Couv code touristique - FIM

FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE MOTOCYCLISME 

Code 

for Touristic Gatherings 

2010 

Code 

pour les Concentrations Touristiques

CODE FOR TOURISTIC GATHERINGS 

CODE POUR LES CONCENTRATIONS 

TOURISTIQUES 

2010

CONTENTS 

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ORGANISERS AND PARTICIPANTS 

OF A FIM CLASSIC TOURISTIC GATHERING 

(CATEGORY A) .......................................................................................... 1 - 13 


OF A FIM INTERNATIONAL TOURISTIC GATHERING 

(CATEGORIES B/C/D) ............................................................................... 14 - 20 

FIM RALLY ................................................................................................ 21 - 37 

FIM MOTOCAMP ....................................................................................... 38 - 47 

FIM RENDEZ-VOUS MERITUM ................................................................ 48 - 53 

RECOMMENDATIONS TO ROAD USERS: RIDER CONDUCT 

(Extract from the FIM Environmental Code – Article 11).......................... 54 

Appendix A MODEL OF RALLY AGREEMENT ....................................... 55 - 57 

Appendix B MODEL FOR SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS – 

RALLY.................................................................................... 58 - 62 

Appendix C MODEL FOR SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS – 

MOTOCAMP.......................................................................... 63 - 67 

Appendix D PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY TABLE PLAN FOR FIM 

RALLY CHALLENGES .......................................................... 68 

Articles amended as from 01.01.2010 are in bold type


OF A FIM CLASSIC TOURISTIC GATHERING 

(CATEGORY A) 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

1. THE TOURISTIC GATHERINGS OF CATEGORY A ............... 3 

2. ORGANISATION ...................................................................... 3 

3. DESIGNATION ......................................................................... 3 

4. DEFINITION OF A TOURISTIC GATHERING ......................... 4 

5. DURATION ............................................................................... 4 

6. ESTABLISHMENT AND PUBLICATION OF THE CALENDAR 4 

7. REGISTRATION FEE FOR TOURISTIC GATHERINGS .......... 5 

8. PARTICIPATION ....................................................................... 5 

9. MOTORCYCLES ...................................................................... 5 

10. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS (SR) ................................ 5 

11. REGISTRATION ....................................................................... 6 

12. ENTRY FEE FOR THE TOURISTIC GATHERING................... 6 

13. CONDITIONS OF CANCELLATION AND REIMBURSEMENT 7 

14. PROGRAMME .......................................................................... 7 

15. ITINERARY – DISTANCE ........................................................ 7 

16. ARRIVAL CONTROL ................................................................ 7 

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17. CLASSIFICATION .................................................................... 8 

17.1 Types of Classification .......................................... 8 

17.2 Calculation of Points ............................................. 8 

17.3 Club Classification ................................................ 8 

18. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ....................................................... 8 

18.1 The Jury President ................................................ 9 

18.2 Duties of the Jury President ................................. 9 

18.3 Terms of Reference of the Executive Committee . 10 

18.4 Procedures at Executive Committee Meetings .... 10 

18.5 Publication of Executive Committee Decisions .... 10 

18.6 Minutes of the Meetings 

with the National Delegates ................................... 11 

18.7 National Delegates ................................................ 11 

19. LIABILITY OF THE AUTHORITIES, THE ORGANISERS 

AND THE PARTICIPANTS ....................................................... 11 

20. LIABILITY FOR MATERIAL DAMAGES ................................... 12 

21. LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS ...................................................... 12 

22. INSURANCE POLICIES ............................................................ 12 

23. SAFETY .................................................................................... 12 

24. FIRST AID ................................................................................ 12 

25. FIRE PRECAUTIONS .............................................................. 13 

26. ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................... 13 

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1. THE TOURISTIC GATHERINGS OF CATEGORY A 

This category comprises the FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings, which are: 

• The FIM Rally 

• The FIM Motocamp 

• The FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum 

For these meetings, special additional rules are published. 

2. ORGANISATION 

FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings may be organised: 

• By an FMN (National Motorcycling Federation affiliated to the FIM). 

• By an individual or corporate body when authorised to do so by an FMN for 

meetings within its own territory. 

• The FIM Management Council or, if necessary, the Executive Board, may 

authorise the organisation of one or more Touristic Gatherings in a country 

where there is no FIM affiliate, under the supervision of an FMN, with the 

prior consent of the latter and the organiser of the Touristic Gathering, 

under conditions which are to be determined in each case by the FIM 

Management Council or, if necessary, the Executive Board. 

3. DESIGNATION 

The use of titles of FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings: FIM Rally, FIM Motocamp, 

FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum or any other description or designation of a Touristic 

Gathering which implies a World or Continental status under the auspices of the 

FIM, and/or use of the terms "International" or "Championship" as title or subtitle, 

is reserved for meetings which are accordingly entered in the FIM Calendar. 

These titles can also be used in official, promotional or advertising documents, 

etc., providing prior approval of the FIM has been obtained. Non-observance 

entails prescribed penalties. 

In accordance with Art. 3 of the FIM Statutes, any question relating to all 

television, radio, video cassette, sponsoring, marketing, advertising, 

merchandising, promotion, licensing and any other rights of gatherings or 

activities under the auspices of the FIM are within the exclusive control of the 

FIM. 

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Any touristic gathering or activity organised under the auspices of the FIM may 

be associated in the title or subtitle with the name of any accepted commercial 

sponsor, with the approval of the FIM. In which case, an increased registration 

fee or a special fee, decided upon annually by the FIM Management Council, will 

be applied. 

For the FIM Rally, the FMNR is obliged to sign an agreement with the FIM 

concerning, amongst other things, the terms of cancellation and reimbursement 

of registration and accommodation fees in accordance with the model agreement 

in Appendix A. 

4. DEFINITION OF A TOURISTIC GATHERING 

A Touristic Gathering is an event organised with the prime objective of 

assembling touring motorcyclists at a point fixed in advance. 

5. DURATION 

As a rule, the Touristic Gathering takes place on the territory of the FMNR and 

lasts a maximum of three days from the day of opening the Arrival Control to the 

day of the proclamation of the results and awarding the prizes. 

6. ESTABLISHMENT AND PUBLICATION OF THE CALENDAR 

For the FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings in the following year, the FMNs must 

submit their applications to the FIM Secretariat before 31 January of the year 

that the CML will examine the applications. 

During the FIM Conference Meetings, 3 years prior to the year of the event, 

applications for a FIM Classic Touristic Gathering will be examined by the CML 

which will fix the dates, status or category, subject to final approval by the FIM 

Management Council. 

Each year, the FIM will publish in its yearbook the list of the FIM Classic 

Touristic Gatherings and all International Touristic Gatherings registered by the 

FMNs, with details relating to their special status or their category, to be held 

during the year in the different countries which are under the jurisdiction of the 

FIM or FMNs. 

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7. REGISTRATION FEE FOR TOURISTIC GATHERINGS 

The fees payable for each entry in the FIM Yearbook are established by the 

General Assembly and invoiced to the FMNRs. 

8. PARTICIPATION 

Each participant in a FIM Classic Touristic Gathering must be a member of an 

FMN either on an individual basis or as a member of a club affiliated to an FMN. 

As a general rule, only motorcyclists and passengers of a motorcycle are allowed 

to participate. No FIM licence is required. 

However, the organiser can admit non-motorcyclists as well. 

9. MOTORCYCLES 

All types of motorcycles authorised by road traffic regulations may participate. 

10. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS (SR) 

The organiser will publish Supplementary Regulations (SR) including: 

• Title, meeting place, date and IMN number of the event 

• Name, address, tel. fax and e-mail of the organiser and the FMNR 

• Conditions of participation 

• Benefits (inclusive or exclusive of accommodation) 

• Terms of reimbursement in case of cancellation of registration by the 

participant 

• Closing date for entries 

• Meeting place, date and duration of the Arrival Control; and when 

appropriate, the Welcome Control for the participants 

• Arrangements concerning the arrival – Closed Park – area (Parc Fermé) 

• Arrangements concerning the participants (check-in, formalities, etc.) 

• System of calculation of results 

• Scale of classifications 

• List of prizes and awards and system of attribution 

• Place, date and times for proclaiming the results, classification and 

distribution of awards 

• A detailed programme of daily events 

• Extract from the FIM Environmental Code, Article 11. 

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11. REGISTRATION 

As a general rule, registration is made on the spot. Compulsory advanced entries 

may be required by the organiser in accordance with the requirements of the 

Supplementary Regulations (SR). 

In the case of entries made directly at the Arrival Control, as specified in the SR, 

it is only necessary to fill in one form. The form does not have to bear the official 

seal of the rider’s FMN, but he must be able to justify that he belongs to the FMN 

upon arrival at the Arrival Control when depositing the entry form. 

The organiser must have entry forms available for the riders when they arrive at 

the Arrival Control, and he must strictly verify that the riders belong to an FMN. 

12. ENTRY FEE FOR THE TOURISTIC GATHERING 

The individual entry fee is fixed by the organiser. Payment can be requested at 

the same time as the advanced entry is made by the participant or it can also be 

paid at the Arrival Control. The SR must state precisely which form of payment is 

required. 

The entry fee cannot include the expenses for accommodation and daily 

breakfast, unless prior approval of the FIM has been obtained. The amount of the 

entry fee is fixed in Euros (€) or the equivalent in the national currency of the 

FMNR. 

The amount of the individual entry fee must be established in relation to the 

benefits which are offered and in the interest of the participant. 

A group entry fee, such as for clubs, can be requested by the organiser. It is 

however optional and must provide additional benefits for the group. 

The SR must always clearly indicate the quantity and the quality of the benefits 

that are offered for the entry fee. 

Representatives of the FIM present at the event in an official capacity are not 

required to pay the registration fee. 

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13. CONDITIONS OF CANCELLATION AND REIMBURSEMENT 

Each Supplementary Regulation of the FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings must 

mention in a clear and precise manner the conditions of reimbursement in case 

of cancellation. These conditions must also appear on the registration and 

accommodation forms. These conditions must not be in contradiction of an 

agreement signed between the FIM and the FMNR. 

14. PROGRAMME 

Any Classic Touristic Gathering must include a touring or folklore programme, 

solely commercial or publicity aims are excluded. 

15. ITINERARY – DISTANCE 

The participants have the choice of the date and time of departure, the itinerary 

and speed; these factors are not taken into consideration for the results and 

classification. 

However, in certain exceptional cases, the FIM can require compulsory check 

points to justify the real distance made. 

The distance used in the calculation of results and classification is established by 

the most direct main roads between the domicile of the rider or the headquarters 

of the club, and the collection point of the Arrival Control. The distances must be 

certified by the FMN of the rider in the case of an advanced entry. 

16. ARRIVAL CONTROL 

This is the only control that is compulsory for the participants in order to be 

eligible for the results and classifications. It must be located at the final 

converging point. The place, date and times of the control must be stipulated in 

the SR. 

