GENERAL EVENT & RACE LEG SPECIFIC RULES & REGULATIONS
GENERAL:
1.Once you’ve read the general rules, make sure you read the ‘race-leg specific rules’ and the ‘race waiver’.
2.You must have a timing chip. Timing chips will be available at registration. There will be a R50 refundable deposit required should you require a timing chip. Your deposit will be refunded when you hand your timing chip in at the organizers table at the end of the event.
3.The commencing of the two ‘sea legs’ of the overall event (surfski & swim) will be strictly subject to weather conditions on the day. Safety will remain first priority and decisions to cancel any sea leg of the race will be determined by NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute) and ITAA (International Tri Athlete Association) regulations.
4.No entry fees will be refunded following the cancellation of any of the race legs as a result of Anchor Challenge race organizers making such a decision in the interest of the participants safety and in adhering to national safety precaution regulations.
5.Participants must display their race numbers at all times. Race number must be worn on the top item of clothing. Participants completing the swim event must have their numbers written on their upper arms in a bold, clearly visible water-resistant black colour.
6.In order for a team to remain competitive, each respective participating team member must complete their particular leg of the race within the allotted time. If a team member is unable for whatever reason to complete their leg, a fellow-team member may take over, but the team shall thereafter be deemed “non-competitive” and will not qualify to participate in any race placing and/or prize giving. The chief referee shall rule on any such matter observed or brought to his attention.
7.Teams who do not stick to the criteria of male, female, mixed or pair’s teams, will be deemed as “non-competitive” for race placing and prize award purposes and will not be recognized in the results.
8.If ordered by the official race medical doctor to withdraw, any competitor must immediately comply. In such a case, rule No 6 above will apply.
9.Seconding may not take place on any of the race legs. Seconding may only take place between race leg events. Team seconds may assist participants between events including repairing of any broken equipment (punctures etc.)
10.Mixed 4-member teams must contain at least 2 persons of the opposite sex.
11.Helmets must be worn on the mountain bike cycle leg.
12.A swim cap must be worn on the swim leg.
13.Drafting on the mountain bike leg is allowed. However, no drafting whatsoever is allowed from any vehicles, “outside” cyclists or other team members.
14.Competitors are responsible for their own safety and must observe the normal rules of the road (particularly applicable to the mountain bike leg). Please note there is no road closure for the mountain bike leg. There will be marshals and/or traffic officials at certain strategic points of the race who will assist in directing traffic.
15.Cut off times for the end of the each race leg must be strictly adhered to.
16.Wetsuits are allowed for the swim providing they comply with ITAA regulations. No swimming aides (e.g. flippers, fins etc) are permitted.
17.Participants must obey all instructions from race organizers, marshals, traffic officers and officials. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
18.Don’t litter. Teams and individual participants will be disqualified if found littering.
19.Irresponsible driving or behavior by team members or seconds may result in disqualification.
20.The chief referee shall rule on any matter observed or brought to his attention.
21.An appeal, together with an appeal deposit of R500.00, may be lodged against any decision of the Chief Referee by submitting such an appeal in writing to the Chief Referee within 20 minutes of announcement of the race results. The appeal deposit shall be refunded if the appeal is upheld.
22.Participants may only compete for one team and, with the exception of Pairs or Solo competitors, may only complete one leg, otherwise the team shall be deemed “non-competitive”.
23.Each member of a Pairs team must complete 2 of the 4 legs. They do NOT have to alternate. Each member of a four-member team must complete their leg of the race as designated on the entry form.
24.There shall be no restrictions on team sponsors (including competitors to the event sponsors). However, NO branding other than on competitors clothing, equipment or seconding vehicles will be permitted.
25.Any team or individual who wishes to withdraw at any time on the route should make this known to the officials at the start/finish area.
26.Any team or individual who has not completed the last leg of the overall race (beach run) by 16h30 should withdraw and report to the official at the next transition area.
27.Competitors will be responsible for the overall well-being and security of their equipment. With breaks between each of the 4 official race legs, competitors will have sufficient time to return and secure to their vehicles any equipment used during any particular leg (with special reference to mountain bikes and surf ski’s). There will be no specific holding area for any equipment.
28.In the event of any leg of the race being cancelled due to dangerous conditions, the remaining legs of the race will be brought forward to earlier starting times. Make sure all your teammates are around from the start of the day’s events and/or are easily contactable to be notified of such changes.
