycling federations and the UCI
In addition to this agreement the organization refers to the safety rules and racing agreement defined by national cycling federations and the UCI.