At the Arrival Control, each participant must check-in personally with the 

motorcycle for his entry to be approved by the organiser. 

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17. CLASSIFICATION 

17.1 Types of Classification 

The organiser may include various classifications, for example: 

• Federations (3 motorcycles minimum per FMN) 

• Clubs (3 motorcycles minimum per club) 

• Motorcyclists 

• Motorcyclists + passengers 

• Passengers 

• Classification by distance 

• Number of participants 

• Other 

17.2 Calculation of Points 

The result is calculated at the rate of one point per km. The distance to be used 

for the classification is established by the most direct main road between the 

domicile of the driver, or the headquarters of the club and the place of the 

Touristic gathering. 

17.3 Club Classification 

The club classification includes the results of one or several clubs per FMN; for 

each FMN, the club(s) having obtained the best results is/are qualified. 

Therefore, this classification is established between the first, second and third, 

etc. clubs of each FMN represented. The clubs of the FMNR may not appear in 

this classification. 

The club classification must first reward the winning club of each FMN. The other 

clubs classified second, third, etc. will receive awards according to the 

organiser's possibilities. 

18. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

The Executive Committee of FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings must consist of at 

least two persons: the Director of the event (FMNR) and a nominated member of 

the CML (Jury President). For the FIM Rally and Motocamp, a second CML 

member shall be nominated. Only the Director of the event and the nominated 

CML Member(s) have voting rights. 

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The nomination of the CML Members will be decided by the CML, by the 

Management Council or by the Executive Board. If a Member appointed by the 

FIM is prevented from arriving at the event in time, the Jury President may name 

a replacement with first priority given to an official who does not belong to the 

FMNR. 

The following persons are entitled to attend the meetings of the Executive 

Committee but without voting rights: 

• The Members of the Management Council, the Presidents of the permanent 

Commissions, the FIM Chief Executive Officer and the CML Coordinator. 

• The FIM Environmental Delegate. 

18.1 The Jury President 

The Jury President is appointed by the FIM. 

He must ensure that the decisions of the Executive Committee conform to the 

rules of the Touristic Code, to the regulations published by the FIM and the 

Supplementary Regulations of the meeting. 

He shall determine the times of the Executive Committee meetings and, if 

necessary, convene any extraordinary meetings. 

The Jury President has the right to invite any guests to the Executive Committee 

meetings, when appropriate for the event. 

He is responsible for the communication with the FMN Delegates. 

In case of absence of the Jury President, he will be replaced by the other Jury 

Member appointed by the FIM. 

18.2 Duties of the Jury President 

He shall call a meeting of the Executive Committee the day before the start of 

the event during which the following matters shall be approved: 

• Amendments, if any, to the SR after the opening date for entries verifying 

that all the participants engaged have been informed thereof. 

• Report and control of the safety standards of the event. 

• Control of the official permission from the local authorities to run the event 

and the third party insurance policy of the organiser. 

• Report and control of the environmental standards of the event. 

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At the end of each day the Jury President will call a meeting of the National 

Delegates to hear the reports of the Director of the organisation, the Secretary to 

the meeting or any other appropriate officials. 

At the end of the event, during the last meeting of the National Delegates, the 

Jury President must sign the official classification of the event. He must also sign 

with the Secretary of the meetings, all Minutes of the meetings. 

The Jury President shall send the following documents to the FIM Executive 

Secretariat: 

• His report (using the official form) 

• The report of the FIM Environmental Delegate 

18.3 Terms of Reference of the Executive Committee 

The Executive Committee exercises supreme control of the meetings but only in 

respect of the application of the FIM Codes, FIM Regulations and of the SR, 

which it must ratify. Consequently, the members of the Executive Committee are 

responsible only towards the FIM. They are responsible for the touristic side of 

the organisation of the meeting in which they have an executive function. All civil 

and legal responsibilities lie with the organisers. The Executive Committee may 

authorise an alteration to the SR in exceptional circumstances provided that it is 

brought to the attention of all persons concerned. It is not authorised to make 

alterations or additions to the FIM rules, but is entitled to take decisions in the 

exceptional cases provided for below: 

• The Executive Committee is entitled either on its own initiative or on 

request of the organiser to delay the start of a meeting, to have the venue 

improved, to prematurely stop or cancel part or the entire meeting because 

of urgent safety reasons or for any other reasons of “force majeure”. 

18.4 Procedures at Executive Committee Meetings 

Decisions of the Executive Committee are based on a simple majority. In the 

case of a tie the Jury President will exercise a casting vote. 

18.5 Publication of the Executive Committee Decisions 

All decisions of the Executive Committee necessary for the running of the 

meeting must be published as soon as possible. The decisions must be 

published in the official languages of the FIM. 

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18.6 Minutes of the Meetings with the National Delegates 

The minutes of the meetings of the Executive Committee with the National 

Delegates must be written in both official FIM languages, unless it is agreed to 

accept them in one official language. They are prepared by the Secretary to the 

meetings and must be signed by him/her and the Jury President. 

18.7 National Delegates 

Each participating FMN has the right to nominate one delegate holder of a 

Tourism Steward’s licence. The nomination shall be made in writing to the 

organiser at least 15 days before the event. 

The National Delegates represent their FMN and the participants entered by that 

FMN and are entitled to: 

• receive documents, including meeting minutes, during the entire event 

• explain their questions to the Jury President so that the National Delegates 

are aware of all the circumstances 

• receive passes to be present at important places during the event. 

The Jury President will arrange meetings with National Delegates in order to 

explain the work of the Executive Committee and to receive the remarks of the 

National Delegates. 


AND THE PARTICIPANTS 

The liability of the FIM, the FMNR (Organising National Federation), organisers 

and officials as well as the liability of their representatives, agents and 

employees to a participant in a Touristic Gathering shall be limited to gross 

negligence. This limitation of liability shall extend to all kinds of liabilities and all 

kinds of losses. 

The participant undertakes to indemnify and exonerate the FIM, the Participant's 

National Federation, the FMNR, the organisers and officials, the employees, 

officers and agents, from and against any and all liability to third parties for any 

loss, damage or injury for which he is jointly and severally liable. 

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20. LIABILITY FOR MATERIAL DAMAGES 

Neither the FIM nor the FMNR may be held responsible for any damage 

sustained by a participant or participant's vehicle in an official Touristic Gathering 

or to its accessories or equipment during the meeting, caused either by fire, 

accident or any other means, or by theft or deterioration. 

The organiser is responsible for the motorcycles which are placed in his 

exclusive custody and control. He should therefore take adequate measures 

against theft, loss or damage. 

21. LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS 

No FIM Classic Touristic Gathering may be organised before all necessary legal 

permission from the public authorities has been obtained by the organiser. 

22. INSURANCE POLICIES 

It is required that all necessary insurance policies be taken out by the organiser 

of a FIM Classic Touristic Gathering as follows: 

23. SAFETY 

Organiser’s Third Party Liability insurance 

Insurance against theft, loss or damage to motorcycles while in the 

Parc Fermé 

Safety during a FIM Classic Touristic Gathering (for the participants, spectators 

and officials) must be of utmost priority for the organiser. 

No effort should be spared, including co-operation with public authorities, to 

avoid any possibility of accident. 

24. FIRST AID 

In each FIM Classic Touristic Gathering, the organiser is responsible for making 

it possible to give first aid to the participants and to transport sick or injured 

persons to the nearest hospital. 

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25. FIRE PRECAUTIONS 

Adequate precautions must be taken to eliminate the risk of fire in the Closed 

Park and in all places the participants will be during the FIM Classic Touristic 

Gathering. 

26. ENVIRONMENT 

Proper prominence must be given to environmental matters and to the principles 

of the FIM Environmental Code. 

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OF AN INTERNATIONAL TOURISTIC GATHERING 

(CATEGORIES B/C/D) 


1. THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISTIC GATHERINGS ................ 16 

1.1 “Inter” Touristic Gatherings (Category B) .............. 16 

1.2 “Clubs” Touristic Gatherings (Category C) ........... 16 

1.3 “Special” Touristic Gatherings (Category D) ......... 16 

2. ORGANISATION ...................................................................... 16 

3. DESIGNATION ......................................................................... 17 

4. DEFINITION OF A TOURISTIC GATHERING ......................... 17 

5. REGISTRATION AND PUBLICATION OF THE CALENDAR ... 17 


7. MOTORCYCLES ...................................................................... 17 

8. SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS (SR) ............................... 18 

9. REGISTRATION ........................................................................ 18 

10. ARRIVAL CONTROL ................................................................ 18 

11. CLASSIFICATION .................................................................... 19 

11.1 Types of Classification .......................................... 19 

11.2 Calculation of Points ............................................. 19 

12. LIABILITY OF THE AUTHORITIES, 

THE ORGANISERS AND THE PARTICIPANTS ...................... 19 

13. LIABILITY FOR MATERIAL DAMAGES ................................... 19 

14. LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS ...................................................... 20 

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15. INSURANCE POLICIES ........................................................... 20 

16. SAFETY ............................................................................... 20 

17. FIRST AID ............................................................................... 20 

18. FIRE PRECAUTIONS .............................................................. 20 

19. ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................ 20 

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1. THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISTIC GATHERINGS 

The International Touristic Gatherings are divided up into three groups: 

• “Inter” (Category B) 

• “Clubs” (Category C) 

• “Special” (Category D) 

1.1 "INTER" Touristic Gatherings (Category B) 

Maximum duration: three days. 

Compulsory classification for FMNs and clubs. 

With or without a common activity programme (e.g. travelling in groups or 

individually with compulsory places to pass through, trips, touristic motoraids, 

etc.) 

1.2 "CLUBS" Touristic Gatherings (Category C) 

Duration, programme and classification free. 

1.3 "SPECIAL" Touristic Gatherings (Category D) 

Duration, programme and classification free. 

Gatherings reserved for specific groups (e.g. people in possession of vintage 

motorcycles, or of the same make, campers, reserved for women, etc.) or upon 

special invitation. 

2. ORGANISATION 

International Touristic Gatherings may be organised: 

• By an FMN (National Motorcycling Federation affiliated to the FIM). 

• By an individual or corporate body when authorised to do so by an FMN for 

meetings within its own territory. 

• The FIM Management Council or, if necessary, the Executive Board, may 

authorise the organisation of one or more Touristic Gatherings in a country 

where there is no FIM affiliate, under the supervision of an FMN, with the 

prior consent of the latter and the organiser of the Touristic Gathering, 

under conditions which are to be determined in each case by the FIM 

Management Council or, if necessary, the Executive Board. 

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3. DESIGNATION 

With the exception of the titles reserved for the FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings, 

full freedom is given to organisers to use any new term to express the character 

of the event, such as: meeting, concentration, assembly, gathering, etc. 

