3 ibu event and competition rules - International Biathlon Union

3IBU EVENT AND COMPETITION RULES7.1.4 Passing and Giving WayA competitor who is in position to pass another competitor, and wishesto pass, must yell “Track.” A competitor who is about to be overtakenmust clear the course in front of the passing competitor at the firstyell of “Track” or other voice signal, even if the course is wide enough.However, this obligation does not apply to the last 50 m before the finishline and the last 50 m before the hand-over zone.7.1.5 Skiing Penalty LoopsIn all competitions in which the shot-penalty is the 150 m penalty loop,competitors must ski the loop once for every missed target immediatelyafter the shooting bout.7.1.5.1 ResponsibilityCompetitors themselves will be responsible for skiing the requirednumber of penalty loops immediately after the shooting bout. They arenot permitted to complete penalty loops at a later time.7.1.5.2 Penalty Loop ErrorIf, due to a mistake by the OC or a target malfunction, competitors skithe wrong number of penalty loops, the competition jury must decide onan appropriate time adjustment. In each competition where the penaltyloop is used, the OC must ensure that the average penalty loop ski timeis recorded, based on at least five competitors.7.1.6 Skating at Relay, Mass and Group StartsThe use of the skating technique in simultaneous or group starts (one orboth legs sideways) is prohibited in the tracked portion after the start line.7.2 OBSTRUCTIONIt is strictly forbidden to impede other competitors in any way at anytime during the competition. This ban also includes dropping objects onthe competition course or the shooting range in such a way that othercompetitors are impeded.7.3 EXCHANGING EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS, ASSISTANCE7.3.1 Exchanging Skis and PolesCompetitors may exchange one of their skis, but only if it is broken orthe binding is damaged. Broken poles and straps may be exchanged3-58 IBU RULES