Mushing Rules
Table of Contents
Definitions
Chapter One (General
Rules)
I. Entry
Rules
II.
Start-Finish Rules
III. Trail
Rules
IV. Conduct
V. Rules
Violations
Chapter Two (Special
Rules for Classes)
I. Classes
Definitions
MUSHER:
A person who drives a
dog team entered in the
Mushing Event.
EVENT:
A meeting
of contestants for the
purpose of competing in
one event which may
involve several classes.
HEAT:
A completion of the
trail once.
ORGANISATION:
The
organisation in charge
of running the event.
MUSHING:
A competition in a
specified class and may
be comprised of one or
more heats.
MUSHING AREA:
All designated parking
areas, spectator areas,
team holding areas,
start/finish chutes,
officiating areas and
the trail areas.
MUSHING MARSHAL:
This is the
Chief Judge who shall
have supreme authority
at an event. The only
official who can decide
upon a disqualification.
MUSHING JUDGE:
Rules
Enforcing Officer has
the same authority as
the Mushing Marshal /
Chief Judge, except in
the question of
disqualification.
References to the
Mushing Marshall in
these Rules shall also
apply for the Mushing
Judge(s), when
appropriate.
RIG:
Shall consist of either
a three or four wheel
cart.
MAY:
Shall be construed as
being permissive.
SHALL:
Shall be construed as
being imperative.
SHOULD:
Shall be construed as
advisory.
CHAPTER ONE (General
Rules)
(Applies to all styles
and classes)
Note: In case of
discrepancy between
general rules and
special rules, the
special rules shall
prevail. In these rules,
the masculine shall
include the feminine.
I. ENTRY RULES
1. Eligibility
1.1. Entries
1.1.1.
An entry for a
Mushing Event shall be
submitted prior to the
start of the Mushing
event, subject to entry
deadlines as determined
by the Mushing-giving
organisation.
1.1.2.
The
Mushing-giving
organisation may reject
any entry for just
cause.
2. Mushers
2.1 The Musher
starting a team in the
first heat of a Mushing
event shall drive that
team throughout the
Mushing event.
2.2 A change
in Musher can only be
made as the result of
illness or injury to the
authorized entrant and
must have the approval
of the Mushing Marshall
or Mushing-giving
organisation.
2.3 Any Musher
disqualified in any heat
is not eligible to
compete in the remainder
of the Mushing event.
3. Dogs.
3.1. The
Mushing Marshall or
Mushing Veterinarian may
disallow entry of any
team or dog for just
cause.
3.2. Any team
or dog coming to the
starting line which, in
the opinion of the
Mushing Marshal or
Mushing Veterinarian, is
unfit or incapable of
safely completing the
trail shall be
disqualified.
3.3. Any team
or dog not starting the
first heat of the
Mushing Event shall not
be eligible to compete
in the remainder of the
Mushing Event.
3.4. Any team
or dog disqualified in
any heat of the Mushing
event is not eligible to
compete in the remainder
of the Mushing event.
3.5.
Eligibility of dogs is
not restricted to
certain breeds.
4. Disease.
4.1. No dog or equipment
shall be brought from a
kennel where rabies,
distemper, hepatitis,
Leptospirosis, biliary,
hookworm or any other
contagious disease
exists.
4.2. Any dog present in
the Mushing area that
has a contagious disease
shall be disqualified
and ordered to
immediately leave the
Mushing area. The owner
of such a dog shall be
banned from entering a
Mushing Event for three
events. A health
certificate shall be
obtained by a
veterinarian for that
particular dog. This
certificate shall be
submitted to the Mushing
Judge or Vet for
approval and only then
may such a disqualified
dog compete again.
4.3 All Mushers
entering a Mushing area
with his/her dogs shall
have all Vet Cards ready
for inspection and MUST
be presented at every
entry for an event. All
vaccinations shall be up
to date in order to
enter such area.
5. Identification.
5.1 In a stage event
where the Mushing will
be held over more than
one day the dogs
approved by the Mushing
marshal or Mushing
Veterinarian, will be
clearly marked with
colour spray to be
identified for the next
day.
5.2 A record book
for dogs entered in a
stage event shall be
kept and the Mushing
Veterinarian shall check
every dog before and
after every event. Dogs
not passed by the
Mushing Veterinarian
shall not be allowed to
complete the event.
