TEAM MANAGER

INFORMATION KIT

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A. GENERAL REGULATIONS

1. Objectives

Promotion of the discipline of marathon racing in our local canoeing community. Identification of talents in competitive marathon racing. Fund raising to develop SCF’s high performance pipeline and bring forth more

initiatives under our Canoeing Cares outreach programme which includes in the paracanoeing development programme and water environment initiatives.

2. Competition Date and Venue

The 2015 Singapore Canoe Marathon will be held on 18th January 2015 (Sunday) at Water Sports Centre, Singapore Sports Hub.

Address: 8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699

Adapted from http://www.sportshub.com.sg/Directions/PublishingImages/Traffic-Map.jpg

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Getting There

The Singapore Sports Hub is easily accessible via all modes of transport. For comprehensive directions on the Singapore Sport Hub’s webpage, please refer to www.tinyurl.com/2015scmdirections

Stadium MRT Station (CC6) is the nearest station which exits directly into the Singapore Sports Hub.

Train service will be available from 6:05am (towards Harbourfront) and 5:51am (towards Dhoby Ghaut).

3. Categories / Events

Category will be based on participant’s age as of calendar year (31 December 2015). Categories are defined as follow: • Masters – 35 years old and above

• Senior – 19 years old and above

• Junior – 15 years old to 18 years old

• U15 – 14 years old and below

• Open – 15 years old and above

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4. Provisional Race Course 4.1 Special Route (9KM)

Only KAYAK events from MASTERS & SENIOR category will do this Special 9KM route for their FIRST lap. Subsequent laps will follow the default route.

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4.1 Default Route (7KM)

One lap is 7KM. Fun race involves 1 lap. A 14KM route will be 2 laps. A 21KM route will be 3 laps. A 23KM route will be 1 lap of special route + 2 laps of this route. A 28KM route will be 4 laps. A 30KM route will be 1 lap of special route + 3 laps of this route.

The start line will be at the Tanjong Rhu suspension footbridge and the finishing line will be in front of the Water Sports Centre, Singapore Sports Hub.

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5. Provisional Race Schedule

Time Category Distance Number of laps Number of portage

0800 Senior men K2 30 4 4

0804 Senior men K1 30 4 4

0808 Masters K1 and K2 23 3 3

0812 Senior women K2 23 3 3

0816 Senior women K1 23 3 3

0820 Senior men C2 21 3 3

0824 Senior men C1 21 3 3

0828 Paracanoe 7 1 0

1000 Team SG Relay

1100 Fun race 7 1 0

1300 Open men K1 and K2 14 2 2

1304 Open women K1 and K2 14 2 2

1308 Open men C1 and C2 14 2 3

1500 Junior men K2 21 3 3

1504 Junior men K1 21 3 3

1508 Junior women K2 21 3 3

1512 Junior women K1 21 3 3

1516 Junior men C2 21 3 3

1520 Junior men C1 21 3 3

1524 Under 15 men K2 14 2 2

1528 Under 15 men K1 14 2 2

1532 Under 15 women K2 14 2 2

1536 Under 15 women K1 14 2 2

1540 Under 15 men C2 14 2 2

1544 Under 15 men C1 14 2 2

1700 Victory Ceremony

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6. Equipment

All equipment and installation must comply with ICF specification unless otherwise stated.

Specification C1 K1 C2 K2

Length / cm (max) 520 520 650 650

Weight / kg (min) 10 8 14 12

Beam / cm (min) - - - -

a) The length of the T and K classes shall be measured between the extremes of

the bow and stern. b) Steering rudders or any guiding apparatus directing the course of the T and C

classes are not allowed. Only the K class is allowed to be equipped with steering rudders.

c) The competition organiser reserves the right to conduct random inspection on

any touring/racing kayak/canoe. d) Teams/competitors are to use their own kayak/canoe and paddles in accordance

to the specifications and/or that of ICF. e) Electronic device are not to be used on boat during races. f) Paddles used must not be attached to the boat in any manner.

