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5. Race Runs
5.1. Start of Run
The start of the run shall follow a predictable and consistent sequence for all racers:
· Racers are called to the start and assume a ready position in the start ramp
· Race officials determine that the course is ready and the racers are ready.
· The timing system is armed and the racers given an audible signal.
· The timing system provides tones on 1-second intervals:
· 3 seconds to start
· 2 seconds to start
· 1 second to start
· START (Shall differ in pitch, duration, or volume from the preceding tones)
· Upon START signal, the clock will start for both courses, regardless of whether the racers have passed the start line.
· Should a racer start before the START signal, the racer shall be penalized by an amount of 2X the early-start interval.
· Should a racer start after the START signal, no additional penalty is given
5.2. Successful Passing Through The Course
A racer is deemed to have successfully passed through the course if the skateboard:
· Passes thru the start line and triggers the start signal.
· Passes cones on the correct side.
· Passes cones on the incorrect side, yet displaces the cone.
· Passes through the finish line and triggers the finish signal.
· The racer is not disqualified for other reasons.
5.3. Cone Displacements
A cone is counted as being displaced if either of these occurs:
· The entire base of the cone is outside of the entire cone-circle on the surface of the course.
· The cone is tipped over and not standing upright.
A cone is NOT counted as being displaced if:
· The cone is tipped over by an outside agent (includes being hit by a cone from the adjacent course).
The cone penalty shall be:
· 0.1 second for Slalom races
· 0.2 second for GS races
· 0.3 second for Super-GS races
5.4. Disqualifications
The racer is disqualified during the run for any of the following:
· Unsuccessfully passing through the course.
· Displacing more than 10 cones.
· Displacing any cone by contact above the knees.
· Placing any part of the body (including hands and feet) onto the course surface during the race.
· Unsporting conduct (interfering with a racer, damaging equipment, etc.)
5.5. Finish of Run
The time for each racer stops when the racer passes over the finish line.
After passing the finish line, the racer may stop in any manner (foot-drag, slide, carve, turn uphill, etc.)
OFFICIAL VOTE FOR THIS SECTION 5 (Race Runs)
The quoted text box above is the "draft proposal". In this area, we capture all of the requested changes in the form of a vote. Then the section will be changed as dictated by the outcome of the vote.
Please make comments as to whether the voting completely encompasses all alternatives, and without bias. The expected date of this vote will be Nov 15-Nov30
Vote Question #5.1 (Section 5, 1st Vote)
How shall the early start be penalized?
A) By an amount 2X the early-start interval.
B) The racers are signaled. They stop, return to the start ramp and do a re-start. A 2nd early-start by the same racer shall result in a DQ for that racer.
C) No rule is needed. (No start penalty)
Vote Question #5.2 (Section 5, 2nd Vote)
How shall the start be accomplished?
A) By a 4 second 4-tone count-down, the last tone being the START signal.
B) Racers are given a "Ready" signal, and some time later a START signal.
C) The start ramp is fitted with physical barrier gates. The racers may proceed when the gate opens. In the 2nd round of head-to-head competition, the gate for the leading racer opens earlier than the gate for the other racer (by an amount equal to the lead).
Vote Question #5.3 (Section 5, 3rd Vote)
What is the upper limit for displacing cones before a DQ is given?
A) 10 cones. (11 is a DQ)
B) 100% of the cones on the course.
C) 20% of the total number of cones in the course. (20% + 1 cone is a DQ)
D) By the following formula:
20% of the # of cones, minus 1 cone for every 150 feet (50m) beyond the 1st 150 feet (50m). If this value is less than or equal to 0, then no cones are allowed (clean run or DQ).
Vote Question #5.4 (Section 5, 4th Vote)
What shall be the rule for timing systems allowed/prohibited?
A) No rule is needed.
B) Timing systems on the ISSA-approved list shall be used.
C) Timing systems on the ISSA-prohibited list shall not be used.