1.0 Pre Rally Procedure

1.0 Pre Rally Procedure
1.1 The Course
1.1.1 The course shall be clearly marked out with sufficient highly visible markers.
1.1.2 Minimum dimension for markers is 25 cm. (10") across, which must display only ONE colour and function with optional white borders.
1.1.3 Class number or letter may be indicated on the markers.
1.1.4 Right Turn:
Red marker on right, preferably 7.5 - 15.0 m. (25 - 50 ft.) before turn.
Left Turn:
Red marker on left, preferably 7.5 - 15.0 m. (25 - 50 ft.) before turn.
Straight on: Blue marker.
Night Rally Markers: Will be reflective.
1.1.5 The end of the Starting Chute Area will be clearly marked, approximately 45 m. (50 yds.) from the Start Line.
1.1.6 The 'No Right of Way' Zone will be clearly marked on the run in to the Finish and within 800 m. (0.5 ml.) of the Finish Line.
1.1.7 The course should be of suitable surface, avoiding, where possible, such surfaces as concrete, tarmac, sharp gravel or other material likely to damage the feet of the dogs, except at necessary road crossings.
1.2 Eligibility of Dogs, Drivers and Passengers
1.2.1 Driver and Owner(s) of a team must be fully paid up Members of theSiberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHC) at the time of the Event.
1.2.2 The Rally Organiser may reject any entries submitted, but must give a valid reason for this action.
1.2.3 No dog, equipment or clothing shall be brought from a kennel where any contagious disease exists or has existed within the previous three weeks. Any breach of this Rule will result in disqualification and immediate removal from the Event Site.
1.2.4 No dog may be replaced during the period of a rally. In a rally of more than one heat, dogs may be marked by the Rally Organiser for the purposes of identification.
1.2.5 Any team, dog or driver coming to the Event being, in the opinion of the Rally Organiser, unfit or incapable of completing the course will be disqualified or transferred to a lower class at the discretion of that Rally Organiser.
1.2.6 All Drivers must be 16 years of age, or over, on the first day of the Event - except for Junior/Novelty Classes. Drivers between 16 and 18 years of age will be required to be full Members of the SHC before competing in events other than Junior/Novelty Classes.
1.2.7 The Driver starting with a team in the first heat of an Event must drive that team throughout the entire Event, unless incapacitated by illness or injury, in which case a substitute Driver may be used (subject to these Rules and the approval of the Rally Organiser).
1.2.8 Only Kennel Club registered, pure bred sled dogs, ie., Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, Canadian Eskimo Dogs, Greenland Dogs and Samoyeds and dogs holding an SHC of GB Welfare number, confirming prior registration, are eligible to compete.
1.2.9 No dog under twelve months old on the first day of the Event will be accepted for entry, save Novelty Event Classes.
1.2.10 Kennel Club registered names and Date of Birth, or Welfare Details, of dogs competing must be given on the entry form. Any alteration to team details from those provided on the entry form must be advised to the Rally Organiser.
1.2.11 Passengers:
1.2.11.1 Will only be allowed at the individual Rally Organiser's discretion, though should be encouraged.
1.2.11.2 Must be fully paid up Members of the SHC and over the age of 18.
1.2.11.3 No Passengers may be carried in a team of less than three dogs. Any team with a passenger falling below this required number shall retire and not complete the course
1.3 Medications
1.3.1 Prohibited medications are all those deemed harmful to the dogs or to the sport, including stimulants, depressants, anaesthetics and analgesics.
1.3.2 If a dog is suspected of being under the influence of any prohibited medication, the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain reserves the right to have the dog examined and tested by qualified veterinary personnel and, if positive, the Driver, Owner and Team will suffer automatic disqualification for the whole of that Season, plus any further penalty at the discretion of the Committee of the SHC.
1.3.3 Veterinary inspection of any dog entered may be required at the discretion the Rally Organiser.
1.4 Equipment
1.4.1 The responsibility for the safety of all equipment rests with the Driver and/or Owner. The Scrutineer is looking for obvious breach of Rules only.
