OCR World Championships - 2022 Competition Rules Version 2021.05.19
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
2022
OCR World Championships
Competition Rules
Version 2021.05.19The 2022 FISO OCR World Championships (“Championships”) OCR Competition Rules references the Master Source Document (“MSD”), found on the World Obstacle website at worldobstacle.org. The MSD is a web-based document that acts as the official (authorized) reference document for all event formats and distances in Obstacle Sports and is maintained based on authorized amendments in accordance with recommendations by the Technical Committee (TC) and accepted by the FISO Executive Board. This document, the OCR World Championships Competition Rules (“the Rules”), contains specific technical aspects for the Championships and references the MSD. Contact Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO) Switzerland Email: compeititions@worldobstacle.org FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 2 of 35
1. INTRODUCTION:
1.1. Purpose
1.1.1. World Obstacle, the Fédération Internationale de Sports d’Obstacles (FISO), is the sole governing body,
responsible for Competition Rules for its related disciplines and events.
1.1.2. The Obstacle Course Races are timed, cross country events where athletes run and overcome obstacles.
Events are mass start (many athletes on a start line) and the fastest athlete wins.
1.1.3. These Rules must be read in conjunction with the MSD.
1.2. Scope
1.2.1. The Championships is being held in Sochi, Russia. The terrain is mountainous, with steep climbs and descents,
rough natural surfaces, trails, dirt tracks, and occasional paved roads.
1.2.2. OCR distances include 100 metres (sprint, 10 obstacles), 3 kilometres (short course, 20+ obstacles) and 12+
kilometres (standard distance, 40+ obstacles).
The sprint is a linear (straight) course on level ground.
The short course and standard distance are cross country races using natural terrain features.
1.3. Intention
1.3.1. The Rules are intended to:
1.3.1..1. Create an atmosphere of sportsmanship, equality, and fair play;
1.3.1..2. Provide safety and protection;
1.3.1..3. Emphasize ingenuity and skill without unduly limiting the athlete’s freedom of action;
1.3.1..4. Disqualify or penalize athletes who gain, or attempt to gain an unfair advantage;
1.3.2. Technical Officials (TOs) are race officials who are trained and certified by World Obstacle and who have
authority to make decisions during a race. International Technical Officials (ITOs) are the most senior race
officials and supervise National Technical Officials (NTOs). ITOs are from countries outside the host nation and
ensure application of the competition rules are objective and free from bias. NTOs represent the host nation
and manage other officials, volunteers, referees, judges and race staff.
1.3.3. Definitions of all terms used in the Rules are provided in the MSD. Any difficulty in the interpretation or
application of Rules should be referred to the TC.
1.4. Rule Updates
The Rules may be changed from time to time by the TC at its discretion, with the approval of the FISO Executive Board.
Any such rule change(s) shall be advised in writing to affiliated National Federations / Associations (NFs) at least 30 days
before taking effect. Updated FISO Competition Rules will be posted on the FISO website (worldobstacle.org).
2. CONDUCT OF ATHLETES
2.1. General Conduct
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 3 of 352.1.1. Race tactics are part of the interaction between athletes; however, athletes are required to:
• Practice good sportsmanship at all times;
• Adhere to the intent of a rule when the exact wording of the rule may be interpreted in various ways;
• Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others;
• Know, understand and follow the Rules, available on www.worldobstacle.org;
• Obey instructions from race officials, volunteers, referees, judges, and race staff.
• Treat other athletes, officials, volunteers, referees, judges, race staff, media, sponsors and spectators with
respect and courtesy.
• Not use abusive, derogatory or inflammatory language.
• Inform a TO immediately after withdrawing from the race. In case the athletes fail to do this before the end of
the event, it may result a suspension.
• Compete without receiving assistance other than from event personnel and officials.
• Refrain from ambush marketing
• Not dispose litter or equipment around the course except at clearly identified places. All items must be kept
with the athlete and disposed of appropriately at the end of the race.
• Not attempt to gain unfair advantage in any way.
2.2. Outside assistance
2.2.1. The assistance provided by event personnel or TOs is allowed but is limited to drinks, nutrition, equipment and
medical assistance, upon the approval of Technical Delegate or an ITO. Athletes competing in the same race
may assist each other with incidental items such as nutrition and drinks.
2.2.2. Pre-placement of gear, nutrition, or hydration on course is not allowed. There is no penalty for verbally
interacting with medical personnel.
2.2.3. Athlete must complete the event with all the clothing and gear Athlete starts the event with. Leaving items
behind on course, including litter, is grounds for disqualification.
2.3. Drug Abuse
Refer to the MSD.
Doping is taken extremely seriously by World Obstacle and all athletes competing in the Championships will be required
to undertake the WADA Athlete Learning Program about Health and Anti-Doping (ALPHA) and provide a certificate of
completion prior to competing.
Certificates will be validated during packet pick-up in Sochi. The Anti-Doping e-Learning platform (ADeL) is free of charge,
details on the World Obstacle website World Championships page.
2.3.1. Athletes will follow the FISO Anti-Doping Rules;
2.3.2. All athletes are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the FISO Anti-Doping Rules including medical and
doping control tests, testing obligations, rights, responsibilities and procedures, penalties and appeal
processes, and prohibited substances;
2.3.3. FISO Anti-Doping Rules abide by rules set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 4 of 352.4. Health
Refer to the MSD.
Under Russian Federation law, all athletes competing in Sochi must have a signed medical certificate, confirming they are
in good health and physical condition. Details are posted to the World Obstacle website World Championships page.
2.5. Eligibility
Refer to the MSD.
2.5.1. All athletes must be in good standing with their NF and shall be qualified by their NF to compete for their
country. This applies to all competitive categories; Elite, Age Group (AG) and Team events.
2.5.2. Open athletes may register and compete under their country flag but may not be eligible for prize money or
awards.
