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LICENCES, AFFILIATIONS AND GENERAL CONDUCT
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A rider must be at least 5 years of age to compete in a PBMXC
sanctioned BMX event. The minimum age of 5 refers to the real calendar age
on the day of race commencement and deviates from the age determination as
described in paragraph B.1. underneath.
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A rider must hold a current recognized license from a PBMXC member
organization. No rider whose license has been suspended by any member
organization shall be permitted to compete at a PBMXC sanctioned event
during the term of his suspension. No rider may participate in activities
organized by a member organization that has been suspended.
No rider may
participate in a race that has not been included in a national calendar or
that has not been recognized by PBMXC.
A member organization
may grant special exceptions for races or particular events.
Breaches of the above
rules shall render the rider liable to one month's suspension and a fine
of Php 1,000.
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All riders must observe these rules and follow all instructions
given them by any commissaire or official at any time during the course of
the event. Every rider must at all times observe such conduct as it
reflects the ideals of good sportsmanship and avoid any conduct which may
bring himself or the sport of BMX into disrepute. The use of obscene or
foul language is forbidden. Riders using such language will be penalized
in a manner to be determined by the chief race commissaire.
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Any rider found to be competing while intoxicated will be
disqualified for the event and may suffer further penalty at the
discretion of the Philippine BMX Commission.
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CLASSES
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Riders registered to compete in an event will be classified
according to their age, gender, bicycle style and level. Two styles of
bicycles are recognized: standard, with a rim size of the wheel shall
be 20" nominal diameter The total diameter of the wheels, inflated
tires included, shall not exceed 22 ½“ (57 cm). The total diameter
of the wheels, inflated tires included, in the cruiser class shall
measure at least 22 ½" (57 cm), and the total diameter of the
wheels, inflated tires included, shall be no larger than 26" in
diameter. The age class a rider is eligible to ride is determined by his
age which shall be calculated by deducting the year of birth from the
current year.
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The BMX competition classes recognized by the PBMXC are as follows:
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AGE CLASSES (standard bicycles):
Championship level
Elite Men - 19 & over;
Elite Women - 19 & over;
Junior Men - 17 & 18;
Junior Women - 17 & 18;
(4 classes).
Challenge level
Boys - 5 & 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16;
(11 classes).
Girls - 5-7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16;
(10 classes).
Men - 17 & over;
(1 class).
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CRUISER CLASSES (cruisers, male/female riders):
Championship level
Elite Cruiser - 19 & over;
Junior Cruiser - 17 & 18;
(2 classes).
Challenge level
12 & under, 13 & 14, 15 & 16, 17-29;
30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 & over;
Women Cruiser - 18 & under,
Women Cruiser - 19 & over
(10 classes).
TOTAL: 38 classes
A rider aged 17
years or over may choose to compete at either elite or Challenge level,
namely in the appropriate age and gender group in 20" and/or cruiser. This
choice of competing level shall be made for a whole year, running from
January 1 until December 31.
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Nine riders shall constitute a class. If fewer than nine riders
register for a class, they will be combined with the next older age class,
but with the restriction that no competing class at Championship level can
be combined with a competing class at Challenge level and vice versa. If
the adequate numbers of nine riders are registered, the class will be run
even if less rider show up. The only exception to the above combination
rules are the cruiser classes with a maximum age of more than 34, which
shall be combined with the next younger age class. In any case that an
under-subscribed class cannot be combined according to the above rules,
this class shall not be run.
If nine or more riders
register for a class and are present on race day, the class will not be
combined in those cases where injury or illness prevents the requisite
number from actually engaging in competition.
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Except as provided by the combination rules, no rider is permitted
to compete outside of his age or gender group.
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FLAGS
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the colors listed below are used by track officials as a means of
communicating with each other and to riders on the track. These flags have
the following meanings:
GREEN FLAG: The course
is unobstructed and racing can proceed.
YELLOW FLAG: The course is obstructed and racers should be held at the
gate.
