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Regulations
Disclaimer:
QUADMASTERS' PRIMARY INTERESTS ARE TO
ENHANCE SAFETY FOR SPECTATORS AND PARTICIPANTS AND
TO PROMOTE VARIOUS FORMS OF MOTORSPORTS AS A MAJOR
FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT.
HOWEVER, QUADMASTERS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS
OR EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
THAT OMPLIANCE
WITH GUIDELINES & REGULATIONS PUBLISHED IN THIS
GUIDELINE OR PUBLISHED DURING THE YEAR(S) AS UPDATES
OR REVISIONS WILL PREVENT OR GUARANTEE AGAINST INJURY
OR DEATH TO SPECTATORS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY.
THESE GUIDELINES & REGULATIONS CONSTITUTE
THE MINUMUM ACCEPTABLE
STANDARDS FOR QUADMASTERS COMPETITION AND ARE INTENDED
AS A GUIDE FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE SPORT. SAFETY IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EQUIPTMENT MANUFACTURERS,
VEHICLE BUILDERS AND THE EVENT PARTICIPANTS. MOTORSPORTS
IS A HIGH RISK ACTIVITY.
Definitions:
Event: Weekend event consisting of 1,
2, or 3 days.
Round: Completion of the course by each
registered entrant.
Class: Breakdown by cc's and/or ages.
Course: Consists of 8-10 challenges.
Challenge: An individual skill test or
task within the course.
Time: Typically 1 minute per individual
challenge.
Penalty: A (5) second addition to the
competitor's final time for each infraction.
Event Challenge Winner: Individual that
has the best time for a particular challenge, 1 winner
per class.
National Challenge Winner: Individual
that has the highest accumulated points for a particular
challenge at the end of the season, 1 winner per class.
Overall Event Winner: Individual that
has the best overall time of all combined challenges
for each event, 1 winner per class.
National Overall Winner: Individual that
has the highest accumulated points at the end of the
season, 1 winner per class.
QuadMaster's Participant: A registered
member who urges to take on the Ultimate ATV Challenge
course for bragging rights.
Stock: (1) Mass production unit commerically
available which cannot have any aftermarket or performance
motor improving enhancements. (2) Stock units are allowed
to exchange or substitute: Tires, rims, exhaust, throttle
and brake controls, handlebars, and handlebar mounts.
Chest Protector: Body protection commercially
available.
Helmet: Must be DOT or Snell M2000 approved
with functional chin strap.
Foot Wear: Closed toe, closed heal, and
must cover the ankle.
Event Director: The official in charge
of overseeing the entire event and who makes the final
decision on all items of dispute or infraction. This
person's decision is final.
Hazerdous Nature of ATV Riding:
It is understood that ATV Riding exhibitions
and competitions, by their very nature, is a hazardous
activity and can result in serious injury and/or death.
Usage of these guidelines & regulations does not
guarantee the well being of the participant. Participation
in this type of activity is at the participant' s own
risk.
Entry Application and General
Use:
The following nomenclature, definitions, and
abbreviations shall be used in QuadMasters guidelines & regulations
as well as supplementary guidelines and regulations:
- QUADMASTERS: The sanctioning body.
- PARTICIPANT: The rider, owner, crew or family member,
or any other individuals associated with a participating
ATV. All participants must have proper credentials.
(See below)
- COMPETITOR: A person named to compete in an exhibition
or contest as a rider.
- RIDER OF RECORD: The person named to be the operator
of an ATV entered in an event. The Rider of Record
is the only person allowed to ride the ATV unless
an official change has been registered in accordance
with all applicable QuadMasters regulations.
- SENIOR COMPETITOR / MINOR COMPETITOR: Senior competitor
must be (18) years of age.
Participant Responsibility:
It is the responsibility of the participant(s)
to familiarize him/herself with applicable guidelines
and regulations prior to competing in any QuadMasters
sanctioned event.
Each participant expressly agrees that
the act of entering a QuadMasters sanctioned event
shall constitute an agreement by him/her to be bound
by all of the guidelines and regulations covering this
event. The participant agrees to be bound by all decisions
made by the Event Director or his/her designee.
