Definitions for Trials Rules

j) Time limits may be imposed in any one of a number of ways. At the riders’ meeting, the promoter or Course Marshal shall announce the type of time limitations being implemented, and any details thereof. k) A punch-type scorecard is normally utilized, and will be carried by the competitor in a way that does not obscure the number plate. At events where separate scorecards are used for each loop, the rider will turn in his/her scorecard to the scorekeeper when the loop is complete, and obtain a new scorecard for the next loop. l) It is the sole responsibility of the rider to make sure his/her scorecards are properly marked at each section, are completed with the rider’s name and class information, and are turned in to the scorekeeper on time. m) All competitors, whether completing the entire event or not, must turn in their scorecards to the scoring area before the end of the event. A competitor who does not do so will receive a “DNF” (did not finish) status for the events and will not receive series points. n) The scorekeeper will post each competitor’s individual loop points, time penalty (if applicable) and final score by class and ability level. The rider with the lowest number of points will be declared the winner in his/her classification. o) In the case of a tie score, the winner will be the competitor with the most cleans. If the tie is still unbroken, the oldest rider will be the winner. 13.4.2 PROTESTS a) It is the rider’s responsibility to acknowledge his/her score on each section immediately upon completion of the attempt. Disagreement with the Observer must be noted and settled, if possible, without inconveniencing or delaying other riders, while the situation is fresh in everyone’s mind. Section scoring protests will not be heard if the Observer was not made aware of the conflict immediately after the section attempt. If the rider elects to protest, he shall file a formal written protest with the Course Marshal not later than 30 minutes after the attempt in question. b) No person may protest another rider’s score in a section. Only the rider can protest a penalty. Any rider may protest any matter relating to the event. All protests must be in writing and filed with the Course Marshal not later than 30 minutes after the scoring results have been posted. The Course Marshal shall render all decisions on protests as soon as possible. c) Even though awards may be announced on the day of the event, the results shall not be come official until all decisions on protests have been finalized and the results have been checked for incorrect calculations.

13.5 DEFINITIONS FOR TRIALS RULES

d) GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Axle In - Axle Out: All scoring is to take place as the front wheel axle passes an imaginary straight line between the “Start” markers and all scoring is to cease as the front axle passes an imaginary straight line between the “End” markers. If a split marker is used at either gate, the imaginary line runs between the “Start” or “End” marker and the split marker.

Balk: While riding a section for a score, a rider is severely distracted or his line is blocked by spectators, other riders, an animal, blowing debris, etc., the rider may claim a “balk” and request a re-ride. At the discretion of the Observer, a re-ride of the section may be permitted, with the score of the re-ride the one to be counted.

Course Marshal: The Course Marshal is the person with final authority for all aspects of the event and has the ability to perform any of the workers’ duties on the day.

DNF (Did Not Finish): A competitor who retires before attempting all sections on the first loop is DNF and will not receive series points.

Observer: Any event official who is authorized to score a competitor’s ride. Observers report directly to the Course Marshal.

Rider’s Meeting: Meeting for all competitors, prior to start time, at which the promoter or Course Marshal gives the final instructions for the day’s event. This meeting is intended to be an open format to allow competitors to ask for clarification of any rules or procedures.

“Rider!”: Term used by an Observer to notify a competitor that he/she has permission to enter the section and to simultaneously notify all persons walking the section to immediately vacate. The competitor riding for a score always has the right-of-way within a section. Failure to vacate can be deemed unsportsmanlike conduct.

b) SCORING DEFINITIONS

Clean: No points (zero). The rider completes the section without committing an error.

Dab: Any intentional contact (“dab”) between a rider’s foot, or any other part of the body, and a supporting surface or object either inside or outside the boundary is scored one point. Examples: 1. Rider removes a foot from the footpeg and touches the ground once to maintain balance or extends the foot out to push off of a vertical object such as a tree = 1 point. 2. Rider’s feet are on the footpegs and hands are on the handlebars when any part of his/her body inadvertently brushes against or is hit by a vertical object = 0 points. 3. Rider’s foot is accidentally knocked from the footpeg after unintentional contact with a rock or other object = 0 points. 4. Rider removes hand from the handlebar and reaches to touch or “push off” an object = 1 point. 5. Rider’s foot rotates or pivots on the ground without picking up or dragging the foot = 1 point. 6. Rider’s foot touches the ground or an object on the outside of the sectionmarking ribbon, while the machine remains inside the section = 1 point. 7. Touching both feet to the ground at the same time while astride the machine = 2 points (one dab for each foot). 8. Rider drags or slides one or both feet while astride the machine and maintains forward motion = 3 points. 9. Footing: three or more dabs, or paddling with both feet = 3 points. 10. A machine with a dead engine that is paddled out of the section without loss of forward motion (rider may not dismount) = 3 points 11. A machine with a dead engine is ridden out of the “End” gate without loss of forward motion and the rider does not dab = 0 points. 12. An engine dies and is restarted without loss of forward motion and the rider does not dab = 0 points.