Source: http://marathondessables.com/en/marathon-des-sables-fuerteventura/regulations
Timestamp: 2017-04-24 13:23:12
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Matched Legal Cases: ['ART. 1', 'ART. 16', 'ART. 17', 'ART. 24', 'ART. 27', 'ART. 27', 'ART. 9', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 27', 'ART. 27', 'Art. 27', 'Art. 13', 'ART. 21', 'ART. 22', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 23', 'ART. 24', 'ART. 28', 'ART.26', 'ART.28', 'ART 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 8', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART. 28', 'ART.28']

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Half MDS FuerteventuraAbout
Do ItRegulations
REGULATION HALF MARATHON DES SABLES 2017 ART. 1 : ORGANIZATION
ART. 16 : MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ART. 17 : DROPPING OUT / ELIMINATION
CATEGORY A: INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANTCATEGORY B: TEAM PARTICIPANT CATEGORY A: INDIVIDUALAll entrants, male and female, will be ranked without distinction of age or professional level. However, in addition to the general ranking, there will be rankings for:
• Women,• Veteran M1 (aged 40 to 49),• Veteran M2 (aged 50 to 59),• Veteran M3 (aged 60 to 69),• Veteran M4 (aged 70 to 79),• Veteran W1 (aged 40 to 49),• Veteran W2 (aged 50 to 59),• Veteran W3 (aged 60 to 69),• Veteran W4 (aged 70 to 79).Classification is based on year of birth.
CATEGORY B: TEAMA team is made up of at least 2 runners. To remain in the race, both members of the team must complete the event. However, each member is recorded as an individual in the general ranking.
25 September : Participants meet at FUERTEVENTURA airport (from 10 am until 12 am).
Transfer to the bivouac.Technical, administrative and medical checks. Dinner with the organization and night on the bivouac.
Awards ceremony.Dinner with the organization.Night on the bivouac.
End HALF MDS.Transfer to the airport (fixed schedule)
These checks will take place on 25 September 2017.Participants must present themselves to the race stewards and medical team responsible for carrying out these verifications. Each participant must imperatively have fulfilled his or her technical, administrative and medical obligations (see ART. 24, 25, 27 & 28) before departure.The race stewards are authorized to check participants' backpacks at any time. Individual items of participants’ equipment as set out in the list below are strictly personal. All competitors are responsible for their own equipment. Any found objects that remain unclaimed after 24 hours shall be disposed of, except for telephones, cameras and batteries.During the race, the organization will not look after any items from competitors’ backpacks.
• 2 numbered bibs measuring approx. 18 cm x 16 cm,,- one for the upper chest- one for the back (attached to the backpack)• a check-in card• a distress beacon• WAA Chronotag
The ID marks provided must be worn by the participants throughout the race and positioned according to the organization's indications, failing which penalties will be applied. The race stewards may carry out checks at any time. It is formally forbidden to cover the organization's race numbers with any other lettering. Each participant must ensure that his/her ID marking is clear, entirely visible, in good condition and in the proper place, at the risk of penalty (see ART. 27 and 28). The organization will provide competitors with spare bibs in case of damage or loss. The distress beacon must be handed in at the end of the race. The loss of the distress beacon will incur a fine of 200 euro (see ART. 27 and 28).Each participant agrees to adhere strictly to this rule, at the risk of incurring penalties (see ART. 9, 27 and 28).
Stage starts are grouped, except for the "non-stop" stage, where the leaders of the general and women's classifications will start around 2 hours after the 1st start. All competitors must attend a briefing session with the race director before the stage starts. Participants must imperatively start at the time indicated by the organization, subject to penalties (see ART. 28).Before the start of each stage, the water distribution point is a compulsory check-point (see ART .13 et 16).
Etape 2 NON STOP : maximum authorized time 28 hours. Starting from CP4, participants can choose their own bivouac location as long as they remain on the course route and are clearly visible.Headlamps must be lit from 8 pm.
CP closing times are indicated in the road book. Anyone who has not reached a checkpoint before the deadline will be disqualified (see ART. 27 & 28)."FINISHER" medals are awarded at the end of the final stage.