RED FLAG: Riders on the track should stop immediately and return to the
starting gate to await further instruction.
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PRACTICE AND RIDERS' MEETING
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No rider
will be permitted to ride on the track until his bicycle and safety
equipment have been inspected by an appropriate official. No bicycle will
be permitted on the track unless it bears an official mark indicating that
it has passed inspection.
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At least
one official practice session must precede the racing at any event.
Separate practice times shall be allocated to each age class or other
designated group. Each group shall have as a minimum time allowance
that period which will allow all its riders to complete at least four laps
including practice gate starts.
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After
practice has concluded, the chief race commissaire may call a team
managers' meeting. The purpose of this meeting shall be to inform team
managers of any supplemental regulations that may be in force during the
race and to give further instructions regarding the general conduct of the
race.
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RACE
SCHEDULE, TRANSFERS AND SCORING
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The schedule of races shall be established according to the
procedures set forth in
Appendix 4.
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The competition schedule and race order shall be posted on the
information board. Moto sheets posted on the information board must
indicate:
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Each rider's name and plate number;
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The race number;
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The qualifying round to which riders will transfer;
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The starting positions for each moto.
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Scoring
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For each moto in which he competes, a rider shall receive a point
score equal to his finish position in the race, with the rider in first
place earning one point and so on down to the eighth place rider, who will
receive 8 points. The riders with the lowest total points earned in the
motos transfer to the next stage of competition in accordance with the
rules set forth in
Appendix 4.
In elimination rounds
the top 4 finishing riders will transfer to the next stage of competition.
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A rider must compete in all motos in order to be eligible for the
next stage of competition.
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A rider who does not start in a qualifying race will be recorded as
“Did Not Start” (DNS) and will not be eligible to transfer to the next
stage.
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A rider who starts but
does not complete a moto will be recorded as “Did Not Finish (DNF) and
will receive a score equal to the number of riders who started the moto.
This rider will be eligible to transfer.
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If two or more riders in a class complete the motos with equal
scores, then they will be ranked according to their respective finishes in
the last moto.
However, whenever a lap time scoring system is utilized, the rider with
the best-recorded time in the previous moto will be determined the winner.
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STAGING AND STARTING POSITIONS
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The gate starting positions for motos shall be determined according
to the rule set forth in
Appendix 3 and shall be indicated on the moto
sheets.
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The starting position for all rounds of racing following the motos
shall be determined by drawing lots.
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All riders must start in their designated gate positions. The
penalty for starting from any other gate position is disqualification.
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It is each rider's responsibility to be in the staging area and on
the gate at the appropriate times.
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THE
START
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A BMX race shall be started using one of the following procedures:
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Where an electronically controlled starting gate is used, the
starter's call will be:
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«Attention» or «Set them up» (optional). The starter will hold
Stage 1 of the call until satisfied that the start is safe to proceed and
will only then activate the voice box starting system. The recorded
commands of the voice box shall be as follows:
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«Riders ready»
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«Watch the lights» or «watch the gate» (optional).
Only in Stage 1 can
the start be held by the starter. The starter will recommence with stage 1
of the call.
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The voice box starting system is a facility that replaces the
starter's voice.
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Where an electronically controlled starting gate in combination
with a voice box supported starting system is used, the recorded commands
of the voice box shall be as follows:
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«Attention» or «Set them up» (optional). The starter will hold
Stage 1 of the call until satisfied that the start is safe to proceed and
will only then activate the voice box starting system. The recorded
commands of the voice box shall be as follows:
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«Riders ready»
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«Watch the lights» or «watch the gate» (optional).
Only in Stage 1 can
the start be held by the starter. The starter will recommence with stage 1
of the call.
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The basic requirements for a voice box starting system shall be as
follows:
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The recorded commands must be clear and audible to all competitors
on the gate.
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The voice box starting system must be entirely integrated with the
lights and the gate controls.
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The cut off point for manual control of the voice box starting
system shall be at the conclusion of the "Riders ready" command.
