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ICSF RULES AND REGULATIONS
INTERNATIONAL CYCLE SPEEDWAY FORUM CONSTITUTION & REGULATIONS
CONSTITUTION
1. This body shall be known as the International Cycle Speedway Forum, hereafter known as the Forum. 2. The Forum shall be open to all nations where cycle speedway competition takes place. 3. The purpose of the Forum is to co-ordinate international competition between member nations. 4. Each member nation shall nominate a representative to deal with all administrative matters concerning international competition. 5. The Forum shall meet from time to time as agreed by the member nations. Such meetings shall be known as the International Council, or, when restricted to European issues and European nations, the European Council. 6. Each nation shall be permitted up to two delegates at Council meetings. Only delegates nominated by member nations shall be entitled to vote at such meetings. 7. At Council meetings, the nominated delegates shall elect a chairman from among their number. In the event of a tied vote, the chairman shall be entitled to a second casting vote. 8. The International Council shall appoint a General Secretary to administer the affairs of the Forum, and to minute International and European Council meetings. 9. For the purposes of Forum business and representation at Council meetings Great Britain shall be considered as a single member nation. Matters relating to international competition exclusively restricted to the constituent nations of Great Britain shall be the preserve of the British Federation, and thus fall outside the remit of the Forum. 10. All decisions of the Forum are subject to the ratification of member Federations or Councils. 11. The Forum shall fully support a programme of dope testing for banned substances and methods.
INTERNATIONAL PROTOCOLS
1 ALLOCATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS 1.1 The Forum shall award the following competitions to member nations: · World Individual Championship · World Nations Team Cup · World Best pairs · World Junior Individual Championship · World Junior Nations Team Cup · World Junior Best Pairs · European Individual Championship · European Nations Team Cup · European Junior Individual Championship · European Junior Nations Team Cup · European Club Championships · Any other international competition open to three or more member nations as agreed from time to time by the Forum. 1.2 A nation awarded an international competition by the Forum shall inform all eligible nations, by agreed deadlines, the venue for the competition and the closing date for the receipt of entries. 1.3 Any competition open to only two member nations may be arranged at the mutual convenience of the nations concerned. Any club invitation or individual entry competition open to riders from other nations may be arranged with the approval of the national federation or council of the promoting club. Such competitions may only be designated as international with the specific approval of the Forum. 2 ELIGIBILITY 2.1 Riders are eligible for Junior competitions up to 31st December in the year of their 18th birthday. 2.2 Where a competition is not designated as Junior, it is open to riders without age restriction.
3 ENTRY TO SANCTIONED INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS 3.1 All entries shall be submitted to the designated official of the host nation by the agreed closing date. The closing date for entries shall be determined by the host nation, but shall be no less than one calendar month prior to the start of the competition. 3.2 All entries from participating nations shall be submitted by the national federation or council, or by the designated international administrator where no such federation or council exists. 3.3 Each participating nation, including the host nation, shall determine the procedure for processing entries from among its own competitors or teams, provided that such procedure respects the closing date announced by the host nation. 4 INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS 4.1 Each competing nation may nominate one wild card entry direct to the final. The maximum number of wild card entries shall be 8. Should the number of competing nations exceed 8, the Forum shall determine the priority for allocating wild card places. 