ENTRANTS COMPLIANCE WITH THE GENERAL COMPETITION RULES (GCR’S) AND STANDING SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS (SSR’S)

Competitors are reminded that by entering this Enduro event they are bound by the provisions of the relevant SSR’s, GCR’s and Sporting Codes and as such are deemed to know the relevant rules and regulations. Members are further reminded that the organizers, clubs, officials and NMSF are indemnified against any act or omission as per FIM AFRICA By-Laws and/or GCR’s. Appeals by competitors or entrants not in accordance with GCR’s or other regulations – WILL NOT be entertained by officials during or after the event.

WAIVER AND INDEMNITY:

I hereby certify that the above particulars are true and correct and that the motorcycle entered complies with the regulations governing the event. I have read and understood the regulations for this competition and agree that they shall be binding upon me. I, as the rider (or the guardian of the rider) of the machine entered, believe that it complies with the regulations and specifications for the event entered. I accept subject to my rights of protest and appeal that if my machine does not comply with the regulations and specifications, that I will be excluded from the event concerned. Provided, however that the Stewards of the Meeting may waive the automatic suspension should they at their absolute discretion decide that the contravention does not afford any advantage. I hereby indemnify the Livingstone Motorcycle Club, the promoter, organiser, guarantor and sponsor of the competition and the owner/s of any property on which the competition is held and any government, provincial or municipal body and their respective officials, persons as aforesaid. I further declare that I am aware of the risks, dangers and perils attendant upon motorcar/motorcycle racing or rallying or any other form or motoring competition, which I hereby assume.

The Organisers disclaim all responsibility for damages to a motorcycle, its accessories and components arising out of an accident, fire theft or any other causes.

MEDICAL:

I the undersigned hereby undertake to notify the Livingstone Motorcycle Club, prior to any event that I intend participating in, and as soon as possible after becoming aware of any condition or disability or any other medical or any other condition which I am suffering from, whether permanent or temporary, which may have an effect or impair my ability and competency to participate in such event or which may impair my ability to control the vehicle I intend competing in. I declare that to the best of my belief, I possess the standard of competency required to participate in any event and that the vehicle that I shall be participate in shall be race worthy.

Riders are to provide proof at the time of entry of medical cover certifying that they are insured for personal accident covering death, permanent disability, medical treatment and evacuation, sufficient for repatriation to their own country, or to the nearest country with requisite facilities to treat any injury and evacuation.

ANTI-DOPING CODE:

The Livingstone Motorcycle Club subscribes to the provisions of the World Anti-Doping Authority (WADA) and as such all competitors are bound by WADA rules and regulations, in respect of performance enhancing and use of banned substances during NMSF National Enduro events. Random drug testing may be demanded from time to time as directed by WADA, and all competitors must comply if so requested. Any competitor taking any drug for therapeutic purposes, such as asthma, hay fever, ADD, etc. and which contains substances that are included on the WADA prohibited list, must obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption, prior to entering any competition and submit with their entry at Official Documentation. Confirm medication use here.

MEDICAL COVERAGE:

All riders participating will have to ensure that they have sufficient medical cover. Riders with no medical and or insufficient medical cover will not be allowed to participate.

Livingstone Motorcycle Club, organisers, promoters, etc disclaim all responsibility for damages to a motorcycle, its accessories and components arising out of an accident, fire theft or any other causes.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Proof of Payment must be mailed to admin@livingstonemotorbikefestival.com

2. Your Entry will ONLY be processed upon receipt of proof of payment with your name as reference.

3. DAY RIDERS must still complete and email the Livingstone Motorcycle Club Day license, Indemnity, Declaration of Fitness and Medical Aid Form to admin@livingstonemotorbikefestival.com. Indemnity and Waiver must be signed and handed in at Registration on Race Day!!