1.4.2 All equipment shall be available for inspection by the appointed Scrutineer at the time set by the Rally Organiser. Drivers and equipment may be required for further inspection after each run or heat, at the request of the Rally Organiser.
1.4.3 Lines and Connections:
1.4.3.1 All connections from lines to harness, collar and rig/sled must be capable of quick and easy detachment. Correct functioning of these attachments may be checked.
1.4.3.2 All teams must have a snub line attached to the gang line between the rear of the team and the point where it is attached to the rig/sled. This snub line must be of sufficient length to enable release from a static object (eg. gate post or tree) by the Driver whilst on, and in control of the rig/sled.
1.4.3.3 All lines must be free of frays and excess wear.
1.4.3.4 Shock absorbers, when utilised, must have a safety line.
1.4.3.5 Bike-joring/Scooter classes: The dog shall be attached to the bicycle/scooter by a snub line (not exceeding 3 metres in length) with a shock absorber at all times.
1.4.3.6 Cani-cross class: The dog shall be attached to the competitor by a snub line (not exceeding 2.5 metres in length) with a shock absorber at all times. The snub line shall be attached to the competitor by a hip belt, at least 7 cm wide over the spine.
1.4.4 Rigs:
1.4.4.1 Must not be fitted with any device to assist propulsion.
1.4.4.2 Must have three or four wheels and be free-standing.
1.4.4.3 Must have an adequate braking system, when brakes are applied by the Driver, standing in the normal driving position and with motive power provided by either pushing or pulling of the rig by the Scrutineer and/or Assistant(s).
1.4.4.4 Must be equipped with a manual steering mechanism, capable of operation by the Driver from the normal driving position.
1.4.4.5 Must not exceed 150 cm. (60") in overall width.
1.4.4.6 All rigs must be fitted with a brushbow. No part of the rig shall protrude in front of the brushbow, including gangline attachments. The overall width of the brushbow shall be no less than the measurement between the centres of the two rear wheels. If this does not cover the entire width of the rig, additional deflectors must be fitted around any protruding part, fabricated in such a way as to avoid the creation of any sharp projection. Brushbows must be not less than 20 cm. (8") nor more than 45 cm. (18") from the ground. All brushbows/deflectors must be manufactured from inflexible materials.
1.4.4.7 All rigs must carry a dog bag, set ready and capable of carrying a sick or injured dog - demonstration of which may be requested - save D (2 dogs only) and J (Junior) Classes, see rule 3.3.3.
1.4.4.8 A and Unlimited Class rigs may be subject to further regulations and requirements.
1.4.5 Sleds:
1.4.5.1 Must be fitted with a brushbow.
1.4.5.2 Must have an adequate claw braking system.
1.4.5.3 Must carry a dog bag set ready and capable of carrying a sick or injured dog - demonstration of which may be requested - save D Classes (2 dogs only), see Rule 3.3.3.
1.4.6 Bicycles:
1.4.6.1 Bicycles shall be equipped with an efficient brake at each wheel.
1.4.7 Scooters:
1.4.7.1 Scooters shall be equipped with an efficient brake at both wheels or rear wheel only.
1.4.8 Lighting Equipment:
1.4.8.1 No wet acid batteries may be carried.
1.4.8.2 Plastic lens are recommended, but any glass must be taped or preferably bagged.
1.4.8.3 Back-up lights must be carried during night rallies.
1.4.9 Muzzles, full choke collars, whips or other similar devices are strictly prohibited.
1.4.10 Bibs will only be provided for each Driver by the Rally Organiser when a sponsored or supporting organisation has donated sufficient numbered special bibs. Otherwise, competitors should wear their number allocated to them under the Club's Registration Scheme. Members not registered with this Scheme will be provided with a numbered bib at the Event.
1.4.11 Clothing for Competitors:
1.4.11.1 Spiked or metal footwear is prohibited.
1.4.11.2 In severe weather conditions, adequate protective clothing will be worn or carried - at the discretion of the Rally Organiser.

Date:21 Aug 2008