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3 ibu event and competition rules - International Biathlon Union

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IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULES 36.5.2.2 Relay CompetitionsThe start number colors that must be used within a team are: red for thestarting member, green for the second, yellow for the third <strong>and</strong> blue forthe fourth.6.6 WEATHER CONDITIONS6.6.1 Temperature<strong>Biathlon</strong> <strong>competition</strong>s must not be started if the air temperature iscolder than minus 20 degrees Celsius measured at the coldest part ofthe site (range or course), 1.5 m above ground.6.6.2 Wind ChillIf it is colder than minus 15°C, wind chill <strong>and</strong> humidity must beconsidered before starting <strong>and</strong> during the <strong>competition</strong>. In the case ofa high wind chill factor, the <strong>competition</strong> jury will decide whether tostart or continue the <strong>competition</strong>, in consultation with the IBU MedicalDelegate or the Competition Physician. The course to be skied may alsobe changed to avoid windy areas. The following Table 2 shows wind chilltemperature equivalents.IBU RULES 3-55

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