General Rules – 24h BLUEMTN
- Emphasis is on participation, fun, and safety.
- Teams are not required to participate at all times during the 24-hour relay.
- For your safety and out of fairness to other participants, you must stay on the marked course at all times.
- Bib should be fully visible at all times.
- When leaving a relay, the participant should have his/her complete equipment, timing chip and bib fully visible before leaving the transition zone.
- Relays between team members are left to each team’s discretion and must be made in only the designated transition zone.
- Each team is responsible for putting on and wearing its timing chip and race bib. Only the recorded laps will count.
- All changes to the chip are forbidden. A $125 charge will apply for any chip that is not returned.
- Each team is responsible for their results: ensuring their accuracy and informing the timing center of any discrepancies.
- Only runs/laps completed by noon on Sunday, Feb 25 (before 12 PM) will count against the official results.
- Penalties (reduction of laps or added time) and disqualification will be applied if rules are not respected.
Penalty and Disqualification
The rules should be strictly followed by all participants. Security, team spirit, and respect for other participants are priorities in this event.
Should a team not uphold the rules outlined by the organisation, collect penalties or violate the 24h BLUE MTN spirit (security, team spirit and respect for others), or engage in any other behaviour not specified above for which it is judged to be at fault, the organisation will determine the type of sanction to be levied, up to and including disqualification of the team.
Penalty Examples
- No bib or bib not visible
- Lack of respect toward a member of the organization
- Any other behaviour that violates security measures, respect for others and the spirit of sportsmanship
- Fundraising remains the priority. Hence, the team that raises the most money will be crowned the big winner of the 24h BLUE MTN.
Ski Rules
- Only one (1) team member at a time is permitted on the course (Smart Alec) at any one time as part of the official relay. Teams must determine who skis when and for how long, there is no set increments. Time on the course is determined by individual ability and stamina. Please note that all team members have full access to all runs at Blue over the entire weekend.
- The first relayer must have left his/her equipment after the start line, on the marked ski rack, before the start.
- Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
- Downhill/race suits are forbidden.
- Specialized downhill skis and Super-G ski are forbidden – 200 cm Max.
- Downhill position/tuck position is forbidden
- Respect the Mountain Code of Conduct – see below. Strict monitoring of the Mountain code of conduct will be observed in the slow down sections.
Penalty and Disqualification
The 24h BLUE MTN staff can apply penalties to teams that do not follow the rules. Penalties will take the form of a time-out at the top of the run. The length of each penalty will depend on the infraction and will be at the sole discretion of officials.
Penalty Examples
- No helmet or helmet that is not attached
- Failure to follow the Mountain code of conduct
- Downhill skiing in a tuck position
- Speeding in the slow down and transition zone
- Roughness – on a run or chairlift
- Collision caused by excessive speed or lack of control
Mountain Code of Conduct
- Remain in control of your speed and direction. Make sure you can stop and avoid any person or obstacle.
- Yield the right of way to persons downhill and choose a course that ensures their safety.
- Stop only if you are visible from above and if you are not obstructing other skiers.
- If you are involved in or witness an accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to a Ski Patroller
- Use and wear a proper device to prevent runaway equipment at all times.
- Keep off the lifts and trails if your ability is impaired by the use of alcohol or drugs.
- Team sizes: Up to 12.