An official time-keeper will take down the daily order of arrival for each competitor.Obligatory checkpoints: water distribution and card stampingThe bivouacs will be pitched each day on previously chosen sites transformed into camping grounds for the competitors: tents numbered with compartments and bib numbers. Upon arrival to the stage, each competitor will have to mount his own tent at the point indicated by the organization. Before each start of the stage, the competitor must fold and pack his tent so that the organization can deposit it at the next bivouac. Failure to respect the alveolus and / or its tent number as well as mounting and dismantling of the tent will result to penalties (see ART. 27 and 28).Competitors may spend their spare time preparing their sleeping areas and treating any medical issues.
CATEGORY A: INDIVIDUALThe daily race ranking is calculated by adding the time taken to run that stage of the race plus penalties, if applicable.
CATEGORIES A & B :General ranking is calculated by adding together times for each stage of the race. Any claims must be made in writing at the race and handed to the ranking marshals (see Art. 27).
The organization takes charge of supplying water to each competitor.Water is typically distributed as follows.Water will be distributed on the competitors' bivouac each morning before the start of the race. Distribution times will be posted on the bivouac the night before (see Art. 13, 27 and 28). Stamping of the water card is obligatory and the competitor's sole responsibility. Each participant must manage his/her daily water intake as and when water is distributed and cannot obtain further supplies at any other time, as indicated in the road bookNever leave without water. Should you get lost in the desert, water reserves could be vital.
In no circumstances (and at the risk of having to pay the search costs involved) must any competitor leave the race without informing the organization and signing an official discharge provided by AOI. If a competitor abandons the race, he/she must notify the organization as soon as possible and give his/her identification marks to one of the course or bivouac stewards.A team comprising more than two members from which one member drops out or is disqualified will result in the team receiving a one-hour penalty (see Articles 27 and 28).In the case of a serious physical condition, repatriation will be arranged immediately.If the competitor's physical condition is satisfactory, he or she shall be taken to PLAYITAS within 24 hours maximum. After signing an official disclaimer supplied by AOI. While awaiting transferral to PLAYITAS , the competitor shall automatically be taken care of and must hand over his or her food to the organization.In PLAYITAS, the organization will give the competitor his or her personal bag and provide assistance to reserve a hotel if necessary. Accommodation and food shall be paid for by the competitor.A doctor will be available for consultations and referral to hospital or a nurse for treatment.
An insurance policy covering medical evacuation is arranged by the organization for all participants.The policy covers the following:
All competitors take part in the full knowledge of the risks that may be incurred in this kind of competition. Since competitors participate of their own free will, the organization is not responsible for any incident or accident.In accordance with the French Act of 1984 on sport, the organizer is obliged to advise participants to take out their own accident and death insurance.
Average temperature in September:- Daytime:27°C- Night time: 14° CThe route of approximately120 kilometres covers a wide variety of terrains. In the event of sand storm lowering visibility to zero, competitors must stop in their tracks and wait for instructions from the race stewards. ﻿ART. 21 : MARKINGS
Participants in the HALF MARATHON DES SABLES must imperatively follow the route as marked by the organizers, failing which penalties may be applied according to the particular stage. For liaison stages, the course will be marked approximately every 500 metres. Several natural landmarks will serve as additional points of reference.Special NON-STOP stage: light beacons from CP3 to the finish line. ﻿ART. 22 : ROAD BOOK
A road book will be compiled from the survey reconnaissance missions. The exact course will remain secret and will only be revealed at the time of distributing the road books on 25 September. The road book will include different sections, details of the stages, support information, etc.Competitors shall be penalized if they you do not have their roadbook during the race. (see ART. 28).Each morning a briefing will be held relating to that day's stage by the organizers in French and in English. ﻿ART. 23 : COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS
Food :Competitors must provide their own food from 26 to 29 September inclusive:
25 september: breakfasr, dinner 29 september: dinner 30 september: breakfast
Marathon kit:This is supplied by the organization and comprises:
CALORIES (Kcal.)Reminder of the minimum calories to be presented at the technical controls
MORNING Technical check1st day2nd day
08 00008 00006 000 3rd day4th day
04 00002 000 ﻿ART. 24 : REGISTRATION, ENTRY FEES AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND MEDICAL OBLIGATIONS
CATEGORY A : INDIVIDUAL – €1,190 (excluding flights) CATEGORY B : TWO-PERSON TEAM – €1 090 /person (excluding flights)
TEAM OF THREE or more – €990 /person (excluding flights) CATEGORIES A & B:
Upon registration, entry fees are based on the individual price. Teams running together and present on the start line of the race on 26 September will receive a refund by bank transfer or a credit on their bank cards two weeks maximum after the event.The name of the team and its members must be indicated at the latest 30 days before start day of the race.
