SSI 2010 CESA RELAY

RULES AND REGULATIONS – CESA CONSULTANTS RELAY 2010
 

TEAM CATEGORIES

The race categories for the 25th CESA Consultants relay are as follows:

CELEBRITY / ELITE TEAMS:

There are to be two celebrity elite teams this year. The elite running team comprising 9 athletes and the elite cycling team comprising 5 cyclists.

The celebrity teams, whilst competing under the rules of the applicable competitive teams, will not be eligible for the category prizes.

 A) COMPETITIVE TEAMS:

 A1) RUNNING TEAMS (COMPETITIVE)
All competitive running teams (excluding elite team above), will compete for the 1st, 2nd and third fastest team, irrespective of the size of the firm. This will also include sponsor and invitation client teams but will exclude the elite team.

Every team must comprise 8 runners who will each complete an approximate 4km lap of the course, a total distance of 32 km for the race.

To be eligible for prizes each team MUST include:

The first lap must be run by a Veteran or a Master athlete (40 years+). Only qualifying veterans and masters running the first lap will be eligible for the veteran’s prizes. (Veterans in this instance meaning any athlete over the age of 40years).

The second lap must be run by a lady runner. (Teams made up entirely of ladies must also include one who is a veteran, who must run the first lap). Only qualifying ladies running the second lap will be eligible for the fastest lady prize.

The fastest runner will be selected from the third and fourth laps. Only qualifying runners, running the third and fourth lap, will be eligible for the fastest runner prizes.

NOTA BENA:

COMPETITIVE RUNNING TEAMS, at least six team members must be full time employees. The other two members of the team may consist of consultants to a firm (as listed on the firm's letterhead) or family members (spouse, child, brother or sister) of employees. Children under the age of 12 who are included in the team MUST be accompanied by an adult. If necessary, a maximum of two runners in each team may run two legs each.

VETERAN TEAMS every team must comprise of eight runners who will each complete a 4km lap. All eight runners must be older than 40 years.

FEMALE TEAMS Every team must comprise of eight runners who will each complete a 4km lap. All eight runners must be female and the first runner must be older than 40 years. 

All competitive teams must complete all fields on the entry form in order to be eligible for the team and individual prizes. Any team not complying with the above rules will not be eligible for the competitive category prizes.

A2) WALKING TEAMS (COMPETITIVE)

All competitive walking teams will participate in one category.

Every walking team must comprise five walkers who will each complete an approximate 4km lap of the course; a total distance of 20 km. Competitors may compete in any order. Teams may consist only of men, women or mixed teams.

NOTA BENA:

COMPETITIVE WALKING TEAMS, at least 4 team members must be full time employees. The other member of the team MAY consist of consultant to a firm (as listed on the firm's letterhead) or a family member (spouse, child, brother or sister) of an employee. Children under the age of 12 who are included in the team MUST be accompanied by an adult. If necessary, a maximum of two walkers in each team may walk two legs each.

All competitive teams must complete all fields on the entry form in order to be eligible for the team and individual prizes. Any team not complying with the above rules will not be eligible for the competitive category prizes.

A3) CYCLING TEAMS (COMPETITIVE)

All competitive cycling teams will participate in one category.

Every cycling team must comprise five cyclists. Each competitor will complete an approximate 11 km mountain bike course; a total of approximately 55 km. Competitors may compete in any order. Teams may consist only of men, women or mixed teams.

NOTA BENA:

COMPETITIVE CYCLING TEAMS, at least 4 team members must be full time employees. The other member of the team may consist of consultants to a firm (as listed on the firm's letterhead) or a family member (spouse, child, brother or sister) of an employee. Children under the age of 12 who are included in the team MUST be accompanied by an adult. If necessary, a maximum of two cyclists in each team may cycle two legs each.

SPECIAL NOTE: Helmets are compulsory. "No helmet, No ride".

All competitive teams must complete all fields on the entry form in order to be eligible for the team and individual prizes. Any team not complying with the above rules will not be eligible for the competitive category prizes.

B) RECREATIONAL TEAMS:

B1) RUNNING TEAMS (RECREATIONAL)

Every team must comprise eight runners who will each complete an approximate 4km lap of the course, a total distance of 32 km for the race. At least 4 team members must be full time employees. The other 4 members of the team may consist of consultants to a firm (as listed on the firm's letterhead) or family members (spouse, child, brother or sister) of employees. Children under the age of 12 who are included in the team MUST be accompanied by an adult. If necessary, a maximum of two walkers in each team may run two legs each.

B2) WALKING TEAMS (RECREATIONAL)
Every team must comprise five walkers who will each complete an approximate 4km lap of the course, a total distance of 20 km. At least 2 team members must be full time employees. The other 3 members of the team may consist of consultants to a firm (as listed on the firm's letterhead) or family members (spouse, child, brother or sister) of employees. Children under the age of 12 who are included in the team MUST be accompanied by an adult. If necessary, a maximum of two walkers in each team may walk two legs each.

