3 ibu event and competition rules - International Biathlon Union

3IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULESwhich start type and start interval is the best for the circumstances, inconsultation with the OC.6.1.3 Pursuit CompetitionsNo standard start interval is used in Pursuit competitions. Competitorsmust start at the exact time listed in the start list as their start time,which is the length of time they finished behind the winner of thequalifying competition, rounded to the nearest second.6.1.4 Mass Start CompetitionsIn Mass Start competitions, the competitors all start together in onesingle simultaneous start.6.1.5 All Relay CompetitionsIn all Relay competitions the first competitors of each team all startsimultaneously. Subsequent starts by other team members are doneby the incoming team member tagging the next team member in therelay hand-over zone. The start sequence in the Mixed Relay is woman,woman, man, man.6.1.6 Super Sprint Competition6.1.6.1 In the Super Sprint qualification competition, all competitors start,individually with an interval of 15 seconds between each competitor.6.1.6.2 In the Super Sprint final competition, all competitors start in one singlesimultaneous start, with three lanes.6.2 STARTING POSITIONS AND STARTS6.2.1 Single Start with Electronic TimingCompetitors must stand as close to the gate as possible and must passthrough the gate at their starting time.6.2.2 Single Start with Manual TimingIf only manual timing is used, competitors must stand with both feetcompletely behind the start line and must cross the line at their startingtime.6.2.3 Pursuit StartCompetitors must arrive in the start area at least two minutes beforethe start for placement into their start lanes. They will then be linedup sequentially in their start lanes. If a competitor is not present at thestart, an OC official must stand in his place. Each simultaneous start3-50 IBU RULES