Organizer
Športno društvo Naredi Nekaj za Naravo
Associazione sportiva Fare Qualcosa per la Natura
Oljčna pot 63A
6000 Koper-Capodistria
Slovenia
info@adriasupchallenge.com
www.adriasupchallenge.com
Competitions
Saturday, 18. 5. 2024
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Competition |
Category |
Distance |
Long Distance (aprox 12 km)
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U16 boys, ELITE men, 50+ men | 4 x 3 km (four laps) |
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U16 girls, ELITE female, 50+ female | 4 x 3 km (four laps) | |
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Kids Race | U12 boys and girls | 1 x 500 m (one lap) |
| FUN Race |
U16 boys, RACERS men, 50+ men | 1 x 3 km (one lap) |
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U16 girls, RACERS female, 50+ female | 1 x 3 km (one lap) |
IMPORTANT: According to weather and sea conditions the Organizer can change the Starting time and race Distance until 30 minutes prior the race in order to assure safe racing conditions.
Sunday, 19. 5. 2024
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Competition |
Category |
Activity |
Distance |
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Technical Race Qualifications | ELITE, U16, 50+ female | Qualifications 1/4 finale, 1/2 finale | 1 x 700 m (one lap) |
| ELITE, U16, 50+ men | Qualifications 1/4 finale, 1/2 finale | 1 x 700 m (one lap) | |
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Technical Race FINALE | ELITE, U16, 50+ female | Finale 1/4 finale, 1/2 finale | 2 x 700 m (two laps) |
| ELITE, U16, 50+ men | Finale 1/4 finale, 1/2 finale | 2 x 700 m (two laps) |
If less than 5 competitors are registered in a category, these competitors are moved to the ELITE category
IMPORTANT: According to weather and sea conditions the Organizer can change the Starting time and race Distance until 30 minutes prior the race in order to assure safe racing conditions.
Starting fee
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Competition | Early bird (until 1.5.2024) | Last minute (from 2.5.2024) |
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Long Distance |
30 EUR |
40 EUR |
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Technical Race |
30 EUR |
40 EUR |
| Kids Race U12 | free | free |
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FUN Race |
20 EUR |
30 EUR |
Details for the bank transfer:
IBAN: SI56 1010 0005 5851 431
BANK: Banka Intesa Sanpaolo
SWIFT: BAKOSI2X
ACCOUNT OWNER: Društvo Naredi Nekaj za Naravo, Oljčna pot 63 A, 6000 Koper
REFERENCE: ASC2024 name/surname
IMPORTANT:
· The competitors must provide a copy of the bank transfer/receipt at the Registration desk.
· Refunds are allowed only in case of cancelled races.
General
The Competition Regulations (CR) apply to all races staged as part of ADRIA SUP CHALLENGE. Registering and participating in a race implies acceptance of these CR. Prior to the start, there must also be a signed acknowledgement of the CR. The CR may be amended by the organizer and any amendments will be published on the website www.adriasupchallenge.com/. The allocated starting number must be worn and be clearly visible during all races and is non-transferable!
Competition rules
Basic rules
All competitors must stand on their board during the entire competition. Exceptions apply to phases of exhaustion or disorientation. In case falling, a maximum of five paddle strokes may be completed from a sitting or kneeling position. Infringements will lead to disqualification.
In all cases, the start and finish lines must be crossed in a standing position. During the race, competitors must only use the paddle, waves or wind to navigate. It is not permitted to paddle into the swell boat. Should a paddler stay in the immediate vicinity of a boat’s swell (within a distance of about 15 m), for longer than 30 seconds, this will lead to disqualification. Any other means of gaining unfair advantage not listed here shall also be regarded as a breach of the rules.
Fair paddling
An absolute basic is to take care that other participants are not obstructed or endangered by the course that one steers, and that their sports equipment is not damaged. Intentional bumping and pushing other competitors aside (with body parts, paddle or board) on open stretches, or at turning markers is prohibited. It lies within the discretion of the race stewards to exclude offending persons from the race, or to impose a penalty.
Nature conservancy areas and/or bathing areas must be clearly specified by the organizer.
Participants will be informed of them during the course of the competition briefing (Riders Meeting). The areas in question must not be entered, navigated, and/or crossed. Any violation will result in the participant’s disqualification.
Stopped races
The race can be stopped if the stewards consider the water and/or weather conditions to be too dangerous. Depending on practicalities and the circumstances, this will be signaled by:
- a loudspeaker announcement
- a siren
- a red flag
In such an event, participants must immediately follow the instructions of the race stewards.
