Race Rules
1 Disclaimer
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any of BCAnoe activities or events and to compete for prizes and awards, each participant and team sponsor hereby agrees that neither the team sponsors, the event sponsors/promoters or organizers nor any person or entity connected with BCAnoe is responsible to them for any injury to themselves or damage to their property as a result of their participation in any event and that they specifically waive any such claims and fully release and hold harmless said persons from any such liability or claims. BCAnoe will not be responsible for any delays, expenses or inconveniences which may be caused directly or indirectly by any events including acts of God, government, machinery, or equipment. In addition, all participants hereby understand the risk involved in canoe and kayak racing and shall adhere to safe precautions and agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by BCAnoe.
2 Registration
2.1 ONLY paid members of the BCAnoe that are in good standings will be allowed to race.
2.2 Deadline is the Wednesday at midday before any race, completed and signed registration forms must be submitted and registration fees paid. Teams that have registered and wish to cancel will get a refund of 50% of the registration if this cancellation is made by 5pm the day before the race. 2.3 Late registration will be considered with a $10 late fee.
3 Before the Race
3.1 No Team will be allowed on the starting line unless officially registered and have received the all clear from the Race Officer.Teams are required to check in with the Race Officer in advanced of any race.
3.2 Canoes and kayaks must be registered with a BCAnoe racing number which shall be attached to the front of the canoe/kayak. Those teams violating this rule will not be allowed to race.
3.3 Prior to a race, no contestant nor his/her support crew will touch or move any other contestant’s craft or equipment without permission.
4 Start of Race
4.1 Each team member MUST WEAR a Coast Guard approved, inspected and serviceable, LIFE PRESERVER or Personal Flotation Device P. F. D. and have an Auditory Device (plastic whistle without the ball) that is attached to his/her life preserver or P.F.D. at all times while on the water. The whistle is only to be blown during and in case of an emergency.Those teams violating this rule will immediately be disqualified.
4.2 Teams must be on the river at least 5 minutes before the start time.
4.3 The start shall be on time and shall be given without reference to any absentees.
4.4 There shall be a 5 minute notice and a countdown notice at 2 mins, 1 min and finally 30 seconds, there shall be no countdown beyond 30 seconds, the next word shall be “SET” followed, at any given time after, by the sounding of the starting gun or air horn to commence the race.
4.5 If a team commences paddling after the word “SET” and before the shot or sound of the horn, this is a false start and shall be called within 15 seconds of the starts by two quick blasts of the starting gun or air horn. A failure to return to the starting line after a false start is a disqualification. The team that attempts a false or unfair start will be warned. A second warning will result in the imposition of 2 minutes time penalty, third warning will result in disqualification.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any of BCAnoe activities or events and to compete for prizes and awards, each participant and team sponsor hereby agrees that neither the team sponsors, the event sponsors/promoters or organizers nor any person or entity connected with BCAnoe is responsible to them for any injury to themselves or damage to their property as a result of their participation in any event and that they specifically waive any such claims and fully release and hold harmless said persons from any such liability or claims. BCAnoe will not be responsible for any delays, expenses or inconveniences which may be caused directly or indirectly by any events including acts of God, government, machinery, or equipment. In addition, all participants hereby understand the risk involved in canoe and kayak racing and shall adhere to safe precautions and agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by BCAnoe.
2 Registration
2.1 ONLY paid members of the BCAnoe that are in good standings will be allowed to race.
2.2 Deadline is the Wednesday at midday before any race, completed and signed registration forms must be submitted and registration fees paid. Teams that have registered and wish to cancel will get a refund of 50% of the registration if this cancellation is made by 5pm the day before the race. 2.3 Late registration will be considered with a $10 late fee.
3 Before the Race
3.1 No Team will be allowed on the starting line unless officially registered and have received the all clear from the Race Officer.Teams are required to check in with the Race Officer in advanced of any race.
3.2 Canoes and kayaks must be registered with a BCAnoe racing number which shall be attached to the front of the canoe/kayak. Those teams violating this rule will not be allowed to race.
3.3 Prior to a race, no contestant nor his/her support crew will touch or move any other contestant’s craft or equipment without permission.
4 Start of Race
4.1 Each team member MUST WEAR a Coast Guard approved, inspected and serviceable, LIFE PRESERVER or Personal Flotation Device P. F. D. and have an Auditory Device (plastic whistle without the ball) that is attached to his/her life preserver or P.F.D. at all times while on the water. The whistle is only to be blown during and in case of an emergency.Those teams violating this rule will immediately be disqualified.
4.2 Teams must be on the river at least 5 minutes before the start time.
4.3 The start shall be on time and shall be given without reference to any absentees.
4.4 There shall be a 5 minute notice and a countdown notice at 2 mins, 1 min and finally 30 seconds, there shall be no countdown beyond 30 seconds, the next word shall be “SET” followed, at any given time after, by the sounding of the starting gun or air horn to commence the race.
4.5 If a team commences paddling after the word “SET” and before the shot or sound of the horn, this is a false start and shall be called within 15 seconds of the starts by two quick blasts of the starting gun or air horn. A failure to return to the starting line after a false start is a disqualification. The team that attempts a false or unfair start will be warned. A second warning will result in the imposition of 2 minutes time penalty, third warning will result in disqualification.