In January 2017 we hosted our first duathlon incorporating a bike or scooter run then a transition to canicross for the final leg.
TRI-DOG 2017
Rules for the Duathlon
!!!! VERY IMPORTANT !!!!
In all our events we consider your dog to be the pacemaker, in other words, the cyclist/rider must adapt the pace to the dog.
Your four-legged team-partner MUST ALWAYS be your prime consideration and so must never be dragged or pulled and should be, as far as possible, in front of the bike/scooter or before the runner.
You must slow down if your dog cannot run the pace.
ANIMAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENTRY FEES:
REGULATIONS:
CATEGORIES:
If fewer than five teams compete in a category, they will be joined together.
The categories are as follows:
We would also like to invite all those who want to use the route for pure training with bike/scooter or canicross to enter our recreation class, which will take place after the main events.
SCHEDULE:
The timetable is provisional and without guarantee.
Friday January 13, 2017
Arrivals from 3.00 pm
Saturday January 14, 2017
Briefing 8.00am
Race start at 9.00am
Recreation class To be confirmed
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Race start at 9.00am
Recreation class To be confirmed
EVENT:
Our event is a Duathlon, which means it is a bikejor/scooter race and canicross race combined. The same dog and the same competitor must complete both sections and both races will be run consecutively. The event will start with the wheeled section and finish with the run.
Before event:
Start of the Tri-Dog Duathlon:
Transition Area:
Transition process:
!!!! Dog > Equipment > Dog !!!!
!!!! Dog > Equipment > Dog !!!!
EQUIPMENT:
BEHAVIOUR:
ORGANISATION:
Tri-Dog will have accessible an official notice board with the following indications: time sequence of the event, regulations, list of participants, possible changes, results (after the last participant's arrival).
Complaints must be reported immediately to Tri-Dog.
Rules for the Duathlon
!!!! VERY IMPORTANT !!!!
In all our events we consider your dog to be the pacemaker, in other words, the cyclist/rider must adapt the pace to the dog.
Your four-legged team-partner MUST ALWAYS be your prime consideration and so must never be dragged or pulled and should be, as far as possible, in front of the bike/scooter or before the runner.
You must slow down if your dog cannot run the pace.
ANIMAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Please keep in mind that participating dogs must be well trained and at least 18 months old. In addition, your dog must be able to be identified by a micro-chip and all required information must be stated truthfully.
- By entering into our event you are declaring to us, Tri-Dog, as the event organisers, that your dog is in good health and that the necessary vaccinations are up to date. In addition, you are confirming that your dog does not come from any disease area and from any area with veterinary traffic restrictions. This also applies to dogs who are not participating in the race, but who are staying in the event grounds.
ENTRY FEES:
- Our entry fees include the use of the signposted and supervised trail during the prescribed times and events only, the timing of the event, a memento of the event and prizes for the best placed.
- In addition to this, several sponsoring companies are also offering spot prizes.
- If you are staying overnight at the race grounds in a tent, caravan or other vehicle, an additional charge has been included for your stay for the duration of the entire event.
REGULATIONS:
- Participation is allowed with a dog of any breed and a minimum age of 18 months, as long as your dog meets the physical and psychological requirements of the event. Due to the possibility of having to carry out overtaking manoeuvres, it is also particularly important that your dog is strong enough and well trained enough to avoid problems. You must also be aware that Tri-Dog does not condone the use of any illicit, performance enhancing drugs for either you or your dog.
- In the case of an incident or accident, as the owner, you are responsible for your dog. Tri-Dog cannot be held responsible for any problems with third parties. Therefore, as the participant, you must ensure that you have taken out liability insurance for your dog.
- You must also ensure that your dog is on-lead at all times during the entire event.
- By completing the form of participation, you are also confirming that you will follow the rules of the event. Even if you have not read the regulations and participated in the event, you must accept this.
- When participating in the "Tri-Dog" Contest, the participant takes full responsibility for his and his dog's health. Any rescue or rescue costs must be borne by the participant. A participant who fails to comply with the regulations set forth in these regulations may be excluded from the event (even without warning), with a starting fee already paid.
CATEGORIES:
If fewer than five teams compete in a category, they will be joined together.