4. Failure to comply with the above will result in a void entry, that is NO ENTRY.

PIT RULES:

• A helmet and closed shoes must be worn at all times when riding a motorcycle in the pit area. All riders must stay in 1st gear at all times in the pit area. Please no passengers on the back of bikes.
• Fire Extinguishers are to be at each riders pit area.
• No smoking or drinking in the pit area. A NO TOLERANCE policy is maintained with regard to alcohol consumption by anyone present in the pit area. This includes mechanics, crew, representatives, supporters, family and the friends. The competitor, or in the case of a minor, his/her representative, shall be responsible for the people in their pit area. If anyone is caught consuming alcohol or being under the influence of alcohol in the pit area, it may result in immediate disqualification of the rider/competitor. This will apply even if you have finished the event. There may be a breathalyser present at the event and breath alcohol tests may be conducted in a random fashion by the Chief Medical Officer at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course. The Clerk of the Course may also have any individual rider, competitor, crew member and representative suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, tested by the CMO. IF THE BREATH ALCOHOL TEST INDICATES ANY PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL, THE RIDER/COMPETITOR COULD BE EXCLUDED FROM THE RACE.
• No fires, including charcoal or gas braiis.
• Competitors and their crews will have to make use the waste bins.
• Environmental Mats (see Enviro Code for specs) are compulsory. The use of environment mats will be strictly enforced in the pit area. Any technical intervention on the motorcycle will be made on a waterproof tarpaulin with a minimum size of 200x100cm.
• Please ensure that ALL of your rubbish and waste is disposed of appropriately.
• If provided use designated oil disposal bins for used oil.
• Provide your own rubbish bags. Clean your pit area before leaving and remove all your rubbish and take it home with you.
• Every motorcyclist is encouraged to enjoy, to the fullest extent, their race through this country without leaving damaging footprints. Nature is, and must, remain the heritage of humanity. Man is, and must be, it’s protector.

GENERAL RULES

Self-scrutineering applies to ALL classes and shall be subject to random scrutineering by the Technical Steward. All Motorcycles and Quads must:

• Be marked with either dark racing numbers on a white background or white racing numbers on a dark background and which are clearly legible from a distance of at least 40 meters. Any bike not complying in this regard will not pass scrutineering and thus not be allowed to participate in the event.
• Be fitted with ball-ended clutch and brake levers unless fitted with a suitable wrap-around protector.
• Be fitted with brakes operating on front and rear wheels.
• Be fitted with a self-closing throttle.
• Be fitted with adequate mudguards.
• Not have any fuel leaks.
• Not discharge exhaust gasses so as to raise dust or in any way inconvenience another motorcycle/quad.
• Be fitted with folding foot pegs (motorcycles only)
• Those machines not fitted with steering dampers and/or GPS fittings are recommended in the interests of safety, to fit a bar pad constructed of foam or sponge on the handlebars.
• Riders must have a Hydration Pack/Camelback with minimum 1 litre water and Medical kit containing at least the following items:
  • Thermal blanket
  • White cloth square with OK sign printed on one side and a red cross on the other side
  • Small bottle with disinfectant liquid
  • Wound dressing (assortment of plasters and roll of bandage)
  • Pain killers

RIDERS BRIEFING

A compulsory Rider’s Briefing will be held prior to the start of the event, at which time any specific instructions and issues pertinent to the day’s competition will be explained. Riders may seek clarification from the organisers on any points that are not clear to them, at this time.

LICENCES

All participants/competitors must hold a valid ZMSA completion license or Day Licence. Day licenses will be available for purchase at registration.

Zambia Motor Sports Association
Event: Cross Country National Championship Round 3

Date: 23^rd October 2021

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS  FOR  LIVINGSTONE ENDURO 2021

(Incorporating Senior Round 3 and Junior Round 3)

These are to be read in accordance with the Final Instructions for the event, and ZMSA Cross Country Championship GCR rules 2021

DEFINITION 

The meeting will be held under the FIM AFRICA Sporting Code, the Statutes of FIM AFRICA, ZMSA Cross Country General Competition Rules for 2021 and these Supplementary Regulations which have been duly examined and approved by the ZMSA Motorcycle Commission. 

ZMSA Permit No: ZMS-OR3-2021                                                             

FIM AFRICA Permit No.:  N/A  

ORGANISERS 

The event will be organised under the auspices of Livingstone Bikefest Limited. 