The final deadline for applications and registrations is 30 mins prior to the start of the competition briefing (Riders Meeting). Any subsequent registration needs to be authorized by the competition management. Otherwise, the information given in the calls for participants in events shall apply.
Every participant shall be obliged to participate in the competition briefing (Riders Meeting). By registering for or participating in a competition, the person concerned acknowledges and accepts these CR.
Safety / emergencies
All competitors take part at their own risk and must ensure that their health and physical condition meet the demands of participation in the competition. Neither the organizer/host nor the competition management/jury shall be held liable for any damage to persons or property. By registering for or participating in events, participants affirm that they can swim. In accordance with EN ISO 12402 – section 5, wearing a leash and a buoyancy aid is obligatory for all persons participating in all competitions. Any participants who decide at short notice not to take part in the competition, or who drop out of a race must still sign out with the time keeper. This is to ensure that every participant in the competition is accounted for and is not still in the water.
The individual racing courses, including suggested routes and various control points (buoys) are set out at www.adriasupchallenge.com/races.
If a participant should need assistance in the water, he/she should take a safe position (sit or kneel down on the board) and raise his/her hand or paddle in the air to be as visible as possible. According to these CR all participants shall help the participant in need of assistance (without putting themselves in danger) by immediately summoning the Water Rescue Services or giving First Aid.
EQUIPMENT
General
The following applies to all categories: control systems and/or foils shall not be permitted. Boards must consist of a single body; catamarans shall not be permitted. The board length shall be measured from the top of the board to the tip of the tail.
Boards
The board length is limited to a maximum of 14´ for all races, regardless of the construction and materials. Possible exceptions are defined under Rules for Particular Races. All other exceptions must be specified and approved by the Organizer.
Paddle
The paddle must be constructed in such a way that only one end of the shaft is fitted with a paddle-blade. The paddle may vary in size and length. Paddles with adjustable lengths are allowed. There are no weight restrictions. Participants are allowed to use only a single paddle during the race. A spare paddle may be fastened to the SUP board, and may be brought into use if needed. The choice of the type of paddle within these rules is free for all the competitors. Exceptions must be specified and approved by the organizer.
Fins
Fins may only be fitted to the rear third of the board. The fitted fins may have any desired length, profile width and shape, so long as they do not generate any uplift. Fins must be firmly fixed to the board and must not change their position or be altered in such a manner during the race that they would produce the effect of a control system.
Foils
Foils are fins which generate hydro-dynamic uplift, by virtue of being attached to the board at a specific angle or of being a special shape, such as side wings. The use of foils in Adria Sup Challenge competitions is prohibited.
Control systems
Any fins and foils that contribute to controlling of the board or board thrust shall be regarded as control systems. The use of such of control systems in Adria Sup Challenge competitions is prohibited.
ADDITIONAL Rules for SPECIFIC races
Kids Race
Race Type and Design:
- Race type: single race
- Race track: a simple racing track composed by a single shorter lap defined by buoys.
- Track length: U12 course is app. 500 m
- The final race track design and length is presented by the Organizer at the race’s Riders Meeting.
Categories:
- U12 girls | boys (8 to 12 years old)
Long-Distance race
Race Type and Design:
- Race type: single race
- Race track: a simple racing track composed by a single (longer) or multiple (shorter) consecutive laps defined by buoys.
- Track length: U16 and all other categories (app. 12 km)
- The final race track design and length is presented by the Organizer at the race’s Riders Meeting.
Categories:
- U16 girls | boys (8 to 16 years old)
- ELITE female | ELITE male (up to 49 years old)
- 50+ female | 50+ men (50 years old and above)
Board type:
- all Categories: all board types with maximum length limited to 14´
Other:
- Race results count for the SUP Alps Trophy
Technical Race
Race Type and Design:
- Race type: “playoffs” composed of a qualification round/heat, quarter finals, semi finals and subsequent finals
- Race track: racing course defined by several left and right turns at buoys.
- Track length: qualification rounds app. 700 m (one lap ), finals app 2 x 700 m (two laps).
- The final race track design and length is presented by the Organizer at the race’s Riders Meeting.
Categories:
- U16 girls | boys (up to 16 years old)
- ELITE female | ELITE male (16 to 49 years old)
- 50+ female | 50+ men (50 years old and above)
If less than 5 competitors are registered in a category, these competitors are moved to the ELITE category.
Board type:
- all other Categories: all board types with maximum length limited to 14´
Other:
- competitors starts in qualifying racing groups up to 6 racers as part of the qualifying heats of the Adria Sup Challenge Technical Race
Fun Race
Race Type and Design:
- Race type: single race
- Race track: single lap defined by buoys.
- Track length: app. 3 km
- The final race track design and length is presented by the Organizer at the race’s Riders Meeting.