7. Boat Transportation

Participants may deliver their boats to Water Sports Centre, Singapore Sports Hub on 17th January 2015 between 2 pm to 5 pm. Please note that equipment are stored at owners’ risk. The competition organizer is not responsible for any loss or damage of equipment. All boats must be stored at the designated area as guided at site.

8. Entries

a) Each affiliate/school is allowed unlimited number of entries. b) Competitors are only allowed to represent one affiliate/school for the race. c) Entry form must be duly completed and must be sent in not later than 21st

December 2014, through email: event@scf.org.sg. d) Late entries will not be accepted after the closing date. e) Registration for Fun Race will be done online at tinyurl.com/2015scmfunrace

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9. Team Manager

a) Team Manager Meeting will be held on 7th January 2015 (Wednesday), 7:30 pm. The venue will be informed on a later date. Attendance is compulsory as number plates and number bibs will be issued.

b) The Team Manager is required to return the number plates and number bibs to

the registration counter after the event. A fee of $10 will be charged for each lost / damaged / missing number plate.

10. Fees and Payment

1st November to 30th November 2014 (Early Bird) SCF Affiliates: $50 per pax Non-Affiliates: $80 per pax Fun Race: $30 per pax There will be an additional 10% Discount for group sign up of more than 10 pax. (Group discount is only applicable to per submission and is not cumulative for any person or organization.) 1st December to 21st December 2014 (Normal) SCF Affiliates: $60 per person Non-Affiliates: $90 per person Fun Race: $30 per person There will be an additional 10% Discount for group sign up of more than 10 pax. (Group discount is only applicable to per submission and is not cumulative for any person or organization.)

a) Payment of entry fees is either by cheque (made payable to "Singapore Canoe

Federation") or cash only. Cash payment can be made at Paddle Lodge @ MacRitichie Reservoir.

Alternatively, kindly please post cheque payments (only) to:

Singapore Canoe Federation c/o Crawford Post Office PO Box 570, Singapore 911903 b) There will be no refund of entry fee under all circumstances. c) For e-invoice required by the schools, please complete the invoice request form

and submit to event@scf.org.sg together with the entry form.

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11. Reporting, Alterations in entries and withdrawals

a) Competitors who fail to report 30 minutes before the start of the first race shall be considered to have voluntarily withdrawn from the race.

b) No alteration of entries will be allowed after the closing date, though substitution

(subject to the Appeal & Protest Committee's approval) may be allowed up to one hour before the start of the first race.

c) Any team who has withdrawn from one event will not be allowed to enter any

other event for which they have not registered during the initial submission. 12. Portage

Portage will be done along Republic Avenue as denoted in the map from “Provisional Race Course”. Each team may send up to three feeders to assist and relay hydration/food to their own paddlers. Only feeders with access pass will be allowed into the portage area.

13. Identification

All competitors will be given a number bib to wear on and a matching number plate to be secured at the aft deck of their kayaks. Number bibs and plates must be visible and clearly seen by race officials.

14. Medals

All participants will receive a finisher medal upon completion of their race. Individual medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position of every event (with exception of Fun Race).

15. Protest

a) A protest for infringement during the race must be lodged by only the Team

Manager or authorized representative as stated in the entry form of the Team, not later than 20 minutes after the last of the competitors involved in the incident have completed the course.

b) All protests shall be made in writing and be accompanied by a fee of $100.00

each. The fee will be refunded if the protest is upheld. c) The decision of the Competition Committee is final and shall not be subjected to

appeal.

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B. RACING REGULATIONS

1. Disqualification

a) Any competitor who attempts to win a race by other than honourable means, or who breaks the racing regulations, or who disregards the honourable nature of the racing regulations shall be disqualified from the race.

b) It is forbidden during a race, to be accompanied by other boats along the course.

Such acts shall entail the disqualification of the competitor/s concerned.

2. Means of propulsion

All K class events shall be propelled solely by means of double-bladed paddles. Canadian canoes (C events) shall be propelled solely by means of single bladed paddles. The paddles may not be fixed on the boats in any way. If a paddle is broken a competitor may not be provided with a new one by another competitor/ supporter on water.