4.2 It is the responsibility of each competing nation to determine the method of selection of its wild card nomination. 4.3 The 16 rider, 20 heat formula shall be used for all final rounds and, where possible, all qualifying rounds of individual competitions. 4.4 The model format for individual competitions is as follows: Qualifying round (if required): 3 or 4 matches to produce 32 qualifiers. Semi-finals: 2 matches to produce 16 qualifiers. Small final: 1 match to produce remaining qualifiers to join the nominated wild cards in the final. 4.5 In all cases, a minimum of 8 competitors shall qualify through competition from each match in any one round for the subsequent round. The same number of competitors shall qualify from each match of the same round. Where the number of qualifiers required is not exactly divisible by the number of matches in the round, the remaining places shall be decided by a single heat run-off between the next best placed finisher in each match. 4.6 Where the number of entrants demands a departure from the model format, the following variations are permitted: 4.6.1 An additional qualifying round to produce 48 qualifiers, and thereafter the model format as defined under 4.4. 4.6.2 Where qualifying rounds are required, byes may be awarded to the next or subsequent round, provided the requirements of 4.5 are met. If byes are allocated, priority shall be given to any wild card nominations under 4.1 who do not receive direct entry to the final. Thereafter, the Forum shall determine the method of awarding byes, and in doing so shall allow one or more of the following methods: · Further nomination by competing nations under the criteria outlined under 4.1 and 4.2. · By final position of the previous edition of the same competition. · By random draw. 4.6.3 Preliminary round or rounds to reduce the number of qualifiers to the numbers required whereby part or all of the model format can then be adopted. 4.7 Where the number of entrants exceeds that which can be accommodated under 4.4 and 4.6, the Forum may impose additional qualifying criteria. 4.8 All heat formulae to be employed in individual international competition are listed under Appendix 1. 4.9 When the format of the competition has been determined, the make-up of the qualifying rounds shall be decided by random draw, to be made no less than 14 days before the competition.
5 INTERNATIONAL TEAM COMPETITIONS (NATIONS) 5.1 Unless otherwise determined by the Forum, all team competitions shall employ the 4/5 rider format. 5.2 Nations Cup competitions shall be restricted to one team per nation. 5.3 Nations intending to enter a team in international competition shall inform the host nation by the agreed closing date. 5.4 Each participating nation shall nominate a squad from which the team shall be selected no less than 14 days before the competition. The maximum size of the squad shall be twice the number of riders required to comprise the team, i.e. 10 riders for a 4/5 rider competition. 5.5 All heat formulae to be employed in international team competition are listed under Appendix 2. 5.6 Where a national team competition can not be decided by a single match, semi-finals or qualifying rounds shall be staged. At the discretion of the Forum, nations may be seeded. The maximum number of seeded nations shall be four, and the criteria for selecting such seeds shall be at the discretion of the Forum. 5.7 The draw for any semi-final or qualifying round shall be made no less than 14 days before the competition. 5.8 The draw for team positions on the formula in each match shall be made immediately prior to the match taking place, in the presence of the national team managers. 5.9 Final team nominations shall be presented to the match referee by the team manager no less than 30 minutes prior to the official start time of each match. 6 INTERNATIONAL TEAM COMPETITIONS (CLUBS)
7 INTERNATIONAL PAIRS COMPETITIONS
8 REFEREES 8.1 The host nation shall be responsible for the allocation of referees and pit marshals, and may invite officials from other nations to perform these duties. 8.2 In Junior competitions, it is the responsibility of the referee to verify the eligibility of competitors by checking licences, passports or other official documents. Any competitor found to be ineligible by age, or unable to prove eligibility by age, shall be immediately disqualified.
