Age |
The age of a competitor is regarded to be the same during the whole series and is the age the competitor will be on the first of May, the end of a current season. The age of a dog is the age it reaches the day of the competition it is entering. |
Athlete |
A person who runs, bikes or scooters a dog team |
Class |
A specific discipline (running, cycling, scootering) with one or two dogs that may be sub-divided by the age of the competitor |
Competitor |
A person who runs, bikes or scooters a dog team entered in the race. |
Course |
A specific, marked, route used for the purpose of racing |
Event |
A meeting of athletes for the purpose of competing in one event which may involve several classes over one or more consecutive days. |
Finish |
The point at which a race course ends |
Heat |
A completion of the trail, after which the ongoing timing is discontinued |
Official |
A person appointed by the organiser, authorized to perform, within prescribed limits, to act on their behalf |
Organisation |
The organisation / organiser in charge of running the event |
Race |
A competition in a specified class and may be comprised of one or more heats |
Race Area |
All designated parking areas, spectator areas, team holding areas, start/finish chutes, officiating areas, the Course and the trail areas. |
Race Marshall |
A person, appointed by the organiser, to enforce the rules as defined in this document and the safety of all competitors. |
Start |
The point at which a race course begins |
Team |
One or more dogs competing with an athlete |
Shall |
Will be construed as being imperative i.e. it has to be done |
Should |
Will be construed as advisory i.e. this is what we would prefer done but exceptions can be made |
May |
Will be construed as being permissive i.e. this can be done but is not compulsory |