| Rules and Regulations |
Description:
a. Teams must be completely self sufficient from start to finish. They must carry all items to complete the event with the
exception of fuel.
b. During the event teams may receive help or borrow equipment and supplies from other event participants, however
outside assistance of any sort including supplies, labor or technical advice will result in disqualification on the current
stage and a zero score. The team may resume competition in the next stage.
c. Participants may receive help from the organizers for trail information, moving a vehicle out of a trail, or out of special
stages. This will result in disqualification on the current stage and a zero score. The team may resume competition in the
next stage.
d. Participants must be of legal adult age of 18 in the state of Georgia, or have the notarized consent of a parent or
guardian.
e. The participants may bring along a "spectator". Typically a family member, this spectator may only ride in the vehicle
for fun and pictures, and may not assist the driver and navigator in any manner whatsoever. The spectator may not ride
in the canoe, give technical advice, or assist in any special stages, or penalties will result. The spectator must follow the
same rules that apply to seatbelt use, no drinking, etc.
f. It is mandatory that all participants are at the drivers meeting prior to the event. Failure may result in disqualification or
points assessment.
g. The use of CB radios is encouraged to communicate with other teams. However, contact with persons outside of the
event is prohibited. Cell phone use is prohibited.
h. All decisions of the judges are final and all ruling shall be made in the spirit of the competition.
Protests:
Another team upon payment of a $50 deposit may make protest to the governing body. Upon inspection, if protest turns
out to be valid, deposit will be returned and protested team/vehicle will be penalized. If protest turns out to be invalid,
then deposit will NOT be refunded. Protesters must make their protest by 9 AM Sunday. Event officials have final
decision.
Registration:
Upon arrival at registration, participants will be required to sign an additional insurance waiver that has to be witnessed.
Then participants will be given a vehicle inspection form and directed to the vehicle inspection area. Their vehicle will
then be inspected, and upon passing, the inspector will sign the form and install an event windshield decal. Participants
will then return the inspection form to the registration desk. Upon satisfactory inspection the team will be issued a
numbered event decal that must be displayed on each side of the vehicle throughout the event. Vehicles not passing
the safety inspection will be allowed to correct defective items and will be re-inspected prior to the event, at which time
they will receive their entry decal.
Driver’s Meeting: -- Participants will receive team packets, instructions, and all maps for the event. The event organizers
will explain samples of event situations and answer any questions. Starting position will be determined by a lottery
drawing, held at the meeting.
Running the event:
a. Participants will start special stages at one to two minute intervals.
b. Participants MUST ATTEMPT ALL stages of the event in order to qualify for a winning position or points.
c. Rally and special stages will be held open for sixty minutes past the time that they would ordinarily close. It is up to the
discretion of the event Marshall whether any extra time will be allotted. If a team cannot attempt a special stage during
the time it is open, then that team will be disqualified from the potential winners field.
d. Special stage obstacles will differ from event to event. However, the following closed course and timed special stages
are typical: canoe sprint, bridge building, bobbing for leeches.
Rally stages must be EXACTLY followed, or secret checkpoints may be missed. Missing a secret checkpoint will result in
ZERO points for that leg. (Teams can still place or win.) Vehicles must move into checkpoint upon visibility of the team
by checkpoint officials. Delaying entry will result in penalty points being awarded by officials.
Navigation:
·a) Longitude & Latitude coordinates may be given to find a checkpoint.
·b) True and magnetic compass headings may be given with distance to travel (EX; 180 degrees heading, two miles.
This must be plotted to determine the checkpoint. Then find a way to get there, using forest trails or service roads.)
·c) Some check points can be reached by vehicle, some by foot.
Time, Speed, Distance Rallies:
The object is to complete each stage in the perfect time, neither to slow nor to fast. Penalties are accessed to your
score based on your degree of earliness or lateness.
·a) Picture directions are sometimes given.
·b) Teams must enter the checkpoints from the proper direction.
·c) When given a direction, stay on that trail until your next direction is reached. (Every trail is not listed.)
·d) Mileage is given and keeps accumulating. It does NOT start over every turn. Mileage is given in hundredths.
·e)If you are lost, go to the finish point of that section.