Address of Organisers:  

EVENT OFFICIALS 

 VENUE OF EVENT  

This event is held at Batoka Gorges, Livingstone, Zambia.   

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE 

Travelling to Victoria Falls Bridge turn left on tar road opposite Avani Hotel turn off. Drive 7 km on the tar road then turn right on Namilangu Rd.. Drive for 24.8 km on gravel rd until you reach a turn off to the right with OR5 sign and drive 1 Km to start area.

ENTRIES

Entries open immediately online at the following link – Click here to enter online.

Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 20^th October 2021.

Copies of Proof of Payment and Medical Insurance to be emailed to 

ENTRY FEES

Entry fees will are as follows:

• National SENIOR – (A1 / A2 / A3 / A5 ) – K600
• National JUNIOR – (J1 / J2) – K400
• Non – Championship CLUBMAN – K600
• Non – Championship JUNIOR NOVICE – K200

Late Entry Fee: Double Entry Fee per competitor.
Entry fees are payable to Livingstone Bikefest Ltd , FNB, Livingsone, A/C #: 62815429825

LICENCES and MEDICAL INSURANCE 

Requirements for competing in this event are:

• All Championship riders to produce or buy a ZMSA Off Road License:
  • Annual ZMSA License – K1,050
  • Annual ZMSA License (Junior J2 and J3) – K800 o        Day ZMSA License – K500 (only one ZMSA License per year)
  • Non-Championship riders do not require a ZMSA Competition License
• Clubmen riders must be a member of a ZMSA affiliated club. For those Clubmen riders who are not members of any club, there will be a Livingstone MCC Day Membership offered for K100.
• Riders must provide proof of Medical Aid Membership with loading for Offroad or Enduro Racing.             

INSURANCE  

By endorsing the entry form of the rider certifies that the rider is insured in accordance with FIM AFRICA requirements (including repatriation costs).

The Organizers further confirm that they have contracted third party insurance in accordance with Art. 110.1 of the FIM AFRICA Sporting Code. 

The Organizers refuse all responsibility for damages to a motorcycle, its accessories and components arising out of an accident, fire, theft, or any other causes. 

Foreign Entrants please note: Proof of repatriation and medical insurance cover must be produced at documentation.  Riders not able to provide proof of medical insurance cover; will NOT be able to participate in the event. 

EVENT STATUS  

• The event is of National Status, being the 3^rd Round of the 2021 Zambian National Cross Country/Enduro (OR) Championship and the 3^rd Round of the 2021 Zambia National Junior Cross Country/Enduro (OR) Championship.
• The Event will take place on the 23^rd of October 2021 with documentation commencing at 15:00 hrs on Friday 22^nd of October, and will be deemed to have finished once the results have been announced and the period of official protest has elapsed.

RACE PROGRAMME

SITING LAP AND TRACK CLOSURE

There will be NO siting lap.

The track is closed to all riders effective 18:00 on Sunday 10^th Oct 2021.

CLASSES:

This event is entirely on closed to public tracks. Motorcycles need not be Road Licensed and Registered. However, they must comply in every other respect to the GCRs of 2021. 

NB: A RIDER IS NOT PERMITTED TO ENTER MORE THAN ONE CLASS AT ANY ONE EVENT.

Motorcycles shall be classified as follows: – 

SENIOR CLASSES

A1 OPEN

• Open to riders from the year of their 18th birthday and older
• Two stroke motorcycles with an engine capacity in excess of 201cc and four stroke motorcycles with an engine capacity in excess of 251cc.

 A2 200CC

• Open to riders from the year of their 16th birthday and older
• Two stroke motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 201cc and four stroke motorcycles not exceeding and engine capacity of 251cc.
• KTM Freeride 2-stroke and 4-stroke included in this class.

 A3 LADIES

• Open to riders from the year of their 13th birthday and older
• Restricted capacity and ages as per J1 HIGH SCHOOL, A2 200cc and A1 OPEN class requirements.

 A5 SENIORS

• Open to competitors from the year of their 46th birthday and older.
• The class will be open to any capacity motorcycle applicable to A1 OPEN and A2 200CC classes.

