Enduroman have now adopted its long standing rule that has been part of the Enduroman Arch to Arc for many years.  Enduroman prides itself on the relationship with our athletes.  We organise races in a different format to other organisers such as Ironman and ITU.  As such, we believe we provide a better quality of service and all-round experience throughout our events.  For that reason, please read and digest the following:

"The Race Director has the authority, at any time, to overrule any rule or invent a new rule based on extenuating, unforeseen, and/or unusual circumstances and/or to maintain the integrity and fair play necessary for the successful completion, and continuation, of the race. The Race Director has ultimate authority in regards to all rules, their interpretation, and their enforcement. There is neither “appeals committee” nor an "appeals process." All entrants in the race, and their support crews, willingly acknowledge this fact, as well as all other race rules, by attending the race in any capacity. In all cases and circumstances, it is the intent, and spirit, of the rules which will govern their implementation and enforcement".

Cancellation of Race:

If for what ever reason, Enduroman find it necessary to cancel this race at any time before or during the competition, Enduroman will automatically transfer you onto the identical race at the same location in 2013.  Enduroman will not refund any travel, accommodation or any other expenses, nor will they refund any entry fees paid. 

Medical issues:

The athlete agrees that at the time of starting their chosen race, they are are physically fit and of good health to attempt to complete the distance of that chosen race.

Other issues:

Enduroman Ltd reserve the right to change the distances, disciplines and routes of the event without notice to the athlete in the event of adverse weather, road incidents or other similar incidents.

By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you will agree to prepare sufficiently for this event.  This means swim training in cold water of temperatures under 19 degrees Celsius IN THE YEAR OF THIS RACE, cycling on the roads at night (without the aid of street lights), and running on rough terrain which includes uneven ground, tree routes and such like, all on little to no sleep.  For the Deca and Quin races, you will be racing for between 15 and 22 hours each day, getting sometimes less than 2 hours sleep each night.  If you do not train for 20 hours, sleep for 2 hours, then train for another 20 hours in your preparation, then do NOT expect to do this for between 5 and 10 days in duration. 

Each athlete agrees that from the start of Day 1 of their competition, to the completion of their final day, they will reside only within the grounds of Avon Tyrrell.  At no point shall athletes reside in hotels or B&B's etc whilst their competition is in play.  This is a result of an athlete driving back to their hotel at the end of a Deca day in 2011 and being involved in an accident.  Neither shall an athlete drive any vehicle during the above competitive times.  Any athlete found contravening these rules will be disqualified from the race.

Support Crews

If you are competing in the Deca or Quintuple Enduroman races, then you must have at least one support crew member, onsite at Avon Tyrrell at all times while you are competing.  This support crew member will only support one athlete at a time. At all times during the swim and the run, and when the cyclist returns to Avon Tyrrell at the end of each lap, an Enduroman official may ask for the whereabouts of your support crew.  If they are not onsite then you will be disqualified immediately.  This rule is in place for your safety only!

Course/Route

The course is clearly marked.  Athletes will stick to the marked course at all times, unless directed to do so by a Marshal.  Deviation from the marked area will result in DQ.

Completion of the course may be with the assistance of:

• Your support crew at allocated sites

• The mechanics based at New Forest Cycles in the village of Burley.

• If your bike fails on the bike course you and your bike must return by foot to Avon Tyrrell or New Forest before the mechanics repair your bike.  You must complete a lap or restart the lap If your bike is being repaired by the mechanics:  The athlete accepts the good condition of the cycle if he/she then takes control of it and rides it.

• Cyclists must always be in possession of their mobile phones.  Cyclists may phone Enduroman on 07792 950192 to arrange recovery.

Successful athletes will complete the required distances.  Organisers reserve the right to shorten the courses based on inclement weather conditions or to change the event into a Duathlon.  In the case of the event being stopped/cancelled part the way through, we will make a decision based upon distances travelled and circuits completed.

Personal music systems are NOT permitted during the swim or cycle stages.  They will however be permitted on the run stage.

There will be NO SUPPORT VEHICLES ALLOWED ON THE BIKE COURSE.

Swim

• LAKE TEMPERATURE APPROX 19 DEGREES CELSIUS.  Wetsuits are compulsory. 
• You must swim in the specified direction.
• Athletes may only stop during the swim stage at the entry / exit point.  Nutrition can be left at this location clearly labelled with the athletes number
• Swimmers must swim single-file only through the officials lap counting station on each lap
• It is the faster swimmers responsibility to keep out the way of the slower ones
• Once the swim stage has started, support crews may enter the enter / exit area with the permission of an official to hand the swimmer nutrition.
• All swimmers must have a spare pair of running trainers / flip flops etc to use to run to T1 approximately 100m away as there may be sharp rocks, stones etc.

Bike

• You can use more than one bike, but all bikes must be presented when racking prior to the race.
• Your bike will be fitted with road legal lights front and rear (1 x solid red and 1 x flashing red at the rear and 1 x solid and 1 x flashing white at the front, you can supplement these with LED type flashing lights) and you will wear a florescent vest top during darker periods (Builder's type with florescent stripes). We will tell you when you complete a circuit when the course is considered to be dark. You are responsible for spare batteries.  Batteries and florescent vests are to be kept in your event bags or with your support crew.  Keep one set of spare batteries with you at all times during the bike stage.  

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Run

·    As well as cyclists, runners must also wear a florescent vest in the hours of poor visibility. 

·    Head/hand torches must be carried the run phase during hours of poor visibility (also to be kept in the marquee or with your support crew).

·    Pacing on the course by supporters will not be tolerated and will lead to disqualification.  If an athlete is struggling, with the permission of the race director, supporters may run 1 out of every 5 laps with the athlete.

Stoppage/Safety / Other details

• We reserve the right to impose a cut off time with regards to all three disciplines.
• There will be an official at cycle / run turning circles. The athlete must shout out their race number and wait for it to be confirmed by the official before proceeding.  In the event of the chip timing system crashing, this will become the lap counting system.  No lap counting – no finishing time.
• We will advise you of any cut off during the preceding lap
• If we feel you are a danger to yourself we reserve the right to pull you from the course.
• The doctor/paramedic will have the final decision in relation to medical issue.
• If we believe you to be medically unfit to continue your race will be over and you will be asked to leave the course.  We will advise you of any concerns in advance. so you may rest to rectify them (within the cut off times)

Technical Rules

·  Not wearing your timing chip will result in a DQ, you will be given 1 minute to produce it.

·  You will wear your number at all times during the bike and run stages, rear on the cycle and at the front on during the run

·  Race belts are acceptable providing the number is clearly visible

·  Helmets must be worn / fastened whilst you are on your bike.  Once your bike has been handed to an official or racked you may unfasten your helmet.



 

Medical Rules

·  You must voluntarily consume any pain relief/fluids/nutrition

·  Intravenous Fluids will signify the end of your race

·  If you will be consuming any pharmaceutical products during the event or prior to the event then please submit the names and dosage to the race organiser before the start of the event.  Discretion is guaranteed and the information will only be made available to the Doctor or paramedics upon you not being able to provide it yourself.

·    The organisers reserve the right to urine/blood analysis for the use of banned substances; UK Sport can offer advice on this subject.

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency, Enduroman will appoint an area to gather.

This will be either:

·         Avon Tyrrell House turning circle

·         The main football pitch

All athletes will stop at this point and the entire race will be halted.  Whilst we gather athletes from the course Enduroman will implement a new/safer route where possible or decide to abandon.  Laps completed will be taken into account and the race will be restarted.

You will be restarted in 30s intervals in the order in which you were halted in the order of the leading athlete first.