Proposal 49: Relay (Track) - moving the Relay rules from 3 Track: Other to 2 Track: Racing [ Revision 2 ]

Background

For the relays the same rules apply as for the other Track Racing disciplines regarding the start, the use of lanes and the finishing. Therefore it would make more sense to put the rules for the relays in chapter 2 Track: Racing, because here you can find also all the other rules being used.

Proposal

Old Rule:

2A.1 Definition

Track racing covers events done on an athletic track. These rules apply to the following standard races: 800m, 400m, 100m, One-Foot, Wheel Walk, and IUF Slalom. Additional “Track and Field” events can be found in Track: Other Chapter.

New Rule:

2A.1 Definition

Track racing covers events done on an athletic track. These rules apply to the following standard races: 800m, 400m, 100m, One-Foot, Wheel Walk, Relay and IUF Slalom. Additional “Track and Field” events can be found in Track: Other Chapter.

2B.6.6 Relay (Track)

Usually 4 x 100m or 4 x 400m like in athletics.
The takeover zones are 20 meters long and must be marked on the track. Riders may remount if necessary, and must pick up the baton if it is dropped. The handover of the baton must be within the takeover zone. This means that before the baton crosses the start mark of the takeover zone only the incoming rider is in touch with the baton and at the end of the takeover zone only the outgoing rider is in touch with the baton. Riders may not throw the baton to make a pass and may not touch the ground with any part of their body while making a pass. If the baton is not handed over within the marked takeover zone, the team will be disqualified. Leaving of the lane within the takeover zone or when remounting does not result in disqualification as long as the riders do not obstruct, impede or interfere with another rider’s progress. There is no defined preparation area for the next riders as long as they stay within their lanes.
Mixed male/female teams may be used, and reasonable age groups may be used depend- ing on the number of expected competitors of the event. Each relay team may have any mix of ages, the age of the oldest rider determines the age group.

Body

The current rule should only be moved from Chapter 3 to Chapter 2, so there are no changes to the current rule text.

References

Discussion

Change Log:

Revision 2 changed by Jan Vocke (20 May 12:41)

Adding the relay to the listing under "2A.1 Definition"

Revision 1 changed by Jan Vocke (16 May 16:59)

Votes on this proposal:

10 out of 10 voting members have voted.

Agree: 9, Disagree: 1, Abstain: 0.