Note - Definitions: Wild Card: A competitor who is selected, by their Federation, to be placed automatically into a later round of the competition Bye Awarded to a competitor in the opening round of the competition in order to equalise numbers in the following round. Seed A mechanism to separate leading competitors from meeting each other in the early rounds. InternationalCycle Speedway FederationAffiliated Forum of International Cycle Speedway Nations Founded in 1983
INTERNATIONAL CYCLE SPEEDWAY REGULATIONS - Page 1:
1 OFFICIALS 1.1 Referees 1.1.1 All racing shall be under the sole control of the referee whose duty is to ensure that no one indulges in unfair, dangerous or unscrupulous practices. A referee shall enforce the rules and any decisions made in connection with the meeting shall be final. No appeals will be permitted, regarding the rulings of the referee in-so-far as any amendment to the result of a race, match or meeting is concerned. 1.1.2 The authority of a referee begins 30 minutes prior to the official start of a meeting and includes any period when racing has been temporarily suspended and ends when he leaves the immediate curtilage of the track. 1.1.3 The referee has the power to stop a race for any infringement of the rules, caution or exclude any offending rider from a race and ban any rider or official from a meeting in the case of serious offences. 1.1.4 The referee shall undertake the following match duties: 1.1.4.1 Inspect the rider's machines 15 minutes prior to the start of a meeting and ensure that they comply with the rules, ordering any adjustments or suspensions as necessary. 1.1.4.2 Having established the starting positions in the case of teams events, controls all racing by taking up a position where offences may best be seen. 1.1.4.3 If a public address system is in use, inform the announcer of the reasons for any action taken so that they may be conveyed to spectators. 1.1.4.4 Maintain authority over who enters the centre of the circuit during the meeting.. 1.1.4.5 Coordinate activities of the Pits Marshal, the Starter and Flag Marshal during racing. 1.1.4.6 Determine the order in which riders finish each race and keep a true record of the meeting 1.1.4.7 At the conclusion of racing, check and sign the official score-chart. 1.1.5 Comunication between the Referree and other offials (i.e. Pits Marshall, the Starter and Flag Marshall) should be conducted in English (which is considered the International Language of Cycle Speedway (in the event of a non-English speaking Referee or Official, an interpreter will be permitted).
1.2 Other Match Officials 1.2.1 The starter is responsible for the fair starting of all races under the order of the Referee in accordance with the stipulated starting procedure. 1.2.2 The Flag Marshal shall count the number of laps completed by all riders under the direction of the Referee. 1.2.3 A maximum of two Pits Marshals shall be provided. 1.2.3.1 They are responsible for the organisation of the pits and ensuring that the riders are notified of their races. 1.2.3.2 They will notify the referee immediately of any misconduct or breach of the rules in the pits by riders or team managers. 1.2.3.4. They will also ensure that riders do not leave the pits without permission and that only riders and officials enter the pits. 1.2.4. The Announcer is responsible for giving spectators such information as they may reasonably require to understand and enjoy a meeting. He shall make any announcement, in connection with the racing, that the referee may direct. 1.2.4.1 The Announcer may also be designated as official starter in agreement with the referee.
1.3 Team Manager 1.3.1 The Team Manager shall be responsible for the team's prompt arrival and behaviour during the meeting and shall be responsible for the correct standard of dress of the team (ensuring uniformed team colours). The Team Manager will ensure that the machines of his riders conform to the international regulations. He will liaise between his riders and the Referee when required to do so. 1.3.2 Team Managers may only enter the track at the request of, or when acknowledged by, the Referee. 1.3.3 In any team match two officials from each team, one to be official Team Manager, shall be permitted to enter and remain in the pits throughout the match. 1.3.4 Comunication between Team Managers and the Referee should be conducted in English (which is considered the International Language of Cycle Speedway (in the event of a non-English speaking Team Manager or Referee, an interpreter will be permitted).
2 RIDERS CLOTHING
2.1 Members of a team shall be uniformly dressed with Race jerseys that can accommodate a number. Numbers will be accommodated by two velcrose strips on (20 cm apart) on the back of race jersey.. 2.2 During training and competition, all riders must be covered from the neck down, with protective helmet. 2.3 Desired requirement (with proposal for enforcement still under consideration by ICSF members): is that during World and European Individual Championships (including qualification rounds) each riders jersey will bear (on their back) a distinctive number to coincide with programme details. The riders name can also be displayed. It is requested that EACH HOST NATION SHOULD ENSURE THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE SETS OF NUMBERS (1-16) with velcrose strips (20cm apart) to accommodate similtanious meetings at different locations - as dictated by the race scedule for any World or European Individual Championships). 2.4 Protective Headgear 2.4.1 Protective headgear, in the form of an approved cycling hemet, shall be worn. 2.4.2 Any rider removing his/her helmet during a race will be immediately excluded.
