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3 ibu event and competition rules - International Biathlon Union

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3IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULESThe qualification criteria achieved at the IBU Cup/OECH, WCH or OWGfor the WC are valid only for the trimester in which the competitor beginscompeting in the WC.To retain the right to participate in the next WC trimester in which acompetitor chooses to start, the competitor must achieve one result thatis max. 15% behind the average time of the top three competitors, in thecurrent WC trimester in a Sprint or Individual <strong>competition</strong>.1.4.3.4 Safety at all IBU EventsAthletes who start for the first time at an IBU <strong>event</strong> must prove that theycan safely h<strong>and</strong>le the sports equipment <strong>and</strong> that they have competed innational-level biathlon <strong>competition</strong>s by presenting appropriate resultslists to the RD <strong>and</strong>/or the <strong>competition</strong> jury. The RD <strong>and</strong>/or <strong>competition</strong>jury may stop individuals from starting or remove them from <strong>competition</strong>if the <strong>competition</strong> jury/RD have reason to suspect they cannot safelyh<strong>and</strong>le the sports equipment or if they are not able to prove previous<strong>competition</strong> experience.1.4.4 Force Majeure/Extraordinary CircumstancesCompetitors who are hindered in achieving WC qualification at the WClevel due to force majeure <strong>and</strong>/or extraordinary circumstances maysubmit a petition to the RD for consideration by the <strong>competition</strong> juryat that <strong>event</strong>. A special committee consisting of three members, VPSport, Race Director <strong>and</strong> the chairman of the Technical Committee, willdetermine if the competitor’s qualification is to remain valid for the nexttrimester in which the competitor starts.1.5 REGISTRATION AND ENTRY1.5.1 Notice of Intent to Participate at IBU EventsThere are two separate forms of notification which must be given:registration <strong>and</strong> entry.1.5.1.1 Registration, Replacements <strong>and</strong> Accommodation ReservationsRegistration is the early notification of intent to participate. The numbersof competitors <strong>and</strong> team staff members that may be registered for an<strong>event</strong> are detailed in the <strong>event</strong>-specific <strong>rules</strong>. Registration for <strong>event</strong>smust be done as follows:3-14 IBU RULES

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