3. Start

a) The starting line will be at the Tanjong Rhu Suspension Footbridge.

b) The starting line shall be marked by two red flags or two red buoys or a combination of both.

c) Competitors shall be at the start at the time specified in the racing programme.

The start shall be given without reference to any absentees. d) The organising committee will adopt the Interval Start; i.e. boats are lined up

before the starting line in an order determined by the draw. The order of start is according to the start time.

e) Competitors shall stand/line up stationary on the starting line. The starter, when

satisfied that all competitors are stationary, shall say, "Ready" followed by a blast of the air horn or the word, "Go"

f) If a competitor commences running or paddling before the start, the starter shall

declare a false start and warn the offending competitors. g) Where this is impossible or impracticable owing to the lack of space, other

alternative starting procedure shall be decided by the organising committee.

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4. Overtaking

When a kayak/canoe is overtaking another kayak in a race, it is the duty of the overtaking craft to keep clear at all times of the boat being overtaken. On the other hand, the craft being overtaken is not allowed to alter its course to make difficulties for the overtaking craft.

5. Turns

a) There will be multiple turning points along the race course, competitors shall pass to starboard (i.e. clockwise or at turning, the buoy is on the competitor's right side.)

b) When going around a turning point, the competitor on the outer course must

leave room for the competitor on the inner course if that competitor has the bow of his boat at least level with the front edge of the cockpit of the boat on the outer course. With respect to K2 boats this refers to the fore cockpit.

c) A competitor will not be disqualified for touching a turning point buoy, unless, in

the opinion of the Turning Point Umpires, an advantage has been gained from there. In making a turn, the boat shall follow as closely as possible to the course as marked by the buoys at the turning points.

6. Collision or Damages

Any competitor who is responsible for a collision or who damages the boat or paddle of another will be disqualified.

7. Assistance

a) In the event of capsize, a competitor may receive assistance with emptying his or

her boat and regaining his or her paddling position, but may not be progressed in any way.

b) No exchange or substitution of boat is permitted, even with other competitors

from the same team.

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8. Safety Measures

a) All paddlers must return to Water Sports Centre and leave the water without delay upon notification of clearing from the water as advised by race crew if there is operation of dam.

b) All competitor must wear a buoyancy aid, failing which will be disqualified. c) Safety escort boats are positioned along the race route with marshals, first-aiders

and rescue team. Competitors must adhere to the instructions given by the Safety Marshals at all time. Failure to do so may involve disqualification.

d) Marathon racing may involve participants in unforeseen situations. It is a

requirement that any competitors seeing another in real danger shall render all assistance in his power. Failure to do so may involve disqualification.

e) Competitors participate at their own risk and agree to abide by all the rules and

regulation of the competition. Neither the organiser nor the SCF can be held responsible for accidents or material damage that may arise during the race.

f) The authorized personnel / Team Manager that submit the entry acknowledge

that the athletes entering this event, and their personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin acknowledge, agree and represent that they understand the nature of the activity in the Event and that they are qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity.

g) All participants of the event fully understand that athletic activities involve risks

and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death; these risks and dangers may be caused by their own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, the conditions in which the Event takes place, or the negligence (but not gross negligence and/or willful and wanton misconduct) of the organisers; and fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs and damages incur as a result of their participation in the Event.

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9. Finish

a) The finishing line will be in front of the Water Sports Centre, Singapore Sports

Hub. b) Paddlers will have to go through a 500m regatta course at the last leg of each lap. Lane 0 & 2 (closest to pontoon) will be designated for finishing and paddlers should (only) finish in these 2 lanes during the final lap. c) The finishing line will be marked by 2 red flags. Competitors is deemed to have

completed the race when the bow of the boat passed the line between the finishing flags with the crew in the boat, after completing the necessary number of rounds.

d) If two or more boats reach the finishing line at the same time, they will get the

same finishing positions. Subsequent finishing positions will be adjusted accordingly.

Note: The principles of the current version of ICF Canoe Marathon Racing Rule is the basis of this set of Rules and Regulations. In the event of any item which is not provided for in this set of Rules and Regulations, the decision of the competition organiser shall be final.