• 290 € by bankcard. For payment by bank transfer contact inscription@marathondessables.com• Competitor’s general details
• 30 April 2017, 300 € by bankcard• 31 May 2017, 300 € by bankcard• 30 June 2017, 300 € by bankcard
THREE PART PAYMENT: • 390 € by bankcard. For payment by bank transfer contact inscription@marathondessables.com• Competitor’s general details
• 15 May 2017, 400 € by bankcard• 30 June 2017, 400 € by bankcard
TWO PART PAYMENT: • 595 € by bankcard. For payment by bank transfer contact inscription@marathondessables.com• Competitor’s general details
• 1 190 € by bankcard. For payment by bank transfer contact inscription@marathondessables.com• Competitor’s general details
If the number of places for 2017 is filled, the organization will establish a waiting list.Competitors signed up on the waiting list will have two options:
• create an account on the online applications site• validate and pay the first instalment• payment by bankcard.• No other payments will be requested as long as the competitor remains on the waiting list.
Please note: when a competitor registered on the current race cancels, no other person may make a claim to replace him or her.Any late payments will incur a supplement of 90 euro.For bank transfers, bank charges must be met by the payer. All payments should be made to ATLANTIDE ORGANISATION Internationale.Information: The organization reserves the right to refuse applications without obligation to give a reason. ADMINISTRATIVE FILE
PREVENTIVE AND RESEARCH ACTIONS CONCERNING HEALTH POLICYThe organisation has decided to set up preventive and research actions concerning health policy during MARATHON DES SABLES events. These actions have neither the vocation nor the competence to be substitutes for national and international regulations concerning anti- doping, but aim to strengthen the medical supervision that the organisation wishes for. They are managed jointly by the ITRA (International Trail Running Association), the Ultra Trail World Tour (UTWT) and the association Athletes For Transparency (AFT). These actions are led by a Medical Commission consisting of doctors who can take advice from the experts of their choice and are, in particular, asked to give consultative advice to the race jury on the medical state of participants.Each runner is free to:
The declaration of this information to the medical commission must be made through each runner's ITRA health page which each runner can create free of charge on the ITRA website: www.itra.run (To open an account is free of charge and is necessary in order to access the health page).The medical information declared on the pages is accessible only to the Medical Commission and the organisation's own medical team.
Enrolment cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing by registered post in order to avoid any misunderstanding.In case of instalments already made or total application fees paid, refunds will be made on the following basis:
Beyond 31/08/17 at midnight, no request for reimbursement will be honoured.Important : AOI strongly recommends that each competitor take out personal cancellation insurance. In case of cancellation, AOI undertakes to reimburse amounts received according to the above schedule.
Administrative processAny competitor whose information is incomplete in the online applications process on 30/06/2017 will incur a 30-minute penalty (see ART. 28). AOI allows a maximum of 30 days to complete the online administration details. After 31/07/2017, applications by competitors who have still not provided complete information will be cancelled (see ART.26, ART.28)
Technical and administrative checksAny participant who arrive more than 30 minutes late for these checks on 25 September shall be penalized by a time equivalent to their lateness. Participants who do not submit proof of having all of their mandatory equipment shall be disqualified (see ART 28).Failure to respect the minimum or maximum weight of equipment will also result in a penalty (see ART. 28).
Medical fileAt the medical checks on 25 September, competitors must present the organization's medical certificate and a resting electrocardiogram with tracing. These 2 documents must be signed and dated at least 30 days before the start of the race, i.e. after 24 August 2017. Competitors who do not fulfil this obligation shall not be able to start the race. However, such competitors shall be able to participate after an examination by the organization's doctors and subject to their approval. Each of these documents can be produced in the bivouac for a fixed fine of 200 euro to be paid in cash on the spot. A penalty of one hour per missing document shall be applied (see ART. 28).
List of personal belongingsCompetitors who abandone one or more items of their personal belongings should inform a bivouac steward. Competitors who cannot justify at any check point the absence of any personal item will be severely penalized (see ART. 28).
