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RACE RULESLa Transjurassienne race rules are based on the International Competition Rules (ICR). However the organising committee reserves the right to modify the race courses as well as all points of the race regulations depending on the race conditions. The race rules are originally written in French. This translation may lead to misinterpretation. Consequently, in case of protest, only the french version can be considered as valid. All participants must provide proof of medical aptitude for cross-country skiing on a competitive level either by a medical certificate of less than a year or by a copy of a valid ski licence. PARTICIPATION La Transjurassienne is open to all skiers, men or women who are 20 or older the day of the race (50 CT, 57 FT and 76 FT); 18 or older (25 CT and 30 FT). ENTRIES Entries must be done, at the latest : - 26th January 2013 by postal mail or fax to the organising committee TRANS'ORGANISATION B.P. 20126 39404 MOREZ Cedex Fax : +33 (0)3 84 33 45 08 - 2nd February 2013 on line on www.transjurassienne.com To be valid they must contain : - entry fees as decided by the organising committee, - medical certificate autorising to take part in a long distance cross country skiing competition, - copy of a valid ski FFS licence or FIS licence number. All racers must have a personal individual insurance. Changing race (if start numbers are available): An extra charge of 6€ for administrative fees will be asked for any race changes. No more changes after the 2nd February 2013. START NUMBER The start number is non transmissible without the OC agreement. The french law of March 12th 2012 insert in the penal code an article 313-6-2 aiming at sanctioning with a 15 000 € fine « the fact to sell or expose with the intention of selling or giving, or providing means to sell or give access to a sporting event without the authorisation of the organiser». A skier may transfer his entry fees to another competitor, if start numbers are available, until Saturday 2nd February 2013 with presentation of a complete entry form for the new participant (ski licence and medicalc ertificate). The new competitor will be given a start number corresponding to his/her ski level. An extra charge of 6€ will be asked for administrative fees for all request before 26/01/2013, an extra charge of 15€ will be asked after this date. No changes will be accepted after 2/02/2013. The organising committee refuses all liability for any skier taking part under another person's indentity (impersonation). French laws (article 313-6-2 from 12 march 2012) condemns the fact of selling, or exposing with the intention of selling or transferring, or giving the means for selling or transferring the access title to a sport competition without the organiser authorisation with a 15 000 € fine. Bib numbers are equipped with an electronic chip (ensuring the timing). Please be careful not to damage it (cost if lost or damaged: 50€). Pick-up 50 CT: Friday, February 8th between 9am and 7pm, Espace Lamartine, Morez. 25 CT: Friday February 8th between 9am and 7pm (Morez) and Saturday, February 9th between 11:30am and 1pm at the start (Chapelle des Bois) 76 FT and 57 FT and 25 FT: Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th between 9am and 7 pm, in Morez. CLOTHING BAGS Clothing bags will be transported by special trucks to the finish area. Race officials are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
TECHNIQUE DEFINITIONS See International Competition Rules art. 314. COMPETITORS OBLIGATIONS See International Competitions Rules art. 340. Competitors are responsible for entering in their assigned start wave. Skiers in the wrong start wave may be disqualified. Competitors who does not attend the prize giving ceremony, without a reason accepted by the OC, lose their prize. In case of withdrawal, competitors must inform the closest security member. Environment respect : La Transjurassienne is organised in respect of environmental protection rules. The track crosses several protected areas with rare species which need safeguarding. Any behavior contrary to these principles will lead to sanctions as far as disqualifications : throwing waste outside of food stands, leaving the marked track, volontarily destructing the flora. THE TRACK See International Competition Rules art. 384. CONTROL See International Competition Rules art. 385. MEDICAL & SAFETY See International Competition Rules art. 386. COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS See International Competition Rules art. 387. CANCELLATION PROCEDURE See International Competition Rules art. 388 CANCELLATION REFUNDS 37€ for La Transjurassienne 50km CT, Transjurassienne 76km FT & 57km FT ; 19 € for La Transju 25 km CT or 25km FT and 56€ for the UltraTrans will be refund in case of cancellation by the organisation. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Wax, pole, ski and bindings replacement stands are situated after each food station. All lent equipment must be returned to the technical assistance stand at the finish area. COMPETITION OFFICIALS AND JURY See International Competition Rules art. 302, 303 & 304. DISQUALIFICATIONS See International Competition Rules art. 392. Each racer has to pass the time limit points before the limits listed below or they will be disqualified. 50 CT: 11:45am Bois d’Amont ; 1:30pm Bellefontaine ; 4pm Chaux-Neuve. 25 CT: 4pm Chaux-Neuve 76FT and 57 FT: 1:30pm Bois d’Amont; 4:00pm Chapelle des Bois; 5 :30pm Chaux-Neuve 25 FT: 5 :30pm Chaux Neuve A skier may also be disqualified by the competition jury if : - he provided wrong information on his entry - he does follow the marked track so as to shorten the course or does not pass all control points - he gets forbidden help. - intentionally causes obstruction - he runs part of the track without skis or unmarked skis, (except if changing after a break) AWARDS The organising committee reserves the right to award the number of racers and the categories of their choice depending on participation. If any of the 3 first racers are not present for the flower ceremony at the finish line, they will not receive their prize money during the official awards ceremony. All racers must be present at the official awards ceremony to receive their prize. ULTRATRANS REGULATIONS The UltraTrans challenge associates the two main races in each technique: 50km CT on Saturday and 76km FT on Sunday. It is the only race combination possible in the UltraTrans, for men and women alike. The addition of the two race times will give you your UltraTrans ranking. The first 3 men and first 3 women will be awarded. Special price: save 25 % on each race (not including the day licences) IMAGE RIGHTS Through his/her registration, participants allow the organising committee, its partners and the Media to use images in which he/she appears.
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