REGULATIONS RELAY TEAMS




GENERAL

In drafting these regulations the organization wanted to guarantee the qualitative standard of the individual categoriy. The organisation try to prevent insufficiently prepared runners from starting.

COMPETITORS

1. A participating team may consist of 2 to 10 athletes, maximum. Teams consisting of both men and women are only permitted in the categories A and B.

2. Changing the team during the race is not allowed. This even applies if an athlete has to give up because of injury. The names of participants are entered for good when the starting numbers have been collected and the list of names has been handed in.

3. Teams in the B and C categories may consist of runners from various clubs. In this case the team in question is not allowed to bear a particular club's name.

START

4. The start and the changeover area (for teams) are situated at the "Laan van Zevenhuizen" between the crossroads with the "Mheenlaan" and with "Zilverschoon" (see map).

5. The start is on Friday May 18th at 14:00 exactly (02:00 P.M.).

6. Relay starters shall start at the starting line in the changeover area on the left side of the road.

7. At the moment of the start a clock will be started. This clock will be the competition clock.

8. The starting numbers including the sponsor's name should be visibly worn in the middle of the chest and the back at all times.

9. During the race it is allowed to wear names of sponsors in compliance with the regulations of the IAU, IAAF, EAA and KNAU.

THE TRACK

10. The length of one lap has been set at 1651.86 metres for the relay teams. The measurement was made in 2002 according to the guidelines of the K.N.A.U. and IAAF/IAU (Jones Counter).

THE END OF THE 24 HOUR'S RACE

11. In case of a premature end of their race runners have to informe a member of the jury of their resignation.

12. After 24 hours, exactly on the time announced previously, at the last beep of the radio-time signal, a signal will sound. At this signal the athletes shall remain on the spot where they are when this sound is heard.

13. As soon as an official of the organization has marked this spot the track may be left by the runners.

14. Following the end signal and after the spot you stopped at has been marked, you are requested to complete the last lap and go to the tribune to receive a well-earned applause from the public.

RELAYS

15. The members of a team have to relay after every lap, i.e. any runner runs only one lap at a time.

16. Changing is done by a slap of the hand and must take place within the lines of the changeover area. A wrong change may result in disallowing the lap concerned. After repeated false relieves and after due warning given by the match management, the match management is entitled to apply sanctions.

17. If a participant resigns when outside the changeover area the next runner may start from the changeover area immediately. In such a case the lap partly covered does not count.

18. In case of point 7 the coach must inform the jury when a runner drops out, also when he returns in the team.

COMPETITION TEAMS (A CATEGORY)

19. Athletes belonging to A category (competition runners) shall run in accordance with the series of starting numbers (xx0 to xx9) during the 24 hours. i.e. no. 0 starts following by no. 1 , then no. 2 etc... up to and including no. 9. After that the same procedure takes place. This sequence will be maintained if one or more runners drop out. So if no. 5 drops out, no. 4 is to be followed by no. 6.

20. Any athlete shall be allowed a break to consult the physician or the physiotherapist. If he/she returns to run, it will be to the original place in the team.

21. In case of a break mentioned in point 20 the principal jury must be informed by the coach. The same goes for those who return in the team after a break.

22. Possible records will only be recognized if the rules have been observed during the full 24 hours.

RECREATION CATEGORY

23. For the categories B and C the same rules are in force, with the exception of point 19.

24. The sequence of starting numbers does not apply in these cases, the rule of changing every lap, however, does !!

COUNTING THE LAPS

25. After every hour, a list with the intermediate scores will be published.

26. Only completed laps are counted with respect to to the total number plus the distance in the last incomplete lap.

27. A complete lap is counted as such when the starting line has been passed.

28. In order to be considered, protests against and comments about the lap count have to be lodged with the lap count jury within 30 minutes after they have been published.

29. Any protests against a decision of the lap count jury must be lodged with a referee within 30 minutes after the decision has been made public.

30. Protests against a decision by a referee can be lodged with the jury d'appeal under payment of € 25.00 and within 30 minutes after the decision has been published

STARTING NUMBERS

31. After the race the complete set of the starting numbers must be handed in when collecting the commemorative tokens.

MATCH MANAGEMENT

32. The match management consists of a technical delegate from the KNAU, a match leader from the KNAU and a technical assistant from the KNAU.

33. If the rules do not provide for any occurring case, the technical delegate from the KNAU is authorized to make a decision. Such a decision shall be binding.

34. The technical delegate is authorized to deviate from the rules in case of the match making this necessary.

BREACH OF THE RULES

35. The referee is entitled to disqualify a runner in case of this runner breaking the rules or after repeated warnings.

36. An official warning will be shown by a yellow card. A second warning may mean that sanctions are applied, such as disqualification.

37. The referee is authorized to stop an athlete for medical reasons following an advice by the official medical doctor. The athlete shall follow that order immediately.

STOPPAGE ON CALAMITY

38. In case of bad weather or any other calamity the Protocol for stoppage of the race is in order under the responsibility of the racedirector.

FINAL CEREMONY

39. The final ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 19th at 15:00 at the “start/finish” facing the grandstand (see map). Every competitor will receive a certificate and a commemorative token. Cups will be awarded to the 3 winners in all categories.