6. Medications
administered to Dogs and
Mushers
In all competitions held
under these rules, the
IFSS/WSA Doping rules,
List of forbidden
substances and methods,
and Procedural
guidelines for doping
control shall apply
7. Equipment
7.1. Inspection.
7.1.1 Mushers,
teams and equipment
shall be available for
inspection in the
vehicle holding area at
least ten (10) minutes
before their scheduled
time of departure.
7.1.2. A team in
harness shall not be
required to stand for
inspection longer than
six (6) minutes before
the scheduled time of
departure.
7.1.3. Inspection
shall take place in an
area that does not
interfere with teams in
the start or finish
chutes.
7.1.4. A team
shall be available for
inspection after each
heat at the request of
the Mushing Marshall.
7.2. All equipment is
subject to the approval
of the Mushing Marshal
or Mushing-giving
organisation.
8. Other Equipment.
8.1. A muzzle
or a collar that can be
hooked as a full choke
shall be forbidden.
8.2 Whips are
forbidden.
8.3. A Mushers
number for each Musher
shall be provided by
SAFSS. The Musher shall
display this number on
his person throughout
the Mushing event.
9. Finish Time
Disqualification
(Optional)
NA
II. START-FINISH RULES.
10. Drawing
10.1. The
starting positions for
the first heat of a
Mushing shall be
determined by a drawing
held prior to the
Mushing at a time and
place designated by the
Mushing-giving
organisation.
10.2. The Musher
or designated proxy of
each team shall draw
their own starting
position. In their
absence the starting
position shall be drawn
by the Mushing Marshal
or Mushing-giving
organisation or his
representative.
10.3. The order
of the draw shall not be
changed, either by
addition or
substitution. Late
entries shall be added
in order of receipt.
11. Single Start Mushing
11.1. The first day�s
starting positions shall
be determined by the
draw.
11.2. The second day�s
starting positions shall
be determined by the
first day�s times, with
the
fastest
teams starting last, the
second fastest team
starting second from
last, etc.
11.3. In Mushing of more
than two heats,
11.3.1. The total
elapsed time of the
previous heats shall
determine starting
positions,
with the fastest team
starting last, the
second fastest team
starting second from
last, etc.
11.2.2. Or, at the
option of the
Mushing-giving
organisation, the
elapsed time of the
previous single heat
shall determine the
starting positions with
the fastest team
starting first, the
second fastest team
starting second, etc.
11.3.3. If the
optional start is to
apply to the Mushing,
all entrants shall be
notified prior to
making
entry, stating to which
classes it shall apply.
12. Dual Start Mushing
NA
13. Equal Times
13.1 If the
total elapsed time of
two teams is identical,
the order of start for
those teams shall be the
reverse order in which
they started in the
preceding heat.
13.2. Teams with
equal times for the
entire Mushing shall be
awarded the higher
finishing position.
14. Starting Point and
Time
14.1. The point where
the front wheel in the
event of Bikejoring
Scooter or Open classes
touches the ground shall
determine the starting
point of the team. In
Canicross the musher
shall stand behind the
starting line.
14.2. Trail time for all
teams shall begin at the
originally scheduled
time of departure.
14.3. A team that fails
to be in the starting
position at its
scheduled starting time
shall be
declared a late starting
team.
14.3.1 A
late-starting team shall
not be allowed to start
until after the last
team in its class has
started, and after the
prescribed starting
interval.
14.3.2. A
late-starting team shall
not interfere with any
other team.
14.3.3. If more than
one team is declared
late, those teams shall
start in the originally
scheduled starting order
until after the last
team in its class has
started, and after the
prescribed starting
interval..
14.3.4. If a team is
late to the starting
line for its second
scheduled time of
departure for any one
heat, that team shall be
disqualified.
15. A team not
clearing the Starting
Chute (minimum distance,
30 meters) prior to the
scheduled start of the
next team may be
disqualified.
16. Assistance
in the Starting Chute
16.1 Unless
otherwise specified by
the Mushing Marshal
prior to the start of
the first heat of the
event:
16.1.2. Any amount
and type of assistance
is allowed to a team
prior to the actual
starting time.
16.1.3. Once a
team�s starting time has
commenced, only the
chute judge or officials
designated to help may
assist in the chute.
17. Finish
17.1. A team
shall have finished the
heat when the first dog
on the team crosses the
finish line.