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The auto command of «Watch the lights» or «Watch the gate»
(optional) sets the system into irretrievable motion and cannot be
stopped.
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At the moment of the word «lights» or «gate» (optional), the voice
box starting system shall auto engage the running of the light system and
subsequently the gate drop procedure.
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When a gate start is used, each rider's front wheel must be placed
against the gate, be grounded and remain stationary during the starter's
call.
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A rider will be penalized for leaving his lane whereby causing
interference with the progress of another rider during the first 10 meters
of the race. A penalty for this infringement shall be imposed by the chief
race commissaire, following the guidelines as described in
Section IX,
paragraph A.
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CONDUCT ON THE TRACK
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Riders who have registered for a competition are the only riders
allowed to ride or practice on any part of the track on the days of the
competition.
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The chief race commissaire is the final authority at any
competition and has the right to impose a penalty on any competitor,
parent, spectator or team manager in the interests of safety or for
violation of these rules, following the guidelines as described in
Section
IX, paragraph A.
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If a race is stopped by officials before its conclusion, the riders
in the race must return to the starting line immediately and await
instructions.
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A restart will be signaled by the blowing of a horn or other
audible device. A re-run of a moto, qualifying round or final will take
place only if, in the opinion of the chief race commissaire, the running
of the race has been adversely affected by interference on the part of a
spectator, animal or other outside agency.
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If a rider falls or is forced to stop due to a bicycle malfunction
during a race, his first responsibility shall be to remove himself and his
bicycle from the course in order to give the least obstruction to other
riders. If a rider cannot or does not get up after a fall, he may be moved
only by first aid attendants or with the permission of a licensed
physician.
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Any rider who leaves the course during a race must, regardless of
the circumstances, re-enter the course at the nearest safe point. He shall
not interfere with the progress of any other rider or cut the course in
order to gain an advantage. Any rider who cuts the course and gains an
advantage will be penalized for this infringement by the chief race
commissaire, following the guidelines as described in
Section IX,
paragraph A.
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A rider shall not cause any part of his person or bicycle to come
into contact with another rider's person or bicycle during a race with the
intention of impeding that rider's progress so as to overtake him or cause
him to be overtaken by another rider. A penalty for this infringement
shall be imposed by the chief race commissaire, following the guidelines
as described in
Section IX, paragraph A.
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The lead rider shall have the right to choose his line on the track
and through the corners. When on the final straight, however, the lead
rider shall not deliberately obstruct another rider from passing. A
penalty for this infringement shall be imposed by the chief race
commissaire, following the guidelines as described in
Section IX,
paragraph A.
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Team riding or helping other competitors to gain a higher finishing
position is prohibited. A penalty for this infringement shall be imposed
by the chief race commissaire, following the guidelines as described in
Section IX, paragraph A.
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Team managers, parents, and others in the company of a rider shall
not interfere with a race on behalf of a team or a rider. A penalty for
this infringement shall be imposed by the chief race commissaire,
following the guidelines as described in
Section IX, paragraph A.
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After crossing the finish line in a race, each rider shall proceed
to the area where the finish poles assigned to the race are located and
stand beside the pole whose number corresponds with his finish position.
Each rider shall remain in that location until he is dismissed by a race
official. This rule does not apply when finish line video camera equipment
is in use at the finish line.
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THE
FINISH
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A rider shall have finished at the moment when the tire of the
front wheel touches the vertical plane rising from the starting edge of
the finish line.
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When a lap time scoring system is utilized and a rider does not
finish a race (DNF), the Chief race commissaire must immediately confirm
the rider’s finish result to the Lap Time Scoring Operator in order for
the timing operator to manually shut down the timing of that race and for
that rider to be scored.
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When a lap time scoring system is utilized, it is mandatory that
riders refrain from riding back towards the finish line area once they
have completed their race and/or crossing the finish line from the other
direction in order to prevent any interference with the timing system.
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