2.5.3. Athletes under suspension are not allowed to compete in any FISO event, in any competition sanctioned by
FISO members, or in any competition held under the FISO Rules.
2.5.4. Under Russian Federation law, an athlete must be at least 18 years of age on the date of the competition.
2.5.5. An athlete’s age for AG competition is determined by their age on December 31st in the year of competition.
2.6. Insurance
Refer to the MSD.
All athletes competing in an FISO event must have personal insurance coverage.
2.7. Registration
Refer to the MSD.
2.7.1. Entry:
2.7.1..1. NFs will register their athletes for FISO events following their NF qualification system or other
FISO approved qualification system;
2.7.1..2. Competitive athletes and para-athletes qualify by following the eligibility rules detailed herein;
2.7.1..3. Prior to competing in the Championships, Elite, AG and para-athletes must adhere to the World
Obstacle Athlete and Entourage Conduct Guideline, available on the World Obstacle website
championships page;
2.7.1..4. NFs are responsible for entering their athletes and coaches for all FISO Events;
2.7.1..5. Age-group athletes must provide a government issued photo identification to verify their age at
race registration/packet pick-up prior to competition;
2.7.2. Pre-Race Briefings:
2.7.2..1. Team Manager Meeting (including Team Coaches): If a Managers’ meeting is scheduled, it will
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 5 of 35take place one hour before the Athletes’ Briefing. The TD will conduct the Managers’ Meeting.
The agenda will include the announcement of the Competition Jury and all the technical details of
the event as well as specific information for coaches. Managers and Coaches accreditations will be
distributed at this meeting, or if the Managers’ Meeting is not scheduled, accreditations will be
distributed at the end of the Athletes’ Briefing;
2.7.2..2. Age-Group Team Managers’ and Coaches’ Briefing: At World Championships, the TD will conduct
the Age-Group Team Managers’ and Coaches’ briefing. Only Age-Group Team Managers and
Coaches are allowed to attend. The agenda of this briefing will include the announcement of the
Competition Jury and all the necessary information for the event. A separate briefing will be
conducted for Para;
2.7.2..3. Para-athletes Team Managers’ Meeting, if scheduled, will take place one day before the Para-
athletes Briefing. The TD will conduct it and the agenda will include the announcement of the
Competition Jury and all technical details of the event as well as the specific information on Para-
athletes procedures.
2.7.2..4. The TD will conduct the Athletes’ Briefing. All athletes must be in attendance. Coaches may also
attend the briefing. The following penalties apply to athletes who miss the briefing:
o Athletes not attending the briefing, without informing the TD about their absence,
will be removed from the start list;
o Athletes entering the briefing hall after the briefing has started and athletes not
attending the briefing, but who have informed the TD about their absence, will be
reallocated to the last position on the pre-start line up (if applicable);
o Athletes must register and show valid, government issued photo identification prior
to entering the briefing venue;
2.7.3. Packet Pick-Up:
2.7.3..1. Athletes must pick up their own race packet at the official race registration area during a
designated time.
2.7.3..2. The race packet will include:
• Event guide
• Accreditation pass
• Athletes’ guide
• Race numbers (if required)
• LOC gifts may be distributed at the same time
2.7.3..3. The Event Guide shall contain, at a minimum:
• Event site map
• Racecourse map(s)
• Location of all services
• Event Schedule, including:
o Mandatory opening ceremony time a location
o Mandatory race briefing time and location
o Race start times
o Marshalling times (pre-start)
o Award ceremony time and location
o Mandatory closing ceremony time and location
2.7.4. Check-in:
• The Check-in will be available the day before the Competition starts.
• The Check-in will include:
o Distribution of the timing chips
o Age verification with photo ID (AG only)
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 6 of 35o Medical form verification
o ALPHA Certificate verification (section 2.3)
o Sign the Athletes Code of Conduct (section 2.7.1.3)
o Wrist band allocation (must be attached and verified by race staff)
o Athletes’ uniform verification, which must comply with the FISO Uniform Rules.
o Distribution of the race packets to the athletes who missed the briefing.
2.8. Uniform
Refer to the MSD.
Athletes competing in FISO events are required to wear their uniform conforming to the FISO Uniform Rules (see
Appendix C).
2.9. Footwear
2.9.1. Athletes must wear a covering for their feet while competing on the course
2.9.2. Footwear must be:
• closed toed - no flip flops, sandals or any footwear of any type that could catch on an obstacle
• free of all external hard objects, for example spikes or traction devices
• free of external metal, ceramics, exotic or composite materials that could conceivably cause damage to
obstacles or other athletes
2.10. Other Equipment
2.10.1. Equipment other than footwear, apparel, hydration / fuel packs and gloves are prohibited.
2.10.2. Hydration and fuel packs are allowed provided they do not cover race apparel or official markings. Packs
must be secured in a manner that minimizes the possibility of catching on obstacles, coming loose or
interfering with other athletes. Packs will be checked for illegal items prior to entering the start area.
2.10.3. Glasses are allowed provided they are securely attached to the athlete.
2.10.4. Bottles and other loose items are prohibited.
2.11. Race numbers
2.11.1. The LOC may provide body marked numbers for all competitive athletes and will apply them prior to the
event. Headbands may also be required at the discretion of the TD and Race Director.
2.11.2. Body marked numbers are to be applied to each arm and the back of one leg, unless instructed otherwise
by the TD at the briefing.
2.11.3. Body markings using multiple digits will have numbers appearing one above the other, not side to side.
• For elite events, one calf of each athlete must be marked with the category and gender of the athletes.
The letters EM shall be marked on an elite male athlete and EF shall be marked on an elite female athlete.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 7 of 35• For age group events, one calf of each athlete must be marked with the category and gender of the
athletes (For example, the number M25 would appear on a male athlete in the 25 – 29 age category or
F25 should appear on a female athlete in the same category)
2.12. Timing and Results
2.12.1. The athlete who has the shortest time from the start signal to the moment when they cross the finish line
will win the race.