ACTUAL RACE TIMES AND BREAKS BETWEEN EVENTS:
Below is a guideline of the sequence, start times, cut off times and the overall total duration allocated to each event. Please note that there will be a cash prize between events for the winners of each stage. There will also be a main prize giving at the end of the day for best overall individuals and teams. If you are a podium finisher, make sure you are present to receive your prize.
EVENT START CUT OFF PRIZE GIVING DURATION
1. MTB 06:00 08:45 08:30 2hrs 45min
2. S/SKI 09:30 11:45 11:30 2hrs 15min
3. SWIM 12:30 14:00 13:45 1hr 30min
4. RUN 14:30 16:30 16:00 2hrs
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
§Security: 082 488 8345
§Medical Tent: 083 518 6680
§CMR (Cape Medical Response): 082 782 4444
§Head of Operations: 083 399 9443
RACE LEG SPECIFIC RULES
LEG 1 - MOUNTAIN BIKE (+/-25km):
1.You will not be permitted to ride without a helmet.
2.Race numbers must be worn at the back of the cyclist’s top.
3.Race numbers must also be attached to the front of mountain bikes.
4.BEWARE OF THE TRAFFIC, especially at the Ou Kaapse junctions & tar road sections of the course.
5.Take special care when crossing the river and passing under the 2 low-lying bridges at the Clovelly corner, approximately 500m from the start of the race.
6.You must pass under both bridges at the Clovelly corner. Anyone attempting to bypass or run over the top of the bridges (railway line and Fish Hoek Main Road), will be disqualified immediately.
7.Unless you are overtaking another competitor, you must ride in single file on the tar road sections of the course.
8.No seconding vehicles are allowed on the mountain bike leg.
9.Drafting of competitors only is allowed. You may not draft any vehicles or
non-competitors.
10.Keep to the left hand side of the road at all times.
11.You are required to keep strictly within the confines of the designated route. Any deviation from the course will result in disqualification.
12.Make sure you cross all the relevant timing mats.
13.Don’t litter. Teams and individual participants will be disqualified if found littering.
14.Any team or individual who has not completed the course by 08:45 must withdraw and report to an official at the next transition area.
15.Much of the mountain bike route runs through the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP). All participants are to strictly adhere to all regulations as set out by the TMNP authorities at the race briefing. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and possible fining.
16.Adhere to the instructions of the marshals and Traffic Department at all times. Spotters will also be placed at strategic points on the course to ensure that competitors are not cheating or taking short cuts.
17.You are fully responsible for the security of your mountain bike before, during and after the race. There is a break between each leg of the overall race, on completion of the mountain bike leg you will have time before the next event to return your mountain bike to the safety of your vehicle.
18.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
LEG 2 - SURFSKI (+/-10km):
1.Race numbers must be worn on the front of racing vest/lifejackets.
2.A lifejacket and leash are compulsory.
3.Canoes will not be permitted. You must race in a sea-worthy surf ski.
4.Flare and/or cell phone are compulsory. Make sure your cell phone is in a waterproof pouch.
5.Wear brightly coloured clothes.
6.Raise your paddle if you need assistance or phone the medical emergency number (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
7.If the wind is under 10 knots, the course will consist of 1 x approx 10km lap, to the Simonstown Light House and back to the start at Fish Hoek Beach.
8.If the wind is between 10 & 20 knots, the course will consist of 3 x approx 3.5km laps in the Fish Hoek Bay.
9.If the wind exceeds 20 knots, this leg of the race will be cancelled.
10.No entry fees will be refunded following the cancellation of this leg.
11.Make sure you cross all the relevant timing mats. You will need to leave your surfski on the beach and run the last leg to the finishing line.
12.In the event of this leg of the race being cancelled for safety reasons, the swim and the breach run will be brought forward to earlier starting times. Please advise your teammates of this ruling.
13.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
LEG 3 - SWIM 2 x 750m laps - clockwise in the sea (Total: +/-1.5km):
1.All swimmers must be body marked with race numbers before the start of this leg.
2.Wetsuits are allowed.
3.Swim caps are compulsory - one should be supplied to you at the start.
4.Raise your hand if you need assistance.
5.This leg of the race will be regulated in accordance with ITAA standards. If for whatever reason the conditions are deemed to be unsafe for swimmers this leg will be cancelled.
6.No entry fees will be refunded following the cancellation of the swim leg.
7.Make sure you cross all the relevant timing mats especially when exiting and re-entering the water between laps.
8.No swimming aides (e.g. flippers, fins) are permitted.
