RULES - NORTH DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
LEAGUE - July 2011
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1. Number of Races.
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The number of races in the year shall be
a maximum of six. All six races, or the maximum run if less than six, shall
count towards Team places at the end of the season.
2. Scoring.
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2.1
Individuals.
The
scoring will be 100 points for first place, 99 for second place, 98 for third,
etc. Veterans and Super-veterans score as per their score in the Seniors races.
2.2
Teams
The
number of scoring counters for the Teams will be four in the Junior/Senior
Men's race, and three in all others. For the Senior Men and Ladies, all six
races count.
For the Junior Age Groups, the best four
scoring races count.
3. Incomplete Teams.
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If
a Team fails to achieve the required number of counters in a race, the scores
of those Team members who finish will be awarded to the Team.
4. Counting Races.
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For
the individual placings at the end of the season the
best four results for each individual will count. If less than six races were
held in the season, the Executive Committee shall decide the number to count.
5. Distances of Races
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The
Maximum distances for the League races shall be as follows. All courses should be as accurate as
possible.
Consideration of the severity
of the course must be taken into account.
Under-11 Girls/Boys Maximum 1600 metres
Under-13 Girls/Boys Maximum 3500 metres
Under-15 Girls/U-17 Ladies Maximum 5000 metres
Under-15 Boys Maximum 5000
metres
Ladies
Maximum 6500 metres
Under-17 Males Maximum 6500 metres
Jun/Senior Men Maximum 10000
metres
6. Age Groups
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All Age Groups are as per the Standard
SAF Age Groups.
The
Competitive Year is from September 1st to August 31st, and all competitors must
be in the correct Age Group at the end of the Competitive year. Age Groups in
races must be adhered to. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
Veteran
Men Age group is over 40, Super-Veteran Men over 50.
Veteran
Ladies Age group is over 40, Super-Veteran Ladies over 50.
7. Starting Times of Races
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The
first race shall commence at 1.15pm and the Senior Men's race not before
2.30pm. Provided the host Club has been informed, the start of the first race
may be delayed if a Club has been held up on the way for some reason.
8. Changing Facilities
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Changing
facilities must be available from 12.30 pm, and someone from the Host Club
should be there to answer any queries from that time onwards.
9. Marking the Courses
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All
the courses should be marked by 12.30pm so that the visiting clubs have
adequate time to walk round the courses.
10. Course Plan
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A
Plan of the courses should be on display at the changing facilities from
12.30pm onwards. It is desirable that course maps be sent to all Clubs prior to
the day of the race.
11. Marking and Stewarding of Courses.
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All
courses must be adequately marked, and stewarding must be by Adults, not
Children. A Steward should be placed at all parts of the course where there is
any possibility of runners going wrong.
12. Course Referee.
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The
Host Club must appoint a Referee for the day. This Referee can be from any Club
except the Host Club. Any decision made by the Referee can be appealed to the
Executive Committee after the final race of the day.
13. Pacing of Athletes.
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Pacing
of athletes is not allowed and anyone found doing this will be reported to the
Executive Committee and could lead to disqualification of the
athlete concerned. Stewards must not encourage athletes during the race.
14. Recording.
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The
recording of races will be done by the funnel system. The recording, and all
other official duties, is the responsibility of the Host Club.
15. Club Colours.
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Club Colours MUST be worn by all
athletes.
16. Entry Fees.
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Junior/Senior Men, Senior Ladies £2.00 per race.
All other Age Groups - £1.00 per race.
17. Results of Races.
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The promoting Club must ensure that the
results are sent to participating Clubs within one week, or reasonable time of
the race having taken place.
18. Refreshments after Races.
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The
promoting Club is only expected to provide tea and biscuits after the race.
19. Cancellation of Race.
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Only
the Executive Committee can cancel or postpone a race. The executive Committee
can cancel or postpone a race on advice taken from the promoting Club. A race
shall not be cancelled or postponed before 5pm on Thursday preceding the race,
or later than mid-day preceding day, except in exceptional circumstances. The
Executive Committee's decision shall be absolute.
20. Club unable to travel because of
Weather Conditions.
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If
a Club finds itself unable to travel because of weather conditions, they must
inform the Executive Committee immediately. The Executive Committee will decide
whether the Club should be given some allowance for non-appearance.
21. Non First Claim Runners
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Each
Club is allowed to have two Second Claim runners per season. The names of these
Second Claim members must be given to the League Secretary before the start of
each season.
22. Athlete changing Club.
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Once
an athlete has competed for a Club in the League, he/she cannot count for
another Club in the League during the Season. This however, does not preclude
him/her from counting towards the individual placings.
23. First Aid.
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It
is desirable that First Aid facilities are provided by the Host Club.
24. Guest Competitors.
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Guest Competitors will only be allowed
to compete twice in a season. They must also pay double the entry fee in
advance, plus the SAF levy if appropriate.
25. Non-Permit meetings.
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Anyone competing in an unregistered event which has not been granted a Permit shall disqualify himself/herself from SAF competition.
26. Executive Committee.
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Any
dispute regarding the interpretation of these rules will be resolved by the
Executive Committee. This committee consists of Chairman, Secretary and
Treasurer.
27. Distribution of Awards.
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No
athlete to receive more than one Individual Award. Any athlete in a position to
win more than one can choose which one to receive.
28.
Return of Trophies
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It
is the responsibility of the Club to return the previous seasons trophies in
time for the new winners.