The following rules must be observed or penalty points or disqualification may be incurred:
a) No speeding or reckless driving during transition stages. Speed limit in the forest is 25 mph. Driving 35 mph will result
in a 25-point penalty, driving 40 or above will result in disqualification. NOTE: These are NOT closed trails. Rather,
hikers and bikers are also using them. It is very possible to come around a corner, and find a group of people in the
middle of the trail, so be careful. Do not stop on tight trails, especially on the backside of a curve. Pull over to the side.
b) Seat belts must be worn throughout the event.
c) Any violations issued by state or local law enforcement will result in disqualification
d) You must be able to carry in one trip into camp all your needs for the entire weekend, no trailers.
e) Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited before or during the vehicle operation portions of this event. A legal DUI
reading will result in a disqualification.
f) When a vehicle overtakes another and wishes to pass, the passer should blow their horn two short blasts. The front
vehicle must then pull off to the side at the earliest available point and allow a pass to occur.
g) Vehicle to vehicle contact of any sort is not allowed, and would most likely result in disqualification.
h) During the canoeing portion a personal flotation device must be carried for each person and be readily accessible.
i) First Aid Kit is mandatory.
j) All aspects of this event will be judged on SAFETY. All winching, jacking, pushing, and pulling should be done
properly or penalties will result. (Using gloves, correct straps, tree savers, etc.)
k) All team members must wear approved helmets during closed course special events.
Scoring:
Times will be calculated "on-site" as the event progresses. Questions, comments or disputes regarding scoring or any
other matter should be brought directly to the event marshals. Decisions of event officials and interpretations of rules
and regulations will be considered final.
Environmental:
Do everything properly, and follow Tread Lightly principals. Environmental damage of any sort will result in severe
penalties or disqualification.
Decals:
Sponsor decals will be included in your team pack. ALL DECALS MUST be displayed on your vehicle during this event.
Competing sponsor decals are prohibited; non-competing sponsor decals are acceptable. Teams not displaying event
sponsor decals or displaying competing sponsor decals will be DISQUALIFIED. These sponsors make this event
possible, so display them in a good visible location.
a. Teams must be completely self sufficient from start to finish. They must carry all items to complete the event with the
exception of fuel.
b. During the event teams may receive help or borrow equipment and supplies from other event participants, however
outside assistance of any sort including supplies, labor or technical advice will result in disqualification on the current
stage and a zero score. The team may resume competition in the next stage.
c. Participants may receive help from the organizers for trail information, moving a vehicle out of a trail, or out of special
stages. This will result in disqualification on the current stage and a zero score. The team may resume competition in the
next stage.
d. Participants must be of legal adult age of 18 in the state of Georgia, or have the notarized consent of a parent or
guardian.
e. The participants may bring along a "spectator". Typically a family member, this spectator may only ride in the vehicle
for fun and pictures, and may not assist the driver and navigator in any manner whatsoever. The spectator may not ride
in the canoe, give technical advice, or assist in any special stages, or penalties will result. The spectator must follow the
same rules that apply to seatbelt use, no drinking, etc.
f. It is mandatory that all participants are at the drivers meeting prior to the event. Failure may result in disqualification or
points assessment.
g. The use of CB radios is encouraged to communicate with other teams. However, contact with persons outside of the
event is prohibited. Cell phone use is prohibited.
h. All decisions of the judges are final and all ruling shall be made in the spirit of the competition.
Protests:
Another team upon payment of a $50 deposit may make protest to the governing body. Upon inspection, if protest turns
out to be valid, deposit will be returned and protested team/vehicle will be penalized. If protest turns out to be invalid,
then deposit will NOT be refunded. Protesters must make their protest by 9 AM Sunday. Event officials have final
decision.
Registration:
Upon arrival at registration, participants will be required to sign an additional insurance waiver that has to be witnessed.
Then participants will be given a vehicle inspection form and directed to the vehicle inspection area. Their vehicle will
then be inspected, and upon passing, the inspector will sign the form and install an event windshield decal. Participants
will then return the inspection form to the registration desk. Upon satisfactory inspection the team will be issued a
numbered event decal that must be displayed on each side of the vehicle throughout the event. Vehicles not passing
the safety inspection will be allowed to correct defective items and will be re-inspected prior to the event, at which time
they will receive their entry decal.