4. DEFINITION OF A TOURISTIC GATHERING 

A Touristic Gathering is an event organised with the prime objective of 

assembling touring motorcyclists at a point fixed in advance. 

5. REGISTRATION AND PUBLICATION OF THE CALENDAR 

To register an International Touristic Gathering, the FMNR should announce it to 

the FIM before 30 November of the preceding year. 

Each year, the FIM will publish in its yearbook, the list of all FIM Classic Touristic 

Gatherings and all International Touristic Gatherings registered by the FMNs, 

with details relating to their special status or their category, to be held during the 

year in the different countries which are under the jurisdiction of the FIM or 

FMNs. 


Each participant in an International Touristic Gathering must be a member of an 

FMN either on an individual basis or as a member of a club affiliated to an FMN. 

As a general rule, only motorcyclists and passengers of a motorcycle are allowed 

to participate. No FIM licence is required. 

However, the organiser can admit non-motorcyclists as well. 



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For category B Touristic Gatherings, the organiser must establish Supplementary 

Regulations (SR). 

For the C and D categories, the establishment of the SR is not compulsory. 

The SR should contain the following information: 

• Title, meeting place, dates and IMN of the event 

• Name, address, tel. fax and e-mail of the organiser and the FMNR 

• A few elements on the event’s features 

• Amount of individual entry fee with a list of the corresponding benefits 

(accommodation not included) 

• In case of obligatory advanced entries (see Art. 9), last deadline for 

registration 

• Duration of the Arrival Control(s), possibly same indications concerning the 

Welcome Control(s) 

• Extract from the FIM Environmental Code – Article 11. 

The following information is recommended: 

• Conditions of participation (particularly for category D) 

• Description of the possible route on the FMNR territory with exact 

indications as to the checking-in conditions of the participants 

• Arrangements concerning a possible Closed Park area (Parc Fermé) 

• Types of placing and list of prizes 

• A detailed programme of daily events. 

The SR should be sent to the persons who have requested it and must be 

displayed at the International Touristic Gathering place. 

9. REGISTRATION 

As a general rule, registrations are made on-the-spot. However, if specified by 

the Supplementary Regulations, an entry submitted obligatorily in advance can 

be planned by the organisers, in which case a cancellation and refund policy 

statement should also be published. 

10. ARRIVAL CONTROL 

In case a classification is scheduled, each participant must check-in personally 

with his motorcycle for the entry to be controlled and approved. 

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11. CLASSIFICATION 

11.1 Types of Classification 

The organiser may include various classifications: 

• Federations (3 motorcycles minimum per FMN) 

• Clubs (3 motorcycles minimum per club) 

• Motorcyclists 

• Motorcyclists + passengers 

• Passengers 

• Classification by distance 

• Number of participants. 

11.2 Calculation of Points 

The result is calculated at the rate of one point per km. The distance to be used 

for the classification is established by the most direct main road between the 

domicile of the rider, or the headquarters of the club, and the place of the 

Touristic gathering. 


AND THE PARTICIPANTS 

The liability of the FIM, the FMNR (Organising National Federation), organisers 

and officials as well as the liability of their representatives, agents and 

employees to a participant in a Touristic Gathering shall be limited to gross 

negligence. This limitation of liability shall extend to all kinds of liabilities and all 

kinds of losses. 

The participant undertakes to indemnify and exonerate the FIM, the Participant's 

National Federation, the FMNR, the organisers and officials, the employees, 

officers and agents, from and against any and all liability to third parties for any 

loss, damage or injury for which he is jointly and severally liable. 

13. LIABILITY FOR MATERIAL DAMAGES 

Neither the FIM nor the FMNR may be held responsible for any damage 

sustained by a participant or participant's vehicle in an official Touristic Gathering 

or to its accessories or equipment during the meeting, caused either by fire, 

accident or any other means, or by theft or deterioration. 

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The organiser is responsible for the motorcycles which are placed in his 

exclusive custody and control. He should therefore take adequate measures 

against theft, loss or damage. 

14. LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS 

No International Touristic Gathering may be organised before all necessary 

permission from the public authorities has been obtained by the organiser. 

15. INSURANCE POLICIES 

It is required that all necessary insurance policies be taken out by the organiser. 

16. SAFETY 

Safety during an International Touristic Gathering (for the participants, spectators 

and officials) must be of utmost priority for the organiser. 

No effort should be spared, including co-operation with public authorities, to 

avoid any possibility of accident. 

17. FIRST AID 

In each International Touristic Gathering, the organiser is responsible for making 

it possible to give first aid to the participants and to transport sick or injured 

persons to the nearest hospital. 

18. FIRE PRECAUTIONS 

Adequate precautions must be taken to eliminate the risk of fire in the Parc 

Fermé area and in all places the participants will be during the International 

Touristic Gathering. 

19. ENVIRONMENT 

Proper prominence must be given to environmental matters and to the principles 

of the FIM Environmental Code. 

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FIM RALLY 


1. HISTORY .................................................................................. 23 


3. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE ........................................................ 23 

4. MOTORCYCLES ...................................................................... 24 

5. ENTRIES .................................................................................. 24 

6. ENTRY FEE .............................................................................. 24 

7. DISQUALIFATION ..................................................................... 25 

8. ACCOMMODATION ................................................................. 25 



11. WELCOME CENTRE ............................................................... 26 

12. ARRIVAL CONTROL AND CLOSED PARK ............................. 26 

13. FIM “MERITUM” and “CO-MERITUM" AWARDS .................... 27 

13.1 FIM “Meritum" Badge of Honour for Drivers ......... 27 

13.2 FIM “Co-Meritum" Distinction 

for Motorcycle Passengers ................................... 27 

13.3 FIM Junior Meritum ................................................ 27 

13.4 Categories ............................................................. 28 

13.5 Eligibility ................................................................ 28 

13.6 Application for “Meritum” and “Co-Meritum” Awards 28 

13.7 Award .................................................................... 29 


ORGANISERS AND PARTICIPANTS ...................................... 29 

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15. RESULTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ......................................... 29 

15.1 Points/km .............................................................. 29 

15.2 Club Classification ................................................ 30 

16. CHALLENGES .......................................................................... 30 

16.1 Types of Challenges ............................................. 30 

16.2 Regulations ........................................................... 33 

17. TORCH OF HONOUR .............................................................. 33 

18. CANDIDATURES ...................................................................... 33 

19. PREPARATION ......................................................................... 34 

20. SITE VISIT ................................................................................ 34 

21. DATE AND DURATION ............................................................ 34 

22. PARTICIPANTS' INFORMATION ............................................. 34 

23. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/NATIONAL DELEGATES............... 34 

23.1 FIM Rally Executive Committee ........................... 34 

23.2 National Delegates ................................................ 35 

24. ORGANISATION PLAN ............................................................ 35 

24.1 Three years before the event ............................... 35 

24.2 Two years before the event .................................. 35 

24.3 One year before the event .................................... 35 

25. PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY ................................................... 36 

25.1 First Stage – Club Awards .................................... 36 

25.2 Second Stage – Challenge Replicas .................... 36 

25.3 Third Stage – FIM Challenge ............................... 36 

25.4 Torch of Honour .................................................... 37 

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1. HISTORY 

Created in 1936 by the International Federation of Motorcycle Clubs (FICM) with 

the intent of bringing together each year, and in a different country each time, the 

teams representing the affiliated National Motorcycling Federations (FMNs), the 

"FIM Rally Concentration" took place with some success until 1939. Interrupted 

by the 1939-1945 World War, it was re-established in 1950 with a growing 

participation at each annual edition. 

Patronised and promoted by the FIM, this FIM Classic Touristic Gathering, more 

usually called "FIM Rally", is the most important Touristic Gathering on the FIM 

annual international calendar of motorcyclists' touring events. It is the only one 

entitled to be called "FIM Rally". 


The FIM Rally is open to motorcycling members and their passengers, of a 

National Motorcycling Federation (FMN), or its approved delegated body, 

affiliated to the FIM. 

Members of the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) are also 

entitled to participate in the Rally. This follows the signing of an Agreement 

between the FIM and FIVA in 2004. 

The following non-motorcyclist supporters are admitted without classification: 

• The official delegate of the participating FMNs. 

• The driver of one technical and medical assistance vehicle per 100 

participants. This vehicle must have two places available for motorcycling 

participants in difficulty. 

• The elected and appointed Members of the FIM. 

• Meritum holders as from "Grand" Meritum. 

Every participant must compulsorily be resident in the country of the FMN of 

which he is a member. However, special agreements may be made between two 

or several FMNs. 

3. ENVIRONMENTAL CODE 

Participants of the FIM Rally are motorcyclist ambassadors of their country. By 

their riding behaviour, they can promote the attractions of motorcycling. From 

that moment, they endeavour to respect the rules of the FIM Environmental 

Code and to use their machines in a responsible manner. 

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5. ENTRIES 

Entries to the FIM Rally have to be made on the official FIM entry form which can 

be obtained from the FMN of the participant. It is the FMN of the participant that 

fixes the deadline for the return of the form and who sends all the entries to the 

organiser. 

Only participants in possession of an entry form bearing the authorisation of their 

FMN are admitted. 

6. ENTRY FEE 

The entry fee is fixed by the FMN of the participant. It is made up of the 

organiser's fee plus any administrative expenses which may be added by the 

FMN. 

For each FIM Rally, the organiser's fee is determined by the FIM’s Commission 

for Leisure Motorcycling (CML). The amount may be fixed in the local currency of 

the FMNR or in Euros (€). Children between the ages of 8 and 12 will pay 50% 

of the adult entrance fee, while children under the age of 8 will be admitted free 

of charge. 

The FMNs must pay in advance the whole of the organiser's fee. 

The entry fee gives the right to the following minimal benefits: 

• Participation in the FIM Rally programme as specified in the SR 

(entertainment, folklore demonstrations, Nations Parade, excursions, etc.) 

• Good quality food and in sufficient quantity 

– 1 st day: arrival lunch, dinner 

– 2 nd day: picnic excursion, dinner 

– 3 rd day: dinner 

• A souvenir medal/plaque or pin 

• Other souvenirs left to the choice of the organiser, but easy to transport on 

a motorcycle. 

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7. DISQUALIFICATION 

Participants may be officially disqualified at the discretion of the Executive 

Committee if necessary. 

8. ACCOMMODATION 

The organiser must provide the opportunity for reservation of accommodation in 

hotels, hostels and camping sites throughout the duration of the FIM Rally. 

For temporary campsites, the organiser should attempt to provide sanitary and 

hygiene facilities in accordance with the standards fixed for countries in 

membership of the European Union (EU). 

The minimum requirements specified are: 

• Per group of up to 20 campers: 1 WC and 1 wash-basin with running water 

• Per group of up to 30 campers: 1 shower. 

However, the CML recommends a better ratio of toilets and showers. There must 

also be at least one shower for the disabled. 

