CODE OF CONDUCT

Full Code of Conduct:

Section 1: GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT

a) Wairua Warrior competitors are expected to always behave in a manner that shows respect to others including fellow competitors, marshalls, spectators and event organisers.

b) Wairua Warrior competitors are to conduct themselves in a manner that no person at the venue, on the course, through social media online or otherwise shall be offended, hurt, discouraged or hindered in any way from participating in the race to the best of their ability.

c) The same shall apply regarding consideration for everyone enjoying the broader event’s atmosphere of fun, challenge, spirited competition and mutual support.

Section 2: REGISTRATION AND START RULES

a) All Wairua Warrior competitors must complete a liability waiver online as part of the registration process.

b) All Wairua Warrior competitors will receive their Wairua Warrior race pack at the Event Registration (Thursday 24th April unless prior agreement has been made for race day) which will include: Wairua Warrior race number and wristband.

c) All Wairua Warrior competitors will need their race number written clearly in vivid on either their arm or forehead.

d) All Wairua Warrior competitors will start at their allocated wave times and must report to the main hub 15 minutes before moving to the start line warmed up and ready for the race briefing. Any delay or change of start time will be announced over the PA system.

e) Under no circumstance are you allowed to change your start time unless clearing with Wairua Warrior Race Management first.

Section 3: WAIRUA WARRIOR RACE RULES (OPEN WAVES - Individuals and Teams, Mini Warrior)

a) All obstacles should be attempted, please carry out your burpees to the side of the track to give others room to carry on at marshalls discretion. If, for any reason, you are unable to complete or choose not to complete an obstacle, you will perform 15 burpees before proceeding on to your next obstacle.

i. Each burpee must meet the technique outlined in APPENDIX 1.

b) All adult Wairua Warrior competitors will be able to view their time using the QR codes around the finish line. All teams will record just one (1) time for their team and they must start and finish as a team.

c) All Wairua Warrior Race Marshalls have full authority on their obstacles. Look to them for guidance, help, motivation and of course MUDDLES! (Muddy cuddles)

d) If at any time you or someone you know needs medical attention, please notify the nearest Marshall and they will contact our medic.

e) There are hydration stations at hub 2 for 5km and 10km athletes, one has water and the other electrolytes. Please put used cups in box provided

f) All Mini Warriors under 10 must have an adult supporter with them. Adult supporters are asked not to use the obstacles.

Section 4: WAIRUA WARRIOR RACE RULES (ELITE WAVE ONLY)

a) Wairua Warrior Elite Racers must follow the course map provided to them, completing all obstacles in their intended order and must not venture off the course. If the course is unclear, use your common sense as well as your integrity as an Elite Racer, skipping obstacles or avoiding challenging terrain is considered a breach of the Wairua Warrior code of conduct and the participant could be disqualified with “did not complete” status.

b) Wairua Warrior Elite Racers must attempt all obstacles on the course, follow course map on on board at main hub, if the obstacle cannot be completed after one (1) genuine attempt it is considered a standard infringement and the competitor must complete the burpee penalty before proceeding.

I. The thirty (30) burpees must be performed upon the infringement being identified. if you know you’ve not completed it correctly, please don’t wait for a Marshall to let you know.

II. Every effort must be made not to obstruct any other competitor, Wairua Warrior Marshall or otherwise, whilst completing their burpee penalty.

III. Each burpee must meet the technique outlined in APPENDIX 1.

IV. All burpees must be performed to the satisfaction of a Wairua Warrior Marshall, if present. The Wairua Warrior Marshall may decide that additional burpees be completed due to incorrect technique/form.

V. Not all obstacles may have a Wairua Warrior Marshall present to count and check the correct technique. Elite Racers are expected to always complete burpee penalties correctly as a matter of honour and to maintain the Wairua Warrior code of conduct.

c) An Elite Racer cannot accept outside assistance to complete any obstacle during race unless otherwise given permission by the Wairua Warrior Race Director prior to the race.

i. Slower and faster competitors must demonstrate mutual respect, especially in single-track situations.

ii. Faster competitors must pass on the right after calling “PASS.” In doing so, the faster competitor does not interfere with the slower competitors’ progress.

iii. An Elite Racer causing a bottleneck is expected to yield immediately to end the clog.

d) All Wairua Warrior competitors will be given their finishing time as they cross the finish line and the RFID timing chip will note their full time to 0.1 of a second. These timings are final and the QR codes provided allow access to overall race times.

e) All Wairua Warrior Race Marshalls have full authority over their obstacle. Look to them for guidance, help, motivation and of course MUDDLES! (Muddy cuddles)

f) If at any time you or someone you know need medical attention, please notify the nearest Marshall and they will contact our medic.

g) There are hydration stations at hub 2 for 5km and 10km athletes, one has water and the other electrolytes. Please put used cups in box provided.

Section 5: SPECTATOR COURSE ACCESS – STRICTLY NO DOGS ALLOWED!!!

a) There is FREE access to our Wairua Warrior course to all spectators and supporters providing;

i. They conduct themselves in a manner that no person at the venue, on the course, through social media online or otherwise shall be offended, hurt, discouraged or hindered in any way from participating in the race to the best of their ability. They strictly stay in the marked areas on the course map.

ii. They adhere to Wairua Warrior Officials’ instructions at all times.

iii. No vehicles except Wairua Warrior, and First Aid official vehicles are permitted on/or around the course and they have right of way at all times.

iv. You do so at your own risk. Wairua Warrior Obstacle Course Race and Nelson Obstacle Park are not liable for any injury/harm caused by you entering the course area as a spectator or supporter failure to adhere to these rules may result in you being asked to leave the course area and/or venue.

We kindly ask all spectators support our affiliated charity the Life Education Trust with a generous donation - the volunteer collectors will be circulating throughout the day.

Section 6: PHOTOS & PRIZE GIVING

a) All competitors wanting photos, make your way over to our Wairua Warrior photo and sponsor board where our race photographer will be waiting. All official Wairua Warrior photos can be viewed and purchased from www.shuttersport.co.nz we will notify you on our Wairua Warrior Facebook page when they are ready to view.

b) Prizegiving will be held at Hub 1 and will commence after the last racer is across the line. Times TBC.

Section 7: SHOWERS/TOILETS

a) There will be toilets available onsite.

b) There will be NO showers onsite, so please bring a change of warm clothes.

Section 8: THE HUB - WAIRUA WARRIOR RACE AND SUPPORTERS AREA

a) We have a wide variety of vendors onsite ranging from coffee, smoothies, food etc. to purchase. Bring cash as eftpos facilities may not be available at some vendors.

b) Please use the recycling and rubbish bins provided at all times - we would be grateful if you use the correct bin when recycling!

APPENDIX 1: OFFICIAL WAIRUA WARRIOR BURPEE METHOD

1. From standing upright position.

2. Squat, hands on the ground.

3. Thrust legs back in a single motion, placing the body in a plank position.

4. Do a press up. The chest MUST touch the ground.

5. Draw legs back into the squat position in a single motion.

6. Jump straight up. Feet MUST leave the ground.

7. Hands must raise above the head.

8. Wairua Warrior Elite Racers MUST count their burpees out loud.