JUNIOR CLASSES

 J1 HIGH SCHOOL Class

• Open to competitors from the year of their 13th birthday, to 31st December of the year in which their 17th birthday occurs.
• Two stroke motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 125cc and four stroke motorcycles not exceeding an engine capacity of 231cc.
• The organisers will decide on a distance to be run, which will be a minimum of 50% and a maximum of 75% of the full National class distance.

 J2 85 Class

• Open to competitors from the year of their 9th birthday, to 31st December of the year in which their 15th birthday occurs.
• Two stroke motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 85cc and four stroke motorcycles not exceeding an engine capacity of 150cc.

 J3 65 Class

• Open to competitors from the year of their 8th birthday, to 31st December of the year in which their 12th birthday occurs.
• Two stroke motorcycles with an engine capacity not exceeding 65cc and four stroke motorcycles not exceeding an engine capacity of 125cc.
• The J3 Class will ride together with the J2 Class.

NON-CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES

 CLUBMANS

• Open to riders from the year of their 16th birthday and older
• Restricted capacity and ages as per J1 HIGH SCHOOL, A2 200cc and A1 OPEN class requirements.

LENGTH OF RACE 

The length of race for each class will be as follows:

 NOTE: 

• The Minimum Distance to qualify as a finisher after the leader has finished is 67% of the number of laps rounded downto the nearest lap.

RIDING NUMBERS 

In the event of competitors sharing the same racing number, ZMSA Licensed numbers will have precedence. 

The onus is on the rider to ensure his numbers are legible and it is in his own interests to do so.

No stickers will be provided 

ADVERTISING 

Sponsored riders may include the logo in their sponsored sticker kits provided they are of the approved size and colours.
The Logo shall be a minimum of 35mm x 35mm on a white background with a black border and not obscure the riding number.
    

STARTING PROCEDURE – Staggered Start

The race start format for this event will be a staggered start per class:

• One rider at a time
• 30 second interval between first 10 riders
• Thereafter 15 second interval between remaining riders
• Starting order will be determined by current championship standing for each supplementary class.

Senior Classes will be started in the following order:

• A1 Open & A2 200cc
• A5 Senior
• J1 High School
• A3 Ladies
• Clubmans

Junior Classes will be started in the following order:

• J2 85cc
• J3 65cc

 Only Jury members, FMN delegates, representatives and officials designated in the Supplementary Regulations, and the riders waiting for the start, are permitted access to the starting area. 

No other persons are allowed into the starting area.  

Riders to note , these rules apply in the start area:

• No smoking.
• No repairs
• No refueling.
• No assistants/mechanics.
• Dead Start (engine off)

The penalty for breaking this rule is disqualification (or other penalties given as provided for in the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code). 

If a rider has a problem, he must push the motorcycle out of the start zone (indicated by specific flags) after he has been permitted to start.

He may work on his motorcycle outside the start zone.  

Only in the Mechanic/refuel zone are repairs allowed by your mechanics.   

DESIGNATED SERVICE POINT.   

There will be one only, which will be situated near the Start/Finish area.   

The mechanic / refuel zones will be clearly marked.  

There will be NO alcohol or smoking permitted in these areas.  

Riders please ensure your crew is aware of this as there will be zero tolerance exercised and you will be excluded.  

No fires will be permitted in the Pit area.  

The use of environmats will be strictly enforced in the pit area as well as the refueling zone. 

PARC FERME 

The Parc Fermé will be designated and enclosed to prevent unauthorized persons from entering. Its limits will be clearly marked out and supervised by a sufficient number of officials to ensure that only authorised persons may enter or have access to the machines. It will have one clearly marked entrance and one exit which lead to the “starting area”, but no other entrances or exits. Officials in charge of the closed-controls will be wearing distinctive clothing, recognized by all persons concerned and the riders. 