The accommodation tariffs must be indicated separately from the entry fee and 

include breakfast. For the hotels, a reservation fee may be required in advance 

and, for the camping sites, the total cost. 


The Supplementary Regulations of this FIM Classic Touristic Gathering must 

mention in a clear and precise manner the conditions for reimbursement in case 

of cancellation. These conditions must also appear on the registration and 

accommodation forms. These conditions must not be in contradiction to the Rally 

agreement signed between the FIM and the FMNR. (Appendix A) 


The Supplementary Regulations (SR) of the FIM Rally must be written in the 

official languages of the FIM (French, English), and in any other language(s) at 

the discretion of the organiser. The SR of the Rally should be drawn up in 

conformity with the standard model provided by the CML. (Appendix B) 

Before publication, the SR must be submitted to the CML for examination and 

approval at the FIM Congress or Biennial Session of the preceding year. After 

this approval, the SR must be sent to all FMNs and at the latest by 1 December 

of the year preceding the FIM Rally. 

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The SR shall include: 

• Names of executive officials 


• Name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail address of the organiser and the 

FMNR 

• Internet site of the organisers, if existing 

• Telephone and fax numbers of the FIM Rally secretariat 

• Location and opening times of the FIM Rally secretariat 

• Details of date, opening, closing times and location of the FIM Rally Arrival 

Control 

• Opening time of the Closed Park 

• List of benefits (excluding accommodation) 

• Arrangements concerning classification and prizes 

• Information concerning the meetings of the Executive Committee and 

National Delegates according to details laid down in the FIM Touristic Code 

– FIM Rally Chapter 


No modification can be made to the SR once it has been approved by the FIM. 

However, in exceptional cases, the Executive Committee can authorise a 

modification as long as it is made known to all the persons concerned. 

The SR shall stipulate that the event is organised according to the FIM Touristic 

Code – FIM Rally Chapter – and the FIM Environmental Code. 

11. WELCOME CENTRE 

On arrival, participants should visit the Welcome Centre at the FIM Rally 

Secretariat and present a copy of their entry form stamped by their FMN in 

order to settle administrative questions (accommodation, etc.) and to receive 

any information that has not been previously transmitted. Correctly registered 

participants will receive a participation certificate in respect of FIM Meritum 

and Co-Meritum awards as detailed in Article 13 as well as a copy of their 

event Identity Card to be handed in at the Arrival Control for classification 

purposes. The place must be well indicated and easy to find. 

12. ARRIVAL CONTROL (MEET AND GREET) AND CLOSED PARK 

The FIM Rally participants are welcomed in national teams at the Arrival Control. 

The order of presentation of the nations will be by agreement with the CML and 

the FIM Rally Jury President. In order to be classified, each participant must 

hand over the copy of his event Identity Card, distributed earlier. 

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After passing through the Arrival Control, each participant should park as 

directed by the organiser in the Closed Park where the motorcycles will be 

secure until the Closed Park opens. 

The organiser must carefully ensure that no motorcycle leaves the Closed Park 

until the last national hymn has been played. The Supplementary 

Regulations will state until what time the Parc Fermé will be secured. 

13. FIM “MERITUM” AND “CO-MERITUM” AWARDS 

In order to sanction individual participation and to award their loyalty to the FIM 

Rally, the FIM has created the following awards for the participants, namely: 

FIM “Meritum” Badge of Honour for riders 

FIM “Co-Meritum” Distinction for motorcycle passengers. 

13.1 FIM “Meritum” Badge of Honour for Riders 

Created in 1963, the FIM “Meritum” Badge of Honour is awarded to riders 

participating in FIM Rallies since 1950. 

It is awarded only to motorcycle and authorised non-motorcyclist riders. 

13.2 FIM “Co-Meritum” Distinction for Motorcycle Passengers 

Created in 1981, the FIM “Co-Meritum” Distinction is awarded to motorcycle 

passengers participating in FIM Rallies since 1982. 

This distinction is awarded only to the motorcycle passengers who are properly 

registered at the Arrival Control. 

13.3 FIM Junior Meritum 

A Junior Meritum programme was introduced in 2005. At each FIM Rally, all 

young participants aged between 3 and 12 years of age are presented with a 

Junior Meritum neck scarf provided by the organisers and a souvenir scarf ring 

provided by the CML. 

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13.4 Categories 

The recognition of individual participation is divided into the following categories: 

• 05) Bronze for participation in 05 FIM Rallies 

• 10) Silver for participation in 10 FIM Rallies 

• 15) Gold for participation in 15 FIM Rallies 

• 20) Grand for participation in 20 FIM Rallies 

• 25) Excellent for participation in 25 FIM Rallies 

• 30) Supreme for participation in 30 FIM Rallies 

• 35) Elite for participation in 35 FIM Rallies 

MASTER for participation in 40 FIM Rallies 

13.5 Eligibility 

The organiser must send to the CML Secretariat an order for the requisite 

number of Meritum and Co-Meritum certificates incorporating the annual Rally 

“stamp” for the year in question for the following participants: 

• All participants in accordance with Article 2 of the FIM Rally Code 

• On the authorisation of the FMNR, all members of the FIM Rally 

organisation team. 

13.6 Application for “Meritum” and “Co-Meritum” Awards 

For the FIM Rally, a certificate with the annual stamp is delivered to each 

motorcycle rider and/or passenger duly registered at the Welcome Centre 

(see Art. 11). The delivery of these annual stamps is established as follows: 

• For the FIM “Meritum” Badge of Honour: since the 35 th 1980 FIM Rally in 

Ettelbruck (Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg) – the green certificate with the 

annual stamp 

• For the FIM “Co-Meritum” Distinction: since the 37 th 1982 FIM Rally in 

Monthey (Switzerland) – the yellow certificate with the annual stamp 

The minimum age for obtaining the “Co-Meritum” stamp is 12 years. 

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13.7 Award 

Applications for the award are made individually and must be filled in by the FMN 

of the applicant. The application is then verified and certified by the FMN and 

submitted to the FIM before 10 September of each year for examination. 

The awards are made annually by the FIM upon proposals from the CML. The 

FIM awards to each recipient the FIM “Meritum” Badge of Honour or the FIM 

“Co-Meritum” Distinction, together with a certificate. 

14. LIABILITY OF THE AUTHORITIES, ORGANISERS 

AND PARTICIPANTS 

The FIM and/or its FMNs may not be held liable for any claims made against the 

organisation of an event. The organisers must make all necessary arrangements 

to minimise the risk of liability of the FMNR, organisers, officials and any other 

person involved in the organisation of the FIM Rally. The insurance policies shall 

be in conformity with Articles 19, 20 and 22 – Category A. 

The organisers must follow local, regional and national regulations for safety. 

The Rally organiser must provide the FIM Executive Secretariat, not later than 

20 days prior to the event, with a copy of the insurance policy in English or 

French covering his third party and organiser’s risk liability during the event. 

15. RESULTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS 

15.1 Points/km 

The kilometres covered by the rider of a motorcycle are converted into points: 

1 km = 1 point. 

The distance applied to calculate the results for the classifications is established 

by the most direct national roads between the domicile of the rider and the place 

of the gathering for the Arrival Control. It must be certified by the FMN of the 

rider. 

The distances covered by sea or air are not accountable when a participant is 

not travelling with his own motorcycle, and the motorcycle is not transported by 

the same means of transport. 

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For the club classifications, the total of the points scored by each individual club 

participant will be taken into account. The distance to be used for the 

classification is the distance between the headquarters of the club and the place 

of the Rally. Any club not possessing a headquarters is obliged to communicate 

to the organisers the address of the person in charge. 

Organisers should use a reputable computer programme to calculate the 

correct distances. 

15.2 Club classification 

The following classification is established: 

For each FMN, a classification is established of its three best clubs according to 

the total number of points. 

In order to be classified, the club must be represented by at least three 

motorcycles. 

The first club classified of each FMN shall receive an award, provided by the 

organisers. 

No club or individual rider of the organising federation may appear in the results. 

16. CHALLENGES 

16.1 Types of Challenges 

FIM Challenge: This perpetual challenge, of solid silver, which was created in 

1936 by the FICM, is the highest award of the FIM Rally. It is awarded to the 

FMN that has achieved the highest number of points and is placed first in the 

Inter-FMN classification. 

The winning FMN receives for permanent retention a replica of this challenge 

offered by the FIM. 

“Marcel Haecker” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, first donated in 1952 by 

the Fédération Motocycliste Suisse (FMS) in memory of the late FIM President, 

is awarded to the FMN with the greatest number of members, supporters 

included, participating in the FIM Rally. 


from the FIM. 

“Monaco” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, first donated in 1954 by the 

Moto Club de Monaco (MCM), is awarded to the FMN represented by the highest 

number of scooter riders. 



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“France” Challenge: This perpetual Challenge, first donated by the Fédération 

Française de Motocyclisme (FFM) in 1956, is awarded to the FMN represented 

by the greatest number of riders riding motorcycles of small capacity, over 50 cc 

and up to 125 cc, other than scooters. 



“Gagarine” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, in carved silver and enamel, 

was first donated in 1964 by the Central Automotoclub of the USSR to honour 

the exploit of the first cosmonaut, Youri Gagarine, and is awarded to the FMN 

represented by the greatest number of motorcyclists, riding motorcycles of all 

categories, groups and classes. 



“Italia” Challenge: This challenge, first donated in 1968 by the Federazione 

Motociclistica Italiana (FMI), is awarded to the FMN represented by the greatest 

number of motorcycle riders under the age of 21 (the rider must be between the 

ages of 17 and 21 at the end of the month during which the FIM Rally takes 

place). 



“Austria” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1974 by the 

Oesterreichischer Automobil-Motorrad-u. Touring Club (OeAMTC), is awarded to 

the club having registered with the greatest number of participants (motorcycle 

riders and passengers). 

The winning club receives for permanent retention a replica of this challenge 


“Hungaria” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1975 by the 

Magyar Motorsport Szovetseg (MMS, now called MAMS), is awarded to the FMN 

which has achieved the highest number of points for riders of motorcycles of all 

categories, groups and classes carrying one or more passengers, all registered 

at the Arrival Control. 



“Romania” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1976 by the 

Federation Romana de Motociclism (FRM), is awarded annually to the FMN 

represented by the greatest number of riders riding motorcycles of more than 

500 cc. 



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“Meritum FIM” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated by the 

Federazione Motociclistica Italiana (FMI) in 1976 on behalf of the “Gruppo 

Meritum FIM Italiani”, is awarded to the FMN represented by the greatest number 

of motorcycle riders who are holders of the FIM Meritum Badge of Honour and 

passengers who are holders of the FIM Co-Meritum distinction. 

In case of a tie between the FMNs, the participation of non-motorcycle riders 

who are holders of the FIM Meritum award will be taken into consideration. 



