CANADIAN TIRE INTERIOR ROAD RACE SERIES RULES

1. Races of standard distances should be measured with a Jones Counter and should be certified for accuracy.

2. The race director will have the final say in any and all issues that may arise as a result of the race.

3. The I.R.R.S. age groups for both men and women, for both the road series and the cross country series will be as follows:

U 16
16-19
20-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84

4. For both the road racing and the cross-country series, all runners shall compete in the same age division all year. Accordingly, ages for all runners will be recorded as their age as of Dec 31, of the year. (Prior to 2008 a runner's age was determined by their age as of the day of the last race of each series.)

5. It is necessary that all entrants in each series race be covered by BCA insurance. Runners who do not have a BCA recreational or competitive card must pay an additional $3.00 with each race entry in order to receive a Day of Race card. Two thirds of the monies collected via this must be sent to B.C. Athletics to cover liability insurance.

6. At the Race Director's discretion, races will have a Day of Race late entry fee.

7. Host clubs must submit a copy of race results to the email address below as soon after their race as possible. This is very important for accurate maintenance of series results. Ron Sherk (ronsherk@yahoo.ca)

8. Host clubs must pay $0.75 for each finisher in both the I.R.A. road and cross country series. This money goes towards advertising, administration, and awards for the series. (Prior to 2008 the cross country fee was $0.50.)

9. All races must use the Canadian Tire custom-printed race numbers with tear-off tags. Contact Sherry Maligaspe (250-374-8492 maligaspe@shaw.ca) for the quantity you require for your event. Clubs must pay 50 cents for each number ordered.

10. All series results will be done using the computer program purchased by the I.R.A. The computer is pre-loaded with the race results program and the results of all previous races. Race organizers are expected to have the expertise to run the race program and complete their own results. Questions or concerns about the computer or its use should be directed to Ron Sherk. (250-328-8282 (ronsherk@yahoo.ca) or Peter Pollhammer 250-491-9414 (ppollham@pmp-software.com)