REMARKS

40. Every runner participates at his own risk. In case of damage to the health or properties of athletes the organizer is not responsible or liable to damages.

41. When a team resigns before the race but after the entry closing date there will be no repayment of any monies already paid.

PROTOCOL FOR STOPPAGE OF THE RACE

When any reason occurs to suspend the race in connection with calamities (f.i. thunderstorm) then holds the following protocol.

By approach of badly weather on seven positions on the course officials are posted with walkie-talkies in connection with the racedirector, who is at that moment near to the speaker.

When necessarily the racedirector gives the signal for interruption by walkie-talkie and the speaker makes this immediately known by the speaker installation.

The officials on the seven positions do the following:
- All participants become stopped;
- Start numbers are recorded (when possible) (paper, pencil);
- Participants become send to the nearest shelter.
(Space is approximately 250 meters; Number of participants on average 30);
- Bring themselves in safety;
- Hand over the number of participants to the racedirector.

To result of affairs the racedirector determines how long the interruption lasts. Time from signal till stoppers and duration, a multiple counts of ten ten minutes. Becomes kept up per chronometer through the racedirector.

Ten minutes before the determined moment of restart the participants become called up to their point of stopping. (At start/finish of relay-teams the next runner.) The officials check the starting numbers (control is number of participants). Two minutes before the restart, the racedirector checks the positions with the walkie-talkie. When not all participants are present the restart normally goes through. At restart the participants start all in the same time from the point of stopping (maximum advantage 200 meters). The start signal is given with walkie-talkie and the speaker installation.

The time of interruption becomes added after 14:00 hour on Saturday. Exception on that takes place when the interruption is in the last hour. The race is ended then.

Pos.nr. Positions Shelter
1 Start/Finish Counting shelter relay
2 Entry park Trailers
3 Path before bent Sportshall/Kruispunt
4 Path three-forked path park Kruispunt/shelters
5 Service area Fortweg Service post
6 Mheenlaan path to bridge Over bridge to shelters
7 Mheenln/L. v. Zevenhuizen By footpath to counting
shelter / shelters participants


Instruction:
After the start the organization puts a team of officials together, classifies and instructs them.
If possible: referees, jury-coördinators and course-officials

POINTS TO OBSERVE FOR RELAY TEAMS

We would like to bring the following points to your attention:

- The start is on Friday May 18th at 14:00 exactly (02:00 P.M.).

- The start and changeover area (for teams) are situated on the "Laan van Zevenhuizen" between the crossroads with the "Mheenlaan" and with "Zilverschoon" (see map).

- From Thursday May 17th sites will be made available for parking caravans and/or pitching tents. The allocation of these sites shall be coordinated by the race organisation. No electricity is available in the camping area and the use of noisy and diesel generators is not permitted. It will not allowed to place tents or caravans near the changeover area. From Thursday May 25th lavatories will be available (see map).

- From Thursday May 17th 16:00 (4:00 PM) a scouting home (close by) is available for sleeping and changing. Sleeping bags and beds must be provided by the competitors themselves.

- At 11:45 AM Friday May 18th a last briefing will take place in the "Kruispunt" hall (see map). The coaches of the relay-teams are requested to attend.

- The medical team consists of a doctor, a physiotherapist/acupuncturist, 14 masseurs and Red Cross officials. During the race the massage team shall be available free of charge.

- The medical team can be consulted in the sports hall only. They will come to the track only in case of emergency.

- The organizations will lay out a provisioning point near the changeover area. Water and tea will be available. Apart from that the athletes themselves are responsible for their own food and drink!

- The lavatories directly next to the track (see map) may be used only by individual runners.

- The starting numbers can be collected in the race secretary on:
- Thursday May 17th 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM and
- Friday May 18th 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM

- The definitive list with names of the team competitors must be handed in at the racing organization centre on Friday May 18th 12:00 AM at the latest. After that it is not allowed to change the composition of the team.

- It will be possible to obtain meals and snacks at "MAJON's cafetaria". This cafetaria is situated close to the track. A shopping mall is found near the track (see map).

- The lap count point for the relay teams is situated near the changeover area. The counters are situated in (3) tents.

- Coaches are not allowed to run along with the runners for extended periods. Coaches may NOT ENTER the changeover area.

- After the end signal the track only may be left after the finishing point has been marked.

- The last lap is a LAP OF HONOUR!! Following the end signal the complete teams are requested to complete the last lap (after the spot where the last runner of each team has finished has been marked) and to go to the changeover area to receive their well earned applause from the public.

- The prize ceremony will be held on Saturday May 19th at 15:00 at the “start/finish” facing the grandstand (see map). Every competitor will receive a certificate and a commemorative token. Cups will be awarded to the 3 winners in all classes The certificates will be sent to the home address.

- During the days of the race the organization can be reached by telephone. Dial 055 3667348 (districtshouse "De Boerderij") when calling from abroad dial +31 55 3667348).

- The organisation take no responsibility for any accidents, theft of goods etc., which may occur. Participants shall take part in the event at their own risk.

