SECTION 4: Course Design
4.1 – Gates Construction: Gates consist of at least 2 Gate Markers.which are numbered and indicate direction of progression.
4.2 – Gate Width (Minimum Width): Super Class = 20“/508mm, Pro & Sportsman Classes = 16”/406.4mm and Mini & Performance Scale Classes = 12”/304.8mm. Measurements are from inside to inside of each gate marker.
4.3 – Gate Quantity: Recommended10 Gates per course (not including bonus gates).
4.4 – Course Quantity: A minimum of 3 Courses per event is recommended.
4.5 – Gate Distinction: Courses in close proximity to each other should be distinguished by different colored gates or markings.
4.6 – Live Gates: Gate markers that are live and designed as part of the course that count for penalty must also have progress or bonus points awarded.
4.7 – Start Lines: Courses may consist of a start gate, chalk line or any other type of designated starting area. Start lines are only used to start the course clock.
– 4.7.1 – Scoring starts when time has started. Scoring stops when the course is finished.
4.8 – Course Completion: The course is finished once last progression gate is completed and progress has been awarded (see rule 1.10).
4.9 – Bonus (Optional): Bonusesare extra gates placed anywhere on the course by course designers for bonus credit.
– 4.9.1 – All penalties apply during the bonus attempt to the regular score even if the bonus is not completed or aborted.
– 4.9.2 – Course must be completed in order for the bonus to be awarded.
– 4.9.3 – Bonus may consist of more than one gate.
– 4.9.4 – Bonus Gates are run in the intended sequence and direction set by the course designer.
4.10 – Alternate (Optional): Alternate gates are secondary gates placed anywhere on the course by course designers for bonus credit.
– 4.10.1 – All penalties apply during the alternate attempt to the regular score even if the alternate is not completed or aborted.
– 4.10.2 – Course must be completed in order for alternate to be awarded.
– 4.10.3 – Alternate may consist of more than one gate.
– 4.10.4 – Alternate Gates are run in the intended sequence and direction set by the course designer.
November 17, 2022