2.12.2. Additional event timing rules may be detailed in FISO event specific competition rules.
2.12.3. The start of each race is “Gun Time.” Gun Time starts all timing chips when the gun starts the race, not
when the athlete crosses the start line. This ensures the first athlete across the line is the winner.
2.12.4. The official results will list the athletes according to their finish time as recorded by electronic chip timing.
Videography shall be used as a backup at the finish line and for verification, if required.
2.12.5. In the event that two athletes tie for a place (verified by the finish line video), and their performances
cannot be separated, they will be awarded the same rank, and the next athlete to finish behind them will
occupy the same rank plus two places, with the subsequent athletes ranked in order of finishing.
2.12.6. Results will include athletes who do not finish the race (DNF), those who do not complete all required
obstacles (DNC), those who do not start (DNS), those who are disqualified (DSQ), ineligible para-athletes
(NE) and not classified teams (NC) listed in this order:
• Athlete's classified DNF are listed after all ranked athletes, followed by DSQ and finally DNS
• If more than one athlete is classified DNF, those who completed the most obstacles should be listed
first, ranked by finish time.
• Ineligible para-athletes, classified as NE
• Not classified teams classified as NC.
• If more than one athlete is classified DNS they should be listed within the same group according to
ascending start number
• If more than one athlete is classified DSQ they should be listed within the same group according to
ascending start number
• If more than one Para-athletes is classified NE they should be listed within the same group according to
ascending start number
• If more than one team is classified NC they should be listed within the same group according to
ascending start number
• For DSQ athletes, achieved results and ranking (from previous race stages) should not be displayed
2.12.7. Results will be official once the Race Referee signs them. Incomplete results can be declared official at any
time.
2.12.8. The race referee will use all the resources available to decide the final position of every athlete. The Referee
may decide, based in the evidences available, that a race is tied if there is no way of defining which athlete
crossed the line first.
2.12.9. Athletes who finish in a contrived tie situation, where no effort to separate their finish times has been
made will be classified DNC or DSQ depending on circumstance.
2.12.10. Para-athletes changing sport after classification assessment before the event will be moved to new sport
class. Ineligible para-athletes will be removed from the start list.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 8 of 352.12.11. Para-athletes changing sport class after observation during competition will be moved to new sport class.
Ineligible para-athletes will be classified NE.
3. PENALTIES AND RULES
3.1. The Course
3.1.1. OCR XC course is any open space with a start line, obstacles along the route and a finish line.
3.1.2. Course details will be listed on the Competition website.
3.1.3. Obstacles will be listed on the Competition website.
3.2. General Rules
3.2.1. All obstacles must be attempted. This means an “Honest Attempt” to complete the obstacle. As a general
rule, an Honest Attempt means the athlete must apply their full body weight to an obstacle.
3.2.2. “Touch and Go” at an obstacle to purposefully “fail” the obstacle will result in disqualification.
3.2.3. Athletes shall be issued with and start with one (1) tamper proof (inflexible) wrist band. Tyvek type is
recommended.
3.2.4. An athlete failing an obstacle shall have their wrist band cut and removed by course officials.
3.2.5. An athlete must finish with at the wrist band to be eligible for an award.
3.2.6. An athlete with no wrist band shall be classified DNC and shall be ranked below all athletes who finish with
a wristband.
3.2.7. Athletes finishing with the same time (measured to 1/100th [0.01] of a second) shall be awarded a tie.
3.2.8. Failure to comply with the Rules may result in an athlete being verbally warned, subject to disqualification,
suspension, or expulsion.
3.2.9. The nature of the rule violation will determine the subsequent penalty.
3.2.10. A suspension or an expulsion will occur for very serious violations of either the Rules or FISO Anti-Doping
Rules.
3.2.11. An athlete may be issued a verbal warning or disqualified for failing to abide by the Rules.
3.2.12. The Technical Officials are allowed to assess penalties, even if the infringement is not listed, if the Technical
Official deems an unfair advantage has been gained, or if a dangerous situation has been created.
3.3. Specific Rules Short Course (3 km)
3.3.1. Elite athletes are allowed one (1) attempt at each obstacle.
3.3.2. If the obstacle is failed, the wrist band is cut and removed by an official, the race number noted, and the
athlete is classified DNC.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 9 of 353.3.3. Age Group athletes are allowed two (2) attempts at each obstacle.
3.3.4. The second attempt must be in the retry lane.
3.3.5. If the obstacle is failed in the retry lane, the wrist band is cut and removed by an official, their race number
noted, and the athlete is classified DNC.
3.3.6. Open Athletes are allowed unlimited attempts at obstacles.
3.3.7. All attempts after the first attempt must be in a retry lane.
3.3.8. If an athlete is unable to complete the obstacle, or chooses not to attempt the obstacle, their wrist band is
cut and removed by an official, their race number noted, and the athlete is classified DNC.
3.4. Specific Rules Standard Course (12+ km)
3.4.1. Athletes in all categories are allowed unlimited attempts at obstacles.
3.4.2. All attempts after the first attempt must be in a retry lane.
3.4.3. If an athlete is unable to complete the obstacle, or chooses not to attempt the obstacle, their wrist band is
cut and removed by an official, their race number noted, and the athlete is classified DNC.
3.5. Specific Rules – Mixed Relay
3.5.1. A Mixed Relay team shall be 3 people and must include at least one female and at least one male.
3.5.2. Each team is issued one flexible (silicone or rubber) wrist band, which is passed from one runner to the
next. The first runner starts with the wristband and passes it to the next runner. The second runner passes
the wrist band to the third runner.
3.5.3. Each person (runner) on a Mixed Relay team completes one pre-determined section of the course.
3.5.4. A runner may only start their section of the course when they receive the team wristband from their
teammate in the designated transition area.