9.In the event of this leg of the race being cancelled for safety reasons, the breach run will be brought forward to an earlier starting time. Please advise your teammates of this ruling.
10.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
LEG 4 - BEACH RUN (3 x 4km = +/-12km):
1.There are 3 laps of the beach run leg. Runners must make sure they cross all the timing mats.
2.Race numbers must be worn on the FRONT of the runner’s clothing.
3.You are required to keep strictly within the confines of the designated route. Any deviation from the course will result in disqualification.
4.Refrain from entering the sea at any time.
5.Runners must run between the water’s edge and the start of the dunes.
6.It is strongly recommended that runners do not run barefoot, as there are certain sharp rocky and compacted sand/stone areas that must be crossed. Take special care when crossing the river and passing under the low-lying bridges.
7.Running out and coming back, you must pass under both bridges at the Clovelly corner (approximately 500m from the start). Anyone attempting to bypass or run over the top of the bridge (railway line and Fish Hoek Main Road) will be disqualified immediately.
8.The cut-off for the beach run is 16:30. If you have not completed the course by this time please withdraw and report to the officials at the finish line.
9.Seconding is not allowed at any point on the run leg.
10.An emergency watering point only will be positioned at the half way mark.
11.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
WAIVER TO BE SIGNED AT REGISTRATION
I declare that all information supplied by me is true and correct. I am in good health, physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in the Mr Price Anchor Challenge. I agree to abide by the rules, conditions and regulations for this event, which include the payment of the entry and timing chip fee. I hereby release and discharge the organizers of the Anchor Challenge, and Family Fun events, all sponsors, volunteer groups, medical personnel, and any and all local authorities, from any loss or damage, however caused, arising from my participation in the event, including pre-race and post-race activities. This waiver applies to my executors, heirs, administrators, assigns and myself. I also grant my permission, in terms of Section 51 of the Electronic Communications Transactions Act 25 of 2002, to use my name, race information and photographs, video recordings, broadcasts and telecasts in which I may appear free of charge and to supply the information to sponsors of the Anchor Challenge, and Family Fun events.
GENERAL:
1.Once you’ve read the general rules, make sure you read the ‘race-leg specific rules’ and the ‘race waiver’.
2.You must have a timing chip. Timing chips will be available at registration. There will be a R50 refundable deposit required should you require a timing chip. Your deposit will be refunded when you hand your timing chip in at the organizers table at the end of the event.
3.The commencing of the two ‘sea legs’ of the overall event (surfski & swim) will be strictly subject to weather conditions on the day. Safety will remain first priority and decisions to cancel any sea leg of the race will be determined by NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute) and ITAA (International Tri Athlete Association) regulations.
4.No entry fees will be refunded following the cancellation of any of the race legs as a result of Anchor Challenge race organizers making such a decision in the interest of the participants safety and in adhering to national safety precaution regulations.
5.Participants must display their race numbers at all times. Race number must be worn on the top item of clothing. Participants completing the swim event must have their numbers written on their upper arms in a bold, clearly visible water-resistant black colour.
6.In order for a team to remain competitive, each respective participating team member must complete their particular leg of the race within the allotted time. If a team member is unable for whatever reason to complete their leg, a fellow-team member may take over, but the team shall thereafter be deemed “non-competitive” and will not qualify to participate in any race placing and/or prize giving. The chief referee shall rule on any such matter observed or brought to his attention.
7.Teams who do not stick to the criteria of male, female, mixed or pair’s teams, will be deemed as “non-competitive” for race placing and prize award purposes and will not be recognized in the results.
8.If ordered by the official race medical doctor to withdraw, any competitor must immediately comply. In such a case, rule No 6 above will apply.
9.Seconding may not take place on any of the race legs. Seconding may only take place between race leg events. Team seconds may assist participants between events including repairing of any broken equipment (punctures etc.)
10.Mixed 4-member teams must contain at least 2 persons of the opposite sex.
11.Helmets must be worn on the mountain bike cycle leg.
12.A swim cap must be worn on the swim leg.
13.Drafting on the mountain bike leg is allowed. However, no drafting whatsoever is allowed from any vehicles, “outside” cyclists or other team members.
14.Competitors are responsible for their own safety and must observe the normal rules of the road (particularly applicable to the mountain bike leg). Please note there is no road closure for the mountain bike leg. There will be marshals and/or traffic officials at certain strategic points of the race who will assist in directing traffic.
15.Cut off times for the end of the each race leg must be strictly adhered to.
16.Wetsuits are allowed for the swim providing they comply with ITAA regulations. No swimming aides (e.g. flippers, fins etc) are permitted.