2 CYCLES (also referred to as racing machine)
3.1 A racing machine shall not be fitted with brakes, brake attachments, mudguards of any size, rat-trap or all metal pedals, toe clips or straps, lamp brackets, wing-nuts, any form of gears or any other fittings considered dangerous by the Referee. 3.2 Handlebars shall not exceed 750mm in width measured in a straight line from end to end, each end shall be protected by a soft substance, preferably handlebar grips. 3.3 Wheel spindles shall not protrude more than 18mm outside the forks. Not more than 6 mm of thread shall be exposed beyond the wheelnut with only one wheelnut allowed each side of the spindle on the outside of the fork. 3.4 Chain tensioners will be permitted provided they have no protruding spikes (these must be ground flat) and that the thread does not protrude more than 6mm. Tyres and pedals shall not contain any additional fittings, i.e. studs. 3.5 A spare uncovered sprocket on the rear wheel is permitted. 3.6 Riders must not change machines during a race the exception being for a re-start or a re-run. 3.7 All machines to be used at a meeting shall be thoroughly examined by the Referee in the pits before the match and briefly checked by the Referee at the starting area rest line before each race. Any machine considered dangerous by the Referee will not be permitted for use on the track.
4 RACING REGULATIONS
4.1 Number of Laps 4.1.1 All racing shall be in an anti-clockwise direction and shall be over four laps except: 4.1.1.1 In events for young novice competitors 4.1.1.2 If there is only one rider starting in a race he/she will be awarded four points immediately on arriving with their cycle at the starting position at the gate if appropriatly dressed and ready to start. 4.1.1.3 In a team competition if there are only two riders, both of the same team, one lap only shall be ridden.
4.2 Flag Signals 4.2.1 The yellow flag denotes one lap to go. 4.2.2 The black and white chequered flag denotes the race is completed. 4.2.3 If the chequered flag is shown at the wrong time during a race the Referee shall take the following action: 4.2.3.1 After 5 laps - riders' positions after 4 laps to count as a result. 4.2.3.2 After 3 laps - race to be re-run with all riders still in the race when the chequered flag was shown to be allowed in the re-run, unless the Referee is satisfied that all riders had realised the mistake and carried on racing. The re-run to take place immediately.
4.3 Method of Scoring Scoring in all races shall be: First - 4 points Second - 3 points Third - 2 points Fourth - 1 point Non Finishers - 0 points Excluded Riders - 0 points
4.4 Presence in Pits 4.4.1 Under no circumstances shall any person be allowed in the Pits other than the competing riders, team and track officials, during the course of the racing. Riders may not leave the pits during racing without gaining permission from the Pits Marshal.
4.5 Run-Offs (Individual Events) 4.5.1 Where a run-off proves necessary the starting positions shall be determined as follows: 4.5.1.1 Two riders: by the toss of a coin, the winner choosing any position and his opponent taking the position which leaves one vacant grid between the two riders. 4.5.1.2. Three or four riders: by a draw of four numbered lots. 4.5.1.3 Five or more riders: a series of races shall be run to eliminate the appropriate number of tied riders. 4.5.1.4 In no circumstances shall more than four riders compete in any International race. 4.5.1.5 In the event of a re-run of a race all riders must assume their original starting positions of the race. 4.6 Time Limits
4.6.1 When the referee is satisfied that the circuit is clear of obstructions and that no additional time allowance is required he/she shall, by one sharp blast on a whistle, indicate that all riders have one minute in which to reach the starting area rest line. A second blast will denote the expiry of time and the automatic exclusion of any rider(s) not at the rest line. Reserves are not allowed to replace riders excluded from the race for exceeding the time limit. 4.6.2 A rider in an individual event who has two consecutive races shall be allowed three extra minutes. A rider in a team event who has two consecutive races shall be granted an extra minute. If, for any valid reason, a rider requires an extension of time, the Team Manager, through the Pits Marshal, may contact the Referee who may grant one extra minute, always providing he/she has not given the signal for the start of the first minute. 4.6.3 Where the Referee grants an extra minute, he/she must allow the first minute to elapse before giving the signal for the final minute. 4.6.4 In any cases of extreme machine damage or injury, the Referee may extend the time limit at his or her discretion. 4.6.5 Any rider or Manager who purposely delays the progress of the meeting without valid reason shall be excluded from taking any further part in the meeting.