3.5.5. Team members may not assist each other on any obstacle or on the course.
3.5.6. If any team member cannot finish the race, (fails an obstacle) their team wristband is cut and removed, and
the team is classified DNF.
3.5.7. The finish time for the team is when their last runner crosses the line.
3.5.8. Only the last runner may cross the finish line. Their teammates may wait after the finish line and join them
only after their finish has been recorded.
3.5.9. A team must show their team wristbands to verify they have completed the course.
3.6. Verbal Warning
3.6.1. The purpose of a verbal warning is to alert an athlete about a possible rule violation and to promote a
"proactive" attitude on the part of officials.
3.6.2. A verbal warning may be given when:
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 10 of 35• An athlete violates a rule unintentionally
• A TO believes a violation is about to occur
• No advantage has been gained
3.6.3. Giving a verbal warning
The Official will blow their whistle, the athlete will be stopped if necessary, asked to modify their behaviour, and
allowed to continue the race immediately afterwards.
3.7. Penalties
There are no time penalties and no penalties that are subjective in nature or require judgement of an official.
3.8. Disqualification
A disqualification (DSQ) is a penalty appropriate for severe rule violations, such as but not limited to, interference with
other athletes, dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct or failure to assist an athlete in distress.
Assessment:
• TO will assess a disqualification by removing and cutting all competition wrist bands
• Results shall show the disqualification with the designation DSQ next to the athlete’s name and number
3.9. Suspension
Ref: the MSD
A suspension is a penalty appropriate for fraudulent or very severe rule violation, such as but not limited to repeated
dangerous or unsportsmanlike conduct;
A suspended athlete shall be prohibited from competing in FISO competitions or competitions sanctioned by NFs
affiliated with FISO during a suspension period.
3.10. Expulsion
Ref: the MSD
3.10.1. General
Athletes who have been expelled will not participate in FISO competitions or competitions sanctioned by NFs
affiliated with FISO for life.
3.10.2. Reasons for Expulsion:
• An athlete will be expelled for life for repeated rule violations that incur suspension as the penalty.
• Expulsion due to Drug Abuse: If the expulsion is for drug abuse, the athlete will not be able to compete in
any other sport whose federation is recognised by FISO or IOC and vice versa.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 11 of 353.11. Right of Appeal
Athletes punished with a penalty have the right to appeal.
3.12. Protests
Ref: the MSD
3.13. Hearings and Appeals
Ref: the MSD
3.14. Reinstatement
After suspension, an athlete must apply to the FISO Executive Board for reinstatement.
4. RUNNING CONDUCT
4.1. General Rules:
The athletes will:
4.1.1. Run, walk, crawl, slither scramble or otherwise propel themselves across, under, over or through the
obstacles and field of play
4.1.2. Display the official race number. This shall be a headband or written on the athlete’s body using indelible
ink (permanent marker) and must be visible at all times while on the race course (front, back and side),
including:
• Back of lower leg
• Upper arm / shoulder
4.1.3. Run with a covered torso;
4.1.4. Run with shoes. Bare feet are prohibited on any part of the course;
4.1.5. Not intentionally block another athlete. Blocking will result in disqualification.
4.2. Finish Definition:
An athlete will be judged as "finished," the moment any part of the torso crosses a vertical plane extending from the
leading edge of the finish line or when they activate the finish mechanism, which may include, but is not limited to a
timing mat, button, switch, pressure pad, lever or similar that activates a horn, whistle, pyrotechnic, light(s), stop clock or
other finish device or combination of devices.
4.3. Safety Guidelines:
The responsibility of remaining on the course rests with the athlete. Any athlete, who appears to Technical or Medical
Officials as presenting a danger to themselves or others, may be removed from the competition.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 12 of 354.4. Illegal Equipment:
4.4.1. Headphone(s) and headset(s), mobile phones or any other electronic listening communication device;
4.4.2. Glass containers;
4.4.3. Uniform not complying with the FISO Uniform Rules.
5. OBSTACLE CONDUCT
5.1. General Rules:
The athletes will:
5.1.1. Use any means to self-propel themselves through, up, over, down or under and obstacle as proscribed by
the race organizer;
5.1.2. Move an object designed for such movement in the manner proscribed by the race organizer;
5.1.3. Not intentionally impede the progress of another athlete;
5.1.4. Not move in a manner that may cause harm to themselves or other athletes;
5.1.5. Not intentionally interfere with another athlete;
5.1.6. Not purposefully display nudity or other indecent exposure.
5.1.7. Completion of all obstacles (or penalty loops) is mandatory.
5.1.8. Maintain forward progress on all obstacles.
5.1.9. Complete a penalty loop after failure of an obstacle.
6. SWIMMING CONDUCT
6.1. General Rules
6.1.1. Athletes may use any stroke to propel themselves through the water. They may also tread water or float.
Athletes are allowed to push off the ground.
6.1.2. Athletes must follow the prescribed swim course.
6.1.3. Athletes may stand on the bottom or rest by holding an inanimate object, such as a buoy or stationary boat.
6.1.4. In an emergency, an athlete should raise an arm overhead and call for assistance. If assistance is rendered
the athlete must retire from the competition.
6.2. Wetsuit Use
A wetsuit may be used provided the athlete who uses it carries it through the entire course.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 13 of 357. PARA-OCR
Ref: the MSD
7.1.1. Para-OCR, as per the FISO Constitution, is governed by the FISO Competition Rules. This section contains
the rules which affect only para-OCR.
7.1.2. Para-OCR Sport Classes (categories). FISO Para-OCR has implemented an evidence-based classification
system to group impairments into sport classes according to the extent of activity limitation they cause the
athlete when performing in the sport of para-OCR.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 14 of 35Appendix A – Definition of Terms
Age: The age of the athlete on the 31st of December of the year of the competition.
Age group Team Meeting with the Age group team manager and coaches in which they are informed by the TD
Managers Briefing: about all the specifications of the race.
Aid/Outside Any kind of material support or personal assistance received by the athlete. Depending on its
Assistance: nature, it may be allowed or forbidden
Ambush Marketing: Deliberately using the opportunity of live television and media photographers to expose the
sponsor logos larger than the approved sizes, and/or equipment or objects not provided by
LOC or FISO.
Appeal: A request to the Competition Jury of an event or the FISO Executive Board for a review of the
decision of the Referee/Competition Jury. (Note: This cannot include an appeal against the
finding of a doping violation or against the penalty imposed for the finding of a doping
violation. These appeals must be directed to the FISO Executive Board independently.)
Appellant: An athlete submitting an appeal.
FISO Assistance: Any attempt by an unauthorized or unofficial source to help or to stabilize an athlete.
Assistant Chief TO: Responsible to the Chief TO for coordinating the employment of the TOs assigned to his/her
racecourse segment or area. The Assistant Chief TO is an ITO.
Athletes: The competitors who register for and compete in FISO events.
Athletes’ Briefing: Meeting with the elite athletes in which they are informed by the TD about all the
specifications of the race.
Blocking: The deliberate impeding or obstructing of progress of one athlete by another.
Charge: The contacting of one athlete by another from the front, rear or side, and hindering that
athlete's progress.
Chief TO: Appointed by the Technical Delegate and is responsible for the control and co-ordination of
the deployment of TOs. The Chief TO is an ITO.
Clean Start: All the athletes start after the horn. The race continues.
Coaches meeting: Meeting with the coaches in which they are informed by the TD about all the specifications of
the race.
Competition Jury: The Jury appointed and chaired by the Technical Delegate. It is held responsible to determine
the eligibility of the protest or appeal, to hear and to rule on all appeals against decisions
handed down through the Referee, including decisions on protests.
Conflict of interest: A set of circumstances that creates a risk that professional judgement or actions regarding a
primary interest will be unduly influenced by a secondary interest
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 15 of 35Course: A forward line of progress from start to finish, which must be clearly marked and measured to
prescribed specifications.
Disqualification: A penalty assigned as appropriate for the rule violation, which has been reported, or for which
a protest has been upheld. As a result of this penalty, the athlete will not be given finish or
split times for the event, no account will be taken of the athlete when placings are assessed
for any category or for the race as a whole, and the athlete's results will appear as DSQ.
Early start: When an athlete’s foot crossed the vertical plane of the start line, before the start signal.
Elite: Elite athletes are those competing in elite races.
Event Organizers A document which has been developed to ensure the implementation of consistently high
Manual (EOM): global event management and marketing standards.
Expulsion: An athlete penalized by expulsion will not be permitted, during his or her lifetime, to take part
in any FISO sanctioned event, or any event affiliated with the FISO.
Field of Play (FOP): The course on which the competition portions of the FISO event will take place.
Final: Last round of an event in qualifying round format. The final decides the winner and the
medallist of the event.
Finisher: An athlete who completes the entire racecourse within the rules and crosses the finish line, or
a vertical extension of the forward edge of the finish line, with any part of the torso (i.e. as
distinct from the head, neck, arms, legs, hands or feet).
Force Majeure: Action of the elements, strike, lockout or other industrial disturbance, unlawful act against
public order or authority, war blockade, public riot, lightning, fire or explosion, storm, flood,
blacklisting, boycott or sanctions however incurred, freight embargo, transportation delay or
any other, event which is not reasonably within the control of the party affected.
Incapable Athlete: An athlete deemed by race medical staff as not being able to continue the event without the
likelihood of causing injury to him/herself or another athlete.
Indecent Exposure: The wilful uncovering of either or both buttocks, or of the pubic area or of the genital area. In
addition, in the case of a female athlete, the wilful complete uncovering of one or both
nipples.
Interference: A deliberate block, charge or abrupt motion, which impedes another athlete.
International TOs The Level 4 TOs certified by the FISO.
(ITOs):
Fédération The world governing body of obstacle course racing, obstacle racing and all other related
Internationale de Sport sports.
d’Obstacles (FISO):
FISO Competition The document that contains all the rules and regulations that governs fair and safe
Rules: competitions.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 16 of 35FISO Members: The national federations representing obstacle sports in their respective countries and who
are members of FISO.
FISO Affiliates: Clubs, leagues, associations, and other organisations that are not national federation
members and are members of FISO.
FISO Rules The FISO Event Organizers’ Manual (most current edition), FISO Competition Rules, FISO
Constitution and By-Laws, FISO Uniform Rules, FISO Anti-Doping Rules and WADA Code, FISO
Athletes’ Agreement, FISO Qualification Criteria, FISO Ranking Criteria and any other rules
adopted and amended by FISO from time to time and available for consultation via the
download section of the FISO’s official website www.ObstacleSports.org.
Invalid Start: Some athletes start clearly before the horn and some others stay behind the start line. The
start is not clean and is declared invalid.
Local Organizing The organizing entity of an FISO event.
Committee (LOC):
National TOs (NTOs): The Level 3 TOs certified by the FISO.
Penalty: The consequence on an athlete, who is assessed by an FISO TO to have unintentionally
committed a rule infringement/violation. A penalty may take the form of a time delay,
disqualification, suspension or expulsion.
Prosthesis An artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, booth, eye, etc.
Protest: A formal complaint against the conduct of another athlete or a race official, or against the
conditions of the competition.
Race Referee: A TO, who is responsible to the Technical Delegate to hear and make final decisions on all rule
violations reported by TOs. Technical Delegate appoints the Race Referee
Results: The timed finish positions of all athletes after violation reports have been ruled on, protests
and appeals have been heard, and penalties have been awarded.
Right of Way: When an athlete has established a lead position and pursues a desired course within the limits
of the FISO Competition Rules.
Round: Each of the stages of an event with qualifying format. One event in qualifying round format
has two rounds: semi-finals and final.