- The organizers assume that all competitors know the competition rules. They are advised to study these carefully.


- The organizors retains the right to forbid a competitor to continue with the race following medical advice to this effect.

- The "Stichting 24-uur Loop Apeldoorn" wishes all participants a pleasurable preparation free from injury and a successful race.

MEDICAL TEAM ADVICE

ADVICES CONCERNING FOOD DURING THE 24 HOURS RUN/ RELAY

- In order to build a large energy reserve it is wise to reduce your training for the last three days before the run and to eat "lots" to build up the glucogene;

- "Lots" especially means food containing carbohydrates like potatoes, bread, paste, rice, pizza, juice and bananas;

- Avoid snacks containing much fat as much as possible. During the run you have to drink enough, about 1 to 2 pints an hour depending on the weather circumstances. Be careful with drinking of sports drinks. Drinking too much or in a wrong proportion may upset your stomach

- Participants in a relay team are recommended to eat a little during every pause, for instance half a sandwich with honey, a banana or a muesli bar.


GENERAL CARE

- In general: Don't underestimate the 24 hours! Make sure you are in excellent shape and prepare yourself as best you can.

- Besides warming up it is also very important to cool down after each effort. You will find exercises to warm up and cool down properly on the page after the next.

- Take enough dry clothes along with you, including socks. Be aware of various weather circumstances and temperatures: adapting to temperature, wind and humidity is very important. In rainy weather and at low temperatures (under ± 15° C) you may use vaseline.

- Don't use massage products which contain substances for a better blood circulation. By using these products you run the risk of cooling down too much, possibly leading to haemorrhages.

- If you suspect an inury don't just take a massage but HAVE IT CHECKED!

- With regard to your own companions: In any doubt always consult the medical team. Help given by the layman or the inexperienced might lead to serious damage to an athlete.

- Small injuries such as skin wounds, blisters, etc. will be treated by the first aid team. This team is not situated in the sports hall but next to the track.

- Heavily injured athletes must consult the medical team, accompanied by a companion, if they suspect that they cannot continue the run.

The medical team can only be consulted by the athletes in the sports hall because of treatment tables and medical equipment being present there only. Only in cases of emergency the medical team will come to the track. In these cases the team must be alerted through the racing management office and using a walkie-talkie.

Lots of success!

The medical team, headed by Geurt vd Kraats, physician.

CAMPING INSTRUCTIONS

During the competition days of the Apeldoorn 24 hours race it is permitted to spend the night in tents or caravans alongside the track.The municipality of Apeldoorn has given us a special permission for this. Contestants, coaches etc. are kindly requested to follow the camping instructions.

- Camping is permitted only on the premises indicated by the organisation (see plan), in and around the "Mheenpark", from Thursday up to and including the Sunday after the race.

- You are not permitted to mark out any premises in advance in order to reserve a place.

- The "Mheenpark" has only one way in (see map, entry Mheenpark "Fortweg"). All the other entries shall be closed.

- At the entry you will find organisation officials who will accompany you to the camping premises;

- The competitors are asked to check in when arriving in order to be registered. This is important since the organisation wants to record where every competitor/team is. This information may be crucial in case of an emergency.

- Lorries are not allowed in the park;

- The placing of tents and caravans will take place only as instructed by the organization.

- After putting up the tents etc., cars must leave the park. Please follow the path to the Mheenlaan exit and go to the parking place near the sporthall. Note that the parking place is not supervised.

- Some premises in the park are reserved on behalf of the organisation. It is not permitted to remove the marks and put up tents on those places;

- Only the individual contestants are allowed to camp on the verges of the "Laan van Zevenhuizen", as close to the ponds as possible;

- A distance of at least 2 meters must be maintained between the camping place and the track, in order to let the public and contestants pass easily. Guy-ropes, tables, chairs, etc., should not obstruct passers-by;

- Teams that use more than one caravan/tent should put them up in a row, one behind another.

- Placing large massage/sleeping tents (over 25m²) should be discussed with the organisation in advance. For these tents the large grass plot in the centre of the Mheenpark is available;

- Garbage should be put in the special containers. Garbage bags can be obtained from the organisation. Please bring garbage bags with you as well.

- Contestants are asked to use the lavatories (also at night !) which will be available from Thursday 9:00 AM; this applies to water as well.

- After the 24 hours race all camping places must be cleared. Please don't leave any garbage behind in bags or boxes.

- It is permitted to use "low-noise" aggregates. The use of aggregates running on Diesel-engines is prohibited. The latter will be removed.

- You are not allowed to use electricity which has been put at your disposal by the organisation;

- Water and lavatories will be available until Saturday, 5:00 PM. One toilet will be available until Sunday for the convenience of runners from abroad.

- The Mheenpark should be cleared by Saturday, before 11:00 PM.

FINAL NOTICE

- Teams from Apeldoorn or other nearby places are kindly requested not to place their tents or caravans before contestants from other regions or countries arrive. They too, must be able to find a place near the track.

- From Thursday evening until Friday morning, the park will be supervised. The organisation can not, however, be held responsible for the loss or damage of your property. Please don't leave any valuable goods behind in an unguarded tent or caravan.