“Nederland” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1979 by the 

Koninklijke Nederlandse Motorrijders Vereniging (KNMV), is awarded to the FMN 

represented by the greatest number of motorcyclists with sidecar. 



“San Marino Foemina” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1979 

by the Federazione Sammarinese Motociclistica (FSM), is awarded to encourage 

female participation in the FIM Rally. This challenge is awarded to the club which 

enters the greatest number of female motorcyclists (riders and passengers). 

The winning club receives for permanent retention a replica of this challenge 


“Belgium” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1979 by the 

Fédération Motocycliste de Belgique (FMB) is awarded to the FMN represented 

by the greatest number of clubs which were classified. 



“Luxembourg” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1980 by the 

Motor Union du Grand-Duché du Luxembourg (MUL), is awarded to the FMN 

with the greatest number of riders riding motorcycles of 50 cc and lower capacity. 



“Bohemia” Challenge: This perpetual challenge, donated in 1994 by the 

Ceskoslovenska Motoryclova Federace (CMF), is awarded to the FMN with the 

greatest number of riders of motorcycles over 125 cc and up to 250 cc. 


from the FIM. (This Trophy replaces the “Jugoslavija” Challenge which was 

withdrawn in 1994.) 

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“Norway” Cup: Officially inaugurated in 1991, the Norway Cup is awarded 

annually, for permanent retention, to the club having covered the longest 

distance to arrive at the FIM Rally. 

The Cup is offered by the Norges Motorsykkelforbund (NMF). 

“FIVA” Challenge: This perpetual challenge was offered by the Fédération 

Internationale des Véhicules Anciens (FIVA) in 2004. It is awarded to the FMN 

that has acquired the highest number of FIVA points for motorcycles over 

20 years of age. Points are calculated by distance multiplied by a factor 

depending on the age of the motorcycle. 

16.2 Regulations 

No other trophy or challenge may be instituted without the approval of the FIM 

who determines the terms of award for the forthcoming FIM Rallies. 

In case of a tie, the challenge concerned will be attributed according to the 

highest number of points/km. 

17. TORCH OF HONOUR 

In 1960, at the 15 th FIM Rally in Florence (Italy) the Federazione Motociclistica 

Italiana (FMI) presented the FIM with the Torch of Honour to symbolise the 

organisation of the FIM Rally. On the occasion of the official closing of the FIM 

Rally, this Torch, made of artistic bronze and marble, is presented by the FMNR 

to the FMN in charge of the organisation of the next FIM Rally and will be 

retained for one year. 

17.1 Transport of the FIM Challenge and Torch of Honour 

After the Prize-Giving Ceremony, the following year’s Rally organisers shall 

arrange with the current Rally organisers to take care of the FIM Challenge 

and the Torch of Honour and take them back with them for the following 

year’s Rally. 

18. CANDIDATURES 

Requests for the organisation of a FIM Rally must be submitted, in writing, to the 

FIM Secretariat by the FMNs and be accompanied by an explanation leaflet. 

In principle, in order to facilitate the preparations of the FMNR, the permission to 

organise may be granted up to three years before the year of the FIM Rally in 

question. 

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19. PREPARATION 

Representatives of the organising committee of a FIM Rally shall be present at 

the two preceding Rallies, in order to gain the best experience possible. 

20. SITE VISIT 

For each FIM Rally, one or more CML Members will be designated to make a 

preliminary site visit to inspect the venue and examine the organiser's projects 

and preparations, advise him, and give him every assistance in order to avoid 

any flaw or setback to the participants who must be assured of an organisation 

and benefits corresponding to the entry fee as well as the reputation and 

international standing of the FIM. 

This site visit will normally take place at a date to be determined by the CML with 

the agreement of the FMNR, in the year preceding the FIM Rally to determine 

updated information and in order to be able to submit these observations at the 

Congress or Biennial Session. 

21. DATE AND DURATION 

The Rally shall take place during the summer period and have a maximum 

duration of three days. 

22. PARTICIPANTS' INFORMATION 

During the meetings of delegates, the FIM Rally Director will give information on 

the daily programmes. 

Every evening, at the time and place of dinner, the organiser will display on a 

board the details of the following day's programme (place and departure time of 

the buses, places for gathering, meal times, planned events, etc.). Information 

will be given in at least the languages of the FIM. The delegates of the FMNs are 

requested to collaborate in preparing a version in their national language. 

23. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/NATIONAL DELEGATES 

23.1 Executive Committee 

The Executive Committee shall be constituted according to Art. 18 of the Touristic 

Code (FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings Category A). 

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Each participating FMN has the right to name a delegate. The nomination shall 

be made in writing to the organiser at least 15 days before the event. 

The Jury President will convene meetings of FMN delegates. Representatives of 

the next FIM Rally organisation may be present as observers. The first meeting 

with the delegates will usually take place at 18h00 on the eve of the event. 

24. ORGANISATION PLAN 

24.1 Three years before the event 

• Before the FIM Congress or Biennial Session: The organisation request 

must be presented, in writing, to the FIM. 

• FIM Congress or Biennial Session: The CML designates the organising 

FMN (FMNR). 

24.2 Two years before the event 

• Conference Meetings: The CML fixes the place and date of the FIM Rally 

• FIM Rally: The organisation committee shall participate in the current 

year's FIM Rally 

• FIM Congress or Biennial Session: The provisional programme is 

presented. The CML fixes the entry fee. 

24.3 One year before the event 

• Conference Meetings: The final programme shall be presented 

• FIM Rally: The organisation committee shall participate in the current 

year's FIM Rally 

• FIM Congress or Biennial Session: The CML ratifies the SR and 

designates the Jury President and CML member 

• The postal date on the documentation and entry forms sent by the 

organisers must be at the latest, 1 December of the year preceding the 

Rally. The closing date for registration will be deferred in relation to the 

number of days' delay after that date. 

• Before the Congress or Biennial Session: a site visit of the Jury 

President and nominated CML members(s) 

If deemed necessary by the CML, further site visits will take place. 

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25. PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY 

During the first meeting of the Executive Committee, the organiser should give 

information on how they plan to run the Prize-Giving Ceremony. (Appendix D) 

The prize-giving should take place in three stages. Between each stage there 

should be a short period of music or entertainment. 

25.1 First Stage – Club Awards 

Presentation of awards to the largest classified club team from each of the 

participating nations. These awards are provided by the event organisers. It is 

convenient to award these in alphabetical order of the home country of each 

club. 

In order to highlight these club awards and shorten an otherwise long 

Prize-Giving Ceremony on the last night, these awards are distributed 

during the second evening. 

25.2 Second Stage – Challenge Replicas 

• These replicas are provided by the FIM and are dispatched in such a way 

that they are in the organiser's possession at least 2 weeks before the 

Rally. 

• When one country team wins a number of prizes, arrangements should be 

made for all the awards won by one nation to be presented at the same 

time. The awards should be presented to the National Delegate of the FMN. 

• The complete list of Challenges and Trophies to be presented is detailed in 

Article 16. 

25.3 Third Stage – FIM Challenge 

• For the third and second placed nation, some ceremony could be created 

by playing the appropriate national hymn commencing at the moment that 

the Master of Ceremonies announces the winners. This creates an 

opportunity for some flag waving and singing. 

• The final award to be presented will be the FIM Challenge. This should be 

done with special ceremony, including a fanfare and national hymn, with 

plenty of opportunity for flag waving and the taking of photographs. The 

Challenge shall be presented by the CML President or a Vice-President. 

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25.4 Torch of Honour 

The organiser should choose a very special time in the programme of the final 

evening of the FIM Rally to exchange the Torch of Honour. National hymns, as 

well as other well-known music could be played and the members of the 

organising team and participants from the next year’s country should be able to 

exchange greetings and wave their flags and banners. 

The CML President or the FIM representative should be associated with the 

handing over of the Torch of Honour. 

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FIM MOTOCAMP 


1. HISTORY .................................................................................. 40 



4. MOTORCYCLES ...................................................................... 40 

5. ENTRIES .................................................................................. 41 

6. ENTRY FEE .............................................................................. 41 




10. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL ................................................. 43 



12. RESULTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS ........................................ 43 

12.1 Points/km .............................................................. 43 

12.2 Classifications ....................................................... 44 

12.2.1 FMNs...................................................................... 44 

12.2.2 Clubs ..................................................................... 44 

13. CHALLENGES .......................................................................... 44 

13.1 Types of Challenges .............................................. 44 

13.2 Regulations ........................................................... 45 

14. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES .................................................... 45 

15. CANDIDATURES ...................................................................... 45 

16. DATES AND DURATION .......................................................... 45 

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17. PREPARATION ......................................................................... 45 

18. PARTICIPANTS' INFORMATION ............................................. 46 

19. SITE VISIT ............................................................................... 46 

20. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/NATIONAL DELEGATES............... 46 

20.1 FIM Motocamp Executive Committee.................... 46 

20.2 National Delegates................................................. 46 

21. FIM MOTOCAMP MERITUM AND CO-MERITUM AWARDS .. 46 

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1. HISTORY 

Upon the initiative of the Federazione Motociclistica Italiana (FMI), the 1st FIM 

Motocamp was organised on the island of Elba in 1981 as a prelude to the 

International Six Days' Enduro. The idea was to create an event parallel to the 

FIM Rally, reserved solely for campers, in order to relieve the burden of the 

organisation of the FIM Rally which was becoming more and more difficult to 

manage in view of its ever-increasing participation. 


The FIM Motocamp is open to motorcycling members and their passengers of a 

National Motorcycling Federation (FMN), or its approved delegated body, 

affiliated to the FIM. 

The following non-motorcyclist supporters are admitted without classification: 

• The official delegate of the participating FMNs. 

• The driver of one technical and medical assistance vehicle per 

100 participants. This vehicle must have two places available for 

motorcycling participants in difficulty. 


Every participant must compulsorily be resident in the country of the FMN of 

which he is a member. However, special agreements may be made between two 

or several FMNs. 


Participants in a FIM Motocamp are motorcyclist ambassadors for their country. 

By their riding behaviour, they can promote the attractions of motorcycling. From 

that moment, they endeavour to respect the rules of the FIM Environmental 

Code and to use their machines in a responsible manner. 



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5. ENTRIES 

Entries to the FIM Motocamp have to be made on the official FIM entry form 

which can be obtained from the FMN of the participant. It is the FMN of the 

participant that fixes the deadline for the return of the form and who sends all the 

entries to the organiser. 

Only participants in possession of an entry form bearing the authorisation stamp 

of their FMN are admitted. 

6. ENTRY FEE 

The entry fee is fixed by the Federation of the participant. It is made up of the 


FMN. 

For each FIM Motocamp, the organiser's fee is determined by the FIM 

Commission for Leisure Motorcycling (CML). The amount may be fixed in the 

local currency of the FMNR or in Euros (€). Children between the ages of 8 and 

12 will pay 50% of the adult entrance fee, while children under the age of 8 will 

be admitted free of charge. 