17.Participants must obey all instructions from race organizers, marshals, traffic officers and officials. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
18.Don’t litter. Teams and individual participants will be disqualified if found littering.
19.Irresponsible driving or behavior by team members or seconds may result in disqualification.
20.The chief referee shall rule on any matter observed or brought to his attention.
21.An appeal, together with an appeal deposit of R500.00, may be lodged against any decision of the Chief Referee by submitting such an appeal in writing to the Chief Referee within 20 minutes of announcement of the race results. The appeal deposit shall be refunded if the appeal is upheld.
22.Participants may only compete for one team and, with the exception of Pairs or Solo competitors, may only complete one leg, otherwise the team shall be deemed “non-competitive”.
23.Each member of a Pairs team must complete 2 of the 4 legs. They do NOT have to alternate. Each member of a four-member team must complete their leg of the race as designated on the entry form.
24.There shall be no restrictions on team sponsors (including competitors to the event sponsors). However, NO branding other than on competitors clothing, equipment or seconding vehicles will be permitted.
25.Any team or individual who wishes to withdraw at any time on the route should make this known to the officials at the start/finish area.
26.Any team or individual who has not completed the last leg of the overall race (beach run) by 16h30 should withdraw and report to the official at the next transition area.
27.Competitors will be responsible for the overall well-being and security of their equipment. With breaks between each of the 4 official race legs, competitors will have sufficient time to return and secure to their vehicles any equipment used during any particular leg (with special reference to mountain bikes and surf ski’s). There will be no specific holding area for any equipment.
28.In the event of any leg of the race being cancelled due to dangerous conditions, the remaining legs of the race will be brought forward to earlier starting times. Make sure all your teammates are around from the start of the day’s events and/or are easily contactable to be notified of such changes.
ACTUAL RACE TIMES AND BREAKS BETWEEN EVENTS:
Below is a guideline of the sequence, start times, cut off times and the overall total duration allocated to each event. Please note that there will be a cash prize between events for the winners of each stage. There will also be a main prize giving at the end of the day for best overall individuals and teams. If you are a podium finisher, make sure you are present to receive your prize.
EVENT START CUT OFF PRIZE GIVING DURATION
1. MTB 06:00 08:45 08:30 2hrs 45min
2. S/SKI 09:30 11:45 11:30 2hrs 15min
3. SWIM 12:30 14:00 13:45 1hr 30min
4. RUN 14:30 16:30 16:00 2hrs
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
§Security: 082 488 8345
§Medical Tent: 083 518 6680
§CMR (Cape Medical Response): 082 782 4444
§Head of Operations: 083 399 9443
RACE LEG SPECIFIC RULES
LEG 1 - MOUNTAIN BIKE (+/-25km):
1.You will not be permitted to ride without a helmet.
2.Race numbers must be worn at the back of the cyclist’s top.
3.Race numbers must also be attached to the front of mountain bikes.
4.BEWARE OF THE TRAFFIC, especially at the Ou Kaapse junctions & tar road sections of the course.
5.Take special care when crossing the river and passing under the 2 low-lying bridges at the Clovelly corner, approximately 500m from the start of the race.
6.You must pass under both bridges at the Clovelly corner. Anyone attempting to bypass or run over the top of the bridges (railway line and Fish Hoek Main Road), will be disqualified immediately.
7.Unless you are overtaking another competitor, you must ride in single file on the tar road sections of the course.
8.No seconding vehicles are allowed on the mountain bike leg.
9.Drafting of competitors only is allowed. You may not draft any vehicles or
non-competitors.
10.Keep to the left hand side of the road at all times.
11.You are required to keep strictly within the confines of the designated route. Any deviation from the course will result in disqualification.
12.Make sure you cross all the relevant timing mats.
13.Don’t litter. Teams and individual participants will be disqualified if found littering.
14.Any team or individual who has not completed the course by 08:45 must withdraw and report to an official at the next transition area.
15.Much of the mountain bike route runs through the Table Mountain National Park (TMNP). All participants are to strictly adhere to all regulations as set out by the TMNP authorities at the race briefing. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and possible fining.
16.Adhere to the instructions of the marshals and Traffic Department at all times. Spotters will also be placed at strategic points on the course to ensure that competitors are not cheating or taking short cuts.
17.You are fully responsible for the security of your mountain bike before, during and after the race. There is a break between each leg of the overall race, on completion of the mountain bike leg you will have time before the next event to return your mountain bike to the safety of your vehicle.