B3) CYCLING TEAMS (RECREATIONAL)

Every team must comprise five cyclists. Each competitor will complete an approximate 11 km mountain bike course, a total of approximately 55 km. At least 2 team members must be full time employees. The other 3 members of the team may consist of consultants to a firm (as listed on the firm's letterhead) or family members (spouse, child, brother or sister) of employees. Children under the age of 12 who are included in the team MUST be accompanied by an adult. If necessary, a maximum of two cyclists in each team may cycle two legs each.

NOTE: Helmets are compulsory. "No helmet, No ride".

B4) FANCY DRESS TEAMS – RUNNING, WALKING & CYCLING

Every team must meet the criteria of the relevant recreational team category. The judges shall select the best fancy dress from those taking part in any one of the above events.

B5) SLOWEST RUNNER TEAM

The slowest running team must meet the criteria of the relevant recreational running team category.

Recreational teams need only complete the fields applicable to recreational teams on the entry and not those applicable to competitive teams.

C) TUG OF WAR

The TUG of WAR competition will take place throughout the relay event with the final taking place before the end of the day’s formal proceedings prior to the prize giving.
 
We are inviting firms to register for this event and have some fun. Entries are restricted to 16 teams due to venue limitations. Only one team per firm can be entered and this will be addressed on a first come first served basis.
 
Each team will consist of 8 members, of which 4 are to be men, 4 to be women (children between the ages of 10 and 15 are welcome but not compulsory).
 
The competition will be determined by a single round between two teams (3 ends), where the team that wins the best of three will progress to the next round.
 
The winner of the final will receive a floating trophy.
 
The actual rules, training and judging of the event will be provided by the “Tug of War Society”.
 
Registration for this event should be carried out on the SSI-DHV website.

D) GENERAL INDEMNITY Indemnity applicable to all participants of any of the events above.

The participant acknowledges that the activity in which he/she participates by its very nature carries inherent risks which could cause him/her to sustain bodily injury and/or suffer damages, and waives any claim so arising against the organizers or its members or employees.

The participant makes use of the event facilities at entirely his/her own risk and agrees that the organisers will not be held liable and/or responsible for any loss, injury, damages, death, and/or compensation of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising as a result thereof, irrespective of whether negligence or gross negligence exists on the part of the organisers or any member or employee, and the participant does hereby waive any claim it may have against the organiser as a result thereof.

The Participant hereby warrants that he/she is medically fit so as to participate in activities of this nature, it not being the responsibility of the Organiser to have the Participant undergoes any medical examination, the onus being on the Participant to do so. The Organiser shall not be obliged to call upon the Participant to provide a medical certificate. The Organiser, its members or employees, shall not be liable for any claim or injury or loss or damages arising from or in connection with the agreement.

Persons accepting this indemnity as the parent and/or guardian of a minor hereby agree to such minor being bound by the aforegoing waiver and indemnity.
 
PRIZES – COMPETITIVE TEAMS

CELEBRITY TEAMS

Running.

Cycling. 
 

Gold Medals

Gold Medals

RUNNING TEAMS       

Fastest Running Team.                                     
2nd Fastest Team.                                     
3rd Fastest Team. 

Fastest Veteran Team (40 years +)

Fastest Female Team                 
 

Trophy & Gold Medals
Silver Medals
Bronze Medals
Gold Medals
Gold Medals

WALKING TEAMS       
 

Fastest Walking Team.                                     
2nd Fastest Walking Team.                              
3rd Fastest Walking Team.                                   
 

Trophy & Gold Medals
Silver Medals
Bronze Medals

CYCLING TEAMS         
 

Fastest Cycling Team.                                      
2nd Fastest Cycling Team.                                
3rd Fastest Cycling Team.                    
 

Trophy & Gold Medals
Silver Medals
Bronze Medals

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES          

Fastest Male.                                                   
2nd Fastest Male.                                             
3rd Fastest Male.

                                             
Fastest Female.                                                    
2nd Fastest Female.                                         
3rd Fastest Female.

                                         
Fastest Male Veteran/Master.                                
2nd Fastest Male Veteran/Master.                         
3rd Fastest Male Veteran/Master.

                         
Fastest Female Veteran/Master.                            
2nd Fastest Female Veteran/Master.                  
3rd Fastest Female Veteran/Master.                       
 

Trophy & Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal

Trophy & Gold Medal

Silver Medal
Bronze Medal

Trophy & Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal

Trophy & Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal

TUG OF WAR TEAMS

A trophy will be awarded to the winning team of

the Tug of War.

Winning Team

2nd Team

3rd Team
 

Trophy and Gold Medals

Silver Medal

Bronze Medal

PRIZES – RECREATIONAL TEAMS

Slowest running team home.             

Fancy Dress Team

Chamber Pot

Clown Cup

A series of spot prizes will be judged on the day and awarded to teams in this category. We encourage Recreational Teams to make an effort to stand out on the day and make it a fun event.