The FMNs must pay in advance the whole of the organiser's fee. 


• Participation in the FIM Motocamp 

• Accommodation on a camping site for the duration of the event 

• Good quality food and in sufficient quantity: 

– 1 st day: dinner 

– 2 nd day: breakfast, lunch, dinner 

– 3 rd day: breakfast, lunch, dinner 

– last day: breakfast 



a motorcycle. 


Tent camping is compulsory. 

The organiser must provide tent camping accommodation on campsites for the 

participants throughout the duration of the Motocamp. 




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The conditions of reimbursement in case of cancellation should be clearly and 

concisely mentioned in the Supplementary Regulations of the Classic Touristic 

Gathering. These conditions should also appear on the entry and 

accommodation forms. 


The Supplementary Regulations (SR) of the FIM Motocamp must be written in 

the official languages of the FIM (French, English), and in any other languages at 

the discretion of the organiser. The SR of the Motocamp must be drawn up in 

conformity with the standard model provided by the CML. (Appendix C) 



this approval, the SR must be sent to all FMNs at least 3 months preceding the 

Motocamp. 



• Name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail address of the organiser and the 

FMNR 


• A list of the benefits (excluding lodging) 

• Arrangements concerning classification and prizes 

• General programme of events, with daily details 

• Composition of the organisation committee 

• Names of the executive officials 

• Details of dates of meetings of the Executive Committee and National 

Delegates according to details laid down in the FIM Touristic Code – FIM 

Motocamp Chapter 



However, in exceptional cases, the Executive Committee can authorise a 

modification as long as it is made known to all the persons concerned. 

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Code – FIM Motocamp Chapter – and the FIM Environmental Code. 

10. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL 

FIM Motocamp participants are welcomed at the Administrative Control. Each 

participant must present a copy of his entry form stamped by his FMN. 





to minimise the risk of liability of the FMNR, organisers, officials and any other 

person involved in the organisation of any event. The insurance policies shall be 

in conformity with Articles 19, 20 and 22 – Category A. 


The Motocamp organiser must provide the FIM Executive Secretariat, not later 

than 20 days prior to the event, with a copy of the insurance policy in English or 

French covering his third party and organiser’s risk liability during the event. 

12. RESULTS AND CLASSIFICATIONS 

12. 1 Points/km 

The kilometres covered by the rider of a motorcycle are converted into points: 

1 km = 1 point. 

The distance applied to calculate the results for the classifications is established 

by the most direct national roads between the domicile of the rider and the place 

of the gathering for the Arrival Control. It must be certified by the FMN of the 

rider. 

The distances covered by sea or air are not accountable when a participant is 

not travelling with his own motorcycle, and the motorcycle is not transported by 

the same means of transport. 

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For the club classifications, the total of the points scored by each individual club 

participant will be taken into account. The distance to be used for the 

classification is the distance between the headquarters of the club and the place 

of the Motocamp. Any club not possessing a headquarters is obliged to 

communicate to the organisers the address of the person in charge. 

12. 2 Classifications 

The following classifications are established: 

12.2.1 FMNs 

Each participating Federation shall receive a souvenir prize provided by the 

organiser. 

12.2.2 Clubs 

For each FMN, a classification is established of its clubs according to the total 

number of points. 

In order to be classified, the club must be represented by at least 3 motorcycles. 

The first club classified of each FMN shall receive an award provided by the 

organiser. 

No club or individual rider of the organising federation may appear in the results. 

13. CHALLENGES 

13.1 Types of Challenges 

“FIM Motocamp” Trophy: This perpetual trophy donated in 1981 by the 

Fédération Internationale Motocycliste (FIM) is awarded to the FMN with the 

greatest number of points/km. 

“Ferruccio Colucci” Challenge: This perpetual challenge donated in 1981 by 

the Federazione Motociclistica Italiana (FMI) is awarded to the FMN with the 

greatest number of motorcyclists and passengers. 

“Espana” Challenge: This perpetual challenge donated in 1982 by the Real 

Federacion Motociclista Espanola (RFME) is awarded to the club with the 

greatest number of motorcyclists and passengers. 

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13.2 Regulations 

No other trophy or challenge may be instituted without the approval of the FIM 

who determines the terms of award for any future FIM Motocamps. 

In case of a tie, the challenge concerned will be attributed according to the 

highest number of points/km. 

The holder of a challenge is responsible for any damage or loss that might occur 

during the period it is in his possession, ensuring security of the Motocamp 

Challenges prior to, during and after presentation. A challenge that is lost must 

be replaced by a challenge of an equivalent value. 

The winning FMN must ensure that the challenge won the preceding year is 

returned during the following FIM Motocamp; otherwise a fine of CHF 250.– will 

be imposed. 

14. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES 

Prizes will be presented at a ceremony arranged by the organisers in 

collaboration with the Jury President. 


Requests for the organisation of a FIM Motocamp must be submitted, in writing, 

to the FIM Secretariat by the FMNs. 


organise may be granted up to 3 years before the year of the FIM Motocamp in 

question. 

16. DATES AND DURATION 

The Motocamp shall have a maximum duration of three days. 

Between the FIM Motocamp and FIM Rally, an interval of 45 days must be 

respected. 


Representatives of the organising committee of the FIM Motocamp shall be 

present at the Motocamp preceding its event in order to gain the best experience 

possible. 

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During the meetings of delegates, the Motocamp Director will give information on 

the daily programmes. 



the trips, meal times, planned events, etc.). Information will be given in at least 

the languages of the FIM. The delegates of the FMNs are requested to 

collaborate in preparing a version in their national language. 


Facility should be made, where requested by the CML, for a site visit by an 

appointed CML Member in the year prior to the staging of a FIM Motocamp. 

20. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/NATIONAL DELEGATES 

20.1 FIM Motocamp Executive Committee 

The Executive Committee shall be constituted according to Art. 18 of the Touristic 

Code (FIM Classic Touristic Gatherings Category A.) 


Each participating FMN has the right to name a delegate. The nomination shall 

be made, in writing, to the organiser at least 15 days before the event. 

The Jury President will convene meetings of FMN delegates. Representatives of 

the next FIM Motocamp organisation may be present as observers. 

21. FIM MOTOCAMP MERITUM AND CO-MERITUM AWARDS 

In order to increase the “Meritum” community and to reward loyalty to the FIM 

Motocamp, in 2008 the CML created the following awards for Motocamp 

participants: 

• FIM Motocamp Meritum award for riders 

• FIM Motocamp Co-Meritum award for passengers 

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21.1 FIM Motocamp Meritum award for riders 

This is awarded only to motorcycle and authorised non-motorcyclist riders 

who are properly registered at the Administrative Control. 

21.2 FIM Motocamp Co-Meritum award for passengers 

This is awarded only to the motorcycle passengers who are properly 

registered at the Administrative Control. 

21.3 Categories 

The recognition of individual participation is divided into the following 

categories: 

• 05) Bronze for participation in 05 FIM Motocamps 

• 10) Silver for participation in 10 FIM Motocamps 

• 15) Gold for participation in 15 FIM Motocamps 

• 20) Grand for participation in 20 FIM Motocamps 

• 25) Excellent for participation in 25 FIM Motocamps 

• 30) Supreme for participation in 30 FIM Motocamps 

• 35) Elite for participation in 35 FIM Motocamps 

MASTER for participation in 40 FIM Motocamps 

21.4 Eligibility 

The organiser must send to the CML Secretariat an order for the requisite 

number of Meritum and Co-Meritum certificates incorporating the annual 

Motocamp “stamp” for the year in question for the following participants: 

• All participants in accordance with Article 2 of the FIM Motocamp 

Code 

• On the authorisation of the FMNR, all members of the FIM Motocamp 

organisation team. 

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FIM RENDEZ-VOUS MERITUM 


1. HISTORY .................................................................................. 49 



4. MOTORCYCLES ...................................................................... 49 

5. ENTRIES .................................................................................. 50 

6. ENTRY FEE .............................................................................. 50 




10. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL ................................................. 52 



12. PARTICIPANTS’ LIST................................................................ 52 

13. PRIZES ..................................................................................... 52 

14. CANDIDATURES....................................................................... 53 

15. DATES AND DURATION........................................................... 53 

16. PREPARATION.......................................................................... 53 

17. PARTICIPANTS’ INFORMATION ............................................. 53 

18. SITE VISIT................................................................................. 53 

19. FIM/CML DELEGATION ............................................................ 53 

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1. HISTORY 

The aim of the Rendez-Vous Meritum meetings was to create a 3-day event for 

holders of the Meritum and Co-Meritum awards based on an idea of Mr I. 

Bertolasi and of the then Vice-President of the CTC, Mr Carlo de Ambroggi. 

The first such meeting was organised in Arona in Italy in 1982 as a prelude to the 

FIM Rally to be held in Monthey, Switzerland, that same year. 


The FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum is open to motorcycling members and their 

passengers of a National Motorcycling Federation (FMN), or its approved 

delegated body, affiliated to the FIM and who are holders of a Meritum or Co- 

Meritum award. 

Motorcyclists who are not yet holders of a Meritum Badge of Honour or a Co- 

Meritum Distinction may participate if they are accompanying persons who are 

already holders of these awards. 

The following non-motorcyclist supporters are also admitted: 

• The driver of one technical and medical assistance vehicle per 

100 participants. This vehicle must have two places free for motorcycling 

participants in difficulty. 



Participants in a FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum are motorcyclist ambassadors for 

their country. By their riding behaviour, they can promote the attractions of 

motorcycling. From that moment, they endeavour to respect the rules of the FIM 

Environmental Code and to use their machines in a responsible manner. 



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5. ENTRIES 

Entries to the FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum have to be made on the official FIM 

registration form which can be obtained from the FMN of the participant. It is the 

FMN of the participant that fixes the deadline for the return of the form. 

The organiser can decide whether the participants must send in their registration 

form through their federation or whether they may do this on an individual basis. 

6. ENTRY FEE 

The entry fee is fixed by the Federation of the participant. It is made up of the 


FMN. 

For each FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum, the organiser's fee is determined by the 

FIM’s Commission for Leisure Motorcycling (CML). The amount may be fixed in 

local currency or in Euros (€). Children between the ages of 8 and 12 will pay 

50% of the adult entrance fee, while children under the age of 8 will be admitted 

free of charge. 


• Participation in the FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum 

• Good quality food and in sufficient quantity: 

– 1 st day: evening meal 

– 2 nd day: excursion picnic, evening meal 

– 3 rd day: lunch, dinner 

– last morning: breakfast 



a motorcycle. 


The organiser must provide the opportunity for reservation of accommodation in 

hotels, hostels and camping sites throughout the duration of the FIM Rendez- 

Vous Meritum. 