17.2. If a loose
team crosses the finish
line ahead of its
Musher, that team shall
have finished when the
Musher reaches the
finish line.
III. TRAIL RULES
18. Following the Trail
18.1. A team and
Musher shall run the
full course as
established by the
Mushing-giving
organisation.
18.2. If a team
leaves the trail, the
Musher shall return the
team to the point at
which they left the
trail.
18.3. The trail
shall be followed using
marked as follows:
18.3.1. �Right Turn�
shall be indicated by a
red marker on the right
side of the trail.
18.3.2. �Left Turn�
shall be indicated by a
red marker on the left
side of the trail.
18.3.3. �Straight
Ahead� shall be
indicated by blue
markers.
18.3.4. �Caution�
shall be indicated by a
yellow or orange marker.
18.3.5. The end of
the Starting Chute
(minimum length, 30
meters) shall be
indicated by markers on
both sides of the trail.
18.3.6. Arrowed
boards are allowed
provided they can not be
tampered with to cause
any damage to a team to
leave the trail.
19. Driving a Team
19.1. Any Musher
accepting a ride during
the-Mushing on any
vehicle other than his
own rig shall be
disqualified.
19.2. A Musher
shall not interfere with
a competing team.
19.3. Carrying a
passenger at any time
during the Mushing shall
be prohibited unless:
19.3.1. Called for in
the conditions of the
Mushing.
19.3.2. Giving a ride to
a Musher in an emergency
situation.
20. Assistance on the
Trail
20.1. All teams
may receive similar
assistance of any type
from officials stationed
at designated points
along the trail as
authorized by the
Mushing Marshal.
20.2. Mushers
running in the same heat
may assist each other in
any manner authorized by
the Mushing Marshal.
20.3. Handler and
spectator assistance
shall be limited to
holding the rig, except
in the case of a loose
team, or a team so
unmanageable as to
create a clear and
present danger to
themselves, other teams
or persons.
20.4. No one
shall assist a team by
wilfully pacing it.
21. Loose Team and Dogs
21.1. A loose
team or dog(s) shall not
delay or interfere with
another team.
21.2. The Musher
shall overtake a loose
team or dog on foot.
21.3. A loose
team or dog may resume
the trail without
penalty provided the
team/dog has completed
the entire trail and the
Musher has received only
authorized outside
assistance.
21.3.1.
Authorized outside
assistance is limited to
holding a loose team or
dog, once it has been
stopped.
21.3.2.
Any
person(s) may (and is
encouraged to) stop and
hold a loose team or
dog.
22. Right of Way
The team who enters a
corner first shall have
right of way until the
end of the corner.
23. Passing
23.1. When one
team Musher intends to
pass another team, the
passing team Musher may
request the right of way
when the lead dog(s)
come(s) within 15 meters
of the rig of the
overtaken team.
23.2. The
overtaken team Musher
shall make way for the
passing team by steering
the rig to one side of
the trail, slowing his
team and, if demanded by
the overtaking team
Musher, stopping and
keeping the team from
moving forward.
23.3.
If the passing team
becomes tangled or
bunched up in the course
of the pass, to allow
time to untangle and
tighten lines, that
team�s Musher may
require the overtaken
team Musher to remain
stopped for up to one
(1) minute in Open
Classes involving three
(3) or more dogs, one
half (0.5) minute in all
other classes.
23.4. Once a team
has been passed, that
team shall not re-pass,
so long as the Musher in
front is making an
effort to keep his team
moving forward until,
23.4.1. In Open
Classes involving three
(3) or more dogs, after
less than four (2)
minutes or 800 meters.
23.4.2. At any
lesser intervals
whenever both Mushers
are in agreement.
23.5. After a
pass has been completed,
a team Musher that has
been passed need not
hold his team while the
other Musher:
23.5.1. Repairs
gear, or
23.5.2. Unhooks and
transfers a dog or dogs
from one position in a
team to another
position in
the team or
23.5.3. Goes off the
Mushing trail, before
the above mentioned
distance or time
interval has elapsed.
23.5. A Musher
coming upon two or more
teams stopped together
may pass all such teams.
The stopped Mushers
shall make every effort
to clear the trail for
the moving team(s).
23.6. No Musher
shall interfere with a
competing team.
IV. CONDUCT
24.
Responsibility and
Sportsmanship
24.1. All Mushers
shall be responsible for
the conduct of their
dogs, their designated
handler, and themselves
whenever in the Mushing
area or on the trail.