Each participant will agree to sign a
release and waiver of liability and agrees not to bring
any action against Quadmasters, its employees, agents,
contractors, and subcontractors, the facility, event
sponsors and all other event officials for any loss
or damage caused by decision, erroneous or otherwise,
or decision based on malfunctioning electronic or mechanical
equipment, whether due to negligence or otherwise.
In entering an event, the participant agrees not to
bring action against the Event Director, his designees
or other event officials during the event, whether
such action constitutes negligence or otherwise. The
participant shall be defined to include any person
directly or indirectly associated with any vehicle
lawfully on premises for the purpose of competition,
including, but not limited to riders, owners and crewmembers.
All participants are required to have acceptable photo
identification, i.e. a valid driver's license or passport.
The QUADMASTERS reserves the right to determine whether
a participant has the ability to compete in a QUADMASTERS
Event. Participants must also comply with the requirements
specified by the QUADMASTERS Event Director or staff.
In some instances, a participant may
compete under the age of 18. Laws of the State in which
the event takes place may take precedence. All participants
under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian
sign the minor release form at the event. If a parent
or legal guardian of the minor will not be present
at the event to sign the proper forms, parental agreement
forms may be requested prior to the event from the
QUADMASTERS. Parental agreement forms need to be signed
by a parent or legal guardian and witnessed by a notary
public.
All persons on premise are required to
register with the event registrar. Participants must
properly complete and sign all required registration
forms including all release and waiver of liability
agreements in order to be
on site and participate in the event.
Each participant shall enter into the
current standard QUADMASTERS Release and Waiver of
Liability Agreement.
The QUADMASTERS will issue event credentials/wristbands
to each individual depending on their role in the event,
which may allow them in designated areas. The QUADMASTERS
reserves the right to change at any time the credential
allotment standard and the designated areas for participants.
All participants are responsible for keeping that credential/wristband
on them at all times. No person shall sign the release
form for anyone other than himself/herself.
Only participants who meet all QUADMASTERS
standards, have completed registration, and have signed
all required releases, are eligible to participate
in an event.
The QUADMASTERS reserves the right to
impound any participating ATV or other vehicle at our
discretion.
Requests for Non-Compliance:
Any request for request for relief from the
provisions of these guidelines at an event shall be
addressed to the QUADMASTERS Event Manager. Any requests
made outside an event shall be made in writing and
addressed as follows:
QuadMasters Events
Attention: C.E.O.
5183 Silver Maple Lane
Medina, OH 44256
QUADMASTERS shall evaluate the request and either make
the decision irectly or delegate the decision to the
appropriate person. In ruling such requests, QUADMASTERS
shall evaluate the timeliness of the requests, and
competitive safety considerations. QUADMASTERS ruling
on such requests shall be final.
Event Regulations:
1. ATV Safety:
A. Any ATV being used in exhibition or competition
must have 2 different points of shut off that are functional
and operational that will terminate the ignition; I.E.
ignition switch and kill switch. Both shut offs must
be accessible from the outside of the unit.
B. ATV must be operated in a safe manner
at all times, following a speed limit of 5 M.P.H when
ATV' s are not performing. QUADMASTERS reserves the
right to disqualify any rider not operating his/her
vehicle accordingly.
C. Only one participant will be allowed
in/on an ATV when it is being moved and/or driven.
D. There will be no off course riding
permitted other than in designated warm-up and pit
areas. Riders are not permitted in/on ATV in the pits,
on the track or in adjacent areas with out permission
or outside of the scheduled practice or competition
times.
E. Loose objects will not be permitted
in/on ATV. Any object either thrown or dropped from
an ATV could result in disqualification of that run.
F. There shall be no sharp or protruding
edges on a competition ATV.
G. ATV must be clean and tidy in appearance
and mechanically sound prior to any riding on a QUADMASTERS
course.
H. QUADMASTERS reserves the right to
request offensive or derogatory decals to be removed
from a competition ATV.
2. Participant Safety:
A. All participants must be on the ATV
and be in complete control of the ATV at all times
while the ATV is running in any pit or public area.
All participants may be subject to a check of his/her
driving ability at any time.
B. All participants are required to wear
an approved protective helmet (minimum Snell M2000/DOT
218) during competition. QUADMASTERS recommends full-face
helmets along with a chest protector and proper footwear
when operating a ATV on the course.
