Things YOU need to know! Official Rules

Things YOU need to know!
Welcome to 6WC. Thank you for participating in our 7th annual event at Warrior Creek and supporting continued BMCC-built trails at the
Kerr-Scott Dam and Reservoir.
The Pit Area and Race Central will will revert to the 2013 layout. See the attached map (pages 2 & 3), and note the labeled parking areas. The
race will travel through the paved portion of this campground area. All cars parked in this area will not be allowed to leave until the official
conclusion of the race. Volunteers and signage will direct you to the parking areas upon arrival. Please carpool.
Gate opens at 7:00 am on Saturday. Registration will open at 7:30. Course will be available to pre-ride on Friday. We will also have registration
available from 3-5. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to leave anything (pop-up tents, etc) in the Warrior Creek Campground before
Saturday morning.
Restrooms: There is a bath house and pit toilets near the start/finish and park areas (see map on pg 2). The bath house has full service restrooms
(they flush!). Showers are available in this facility and can be used after you are done suffering. Please keep these restrooms clean.
Post-Race Awards and Festivities: The meal, awards and festivities will be at the amphitheater (see map). Bring a blanket and lawnchairs with
you if you got 'em and plan to hang out for good food and good times.
The US Army Corps of Engineers have graciously allowed us access to this awesome place. 6WC participants, spectators and sponsors are the
only ones here…so enjoy it, and please respect the grounds. Alcohol is not allowed in the Warrior Creek Campground at any time. Do not litter
anywhere (including out on the course). Pack all trash out.
Official Rules
Category Combinations: Race promoters reserve the right to combine classes and have the final say on the results.
Rider’s Meeting: 9:30 a.m. All solo riders and at least one rider from teams must be present.
Start: Mass Start. 10:00 a.m. 1st lap will include pavement as shown on the race map. Any postponement of start time (i.e. an hour later, etc) due
to weather or trail conditions will be announced at registration by 8am.
General Info:
1. Timing. Each racer will be responsible for one timing chip. Timing chips will be affixed to your number plate. Please keep your number plate on
the front of your race bicycle.
2. Transition. After crossing under the timing truss, exchanges may happen anywhere on the pavement before entering the woods.
3. Numbers: Participants must display their number on the handlebars at all times.
4. Helmets: If you are on a bike, you are wearing a helmet. No exceptions.
5. Rider Support: Water/food may be supplied to participants anywhere, but exchanges must be made clear of the course
and other riders.
6. Passing: When approaching slower riders be vocal: i.e. “coming up” or “rider up.” Slower rider will let you know where to pass. In more open
areas faster riders may yell “on your right” or “on your left” before passing. Be courteous. When vying for position, lead rider does not have to
give way. Lapped or slower riders should always yield to leaders. Racers riding their bicycles have the right of way over those off their bikes.
Anyone pushing or carrying bikes must be on the least-rideable portion of the trail when being passed.
7. Shortcutting: Don’t do this. We don’t want to embarrass you or remove you from this sweet event. Should a mechanical or other problem
occur, you have two choices: 1. finish the lap with your bike, or 2. Leave the course and return to the place you left. You must inform a race
official if you are using option 2.
8. Last lap: Last lap must be started by 3:40. All racers must be finished by 5:00. Those still on the course when time is called will be given the
same time and their positions will be frozen. Final placement will be on the number of laps + sequential order of finish.
9. Laws: All Federal, State, and Local laws/ordinances must be obeyed by all participants.
10. Alcohol: Again, alcohol is not allowed at Warrior Creek. Please obey.
11. Protest Period and Awards: Once the final results are posted, you will have 15 minutes to protest. You must be on site to receive any swag
and prizes for placing on the podium. Any unclaimed prizes will be added to the raffle for all participants.
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EVENT AREA MAP
PITS
Post Race Meal
& Awards
PITS
Pit Toilets
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Playground
Basketball
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PITS
Pit Toilets
PITS
CARS WITHIN MAIN EVENT AREA
(grey dotted line) will not be allowed
to leave until the official conclusion
of the race.
Dumpsters
PITS
POST RACE MEAL
& AWARDS
Will follow final lap. Both will take place
at the Amphitheater. Follow Signs.
S
PITS
ADDITIONAL PARKING
& PIT AREA
Available by Basketball Court
Playground, Amphitheater
and Pump Track.
All cars parked on the side of the road
must be completely off the pavement
with no bike racks, bumpers or tailgates
in the road.