24.2. Common
sense and good
sportsmanship shall
prevail. If the Mushing
Marshal determines that
Musher, handler or team
conduct at any time in
the Mushing area or on
the trail is detrimental
to the sport/Mushing,
that team shall be
disqualified.
25. Abuse of Dogs
25.1. Abuse of dogs,
with or without an
implement, shall be
prohibited and
constitutes immediate
disqualification.
V. RULES VIOLATIONS
26. Reports by Mushing
Officials
26. 1. Mushing
officials shall report
obvious rule violations
to the Mushing Marshal
verbally in person
immediately or directly
following the heat in
which the violation
occurred. All verbal
reports shall be
followed with a written
report, given to the
Mushing Marshal within
one (1) hour of the
completion of the
Mushing official's
duties for the Mushing
heats of that day.
26.2 The Mushing
Marshal shall act, at
his discretion, on any
overt violations
witnessed and reported
by Mushing officials.
27. Reports by Mushing
Contestants
27.1. Mushers
wishing to report an
alleged violation of the
rules by another
contestant shall notify
the Mushing Marshal
immediately following
the heat in which the
incident occurred.
Notification may be
verbal.
27.2. All verbal
reports shall be
followed with a written
report, given to the
Mushing Marshal
within one
(1) hour of the
completion of the heat
in which the alleged
violation occurred.
28. Protests and
Hearings
28.1. Any Musher
concerned in a report of
an alleged violation of
the rules will be
notified of the protest
by the Mushing Marshal
and provided access to
copies of the written
protests as soon as they
become available but in
all cases before any
hearings are conducted.
28.2. Said
hearing shall be
conducted by the Mushing
Marshal.
29. Disciplinary Action.
29.2. For
violation of any WSA,
IFSS & SAFSS Regulation,
the Mushing Marshal
shall either issue a
verbal warning to the
Musher or disqualify the
Musher and team from the
Mushing.
29.2. No other
disciplinary action
shall be imposed.
29.3. Decisions
shall be announced as
promptly as practical
but no later than four
(4) hours prior to the
start of any ensuing
heat(s).
29.4. Any
disciplinary action
following the final heat
of the Mushing shall be
acted upon prior to the
awards ceremony.
31. Appeals
Jury
31.1. Any
decision of the Mushing
Marshal affecting a
contestant's
participation in the
event may be appealed.
Such appeal must be made
as soon as practical
following the official
rendering of the
decision. The appeal
must be in writing,
stating the alleged
infraction, the decision
reached, the penalty
imposed and what the
contestant believes to
be incorrect or unfair.
The appeal must be
accompanied by an
appeals fee of fifty
(50) rand which will be
refunded if the decision
is overturned.
31.2. The jury
shall consist of either
three or five members
depending on the number
of officials assigned to
take part (either one or
two appointed by the
SAFSS President) on the
jury.
31.2.1
The President
shall designate which
SAFSS official is to
serve as the chair of
the Appeals Jury.
31.
The jury shall
conduct a new and
independent
investigation into the
allegations.
The jury will render a
decision following
secret deliberations.
They may affirm,
overturn or modify the
decision of the Mushing
Marshal in any way
necessary to achieve a
correct and just outcome
The jury will announce
its decision as soon as
possible so as not to
interfere with the
subsequent heats of the
affected class.
V DOPING
RULES
SAFSS shall adopt the
international doping
rules and regulations as
set out in Annexure �A�
VI ANIMAL
WELFARE
Rules on animal welfare
shall be adhered to as
set out in Annexure �B�
RULES FOR DRYLAND EVENTS
A Canicross team
consists of a competitor
and one dog, racing
solely on foot.
1.
CLASSES.
1.
CANICROSS
1.1 CLASSES
At the option of the
event giving
organisation,
competitions may be held
in the following
classes:
a.
Canicross junior
men (DCMJ) and Canicross
Junior women (DCWJ) for
competitors from 14
until and including 16
years of age (Note 1).
b.
Canicross senior
men (DCM) and Canicross
senior women (DCW) for
competitors from 17
until and including 39
years of age (Note 1).
c.
Canicross veteran
men (DCMV) and Canicross
veteran women (DCWV) for
competitors from 40
years of age (Note 1).
1.1.1 EQUIPMENT.
a.