Food8000 compulsory k/calories. When spot-checks are made, any competitor unable to present and justify the minimum 2000 k/calories per day during the race will receive a 2 hour penalty (see ART. 28).
ID markingsIn the event of loss or damage to ID markings, race officials must be informed immediately, or a penalty will be applied.Competitors failing to wear their ID bibs or not wearing them in the correct back and front positions risk disqualification from the race (see ART. 8, 9 and 28).The loss of the distress beacon will incur a fine of 200 euro (see ART. 28).Tampering with ID markings will result in the participant's immediate disqualification (see ART. 28).
Start of stageCompetitors who fail to be present at the starting line when each stage begins will be penalized by the time equivalent to the delay.Exceeding 30 minutes, the competitor will be disqualified and his/her ID markings will be handed over to the steward (see ART. 28).At the non-stop stage, if the start order is not respected, a three-hour penalty will be given.
Checkpoints / Time-checking At each stage start line, finish line, and on the route, time-checking is obligatory at the checkpoints and is the responsibility of the competitor.If a competitor arrives up to 30 minutes late at the check point before the start he/she will receive a 30 minute penalty. If more than 30 minutes late, the competitor will no longer be registered and will be penalized for failure to check-in. The first infraction will result in a one-hour penalty, the second infraction a two-hour penalty and the third time elimination from the race (see ART. 28).
Maximum authorized timeAny competitor who exceeds the maximum authorized time for each stage shall be disqualified and must return their bib to the steward. Any competitor who arrives at a CP after the deadline shall be disqualified (see ART. 28).
Distress beacon / Torch / Luminous signal sticks / Number bibsThe following penalties apply during the stages (see ART. 28):
Withdrawal / EliminationAny participant withdrawing from the race must notify an organization official as soon as possible.Withdrawal by one team member in a team of more than 3 members will result in a one-hour penalty for that team, provided of course that at least 2 people remain in the race (see ART. 28).
DopingAny use of illicit drugs by a participant noted by the medical team will result in the elimination of that person from the race (see ART. 28).
BehaviourAny inappropriate or harmful behaviour may incur serious penalties (see ART. 28). Mobile phones must not be used in the bivouac or at the CPs (see ART. 28).
Ground and medical assistanceNote that any form of external assistance is formally forbidden.External assistance in the form of food or water for competitors will be subject to a penalty ranging from three hours to elimination from the race. The use of any means of two- or four-wheel transport by a competitor will result in elimination from the race.Any long searches resulting from excessive wandering from the course will result in a 200-euro fine (see ART 28).Exceptional water assistance with the agreement of the race marshals or following medical advice (lack, loss or leakage of water) will result in a 30-minute penalty the first time, a one-hour penalty the second time, and elimination from the race the third time.Vital medical assistance (drip, plaster cast, etc.) will result in a two-hour penalty the first time and elimination from the race the second time.
EnvironmentAny water bottles found on the race route will incur a penalty (see ART. 28).The throwing away of any food packaging or other items on the race route is strictly forbidden and will be penalized (see ART. 28).
BivouacFailure to comply with the assembly, dismantling and conditioning of the tent and failure to observe the tent installation in the assigned area (alveoli) will result in penalties (see ART.28).
ComplaintsAny competitor complaints must be addressed to the Race Director in writing:
PENALTY Online applications process incomplete on 30/06/2017
Equals to lateness Non submission of AOI medical certificate and/or ecg report at rest
Xif medical refusal
200 euros+ 1 H per document
1st / 1 H2nd / 2 H
200 euros Environment
1st prize :2nd prize:3rd prize:
Trophy, 1 registration on MDS MOROCCO 2018Trophy, ½ registration on MDS MOROCCO 2018Trophy, 1 registration on HALF MDS 2018 Team
1st team:2nd team:3rd team:
Trophy, product dotationTrophy, product dotationTrophy, product dotation
SPECIAL CATEGORIES: Women’s ranking
1st woman:2nd woman:3rd woman:
Trophy, 1 registration on MDS MOROCCO 2018Trophy, ½ registration on MDS MOROCCO 2018Trophy, 1 registration on HALF MDS 2018
1st veteran M1:1st veteran M2:1st veteran M3:1st veteran M4:
Trophy,Trophy,Trophy,Trophy.
1st veteran W1:1st veteran W2:1st veteran W3:1st veteran W4: