6.17 Rules on Practice 75/25
Posted: Sat Nov 04, 2017 3:28 pm
The rules relating to practicing on the course have two small areas that would benefit from tidying up:I have not worked out how to mark changes easily here, so have only posted the resultant rules. You will either have to get a copy of the Agenda, orlook at the original rule to see the change
• How is a gate sequence identified to allow repeat practice?
• And when can paddlers with restricted practice can have additional time on the course. Page 77
UK C22.2.1 For each official training run it is necessary that:
- There be a specific person who is the general overseer and that the directions of this person are adhered to.
- The runs take place with start numbers and in numerical (start) order.
- They are carried out according to the competition rules.
- Usual safety precautions are observed.
- A Rescue Squad is in place when it is required.
- Official training runs are completed as a single attempt at the course.
UK C22.3 At Division 1 to 4, periods for additional practice runs and free practice and procedures for the control of organised free practice must be detailed in the start list. Free practice is allowed at the discretion of the Organiser subject to adequate safety and control provision. During all practice, there should be at least two persons supervising safety, one at the start to organise regular starts and at least one other along the course to ensure that full runs only are attempted where required by the rules or by the Organiser.