4.7 Starting Procedure
4.7.1 Riders shall leave the pits and proceed to the starting area where they shall come to rest with the hubs of their front wheels over the rest line, in line with their respective starting positions. Riders shall not encroach the centre green on the way to the start. Riders may not change positions once at the rest line. Brushes, rags, water or other materials for cleaning tyres shall not be brought to the starting grid. 4.7.2 Under the direction of the Referee the riders shall move forward to within 25mm of the tapes, positioning both wheels between the parallel lines in the stating positions. 4.7.3 When all riders are ready, the command Under Starters Orders shall be given. The riders shall then look straight ahead and watch the tapes. The starter shall then (facing away from the starting gate) release the tapes between 2 and 5 seconds from the command, varying the time from race to race. 4.7.4 When an electrically operated starting gate is being used the starter shall operate the release mechanism, facing away from the competing riders. 4.7.5 A rider shall be disqualified if, after the command "Under Starter's Orders", he/she allows their machine or body to move, or deliberately cause a distraction, before the tapes rise. 4.7.6 Referees shall use their discretion if there is obvious noise around the starting area or adverse weather conditions. 4.7.7 If two or more riders move before the tapes rise the first to move shall be excluded but if the Referee is unable to determine who did so first shall order the riders to re-approach the rest line and give starting orders again. 4.7.8 If, after this procedure the same position arises the Referee shall disqualify all riders guilty of the infringement.
4.8 Stopping a Race 4.8.1 A race shall be stopped by one blast of the Referee's whistle. 4.8.2 A race may be stopped by the Referee in the interest of safety or where a fallen rider has caused other riders to fall and inflicted a positive change in positions. Any rider who is the direct or indirect cause of the stoppage shall be excluded. 4.8.3 A race may be stopped by the Referee if two or more riders fall or become entangled during the first half lap. In such an instance, the Referee should re-start the race with all riders, except where a deliberate offence is committed when he/she may exclude the guilty rider. 4.8.4 A race may be stopped if, in the opinion of the Referee, a breach of the rules has occurred and an advantage is gained either by the rider or his team. In this case he shall disqualify the offending rider or riders from the re-run. 4.8.5 If a race is stopped for any reason after the completion of the first lap, the rider or riders responsible for the stoppage should be excluded or cautioned. 4.8.6 If a race is stopped after three laps have been completed, the Referee may award positions to riders in the order they held them at the time of the stoppage, having excluded any rider where necessary through a breach of the rules. In any case of doubt, the race may be re-run.
5 EXCLUSIONS
A rider shall be excluded if, during the course of a race, he is considered by the Referee to be guilty of: 5.1 Crossing the boundaries with both wheels, unless through the actions of another rider, or in the interests of safety he is compelled to do so, in which case he must return to the track at the earliest opportunity. A rider may be excluded if he is deemed to have purposely crossed the inside of the track to gain a rerun or advantage. 5.2 Obstruction. A rider shall be guilty of obstruction if: 5.2.1 Sharply cuts across the path of another rider when less than one machine length in front. 5.2.2 Deliberately and suddenly slowing down to affect a change in the position of the riders behind. 5.2.3 Placing him/herself or machine in such a position as to impede other riders. 5.2.4 Deemed guilty of drifting an opponent to the extremities of the circuit by steering a course which, in the Referee's opinion, is not within reasonable competitive requirements. 5.2.5 Team riding with another rider whether in the same team or not in an individual event. Both riders may be excluded. 5.2.6 Using such tactics interprated as boring (i.e ramming), hooking or legging. 5.2.7 Using undue force during a race, particularly in that part of the race from the start to the first bend. 5.3 Dangerous riding. Any rider considered by the Referee to be guilty of dangerous riding. 5.4 Remounting. A rider may only take up to 3 steps to remount his/her machine (i.e. running with a bike to remount is not permitted). Only if within half a lap of the finish of the race is a rider permitted to run or walk with his/her machine, provided he/she does not obstruct other riders and keeps the machine on the circuit. A rider shall be deemed remounted when he/she is astride his machine. 5.5 Outside assistance. Any rider receiving outside assistance during a race shall be excluded. 5.6 Disorderly conduct. Any rider guilty of disorderly conduct or dissent shall be excluded from the race. 5.7 Being lapped. A rider shall be deemed lapped if in last position and, in the opinion of the Referee, is interfering with the course of other riders. Excluded or lapped riders must immediately withdraw from the track without impeding other riders. Failure to do so in team events may result in no points being awarded to the offending rider's team in that race.