Access to any Parc Fermé is forbidden to everyone except the Jury members, certain officials designated for duty, and riders who wish to park or take out their motorcycles. After checking in at the time check just before the Parc Fermé, the rider must stop the engine and push his motorcycle into the Parc Fermé without delay. While proceeding from the time check to the Parc Fermé, it is forbidden to refuel or make any repairs on the motorcycle. Riders failing to comply with either of these requirements will be disqualified or other penalties given as provided for in the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code.

In the Parc Fermé, it is forbidden for a rider, under penalty of disqualification (or other penalties given as provided for in the FIM Disciplinary and Arbitration Code) from the meeting:

• To touch the machine of any other rider;
• To touch his own machine except to push it in or out of the Parc Fermé; – To start the engine. 
• You may ONLY push your motorcycle IN or OUT of the area – No smoking is permitted.

JETTING STRIP  

There will be a jetting strip available at the track. 

PUBLIC ROADS & PRIVATE PROPERTY 

The Local Community have afforded us the opportunity to compete in their area and properties. Please respect this privilege. Please report any incident to the nearest official or Marshal. Ensure that you pass on accurate information to ensure a prompt reaction. 

NEAREST HOSPITALS  

SES Clinic, Livingstone Town, approx 40km

 POINTS SCORING 

As per ZMSA GCRs. Non-Champiosnhip Class (Clubmans Class and Junior Novice) races do not constitute a series. Points may be allocated, but do not count towards any end of season trophies. 

PRIZES & AWARDS 

The following classes will be awarded trophies from 1^st to 3^rd place only: – Subject to there being sufficient entries 

• Open Overall Championship Class
• A1 OPEN
• A2 200CC
• A3 Ladies
• A5 Seniors
• J1 HIGH SCHOOL
• J2/J3 85cc – 65cc

Results will be posted on the notice board as soon as possible after the Time Bar. These will be final after 30min assuming no protests. Prize giving will be held at the Bikefest Start/Finish. 

Catering arrangements: Bring and braai, Please bring your own food and cool drinks. There will be a watering hole at the Waterfront Amphitheatre later in the day for those that want to hang out!

AS PER GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS NO ALCOHOL WILL BE SOLD OR CONSUMED AT THE EVENT.

TECHNICAL CONTROL 

All motorcycles and riders helmet will be checked. Please ensure you have a FIRST AID Kit and a minimum of 1-liter water or drinking fluid. This is compulsory. 

Identification marks will be fixed to the motorcycle during this inspection. 

The Technical Stewards will check for the identification during the event. The absence or falsification of this will result in exclusion. Spare exhaust silencers must to be presented and marked by the technical steward. Unmarked silencers, fitted to a machine, will result in exclusion. 

All Motorcycles must:  

• Be fitted with ball-ended clutch and brake levers unless fitted with a suitable wrap-around protector,
• Be fitted with brakes operating on front and rear wheels.
• Be fitted with a self-closing throttle.
• Be fitted with adequate mudguards.
• Not have any fuel leaks.
• Not discharge exhaust gasses so mas to raise dust or in any way inconvenience another motorcycle/quad.
• Be fitted with folding foot pegs (motorcycles only)
• Those machines not fitted with steering dampers and/or GPS fittings are recommended in the interests of safety, to fit a bar pad constructed of foam or sponge on the handlebars.

SOUND CONTROL.

This may be carried out at the time of technical control. The test may be carried out on all motorcycles in accordance with the FIM & FIM AFRICA Technical Regulations. A warning will be issued for future compliance.    Noise Pollution as per Article 4 of the FIM Environmental Code.

• The 2mt Max Method will be used
• The Maximum Noise level will be 112dB for all events

ENVIRONMENT: 

• Competitors and their crews WILL use the waste bins provided.
• Environmats and Fire Extinguishers are compulsory.
• Please ensure that ALL your rubbish and waste is disposed of appropriately. There are designated bins for oil and general waste.
• Clean your pit area before leaving and remove all your rubbish into the bins or take it home with you.

RIGHTS OF THE CLERK OF THE COURSE: 

The C O C reserves the right (subject to the approval of the Jury) to: 

• Alter the race programme, length and scoring due to adverse weather conditions
• Postpone or cancel the event due to force majeure. In the event of postponement for more than 24 hours, entrants may have their entry fees refunded.
• Postpone or cancel the event should fewer than 20 entries be received by the official closing hour for entries – 29^th Oct2021 – 24:00hrs.