Sanction: A permit issued by FISO for the conduct of an event. The issue of such a permit is a declaration
by the sanctioning authority that plans for the event have been thoroughly inspected and have
been found to comply fully with the requirements of FISO in operating requirements to
provide the greatest potential for the conduct of a safe and fair event.
Semi-final: Preliminary round of an event in qualifying round format. The semi-finals determine the
athletes qualified to the final.
Sport Class: Para-OCR sport class is a category defined by FISO in which athletes are categorized in
reference to an activity limitation resulting from impairment.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 17 of 35Sportsmanship: The behaviour of an athlete during competition. Sportsmanship is interpreted as fair, rational
and courteous behaviour, while bad sports conduct is any behaviour judged to be unfair,
unethical or dishonest, a violent act, intentional misconduct, abusive language, intimidating
behaviour, or persistent infringement of the rules.
Stop and Go Penalty: A method of imposing a brief delay on an athlete who is assessed by a TO to have
unintentionally infringed the rules.
Suspension: An athlete awarded this penalty will not be permitted during the stated suspension period, to
take part in any event sanctioned by FISO or its member associations (where determined)
affiliated with FISO.
For any suspension because of a doping violation, the athlete will not be able to compete in
any IOC affiliated sport at any local, regional, state, national or international level. The
suspension period may vary in length, depending on the severity of the violation. In the case
of a suspension imposed by FISO, the length of the suspension will be determined by the FISO
Executive Board.
Swim Course: Part of the racecourse over which it has been defined in the Athletes’ Briefing that the athlete
is to swim within distinctive boundaries.
Technical Delegate: An ITO, who is qualified by FISO, and responsible for ensuring all aspects of the FISO
Competition Rules and FISO Event Organizers’ Manual are fulfilled in preparation for, during,
and after the event. Where appeals are lodged, the Technical Delegate will be the chair of the
Competition Jury. The Technical Delegate will normally be responsible for conducting or
overseeing the conduct of event sanctioning.
TO: A member of the joint team that may include International TOs (ITOs), National TOs (NTOs)
and Level 2 TOs at a FISO event.
Torso: The human body excluding the neck, the head and the limbs.
OCR: A sport of individual or team character and motivation, which combines running and obstacle
skills in continuum.
Valid Start with Early Almost all the athletes start after the start gun, but few of them did start before the gun. The
Starters: start is declared valid provided no significant advantage is gained by breaking the start.
Venue: All warm-up and competition areas, the air space above such areas, official hotel,
broadcasters, press and media areas, sport expo area, contiguous areas, including without
limitation spectators’ area, VIP areas, finish area and all other areas under control of LOC.
Violation: A rule infringement which results in a penalty.
Warning: A verbal caution issued by a TO to an athlete during the course of a race. The purpose of a
warning is to alert the athlete of the potential for a rule violation to occur and to promote a
pro-active attitude.
Wrist Band: A tamper proof band, generally made of a break resistant material such as inflexible plastic, or
Tyvek.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 18 of 35FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 19 of 35
Appendix B – Age Requirements and Age Group Categories
st
The age requirements for competitive events is 16 years of age on December 31 of the year of the competition.
Age for all age group competitions is the age of the athlete on December 31st of the year of the competition.
Adult Elite and Age Groups
Competitive categories as follows:
• Elite
• U20 (under 20) Minimum age on race day is 18 years
• 20-24
• 25-29
• 30-34
• 35-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50+
• Additional five-year age groups may be added
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 20 of 35Appendix C – Uniform Rules
Purpose
• Provide a clean and professional image of Obstacle Sports to local and global spectators and media
• Provide sponsors with reasonable space for exposure
• Enable FISO members and athletes a mutually beneficial relationship with respect to branding
General Requirements
• Uniforms will be devoid of logos or images other than those described below
• Logos will be measured on a flat surface when the athlete is not wearing the uniform. The “FISO Logo Measurement
Template” will be used to measure the logo sizes
• There is no restriction on the type of logo used in the sponsor spaces other than those representing tobacco, spirits
and products containing any substance on the WADA Prohibited List. (See Diagram 1 for location of sponsor spaces);
• There minimum clearance around all marks shall be 12 mm, including:
o The FISO logo
o The family name
o The country code
o All sponsor spaces
Uniform Colour and Design
• Uniforms may be of any colour, preferably a solid, for ease of identification by race announcers, officials and media
• The uniform and podium apparel must be approved by FISO in advance
• Uniform design and materials should not adversely affect race performance, safety of function
• Sleeveless vests and two piece (top and bottom) uniforms are allowed.
Sponsor Logos Size and Placement
Family Name and Country Code
• The three letter IOC country code must be centred on the upper front and on the upper back of the uniform,
underneath the name.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 21 of 35• The initial of the first name may be added before the Name
• Presentation of the Name and Country must meet the following criteria
Lettering
• The font type must be “Arial”
• Letters for the Name and Country must be in upper case, unless the name is more than 9 letters, in which case lower
case letters should be used following the first capital letter
• Symbols such as ‘ - . and spaces are considered as characters
• The width for the Country Code must be between 100 mm and 175 mm wide
• For Names such as “MAY” the height is 50 mm and the width is 100 mm
• For longer Names such as “Williamson” the height is still a minimum 50 mm but the name should take up the full
150 mm
MAY B. JONES Williamson
CHN SUI RSA
• Colour If the uniform is a dark colour, the letters must be white
• If the uniform is a light colour, the letters must be black
• Letters must be legible and easily identified under race conditions
Position
• Front
o The position on the front is below the Country Flag (G), National Federation Logo (B) and World Obstacle
logo (F)
o The athlete’s Name is above the IOC Country Code and sponsor space A
• Back
o The position on the back is centred above the waistline
o The athlete’s Name is centred above the IOC Country Code
• Height
o The Name and the IOC Country Code must be 50 mm in height
• Width
o The length for the Name is a minimum of 100 mm and a maximum of 150 mm
o A Name with few letters must still be a minimum length of 100 mm
Federation Logos and Country Flag
• The World Obstacle logo (F) shall be placed on the (athletes) left shoulder or lapel
• The National Federation logo shall be placed on the (athletes) right shoulder or lapel
• The country flag (G) shall be placed above athletes Name, both front and back
o Maximum height 75 mm
o Maximum width 75 mm
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 22 of 35Sponsor Spaces
• Sponsor Space A, Front.
o This space is directly below the State letters
o Maximum height 200 mm
o Maximum width 150 mm
o Maximum of 3 logos
o Each logo must represent a different sponsor.