6 DISQUALIFICATION
6.1 A rider shall be disqualified, and shall take no further part in the competition if he isconsidered by the Referee to be guilty of one of the following offences: 6.2.1 Persistent exclusion: Any rider who incurs two or more exclusions during a meeting for the use of force, obstruction or dangerous riding may be disqualified. 6.2.2 Malicious foul riding: A rider who uses blatant foul tactics inflicting injury to an opponent or damage to his equipment may in extreme circumstances be disqualified from the competition. 6.2.3 Offensive or foul language: A rider or team manager shall be suspended from the competition if he is judged to be guilty of swearing or using offensive language. 6.2.4 Serious disorderly conduct: Any rider or Team Manager who repeatedly shows dissent after warning or instigates any physical threats or fighting shall be excluded from the remainder of the meeting. 6.2.5 A rider or official who receives a disqualification shall leave the area of the track and pits immediately and take no further part in the meeting whatsoever.
7 RESERVES
7.1 Reserve riders may not be submitted in the place of a rider who has been disqualified from the meeting by the Referee. 7.2 A reserve rider shall not be substituted in the place of another rider who has been excluded from participating in the re-run of any race. 7.3 A reserve rider can replace another reserve rider providing that regulations 7.1 and 7.2 do not apply. 7.4 If a rider is unable to take part in the re-run of a race, then a reserve rider shall be permitted to deputise in his place, provided that he has not had the maximum number of rides and regulations 7.1 and 7.2 do not apply. 7.6 In an individual match a reserve may take the place of any rider who withdraws from the match. Having taken the place of the rider he cannot take the place of any other rider in the match. 7.7 The maximum number of rides that a reserve may take in an 18-heat match is five. 7.8 The maximum number of rides that a reserve may take in a 12-heat match is four. 7.9 The maximum number of rides that a reserve may take in a four-man team event, must not exceed the programmed rides of the team members (i.e. those numbered 1-4 in each team). 7.10 When calculating the number of maximum rides, a race in which the reserve is replaced, shall count as a ride taken for both the replacement rider and the replacing rider
8 RACE-OFFS (Team Events) 8.1 In the event of a draw in an 18 or 12 heat International Championship match (World or Eurpoean Cup), the result must be decided by the following method:
8.2 In the event of a draw in a four-man team event (World or European Cup), the teams concerned shall each nominate one rider to represent them in a one race run-off.
Appendix 1: INDIVIDUAL RACING FORMULAE
20 Heat Individual Event (16 competitors)
Appendix 2: TEAM RACING FORMULAE
16 Heat Four Teams.
No 5 shall be a reserve rider and shall be permitted a maximum of four replacement rides providing all other conditions concerning replacement rides are strictly adhered to.
25 Heat Five Teams.
No 5 shall be a reserve rider and shall be permitted a maximum of four replacement rides providing all other conditions concerning replacement rides are strictly adhered to.
21 Heat Three Teams.
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