ACCOMODATION DETAILS :

Each rider and team are responsible for booking their own accommodation and paying directly for same. 

COVID PROTOCOL:   

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A “NO SPECTATOR EVENT”. EACH RIDER WILL BE PERMITTED “ONE” CREW MEMBER. THIS IS ACCORDING TO CONDITIONS SET OUT BY NATIONAL SPORTS COUNCIL FOR THIS EVENT TO BE PERMITTED TO GO AHEAD.

Designated event area:

Event organizer responsibilities:

• Ensure that event boundaries are clearly marked and secure.
• Minimize entry points to the event.
• All entry points to have Hand sanitizing stations.
• Riders and support crew to have their temperatures taken on entry or sign in and recorded against their names. (organizer to decide which option best suits their set up on the day)
• Attending officials to have their temperature taken and recorded against their names before they start interacting with riders and support crews.
• If food and drink stalls are invited, they too need to have their temperatures recorded and full contact details noted before the interact with any other persons at the event.
• Event organizer must ensure Food & Drink stalls have in place strict COVID measures of their own before setting up at the event, they must list and issue to the organizer all staff names and contact details prior to the event.
• NO ALCOHOL whatsoever is to be sold at the event.
• Event organizer to have in place an official that will patrol the event throughout the day enforcing these measures politely.
• Recommended that the event organizer installs a minimum of 4 Hand sanitizing buckets within the event boundaries.

Face masks:

• Riders – Riders are expected to always wear face masks except for when they are racing.
• Support crew – support crews are expected to always wear face masks when interacting with officials, other crew members and riders.
• Officials – Officials are expected to wear face masks when interacting with other officials, riders, support crew and spectators if any.
• Marshals – Marshals are expected to wear facemasks throughout the day as they are likely to physically interact with riders in trouble and or officials out in the field.
• Food and Drink outlets – Food and Drink personnel to wear facemasks and food grade gloves throughout the day, random checks need to be made in this regard by a designated event official.
• Spectators – Spectators if any are obligated to wear facemasks when they are within the event boundaries.

COVID debriefing:

• Riders – Event organized to arrange a medical officer and approved event official to brief all riders prior to the start of the event on implemented COVID regulations and general preventative measures. (This can be done before rider’s race briefing)
• Event Marshals – The marshals also need to be briefed by the medical team prior to the event starting but not with riders to avoid crowding.
• Support crew – The support teams need the medical staff debriefing as well prior to the event.

 Social distancing:

Briefings:

The event organizer needs to ensure that Social distancing is observed by all parties that attend the event, hence the recommendation that COVID debriefing be done separately for all sections listed above.

Sign in for riders:

Officials need to put in place measures to ensure riders keep the recommended distance of 1.5m from each other during the race registration process.

Food and Drink stalls:

The Food & Drink stalls need to ensure they also have in place measures to ensure the recommended 1.5m distance is observed by its customers, this again needs to be inspected from time to time by a designated approved event official.

General areas:

Event organizer to have in place an official that will patrol the event throughout the day enforcing these measures politely.

Prize giving ceremony:

If a traditional prize giving is planned, the event organizer needs to put measures in place that ensure Social distancing can be maintained and that all persons attending wear masks during the ceremony. 

Shaking of hands and or hugs at Prize giving ceremony:

• No physical contact like shaking hands, kissing or hugs between officials, riders or support crew will be permitted at the ceremony.
• Sanitizing hand spray to be used by both official before presenting prize and rider or support crew after receiving prize.
• Spectators attending the prize giving ceremony to be in a separate designated area from the riders and support crew to avoid overcrowding.

 End of race day:

The event organizer needs to formally announce to all that the event has ended and see to it that all in attendance leave the event boundaries. Once this announcement is made the event organizer and club are relieved of their duties and obligations. Any persons left in the event boundaries thereafter must take personal responsibility for their own wellbeing regarding the measured discussed in this document.