3 ibu event and competition rules - International Biathlon Union

3IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULESinformation or advice, or to pass on any information to competitors byway of radio or any other communication method on the range including10 m to the left and right of the range. The forbidden area at the shootingrange will be marked by clearly visible markings, including 10 m fromthe left and right shooting lanes. It is forbidden to pass any informationfrom the shooting butts to the coaches and/or competitors duringzeroing and/or the competition. These bans do not apply to the generalexpressions of applause or disappointment by the spectators.1.8.2.2 On the CoursePacing - running or skiing in front, beside or behind competitors - isforbidden. Non-competing persons are permitted to run for up to50 m beside competitors to give them competition information or to offerthem beverages. Touching competitors in such a way as to assist theirpropulsion or to obstruct other competitors is forbidden. Assistance tocompetitors to change the glide performance of their skis is prohibitedduring the competition. In the area 100 m before and to 100 m afterthe range, in the handover zone and in the last 100 m before the finish,running beside competitors is forbidden. Additional no-coaching zonesmay be established on the course by the RD responsible for the event.1.8.3 Event BehaviorSpectators and other persons must be clearly informed of these rulesby the official announcer before the beginning of the competition andwarned that a violation of these rules, or any behavior that disrupts theevent may lead to spectators and other persons being removed from thevenue by the Organizing Committee.1.9 AWARDSIBU medals will only be given for competitions where three or morecompetitors or relay teams are competing.2. ORGANIZATION BODIES AND APPOINTMENTS2.1 GENERALThe following organizations and persons are established, electedor appointed to organize, conduct and control biathlon events andcompetitions:3-24 IBU RULES