3 ibu event and competition rules - International Biathlon Union

3IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULESrepeated within the zone. Competitors or Relay teams who have made afalse start and do not return to start again correctly will be consideredas not having started.6.4.7 Late StartIf competitors are late to the start, they must start at the first possibleopportunity as directed by the starter without obstructing othercompetitors.6.4.7.1 If competitors start late due to their own fault, their start time will berecorded as the one on the start list. If their late start was due to forcemajeure, the competition jury will decide their start time.6.5 START NUMBERS6.5.1 GeneralAt all IBU competitions, all competitors must wear a bib which has theirstart number on it. Competitors must also wear their start number onboth thighs. Competitors are responsible for ensuring that their startnumbers remain attached to the required positions during a competition.The start number and sequence color worn by a competitor must be thenumber and color assigned for that competitor for that competition onthe competition start list.6.5.1.1 NumberingAt OWG, WCH, WC, OECH and IBU Cup competitions, the set of men’sand women’s start numbers for each start must begin with the number1 and must continue in numerical order to the last number.6.5.1.2 ColorThe color of the start numbers must clearly contrast with the base colorof the cloth/fabric.6.5.1.3 Sizes of Start NumbersThe start number sizes required in IBU competitions are detailed in theMaterials Catalogue.6.5.2 Start Number Colors by Competition6.5.2.1 Individual, Sprint, Pursuit, Mass Start and Super Sprint competitionsAll competitors’ start numbers must be of the same design.3-54 IBU RULES