• Sponsor Space E, Back:
o One logo may appear below the Name
o Maximum height 100 mm
o Maximum width 150 mm
• Sponsor Spaces C, Side panels:
o The maximum width 50 mm
o The maximum height 150 mm
o Only one sponsor logo is allowed on each side
o The logo must be visible from the side of the body. If, due to the athlete body shape, the logo is partly
visible from the front, it must also be partly visible from the back.
• Sponsor Space D, Upper Leg:
o Maximum height 30 mm
o Maximum width 50 mm
o The logo can be on the left or right leg, not both
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 23 of 35Appendix D – Race Protest Form PROTEST FORM Part 1: To be completed by the protester. Protest must be filed and signed by the protester under the conditions outlined in the FISO Competition Rules and submitted to the Referee. Event Name: Event Location: Event Date: Time Protest Submitted: Name of Protester: Race Number: Telephone: Address: City, State, Zip: Email: Name of Protestee: Race Number: Telephone: Address: City, State, Zip: Email: A protest is a formal complaint against the conduct of a fellow athlete or race official, or against conditions of the Competition. You must have substantial evidence, including witnesses, and you must be willing to take part in an interview. Any protest must be accompanied with a check or cash for US$100. FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 24 of 35
What type of Protest is involved? (Check one box only.) ☐ Protest Concerning the Course ☐ Protest Concerning Obstacles ☐ Protest Against Another Athlete or a TO ☐ Protest Concerning Eligibility ☐ Protest Concerning Timekeeping Witness Details (2 required) Name of witness 1: Name of witness 2: Rule(s) Violated: Time of incident: Where did the violation occur? Describe the location and include a diagram on additional paper if needed. Who was involved in the violation? How did the violation occur? Signature of Protester: Date: FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 25 of 35
Part 2: Official Use Only
US$100 protest fee attached? Yes ☐ No ☐
Is this protest to reverse a completion jury decision? Yes ☐ No ☐
If “Yes” attach the competition jury decision and action(s) and referee’s decision and actions(s)
Competition jury member names: 1.
2.
3.
Competition jury action:
Competition jury chair’s name:
Signature: Date:
Time and date protest received:
Time and date protest processed:
Amount of fee withheld / refunded:
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 26 of 35Appendix E – Race Appeal Form APPEAL FORM Part 1: To be completed by the appellant: Appeals must be filed and signed by the appellant under the conditions outlined in the FISO Competition Rules and submitted to the Technical Delegate. An appeal is a request for a review of a decision made by the Referee. This is the first level of appeal and will be heard by the Competition Jury. All appeals must be accompanied with a check or cash for US$100. Event Name: Event Location: Event Date: Time Appeal Submitted: Name of Appellant: Race Number: Telephone: Address: City, State, Zip: Email: Reason penalty received: Was penalty confirmed? Yes ☐ No ☐ Type of penalty: Type of Appeal: (check one box only) ☐ Appeal against the referee’s ruling on a violation report ☐ Appeal against the referee’s ruling on a protest FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 27 of 35
Description of the Appeal: Location on the course: Time of incident: Describe the incident, use on additional paper if required. Who was involved in the violation? List name and number of race official(s), athlete(s), spectator(s) and any other people involved. How did the violation occur? Witness Details (2 required) Name of witness 1: Name of witness 2: Signature of Appellant: Date: FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 28 of 35
Part 2: Official Use Only
€100 appeal fee attached? Yes ☐ No ☐
Is this appeal to reverse a completion jury decision? Yes ☐ No ☐
If “Yes” attach the competition jury decision and action(s) and referee’s decision and actions(s)
Competition jury member names: 1.
2.
3.
Competition jury action:
Competition jury chair’s name:
Signature: Date:
Time and date appeal received:
Time and date appeal processed:
Amount of fee withheld / refunded:
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 29 of 35Appendix F – Penalties and Violations
1. Starting before the starter’s signal;
o Recall of the athlete to restart behind the field
2. Failing to follow the prescribed course;
o Stop and Go and re-enter the race by the same point. If fails to comply then DSQ
3. Using abusive language or behaviour toward any official;
o DSQ and report to the EB for possible suspension
4. Using unsportsmanlike behaviour;
o DSQ and report to the EB for possible suspension
5. Blocking, charging, obstructing, or interfering the forward progress of another athlete;
o Unintentionally: verbal warning
o Intentionally: DSQ
6. Unfair contact. The fact that contact occurs between athletes does not constitute a violation. When several athletes
are moving in a limited area, contact may occur. This incidental contact between athletes in equally favourable
positions, is not a violation;
o Unintentionally: verbal warning
o Intentionally: DSQ
7. Accepting assistance from anyone other than a TO, race official or athlete on the same team
o If it is possible to amend and return to the original situation Stop and Go
o If not: DSQ
8. Refusing to follow the instructions of TOs or race officials;
o DSQ
9. Departing the course for reasons of safety, but failing to re-enter at the point of departure;
o Unintentionally: verbal warning, and correction – must renter at departure point
o Failure to renter at departure point: DSQ
o Intentional: DSQ
10. Failure to wear the unaltered race numbers if provided by the FISO, the race producer, or Local Organizing
Committee, in the proper way ordered by the Technical Delegate and announced at the Athletes’ Briefing;
o Stop and Go, when amended
o If not; DSQ
11. To dispose of rubbish or equipment around the course outside the clearly identified places, such an aid stations or
rubbish disposal points.
o Stop and Go, when amended
o If not; DSQ
12. Wearing items deemed a hazard to self or others;
o Stop and Go, when amended
o If not: DSQ
13. Using illegal or unauthorized equipment to provide an advantage or which will be dangerous to others;
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 30 of 35o Stop and Go, when amended
o If not: DSQ
14. Failure to use mandatory equipment, if required
o Unintentionally: verbal warning, and correct if possible
o Intentionally: DSQ
15. Violating race-specific traffic regulations, if in effect;
o Unintentionally: verbal warning, and correct if possible
o Intentionally: DSQ
16. Not attending the Athletes’ Briefing, without notifying the TD;
o Athletes not attending the briefing, without informing the TD about their absence, will be removed from the
start list.