The categories are as follows:
- Senior Male (18-40 years)
- Senior Female (18-40 years)
- Veteran Male (40+)
- Veteran Female (40+)
- Novice Class
- Juniors (11-14)
- Juniors (14-18)
We would also like to invite all those who want to use the route for pure training with bike/scooter or canicross to enter our recreation class, which will take place after the main events.
SCHEDULE:
The timetable is provisional and without guarantee.
Friday January 13, 2017
Arrivals from 3.00 pm
Saturday January 14, 2017
Briefing 8.00am
Race start at 9.00am
Recreation class To be confirmed
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Race start at 9.00am
Recreation class To be confirmed
EVENT:
Our event is a Duathlon, which means it is a bikejor/scooter race and canicross race combined. The same dog and the same competitor must complete both sections and both races will be run consecutively. The event will start with the wheeled section and finish with the run.
Before event:
- Please take your running equipment to the clearly marked transition area. You must use the kit bag provided and ensure that your kit bag and equipment is clearly marked with your starting number.
Start of the Tri-Dog Duathlon:
- Please check that you have attached your number to yourself and your bike/scooter.
- Please check that you are wearing the obligatory helmet and gloves.
- Ensure that your dog’s harness is correctly worn and that your bikejor/scooting line is securely attached.
- Use your common sense in lining up and waiting for your start time, try not to over-excite your dog or other dogs.
- When you are called forward place the bike/scooter on the starting line.
Transition Area:
- All canicross race equipment must have been placed in the transition area prior to the race.
- In the transition area is a dog stakeout line and it must be used during transition.
- All dogs have to be connected at the collar during transition period as free running dogs are not allowed in transition.
- The dog has to be firmly controlled within the transition area at all times.
- Bikes and scooters and dogs all have to been walked in the transition area.
Transition process:
!!!! Dog > Equipment > Dog !!!!
- Shortly before the transition area officially starts there will be a sign encouraging all competitors to modify their speed.
- As you enter the walking transition area, clearly signposted, you will need to dismount from your bike/scooter and walk into the transition area itself.
- In the transition area competitors and dogs must walk at all times. There must be no running.
- In the transition area your dog has to be attached to the event-stakeout line, before you can leave your bike and swap over your equipment for the run.
- Only good and compatible dogs should be placed next to each other on the stakeout lines. If there is any question please attach you dog onto a space where the range between the dogs is big enough.
- Your dog will be observed by one of our volunteer marshals, but they are not responsible for your dog.
- Once you have attached your dog to the stake out you can park your bike/scooter, remove your bike/scooter equipment and then put on your canicross race equipment.
- You should then return to the stakeout line, collect your dog and only then attach your dog to your race belt.
- You must walk calmly and steadily out of the transition area until you reach the sign that tells you that you can now start running with your dog.
!!!! Dog > Equipment > Dog !!!!
EQUIPMENT:
- Each participating dog must wear a suitable harness to which the bikejor/scooter/canicross line is attached.
- The length of the line must not exceed 2.5 m when the shock absorber is pulled taut.
- In cycling/scooting, the line must be attached to the bike, preferably via a recognised bikejor attachment, and NOT to the human or bikejor attachment itself.
- There is a requirement to wear gloves and a helmet when cycling/scooting.
- It is your responsibility to ensure that all of your equipment is in a safe, working order.
- Your race number has to put in a visible position on you and your equipment.
BEHAVIOUR:
- Naturally, all valid animal welfare laws have to be complied with by dog owners, participants and anyone else who is attending the event.
- You are not allowed to physically abuse, torment or harm your dog or any other dog in any way. If such an occurrence becomes known, whether by witnesses, by photographic evidence or by the management of the event, this will result in your immediate exclusion!
- On the trail you must make way and if another, faster competitor calls “Coming through!”, "Trail!" Or "Trail left/right!" You must not hinder the overtaking process.
- Tri-Dog also expects all of our competitors to adhere to the rules of sporting fairness and courtesy throughout the event.
- Please behave, at all times, in a sensible and sensitive nature.
ORGANISATION:
Tri-Dog will have accessible an official notice board with the following indications: time sequence of the event, regulations, list of participants, possible changes, results (after the last participant's arrival).
Complaints must be reported immediately to Tri-Dog.