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The accommodation tariffs must be indicated separately from the entry fee and 

include breakfast. For the hotels, a reservation fee may be required in advance 

and, for the camping sites, the total cost. 


The conditions of reimbursement in case of cancellation should be clearly and 

concisely mentioned in each Supplementary Regulations of the Classic Touristic 

Gathering. These conditions should also appear on the entry and 

accommodation forms. 


The Supplementary Regulations (SR) of the FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum must be 

written in the official languages of the FIM (French, English), and in any other 

languages at the discretion of the organiser. 



this approval, the SR must be sent to all FMNs at least 3 months preceding the 

Rendez-Vous Meritum. 



• Name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail of the organiser and the FMNR 


• A list of the benefits (excluding lodging) 

• General programme of events, with daily details 




Code – FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum Chapter – and the FIM Environmental Code. 

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10. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL 

FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum participants are welcomed at the Administrative 

Control. Each participant must present a copy of his entry form. 





to minimise the liability of the FMNR, organisers, officials and any other person 

involved in the organisation of an event. The insurance policies shall be in 

conformity with Articles 19, 20 and 22 – Category A. 


12. PARTICIPANTS’ LIST 

The organiser shall submit to the FIM delegate a list showing the number of 

participants and nations represented at the Rendez-Vous Meritum meeting. 

13. PRIZES 

The FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum is a gathering of individual friends of the FIM 

Rally who are gathered under the common insignia of the FIM Meritum and Co- 

Meritum medals. In these circumstances, participants at the FIM Rendez-Vous 

Meritum are not regarded as members of clubs or national teams. Therefore 

there is no classification and no perpetual challenges or trophies are presented. 

Taking into account the above conditions, the event organisers may present 

special awards if they so wish. 

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Requests to organise a FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum must be submitted in writing 

to the FIM Secretariat by the FMNs. 


organise may be granted up to 3 years before the year of the FIM Rendez-Vous 

Meritum in question. 

Each year this event, with the approval of the CML, shall be held in a different 

country. 

15. DATES AND DURATION 

The FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum shall have a maximum duration of three days. 


Representatives of the organising committee of the FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum 

shall be present at the preceding FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum event in order to 

gain the best experience possible. 




the trips, meal times, planned events, etc.). Information will be given in at least 

the languages of the FIM. Participants of the various FMNs are requested to 

communicate this information to others, in their national language, if necessary. 

All modified, new or interesting information must be communicated to the 

FIM/CML Delegate. 


Facility should be made, where requested by the CML, for a site visit by a CML 

Member in the year prior to the staging of a FIM Rendez-Vous Meritum. 

19. FIM/CML DELEGATION 

Each event shall be supervised by a FIM/CML delegation. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS TO ROAD USERS 

Extract from the FIM Environmental Code – Article 11 

"11. RECOMMENDATIONS TO ROAD USERS 

11.1 Introduction 

"We must voluntarily add a greater degree of responsibility to our natural desire 

for individual mobility. We should try to achieve results on the basis of freedom 

of thought and movement, and exploit every opportunity to combine the pleasure 

of motorcycling more effectively with ecological and economic needs." 

11.2 Rider conduct 

a) Individual motorcyclists should develop riding habits to ensure full 

integration with other types of road users. 

b) Ride safely and avoid aggressive and competitive riding. 

c) Save petrol and reduce pollution by avoiding unnecessary idling of engines. 

d) Ride politely and limit noise pollution by using your horn only in an 

emergency. 

e) Noise annoyance. Use a standard or another quiet exhaust system and 

keep audio systems at a low level. 

f) Use only routes which are open to motorcyclists. 

g) Ride like a professional by riding at a quiet and unobtrusive pace when 

riding in groups. 

h) Respect nature by not travelling on paths which risk being damaged 

beyond a point of natural recovery. 

i) Protect wildlife and its natural habitat by riding intelligently. 

j) Ensure that your used oil, tyres, batteries and other recyclable items are 

properly recycled. 

k) Encourage a rational use of fuel and space economy by using motorcycles 

instead of driving automobiles. 

l) Remember that our cities and our roads are not circuits.” 

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Appendix A 

Model of FIM Rally 

Agreement 

AGREEMENT 

BETWEEN 

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme: 

11, route Suisse, 1295 MIES, Switzerland, (hereafter referred to as “FIM”), represented 

by Mr Vito Ippolito, President, and Mr Guy Maitre, Chief Executive Officer, on the first 

part, 

AND 

The FMNR: …………………………………………………………………. (hereafter 

referred to as “the organiser”) on the second part. 

The organiser has applied to stage the ……… FIM Rally and will organise the gathering 

from ………….. to ……….……………… in ……………….……………… 

THEREFORE THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 

The rights and obligations of the organiser relate to the ………. FIM Rally that will be 

held from …………….. to …….………... and organised under the aegis of the FIM and 

in accordance with the FIM Code for Touristic Gatherings. 

Subject to the strict compliance of the obligations mentioned below, the FIM 

commissions the organiser to undertake and use his full endeavours to optimise and 

ensure a maximum performance and high level of organisation of the event. 

To this end, the organiser commits himself to fulfil the following obligations: 

1. Secure the necessary persons, funding and skilled manpower that will be applied 

and available before, during and after the event. 

2. Appoint a Rally Director who has the necessary experience and give him the 

authority that is necessary to be in charge of such a major event. 

3. Organise the said FIM Rally in accordance with the current edition of the FIM Code 

for Touristic Gatherings. 

4. Dispatch the Supplementary Regulations (which should be in conformity with the 

standard model provided), and Entry and Accommodation Forms to the FMNs by 

1 December at the latest of the year prior to the year of the said FIM Rally. 

Date and Signature:________________________ Page 1 of 3 

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5. Set a closing date for receipt of entries at ……………………….. 

6. Apply an entry fee of ………… euros (€). In the case of a registered participant 

not being able to attend the said FIM Rally, the FMN of the rider may substitute 

another rider, and the organiser should be advised by the FMN. Where no 

substitute is available, the organiser is free to decide if any refund of the entry fee 

is to be made. 

7. Provide arrangements for participants who wish to be accommodated in hotels. 

The conditions for cancellation and reimbursement of hotel accommodation fees 

paid in advance will be as follows: 

For cancellation of the hotel accommodation payment up to 30 days prior to 

the event, the refund from the 100% advance payment will be 80%. Refunds 

after this time are at the option of the organiser. 

8. Provide sufficient places for camping in accordance with guidelines laid down by 

the FIM/CML. In case of a registered participant not being able to attend the said 

FIM Rally, and where no substitute is available, the organiser is free to decide if 

any refund of camping fees is to be made. 

8.1 Apply a camping fee of xx euros (€) per night for the duration of 

the Rally. This fee includes breakfast. 

8.2 Apply a camping fee of xx euros (€) per night for additional 

camping. This fee includes breakfast. 

9. Make a security deposit of 9’500 (€) to the FIM, in order to guarantee the strict 

fulfilment of all and every obligation mentioned above. 

The security deposit must be paid into the FIM bank account within 

10 days of the closing date of entries. 

10. Any decision to draw on the security deposit will be made by the 

FIM Management Council after due consideration for the recommendations of the 

CML after the conclusion of the Rally. 

11. The organiser shall fulfil the requirements provided for in the Code for Touristic 

Gatherings, this present Agreement and the FIM Rally Workbook for Organisers. 

12. If, after the official CML site visit, the organiser wishes to change any of the agreed 

arrangements, a second visit, if deemed necessary by the CML, will be at the cost 

of the organiser. 

Date and Signature:________________________ Page 2 of 3 

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13. The organiser must use the CML-approved administrative and results software 

programme. 

14. Following the return to the FIM Executive Secretariat of all the relevant data 

concerning the participants and the Rally Results, the security deposit will be 

returned by the FIM to the organiser without prejudice to Article 10. 

15. The organiser must provide the FIM Executive Secretariat, not later than 20 days 

prior to the event, with a copy of the appropriate risk insurance polices (written in 

English or French) to cover his own liability during the Rally. 

FIM__________________FIM_________________Organiser_____________________ 

Date__________________Date_________________Date________________________ 

Enclosures: Three original contracts. 

All pages should be duly signed and dated by the organiser and by the FIM. One 

signed original shall be retained by the organiser and two signed originals shall 

be returned to the FIM Executive Secretariat. 

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Appendix B 

Reg. 1 

FIM RALLY 

MODEL FOR SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 

The……FIM Rally is organised by:…………………………………………………… 

On behalf of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the 

Commission for Leisure Motorcycling (CML), the event will be held 

from……………………..to………..…………………….201x……..according to the 

FIM Code for Touristic Gatherings (hereafter known as CTG) – FIM Rally section; 

to the rules of the FIM, to these Supplementary Regulations and to the FIM 

Environmental Code. 

Reg. 1.1 

The organisation of the…….Rally has been delegated to: 

Name:…………………………………………………………. 

Address:………………………………………………………. 

…………………………………………………………………. 

…………………………………………………………………. 

…………………………………………………………………. 

Tel:……………………………. 

Fax:…………………………… 

e-mail:………………………… 

internet site..…………………. 

Reg. 1.2 Executive Committee 

Executive President:…………………………………………. 

Member(s) of the CML:……………………………………… 

Director of the 201x FIM Rally:……………………………….. 

The first meeting of the Executive Committee will be held on……………… 

at………... 

Subsequent meetings will be fixed by the Executive Committee. 

Reg. 2 Participation in the Rally 

According to the CTG (Rally: Arts. 2 & 4). 

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Reg. 3 Entries 

Reg. 3.1 – Individual entries will be made on the form made available for this 

purpose (or the duplicate) which will be delivered to the FMNs by the organiser 

(CTG Rally Art. 5). 

The FMNs will return the entry forms to the organiser after verification (see 

address in Reg.1.1). 

Reg. 3.2 – The FMNs will also add a summary list (excel sheet(s) containing 

the following information: 

• Names of participants 

• The sum paid for the entry fees and accommodation (hotel and camping) 

• The names and addresses of the participants’ motorcycle clubs 

• The distance from the headquarters of the clubs to the Rally centre 

• The name, licence number and e-mail address of the National Delegate 

Reg. 4 Entry Fee 

The entry fee is fixed by the Federation of the participant. This is composed of 

the organiser’s fee plus any administrative expenses which may be added by the 

FMN. The amount is fixed in Euros (€) or the equivalent in local currency. 

Children between the ages of 8 and 12 will pay 50% of the adult entrance fee. 

Children under the age of 8 will be admitted free of charge. 

The entry fee will be paid in full (100%) by the FMNs of the participants 

before………………………to the following account: 

Name of the account holder:............................................................. 

Address of the account holder:......................................................... 

...................................................................................................... 

Name of the bank:........................................................................... 

Address of the bank:....................................................................... 

...................................................................................................... 

BIC/SWIFT:...................................................................................... 