17. Athletes entering the briefing after the briefing has started and athletes not attending the briefing but informed the
TD about their absence
o Reallocation in the last positions of the pre-start line up
18. Athletes missing 3 or more briefing in the National Championship, Continental Championship, World Cup and/or
World Series in the same calendar year, no matter if the athlete informed the TD or not
o DSQ from every subsequent race at which they miss the briefing.
19. Wearing a different uniform than the one presented in the check-in, either in competition or in the award
ceremony;
o DSQ
20. Wearing a uniform which doesn’t meet the Competition Rules during competition or the award ceremony;
o DSQ
21. Fraud by entering under an assumed name or age, falsifying an affidavit, or giving false information;
o DSQ and inform FISO EB for a possible suspension
22. Participating when not eligible;
o DSQ and inform FISO EB for a possible suspension
23. Repeated violations of FISO Rules;
o DSQ and inform FISO EB for a possible suspension
24. Drug abuse;
o Penalties will apply according to the WADA rules
25. For an unusual and violent act of unsportsmanlike behaviour;
o Expulsion
26. Compete with a bare torso;
o Stop and Go when amended
o If not: DSQ
27. Unauthorized outside assistance by an athlete;
o DSQ of both athletes.
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 31 of 3528. Attempt to gain unfair advantage from any external person, vehicle or object
o DSQ
29. To change the start position once selected;
o Warning and amend.
o If not DSQ
30. To block more than one start positions;
o DSQ
31. Intentional nudity or indecent exposure;
o DSQ
32. Not stopping in the next penalty
o DSQ
33. Compete with illegal or unauthorized equipment;
o Stop and Go when amended
o If not: DSQ
34. Team relay exchange not completed
o DSQ
35. Warming up on the course while another race is in progress;
o Warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ
36. Pre-Running the course when expressly forbidden;
o Warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ
37. Competing under suspension
o DSQ and report to EB for extending suspension or
38. AG or Para-athletes accumulating two (2) penalties in any event
o DSQ
39. Para-athletes who use catheters or other urinary diversion devices, have spillage during training, competition or
classification
o Warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ
40. Para-athlete attending a para-OCR competition by using none proper equipment
o Before the race warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ
41. Para-athlete without a temporary, review or confirmed class status according to the regulated timelines
o DSQ
42. Para-athlete compete wearing or using any prostheses or special adaptive equipment which are not officially
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 32 of 35approved
o Before the race warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ
43. Para-athlete, not competing during the para-OCR classification process
o Warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ
44. Athlete who have been evaluated as unclassified during the para-OCR classification process
o Remove from the start list
45. Athlete who has been non-eligible for a para-OCR competition
o Remove from the start list
46. Para-athlete fails to attend scheduled classification session
o Reasonable explanation: Give second chance
o If not: DSQ
47. Para-athlete who is intentionally misrepresenting his/her skills and/or abilities.
o DSQ
o not allow the para-athlete to undergo any further evaluation for a minimum of two (2) years from the date upon
which the para-athlete intentionally misrepresented skills and/or abilities;
o remove any Sport Class or Sport Class Status allocated to the para-athlete from the Classification Master List;
o designate the para-athlete as IM (Intentional Misrepresentation) in the Classification Master List;
o Second offense: lifetime ban from any FISO events.
48. Guides and personal handlers, who have not registered at the athletes’ briefing
o Do not have access to the FOP
49. Personal handler not carrying the special credentials which were given by the LOC/FISO
o Warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ the para-athlete that they are handling
50. Para-athlete receiving help from more personal handlers that he/she has registered
o DSQ
51. Any action taken by the personal handler which propels the competitor forward
o DSQ the para-athlete that he/she is handling
52. Personal handlers’ present in the start area from PT2, PT3, PT4 and PT5
o Before the race warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ the athlete that they are handling
53. PT5 athletes competing with a guide who is not complying the requirements
o DSQ
54. PT5 athletes paced, leaded or being more than 1.5 feet away from their guide, while running
o First offence: Race warning and amend
o Second offence: DSQ
55. PT5 athletes pulled or pushed by the guide
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 33 of 35o DSQ
56. PT5 competitor crosses the finish line and the guide is beside or behind the competitor but further apart than the
required 1.5 feet maximum separation distance
o DSQ
57. Para-athlete enters the FOP with a guide dog
o Before the race warning and amend
o If not amended: DSQ
FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 34 of 35Appendix G – Record Application Form Submit this for to apply for an official Obstacle Sports World Record To The Record Committee: Application is hereby made for a record, in support of which, the following information is submitted: Description of Record: ☐ Junior ☐ Age Group* ☐ Masters * Proof of age must be included, e.g. birth certificate, passport, driver’s license, photo ID Sport Event (circle) Men / Women Indoor / Outdoor Competition Name Date Location City State Country Record claimed (time, distance, other relevant information) Race Distance: Race Finish Time: Age Group / Category: On-line result website: Other: Name of Applicant: Race Number: Telephone: Address: City, State, Zip: Country: Email: FISO OCR World Championships Competition Rules v2020.01.21 35 of 35
You can also read