18.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
LEG 2 - SURFSKI (+/-10km):
1.Race numbers must be worn on the front of racing vest/lifejackets.
2.A lifejacket and leash are compulsory.
3.Canoes will not be permitted. You must race in a sea-worthy surf ski.
4.Flare and/or cell phone are compulsory. Make sure your cell phone is in a waterproof pouch.
5.Wear brightly coloured clothes.
6.Raise your paddle if you need assistance or phone the medical emergency number (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
7.If the wind is under 10 knots, the course will consist of 1 x approx 10km lap, to the Simonstown Light House and back to the start at Fish Hoek Beach.
8.If the wind is between 10 & 20 knots, the course will consist of 3 x approx 3.5km laps in the Fish Hoek Bay.
9.If the wind exceeds 20 knots, this leg of the race will be cancelled.
10.No entry fees will be refunded following the cancellation of this leg.
11.Make sure you cross all the relevant timing mats. You will need to leave your surfski on the beach and run the last leg to the finishing line.
12.In the event of this leg of the race being cancelled for safety reasons, the swim and the breach run will be brought forward to earlier starting times. Please advise your teammates of this ruling.
13.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
LEG 3 - SWIM 2 x 750m laps - clockwise in the sea (Total: +/-1.5km):
1.All swimmers must be body marked with race numbers before the start of this leg.
2.Wetsuits are allowed.
3.Swim caps are compulsory - one should be supplied to you at the start.
4.Raise your hand if you need assistance.
5.This leg of the race will be regulated in accordance with ITAA standards. If for whatever reason the conditions are deemed to be unsafe for swimmers this leg will be cancelled.
6.No entry fees will be refunded following the cancellation of the swim leg.
7.Make sure you cross all the relevant timing mats especially when exiting and re-entering the water between laps.
8.No swimming aides (e.g. flippers, fins) are permitted.
9.In the event of this leg of the race being cancelled for safety reasons, the breach run will be brought forward to an earlier starting time. Please advise your teammates of this ruling.
10.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
LEG 4 - BEACH RUN (3 x 4km = +/-12km):
1.There are 3 laps of the beach run leg. Runners must make sure they cross all the timing mats.
2.Race numbers must be worn on the FRONT of the runner’s clothing.
3.You are required to keep strictly within the confines of the designated route. Any deviation from the course will result in disqualification.
4.Refrain from entering the sea at any time.
5.Runners must run between the water’s edge and the start of the dunes.
6.It is strongly recommended that runners do not run barefoot, as there are certain sharp rocky and compacted sand/stone areas that must be crossed. Take special care when crossing the river and passing under the low-lying bridges.
7.Running out and coming back, you must pass under both bridges at the Clovelly corner (approximately 500m from the start). Anyone attempting to bypass or run over the top of the bridge (railway line and Fish Hoek Main Road) will be disqualified immediately.
8.The cut-off for the beach run is 16:30. If you have not completed the course by this time please withdraw and report to the officials at the finish line.
9.Seconding is not allowed at any point on the run leg.
10.An emergency watering point only will be positioned at the half way mark.
11.Please note the start, duration and cut off time of this leg of the race (see under ‘GENERAL EVENT RULES’ above).
WAIVER TO BE SIGNED AT REGISTRATION
I declare that all information supplied by me is true and correct. I am in good health, physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in the Mr Price Anchor Challenge. I agree to abide by the rules, conditions and regulations for this event, which include the payment of the entry and timing chip fee. I hereby release and discharge the organizers of the Anchor Challenge, and Family Fun events, all sponsors, volunteer groups, medical personnel, and any and all local authorities, from any loss or damage, however caused, arising from my participation in the event, including pre-race and post-race activities. This waiver applies to my executors, heirs, administrators, assigns and myself. I also grant my permission, in terms of Section 51 of the Electronic Communications Transactions Act 25 of 2002, to use my name, race information and photographs, video recordings, broadcasts and telecasts in which I may appear free of charge and to supply the information to sponsors of the Anchor Challenge, and Family Fun events.
NEWSFLASH
Thank You!
For joining us for the inaugural Anchor Challenge - a whopping success! Look out for the Supersport Tv viewings. We can't wait to see you next year for a bigger and better Anchor!
For joining us for the inaugural Anchor Challenge - a whopping success! Look out for the Supersport Tv viewings. We can't wait to see you next year for a bigger and better Anchor!
2010 Anchor Challenge Race Results have
been published. click here to see them
been published. click here to see them
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