C. Participant eye protection is required
during all events/challenges. Safety goggles or shields
that are approved for motor sports competition will
suffice.
D. Intoxicating agents are strictly forbidden
and any participant caught with or under the influence
of a prohibited substance, will be disqualified for
the duration of the event and will forfeit fees, winnings,
and points from the event. The offender may also be
suspended from future QUADMASTERS events for a period
of time to be determined by QUADMASTERS.
3. Participant Responsibilities:
A. Any participant scheduled to appear
at an event who has not arrived at the facility by
the time registration has closed, due to conditions
beyond his/her control, may be placed in the last starting
position, at the discretion of QUADMASTERS.
B. Only participants who meet all QUADMASTERS
standards, have completed registration and have signed
all required releases are eligible to participate.
C. QUADMASTERS is dedicated to the highest
standards of safety and sportsmanlike conduct. All
participants are expected to conduct themselves accordingly.
No one falling under the jurisdiction of any event
official at any event, shall subject said officials
to improper language, threats, assault or other demeaning
actions. Any person who takes part in unauthorized
activity in the pits, on the course surrounding area,
before, during, or after and event shall be subject
to expulsion from the event(s). The offender may also
be suspended from future QUADMASTERS events for a period
of time to be determined by QUADMASTERS.
D. The participant assumes complete responsibility
for his/her crew members at all times. QUADMASTERS
reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any family
or crew member at any time.
E. Only QUADMASTERS staff and track crew
personnel will be permitted in any/all areas during
an event. Participants are to remain in the performance
Pit Area during an event. Before a competitor can perform,
the performance area and performance Pit Area must
be cleared of all spectators and participants.
F. All participants must be present at
the riders meeting before each event, unless approved
by the Event Director. QUADMASTERS reserves the right
to randomly call roll and any participant not present
at the rider' s meeting may be subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including disqualification from the
event(s).
4. Pit Area:
A. The pit area may only be available
for vehicle haulers. All haulers will be parked as
near to the facility as possible. Please consult with
a QUADMASTERS official before parking any vehicles
and/or haulers.
B. The pit area should be free of trash,
fluids, and/or any other materials that may damage
the facility. Improper disposal of waste products may
be grounds for disqualification and the participant
will be responsible for all clean-up charges, penalties
and fines.
5. General Information:
A. A course will be designed by the QUADMASTERS
for all participants to complete. At the discretion
of the QUADMASTERS, the course may be modified at any
time in the interest of safety.
B. Each participant must be properly
attired (see regulations) while in staging or challenge
course area.
C. All Competition ATV' s must display
the QUADMASTERS decal on both sides and the front of
the ATV if requested by the event management.
D. QUADMASTERS reserves the right to
disqualify, terminate or remove any rider or crew member
from the competition or pit areas for non-compliance.
E. QUADMASTERS reserves the right to
request that any designated series sponsor decals be
placed on his/her competition ATV.
F. The QUADMASTERS assumes no responsibility
at any time for the security of vehicles, participant
personals and belongings, bags and/or their contents.
Registration Information:
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to event registration.
- Registration will take place in advance through
the online registration or fax to the QuadMasters
Head office by the outlined deadline for advance
registration, or onsite at the registration booth
on Friday & Saturday evenings from 6 - 9 pm.
Registration is on a first come first serve basis
until classes are full.
- Fill in the online form or Print a copy of the
Registration form and send a completed copy via online
or fax to QUADMASTERS offices by 12:00 pm (Noon)
on the Wednesday prior to the corresponding Event
Weekend FAX: (330) 241-4976. Alternatively, you may
bring the completed form with you to the registration
booth onsite during designated registration times,
but please note that registration is on first come
basis until classes are filled.
- All QuadMasters participants must sign waiver forms
onsite at registration at the designated times (6
- 9 pm) in order to compete or at the Pit Entrance
to gain access to the Pit Area. Minors (17 & under)
require the presence of a legal guardian or parent
to co-sign the minor waiver form (No Exceptions).
- Wristbands will be issued for and worn by all participants
for the duration of the Weekend' s Event upon signing
the waiver form. (One (1) wristband will be issued
per participant; the wristband must be worn on the
participant' s arm).
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