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1st Lap Start Cours
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PLEASE ACCEPT MY ENTRY IN 2014 6 Hours of Warrior
Creek Mountain Bike Race on April 4, 2015:
TODAY’S DATE______________________________
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I
AM ASSUMING RISKS, AND AGREEING TO INDEMNIFY,
NOT TO SUE AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY, BRUSHY
MOUNTAIN CYCLISTS CLUB, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS,
JASON
BUMGARNER,
PAUL
STAHLSCHMIDT,
BLUE
MOUNTAIN
REVIVAL
PRODUCTIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, SPONSORS,
PROMOTERS AND
AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY
"RELEASEES"), AND THAT I AM GIVING UP
SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS. THIS ENTRY BLANK AND
RELEASE IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL AND BINDING
CONSEQUENCES. I HAVE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE
SIGNING, AND I UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS AND
WHAT I AM AGREEING TO BY SIGNING.
In consideration of the acceptance of my application for entry
in the above event, I hereby freely agree to and make the
following contractual representations and agreements. I
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT CYCLING IS AN INHERENTLY
DANGEROUS SPORT AND FULLY REALIZE THE
DANGERS OF PARTICIPATING IN A BICYCLE RACE,
whether as a rider, coach, mechanic or otherwise, and FULLY
ASSUME THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH
PARTICIPATION INCLUDING, by way of example, and not
limitation: the dangers of collision with pedestrians, vehicles,
other racers, and fixed or moving objects; the dangers arising
from surface hazards, including pot holes, equipment failure,
inadequate safety equipment, THE RELEASEES' OWN
NEGLIGENCE, the negligence of others and weather
conditions; and the possibility of serious physical and/or
mental trauma or injury, or death associated with cycling
competition. For myself, my heirs, executors, administrators,
legal representatives, assignees, and successors in interest
(collectively "Successors") I HEREBY WAIVE, RELEASE,
DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE TO
INDEMNIFY AND NOT TO SUE the Releasees and all
sponsors, organizers and promoting organizations, property
owners, law enforcement agencies, public entities, special
districts and properties that are in any manner connected with
this event, and their respective agents, officials, and
employees through or by which the events will be held, (the
foregoing are also collectively deemed to be Releasees),
FROM ANY AND ALL RIGHTS AND CLAIMS INCLUDING
CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE RELEASEES' OWN
NEGLIGENCE, which I have or which may hereafter accrue to
me, and from any and all damages which may be sustained by
me directly or indirectly in connection with, or arising out of,
my participation in or association with the event, or travel to or
return from the event. I agree it is my sole responsibility to be
familiar with the race course, the Releasees’ rules, and any
special regulations for the event and agree to comply with all
such rules and regulations. I understand and agree that
situations may arise during the event which may be beyond
the control of the Releasees, and I must continually ride and
otherwise participate so as to neither endanger myself nor
others.
I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my
competition equipment and my conduct in connection with this
event. I will compete wearing a helmet which satisfies the
requirements of the Releasees’ Racing Rules or Regulations
and that can protect against serious head injury, and assume
all responsibility and liability for the selection of such a helmet.
I have no physical or medical condition which would endanger
myself or others if I participate in this event, or would interfere
with my ability to safely participate in this event. I understand
that drug testing may be conducted for athletes registered for
this event and that the use of blood boosting or substances
prohibited by Releasees’ rules would make me subject to
penalties including, but not limited to, disqualification and
suspension. I agree, for myself and my successors, that the
above representations are contractually binding, and are not
mere recitals, and that should I or my successors assert a
claim contrary to what I have agreed to in this contract, the
claiming party shall be liable for the expenses (including legal
fees) incurred by the releasees in defending the claims. This
contract may not be modified orally, and a waiver or
modification of any provision shall not be construed as a
waiver or modification of any other provision herein or as a
consent to any subsequent waiver or modification. I consent to
the release by any third party to Releasees and their insurance
carriers of my name and medical information that may relate
solely to any injury or death I may suffer arising from the
event. Every term and provision of this contract is intended to
be severable. If any one or more of them is found to be
unenforceable or invalid, that shall not affect the other terms
and provisions, which shall remain binding and enforceable.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
PRINT LEGIBLY
Name_________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City_________________________ST____ZIP________
Phone________________________________________
Email_________________________________________
Emergency Contact _____________________________
Emergency Phone______________________________
AGE CONSENT AND RELEASE OF PARENT OR
GUARDIAN - I am the parent or guardian of
___________________(Child). My Child is fit for the event,
and I consent to my Child's participation. I HAVE READ AND I
UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE CONTRACT. In consideration of
allowing my Child to participate, I consent to the contract and
agree that ITS TERMS SHALL LIKEWISE BIND ME, MY
CHILD, my heirs, legal representatives, and assignees. I
HEREBY RELEASE AND SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY
AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES FROM EVERY
CLAIM AND ANY LIABILITY that I or my Child may allege
against the Releasees (including reasonable legal fees and
costs) as a direct or indirect result of injury or death to me or
my Child because of my Child's participation in the event,
WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE
RELEASEES or others. I PROMISE NOT TO SUE
RELEASEES on my behalf or on behalf of my Child regarding
any claim arising from my Child's participation in the event.
Signature of Entrant, Parent or Guardian