Proposal 23: Restructure the general rules in 2B [ Revision 1 ]
Committee: TrackSubmitted on 2023-08-15
Status: Passed on September 01, 2023
Background
The structure of section 2B would be more logical if all the rules that apply to both track racing and technical disciplines were combined into one common subsection 2B.1 General Track Rules, which is the content of this proposal.
This proposal does not contain any changes in content - all changes refer to the structure only!
Proposal
New Stucture:
2B.1 General Track Rules
2B.1.1 Safety
1. Riders must wear shoes, knee pads and gloves (definitions in chapter ??).
2. Helmets are required for Downhill Gliding. Riders on wheels larger than 24 Class (or with gearing) must also wear helmets.
2B.1.2 Unicycles
1. Only regular unicycles may be used. Riders may use different unicycles for different racing events, as long as all comply with the rules for events in which they are entered.
2. For events divided by wheel size, there is a allowable tire diameter range and minimum crank arm length for each Unicycle Class:
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3. Any unicycles in question must be checked for compliance within their wheel class (wheel diameter, crank length and transmission), with the tire pressure that will be used in the race. Preferably, this check is carried out immediately before the race. Crank arm length is measured from the center of the wheel axle to the center of the pedal axle. Longer sizes may be used.
4. In all track racing events on regular unicycles, shoes must not be fixed to the pedals in any way (no click-in pedals, toe clips, tape, magnets or similar).
2B.1.3 Wheel Size Categories
1. Wheel sizes for track racing are 20 Class, 24 Class and 29 Class. Additional groups for 16 Class or other wheels can be added. When not otherwise specified, 24 Class is the maximum wheel size above age 10. For age groups with a maximum age of 10 or younger, the maximum wheel size is 20 Class (or smaller, if smaller sizes are also used).
2. The youngest age group for 24 Class wheels should have a minimum age of 0, so riders 10 and younger have the option of racing on 24 Class with those groups (e.g. 0-8 on 20 Class, 9-10 on 20 Class, 0-13 on 24 Class).
3. Unless otherwise specified, it is allowed to ride in any particular Class with a unicycle that fully conforms to a smaller Class (e.g. a 20 Class unicycle is allowed in a 24 Class race).
2B.1.4 Rider Identification
1. Riders must wear their race number clearly visible on their chest so that it is visible during the event and as the rider crosses the finish line (as relevant).
2. Additionally, the rider may be required to wear a chip for electronic timing.
2B.1.5 Riders Must Be Ready
(As accepted in proposal 3)
2B.1.6 Protests
1. Protests must be filed on an official form. Mistakes in paperwork, inaccuracies in placing, and interference from other riders or other sources are all grounds for protests. All Referee decisions are final, and cannot be protested.
2. For a large event such as Unicon or continental championships, the default protest time is 60 minutes (counting from the posting of results), the minimum is 30 minutes. For smaller events, the default protest time is 30 minutes, the minimum is 15 minutes. Every deviation from the default protest time has to be clearly announced when the results are posted, including stating the protest deadline on the results list itself. The protest time may be extended for riders who have to be in other races during the protest period.
3. All protests will be acknowledged within 30 minutes from the time they are received, and an effort will be made to settle the issue within those 30 minutes.
2B.1.7 New Attempt After Hindrance or Interference
(As accepted in proposal 3)
2B.1.8 Finals
(As accepted in proposal 3)
Body
Further information can be found in the corresponding discussion 76
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Discussion
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Votes on this proposal:
3 out of 5 voting members have voted.
Agree: 3, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.