Driver’s Meeting: -- Participants will receive team packets, instructions, and all maps for the event. The event organizers
will explain samples of event situations and answer any questions. Starting position will be determined by a lottery
drawing, held at the meeting.
Running the event:
a. Participants will start special stages at one to two minute intervals.
b. Participants MUST ATTEMPT ALL stages of the event in order to qualify for a winning position or points.
c. Rally and special stages will be held open for sixty minutes past the time that they would ordinarily close. It is up to the
discretion of the event Marshall whether any extra time will be allotted. If a team cannot attempt a special stage during
the time it is open, then that team will be disqualified from the potential winners field.
d. Special stage obstacles will differ from event to event. However, the following closed course and timed special stages
are typical: canoe sprint, bridge building, bobbing for leeches.
Rally stages must be EXACTLY followed, or secret checkpoints may be missed. Missing a secret checkpoint will result in
ZERO points for that leg. (Teams can still place or win.) Vehicles must move into checkpoint upon visibility of the team
by checkpoint officials. Delaying entry will result in penalty points being awarded by officials.
Navigation:
·a) Longitude & Latitude coordinates may be given to find a checkpoint.
·b) True and magnetic compass headings may be given with distance to travel (EX; 180 degrees heading, two miles.
This must be plotted to determine the checkpoint. Then find a way to get there, using forest trails or service roads.)
·c) Some check points can be reached by vehicle, some by foot.
Time, Speed, Distance Rallies:
The object is to complete each stage in the perfect time, neither to slow nor to fast. Penalties are accessed to your
score based on your degree of earliness or lateness.
·a) Picture directions are sometimes given.
·b) Teams must enter the checkpoints from the proper direction.
·c) When given a direction, stay on that trail until your next direction is reached. (Every trail is not listed.)
·d) Mileage is given and keeps accumulating. It does NOT start over every turn. Mileage is given in hundredths.
·e)If you are lost, go to the finish point of that section.
The following rules must be observed or penalty points or disqualification may be incurred:
a) No speeding or reckless driving during transition stages. Speed limit in the forest is 25 mph. Driving 35 mph will result
in a 25-point penalty, driving 40 or above will result in disqualification. NOTE: These are NOT closed trails. Rather,
hikers and bikers are also using them. It is very possible to come around a corner, and find a group of people in the
middle of the trail, so be careful. Do not stop on tight trails, especially on the backside of a curve. Pull over to the side.
b) Seat belts must be worn throughout the event.
c) Any violations issued by state or local law enforcement will result in disqualification
d) You must be able to carry in one trip into camp all your needs for the entire weekend, no trailers.
e) Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited before or during the vehicle operation portions of this event. A legal DUI
reading will result in a disqualification.
f) When a vehicle overtakes another and wishes to pass, the passer should blow their horn two short blasts. The front
vehicle must then pull off to the side at the earliest available point and allow a pass to occur.
g) Vehicle to vehicle contact of any sort is not allowed, and would most likely result in disqualification.
h) During the canoeing portion a personal flotation device must be carried for each person and be readily accessible.
i) First Aid Kit is mandatory.
j) All aspects of this event will be judged on SAFETY. All winching, jacking, pushing, and pulling should be done
properly or penalties will result. (Using gloves, correct straps, tree savers, etc.)
k) All team members must wear approved helmets during closed course special events.
Scoring:
Times will be calculated "on-site" as the event progresses. Questions, comments or disputes regarding scoring or any
other matter should be brought directly to the event marshals. Decisions of event officials and interpretations of rules
and regulations will be considered final.
Environmental:
Do everything properly, and follow Tread Lightly principals. Environmental damage of any sort will result in severe
penalties or disqualification.
Decals:
Sponsor decals will be included in your team pack. ALL DECALS MUST be displayed on your vehicle during this event.
Competing sponsor decals are prohibited; non-competing sponsor decals are acceptable. Teams not displaying event
sponsor decals or displaying competing sponsor decals will be DISQUALIFIED. These sponsors make this event
possible, so display them in a good visible location.
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