The dog shall be
attached to the Musher
by a snub line with
shock absorber at all
time. The snub line
shall be attached to the
Musher by a hip belt (at
least 7 cm wide over the
spine). It is prohibited
to have any form of
metal hook or ring at
the Musher�s end of the
line. This snub line
shall not exceed 2,5
meters in length at
rest.
b.
The competitor
shall not be wearing
shoes that could be
dangerous for dogs (i.e.
shoes with metal
spikes).
1.1.2
TRAIL AND START
RULES.
a.
The competitor
and the dog shall wait
behind the starting line
until the start signal
has been given.
b.
The competitor
shall run behind his
dog.
c.
The competitor
shall not pace the dog
by running ahead.
d.
Pulling the dog
or forcing the dog to
move forward by any
means is strictly
forbidden.
e.
If a dog becomes
unfit or stops advancing
for any reason, the
competitor is not
permitted to finish the
heat.
f.
During the
overtaking procedure the
overtaken team shall
make unimpeded way for
the passing team.
g.
On the command
"TRAIL", the participant
and the dog are obliged
to hold the same side of
the trail and slow down.
h.
If a mass start
is organized, all the
competitors of the same
class shall wait
together behind the
starting line holding
their dog by the collar
or the harness. If they
cannot all stay on one
line, they shall set
more lines as required.
Seeded competitors, if
any, shall stay on the
first line(s) ahead of
the non-seeded
competitors
2.
BIKEJ�RING ONE DOG.
A Bikej�ring one dog
team consists of a
Musher pedalling a
bicycle and one dog.
2.1. CLASSES.
At the option of the
event giving
organisation,
competitions may be held
in the following
classes:
a.
Bikej�ring senior
men (DBM) and Bikej�ring
senior women (DBW) for
competitors from 16
until and including 39
years of age (Note 1).
b.
Bikej�ring
veteran men (DBMV) and
Bikej�ring veteran women
(DBWV) for competitors
from 40 years of age
(Note 1).
2.1.2 EQUIPMENT.
a.
The dog shall be
attached to the bicycle
or to the Musher by a
snub line with shock
absorber not exceeds 2,5
meters at rest in front
of the bike. If the line
is attached to the
Musher, it should be by
a hip belt (at least 7
cm wide over the spine).
It is prohibited to have
any form of metal hook
or ring at the Musher�s
end of the line.
b.
The bicycle shall
be equipped with an
efficient brake on each
wheel.
c.
All Mushers must
wear gloves and a helmet
approved by a national
test registry.
d.
It is prohibited
to have any form of
metal mudguards on the
bicycle.
2.1.3 TRAIL AND
START RULES.
a.
The front wheel
of the bicycle shall
determine the starting
point of the team and
shall not exceed the
starting line until the
start signal has been
given.
b.
The Musher shall
ride the bicycle behind
his dog.
c.
The Musher shall
not pace the dog by
driving ahead.
d.
Pulling the dog
or forcing the dog to
move forward by any
means is strictly
forbidden.
e.
If a dog becomes
unfit or stops advancing
for any reason, the
Musher is not permitted
to finish the heat.
f.
During the
overtaking procedure the
overtaken team shall
make unimpeded way for
the passing team. On the
command "TRAIL", the
participant and the dog
is obliged to hold the
same side of the trail
and stop to pedal.
3. SCOOTER
3.1 CLASSES.
At the option of the
event giving
organization,
competitions may be held
in the following
classes:
a.
Scooter one dog
(DS1) for competitors 16
years and older (Note
1).
b.
Scooter 2 dogs
(DS2) for competitors 16
years and older (Note
1).
c.
A Scooter team
consists of a Musher
riding a two-wheeled
"scooter"-type vehicle
pulled by one or two
dogs.
d.
Bicycles without
pedal mechanisms and
bicycles with the pedal
mechanisms blocked will
be allowed.
e.
Light
three-wheeled rigs will
be allowed in the
Scooter 2 dog class.
3.2 EQUIPMENT.
a.
The dog shall be
attached to the scooter
by a snub line with
shock absorber not to
exceed 2,5 meters at
rest in front of the
scooter.
b.
The scooter shall
be equipped with an
efficient brake on each
wheel.
c.
The minimum
wheels diameter shall be
12� (30 cm)
d.
All Mushers must
wear gloves and a helmet
approved by a national
test registry.
e.
It is prohibited
to have any form of
metal mudguards.