Account No./IBAN:.......................................................................... 

...................................................................................................... 

All payments will be made in Euros (€) or local currency only. The transfer costs 

are to be paid by the expeditor. 

Reg. 5 Closing date for entries 

The deadline for the entries and the booking of the accommodation 

is………………… 

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Reg. 6 Gifts, souvenirs and services for the participants 

Every participant who has paid the registration fee will receive: 

a bag containing souvenir gift(s) and a medal or plaque 

excursion(s) in the vicinity 

an entertainment programme 

a welcome snack 

3 evening meals and……picnic(s) (CTG Rally Art. 6). 

Reg. 7 Accommodation 

– 100% of the campsite booking fee will be paid with the registration. 

– 100% of the hotel booking fee will be paid with the registration. 

The hotel or camping bookings will be made on the "accommodation" booking 

form. 

The amounts due for the accommodation will be paid at the same time as the 

registration fee, i.e. before…………………..to the bank account quoted in Reg. 4. 

All payments will be in Euros (€) or equivalent local currency and will cover the 

transfer costs. 

Reg. 8 Optional Benefits 

a) 

b) 

c) 

Bookings for these optional excursions must be made at the same time as the 

registration on the special form provided. These trips are also to be paid for at 

the same time as the entry. 

Reg. 9 Welcome Centre 

The Welcome Centre will be open on: …………………from….……to……………. 

Address:……………………………………………………………… 

………………………………………………………………………… 

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On arrival day, each participant will receive information concerning the gathering 

place from which each national team will pass by the Arrival Control. 

The entry papers and vehicles of the participants will be checked at the 

Welcome Centre upon arrival. The FIM Meritum and Co-Meritum stamps will 

also be distributed at this time. Participants will receive a “classification 

card”, similar to their ID card, which MUST be handed over at the Arrival 

Control. 

Reg. 10 Arrival Control 

The Arrival Control will be operational on ...............… from ............. to …....…… 

at ............... 

In order to be classified, participants must hand over the “classification 

card” distributed earlier at the Welcome Centre. Neither copies nor the 

original entry forms will be accepted or counted for the classification. 

Reg. 11 Closed Park (Parc Fermé) 

After the control, the motorbikes will stay in the Closed Park until the last nation 

has passed by the Arrival Control and the final national hymn has been 

played. Participants may leave the Parc Fermé after this time. However, the 

Parc Fermé will stay secured until xxpm. 

Reg. 12 Results and Classification 

According to the CTG (Rally Art.15). 

Reg. 13 Disqualification 

Participants shall be officially disqualified at the discretion of the Executive 


Reg. 14 Prize-Giving Ceremony 

According to the CTG (Rally Art. 25). This will take place on the evening 

of……………………………..... 

However, the Inter-Club prizes will be awarded on the second evening. 

Reg. 15 National Delegates 



organiser at least 15 days before the event. (See Art. 18.7 – Instructions to the 

Organisers and Participants of a FIM Classic Touristic Gathering – Category A.) 

See also Reg. 3.2 of these S.R. 

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Reg. 16 Cancellation of event 

According to the CTG (Rally Art.9). 

The organiser can cancel the event: 

– if, at the closing date, the number of entries is below 1000 

– in the case of absolute necessity. 

In the case of cancellation of the event, the participants who transmitted their 

entry forms before the closing entry date will be notified. 

Reg. 17 General 

Comments at the discretion of the organiser. 

Reg. 18 Liability of the Authorities, Organisers and Participants 

According to the CTG (Rally Art. 14) and Art. 19 (Touristic Gatherings of 

Category A). 

Reg. 19 Rider Conduct and Protection of the Environment 

Participants of the FIM Rally are motorcyclist ambassadors for their 

country and are expected to consider other road users. (CTG Rally Art. 3) 

Recommendations to Road Users 

Note to organisers: 

Please write out in full the text in Art. 11.2 “Rider Conduct” from the FIM 

Environmental Code. It is also on page 54 of the CTG. 

Address of the organisers from:……………to:…………. 

Open from:…………………………to:………………………. 

Address:……………………………………………………….. 

…………………………………………………………………… 

…………………………………………………………………… 

Tel:…………………………… 

Fax:…………………………… 

e-mail:……………………….. 

Internet site:………………… 

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Appendix C 

Reg. 1 

FIM MOTOCAMP 

MODEL FOR SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS 

The……FIM Motocamp is organised by:………………………………………….….. 

On behalf of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) and the 

Commission for Leisure Motorcycling (CML), the event will be held 

from……………………..to………..…………………….201x…..according to the 

FIM Code for Touristic Gatherings (hereafter known as CTG) – FIM Motocamp 

section; to the rules of the FIM, to these Supplementary Regulations and to the 

FIM Environmental Code. 

Reg. 1.1 

The organisation of the 201x Motocamp has been delegated to: 

Name:……………………………………………………………. 

Address:…………………………………………………………. 

……………………………………………………………………. 

……………………………………………………………………. 

……………………………………………………………………. 

Tel:…………………………….. 

Fax:……………………………. 

e-mail:……………………….... 

internet site:.…………………. 

Reg. 1.2 Executive Committee 

Executive President:…………………………………………… 

Member(s) of the CML:………………………………………… 

Director of the 201x FIM Motocamp:…………………………… 

The first meeting of the Executive Committee will be held 

on…………………at…….. 

Subsequent meetings will be fixed by the Executive Committee. 

Reg. 2 Participation in the Motocamp 

According to the CTG (Motocamp: Arts. 2 & 4). 

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Reg. 3 Entries 

Reg. 3.1 – Individual entries will be made on the form available for this purpose 

(or the duplicate) which will be delivered to the FMNs by the organiser 

(CTG Motocamp Art. 5). 

The FMNs will return the entry forms to the organiser after verification (see 

address in Reg.1.1). 

Reg. 3.2 – The FMNs will also add a summary list of the members entered; the 

sum paid for the entry fee and for the accommodation – camping (or hotel) in 

accordance with Reg. 7. 

Reg. 4 Entry Fee 

The entry fee is fixed by the Federation of the participant. This is composed of 

the organiser’s fee plus any administrative expenses which may be added by the 

FMN. 

The amount is fixed in Euros (€) or the equivalent in local currency. 

Children between the ages of 8 and 12 will pay 50% of the adult entrance fee. 

Children under the age of 8 will be admitted free of charge. 

The entry fee will be paid in full (100%) by the FMNs of the participants 

before…….…….to the following account: 

Name of the account holder:…………………………...…………………… 

Address of the account holder:……………................…………………… 

…………………………………………………………….….…………………… 

Name of the bank:………………………………………...…………………… 

Address of the bank:………………………………….….…………………… 

…………………………………………………………….….…………………… 

BIC/SWIFT:………………………………………………....…………………… 

Account No./IBAN:…………..…………………………...…………………… 

……………………………………………………………….…………………… 

All payments will be made in Euros (€) or local currency only. The transfer costs 

are to be paid by the expeditor. 

Reg. 5 Closing date for entries 

The deadline for the entries is………………… 

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Reg. 6 Gifts, souvenirs and services for the participants 

Every participant who has paid the registration fee receives the following minimal 

benefits: 

Participation in the FIM Motocamp 

Accommodation on a camping site for the duration of the event 

3 evening meals 

3 breakfasts and 2 lunches 

Souvenir medal or pin 

Other souvenirs at the discretion of the organiser. 

Reg. 7 Accommodation 

– 100% of campsite booking fee will be paid with the registration. 

– 100% of any other sort of accommodation fee will be paid with the 

registration. 

(NB. Non-campers will not be classified.) 

The campsite (or hotel) bookings will be made on the “accommodation” booking 

form. 

The amounts due for the accommodation will be paid at the same time as the 

registration fee, i.e. before……………………..to the bank account quoted in 

Reg. 4. 

All payments will be in Euros (€) or the equivalent in local currency and will 

cover the transfer costs. 

Reg. 8 Administrative Centre 

The Administrative Centre will be open on……………..from….……to…………… 

Address:……………………………………………………………. 

………………………………………………………………………. 

Reg. 9 Results and Classification 

According to the CTG (Motocamp Art.12). 

Reg. 10 Disqualifications 

Participants shall be officially disqualified at the discretion of the Executive 


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Reg. 11 Prize-Giving Ceremony 

According to the CTG (Motocamp Art. 14). This will take place on the evening 

of………………………………….... 

Reg. 12 National Delegates 



organiser at least 15 days before the event. (See Art. 18.7 – Instructions to the 

Organisers and Participants of a FIM Classic Touristic Gathering - Cat.A) 

Reg. 13 Cancellation of event 

According to the CTG (Motocamp Art. 8). 

The oganiser can cancel the event: 

– if, at the closing date, the number of entries is below xxxx 

– in the case of absolute necessity. 

In the case of cancellation of the event, the participants who transmitted their 

entry forms before the closing entry date will be notified. 

Reg. 14 General 

Comments at the discretion of the organiser. 

Reg. 15 Liability of the Authorities, Organisers and Participants 

According to the CTG (Motocamp Art. 11) and Art. 19 (Touristic Gatherings of 

Category A). 

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Reg. 16 Rider Conduct and Protection of the Environment 

Participants of the FIM Motocamp are motorcyclist ambassadors for their 

country and are expected to consider other road users. (CTG Motocamp 

Art. 3) 

Recommendations to Road Users 

Note to organisers: 

Please write out in full the text in Art. 11.2 “Rider Conduct” from the FIM 

Environmental Code. It is also on page 54 of the CTG. 

Address of the organisers from:……………to:………… 

Open from:…………………………to:……………………… 

Address:……………………………………… 

…………………………………………………. 

…………………………………………………. 

…………………………………………………. 

Tel:…………………………… 

Fax:…………………………... 

e-mail:……………………….. 

Internet site:………………... 

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Appendix D 

Norway Cup 

Challenge Bohemia 

Challenge Luxembourg 

Challenge Belgium 

Challenge San Marino Foemina 

Challenge Nederland 

Challenge Meritum FIM 

Challenge Romania 

CHALLENGE FIM 

Challenge FIVA 

Challenge Hungaria 

Challenge Austria 

Challenge Italia 

Challenge Gagarine 

Challenge France 

Challenge Monaco 

Challenge Marcel Haecker 

Presentation of Prizes at FIM Rallies 

Table Layout Plan 

Challenge Replicas Inter Club Awards 

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Andorra 

Austria 

Belgium 

Croatia 

Czech Republic 

Denmark 

Estonia 

Finland 

France 

Germany 

Great Britain 

Greece 

Hungary 

Ireland 

Italy 

Latvia 

Luxembourg 

Macedonia 

Monaco 

Netherlands 

Norway 

Poland 

Portugal 

Russia 

San Marino 

Slovak Rep. 

Slovenia 

Spain 

Sweden 

Switzerland 

Tunisia 

USA

Couv code touristique - FIM

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