Categories:
- U16 girls | boys (up to 16 years old)
- RACERS female | RACERS male (16 to 49 years old)
- 50+ female | 50+ men (50 years old and above)
Board type:
- all Categories: inflatable boards only with maximum length limited to 14´
Other:
- Race results count for the SUP Alps Trophy
- The results of the matches from Adria Sup challenge competition on 18.5.2024 (long distance, fun and kids race) will be forwarded to the Surf-Sup federation of Slovenia and taken into account in the Sup Cup of Slovenia.
Competition organisation
The Competition Jury consists of the Race Director, the Event Organizer (or their representative) and two participants (who may be designated by the Race Director and Event Organizers). Should a participant who is also a Competition Jury member be directly involved in a protest, he/she must abstain from voting. The Competition Jury shall handle cases of protests from participants and is entitled to disqualify participants in cases of violation of these CR, unsporting conduct or violation of other relevant rules or legislation. Furthermore, after giving notification on the notice board, the Competition Jury can check the materials used by individual participants (before or after the competitions). The Competition Jury is also entitled to disqualify participants who withdraw their boards from the check on materials.
Protests
Protests of no matter what kind must, as a general rule, be submitted to the Race Director in writing within 30 minutes after the end of the relevant competition. The protest fee is 50 euros, which shall be reimbursed to the person protesting if the protest is upheld.
The paddle course for the competition shall be announced at the Riders Meeting. The Competition Jury shall be entitled to adjust the courses to fit prevalent weather conditions. All notifications and changes to competitions shall be made known to participants by means of announcements on the Competition Board.
Competition briefing (Riders meeting)
The competition briefing shall take place 30 – 60 mins prior to the (first) start. It will communicate all important information about competition courses, any special points of note, as well as the safety regulations. This information shall also be made public on the Competition Board. In exceptional circumstances, such as short-term weather warnings, the competition management shall also be entitled to call a meeting at short notice.
Attendance at the competition briefing is obligatory for all participants.
Start/finish
The start will take place in the water (“Water Start”). The precise starting procedure shall be made known at the competition briefing (Riders meeting).
Water start
Whether in a standing, kneeling or sitting position, the start will take place on a line between two points (buoys, starting boat, landing stage etc.). The nose of the board must not cross the starting line before the starting signal is given.
Starting procedure
The starting procedure will be defined by three voice signals:
- FIRST SIGNAL: 3 minutes to go: indication of remaining time until the start by means of a signal or loudspeaker announcement. Crossing the starting line is no longer allowed.
- SECOND SIGNAL: 1 minute to go: indication of remaining time until the start by means of a signal or loudspeaker announcement.
- STARTING SIGNAL: Start: a blank shot or longer voice signal as a clear starting
False starts
FALSE START is defined by one or more participants starting before the STARTING SIGNAL. All participants who engage in False Start receive a time penalty of 5 minutes, without warning!
Race finish
The finish shall take place along a line between two finishing points (ex. buoys, flags). For finishing the race, participants must cross the finishing line with board and paddle.
SUP Alps Trophy Regulations
Riders, who are listed in the rankings for the SUP-Alps Trophy, organized by GTA Distribution GmbH, may be subject to the additional rules of the SUP-Alps Trophy.
The results of the Long-Distance Race and FUN Race shall be passed on to the responsible authority of the SUP-Alps Trophy for further evaluation.
Media rights
By registering for the event and/or individual competitions, participants give consent to Organizer and to GTA Distribution SUP Alps Trophy (organizer of the race series) for unlimited (including commercial) use, presentation and reproduction of photos, video recordings and video material created within the context of the event. This includes modifications and transfer of exploitation rights to third parties. However, this shall not limit the participants’ personal exploitation rights or those of third parties.
Conditions of participation
At the start of the event every participant must sign a declaration covering, amongst other things, acceptance of liability, being physically fit to participate in the competitions and usage rights for images and names. In cases where the participants are minors, a parent or legal guardian must sign. The declaration in question will be presented to participants for signing at the Race Office, during the course of registration.
All participants start the competition at their own risk and must ensure that their health and physical condition are equal to the demands of participation. Neither the organizer/host nor the competition management/jury, nor possible sponsors shall be held liable for personal or material damage. The Organizer accepts no liability. Each participant shall take part in the individual competitions at his/her own risk. By registering for or participating in the events, the participants affirm that they can swim.
By registering for one or more competitions, participants accept both the CR and the organizer’s disclaimer of liability. Participants also declare that they have read and understood the regulations.
These General Terms and Conditions of participation shall be subject exclusively to the law of the Republic of Slovenia. The place of jurisdiction is Koper.