3.2. TRAIL AND
START RULES.
a.
The front wheel
of the scooter shall
determine the starting
point of the team and
shall not exceed the
starting line until the
start signal has been
given. The Musher shall
ride the scooter behind
his dogs. If a dog
becomes unfit or stops
advancing for any
reason, the Musher is
not permitted to finish
the heat.
b.
During the
overtaking procedure the
overtaken team shall
make unimpeded way for
the passing team. On the
command "TRAIL", the
participant and the dog
is obliged to hold the
same side of the trail
and slow down. On the
command �STOP�, the
overtaken team is
obligated to stop moving
forward. The command
�STOP� is applicable
only in order to prevent
a dangerous situation.
4. OPEN TEAM
CLASSES.
4.1
4-Dog team (DR4):
A limited Four-Dog team
shall consist of not
less than four (4) dogs
and not less than two
(2) dogs for competitors
from 17 years of age
(Note 1).
4.2
6-Dog team (DR6):
A limited Six-Dog team
shall consist of not
more than six (6) dogs
and not less than four
(4) dogs for competitors
from 17 years of age
(Note 1).
4.3
8-Dog team (DR8):
A limited Eight-Dog team
shall consist of not
more than eight (8) dogs
and not less than six
(6) dogs for competitors
from 17 years of age
(Note 1).
4.4 EQUIPMENT.
4.4.1
All dogs shall be
harnessed in single or
double file.
4.4.2
All dogs shall be
fastened to the tug line
by a neck line and a
tail line. Lead dogs may
run without a neck line.
4.4.3
The rig in 4-Dog
class may either have
three (3) or four (4)
wheels. The rig in the
other classes shall have
four (4) wheels. The
minimum wheels diameter
shall be 12� (30 cm).
4.4.4
All rigs shall be
equipped with:
4.4.4.1
An efficient
brake on each wheel.
4.4.4.2
A locking brake
(handbrake) which can be
blocked.
4.4.4.3
All Mushers must
wear gloves and a helmet
approved by a national
test registry.
4.4.4.4
The following
weights are recommended
minimums for rigs:
4.4.4.4.1
4-Dog class: 25
kg
4.4.4.4.2
6-Dog class: 35
kg
4.4.4.4.3
8-Dog class: 45
kg
4.4.4.4.4
61.3 START AND
TRAIL RULES
4.4.5
The front wheel(s)
shall determine the
starting point of the
team and shall not
exceed the starting line
until the start signal
has been given. The
Musher shall ride the
rig behind his dogs. The
Musher shall not pace
the dogs by running
ahead.
4.4.6
If no
possibilities are
provided to drop dogs
and a dog becomes unfit
or stops advancing for
any reason, the Musher
is not permitted to
finish the heat. For
safety reasons the
transport of a dog on
the rig is strictly
forbidden in all
classes.
4.4.7
During the
overtaking procedure the
overtaken team shall
make unimpeded way for
the passing team. On the
command "TRAIL", the
overtaken team is
obliged to hold the same
side of the trail and
slow down. On the
command �STOP�, the
overtaken team is
obligated to stop
movement forward. � 23
of Chapter One, III
Trail Rules apply.
5.
TEMPERATURES
5.1
The temperature
shall be controlled
during the whole event.
A thermometer shall be
installed in the shade
near the starting area
at 50 cm above the
ground.
5.2
The normal
temperature
5.3
For canicross
events is below 18�C.
5.4
for Bikej�ring,
scooter and team events
is below 16�C
5.5
The critical
temperature allowing to
held only the minimum
recommended distances
(see point 62)
5.6
For canicross
events is from 18�C
through 25�C.
5.7
For Bikej�ring
events is from 16�C
through 22�C.
5.8
for scooter and
team events is from 16�C
through 20�C
5.9
Above the
critical temperatures
the events or classes
concerned will be
cancelled or rescheduled
at another time.
Depending on the event
trail (i.e. large
section under the sun)
the Event Marshal may
impose shorter distances
even if the maximum
temperatures above are
not reached.
6 AGES OF DOGS
The dogs shall be at
least 12 months old on
the first day of the
competition in the
Canicross and Team
classes and at least 18
months old in Bikej�ring,
Scooter and Open
classes.
Note 1: The age of a
competitor is considered
the same during a racing
season. It is the age
the competitor reaches
on the 31 December
following the end of the
racing season
