NZOSA is responsible for Competition Rules for obstacle course racing in New Zealand. These rules are maintained in accordance with FISO.

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Rule summary

 

• Athletes must make an honest attempt at completing obstacles.

• Athletes are issued with three wrist bands.

• An athlete failing an obstacle shall have a wrist band cut and removed by course officials.

• An athlete must finish with at least one wrist band to be eligible for an award.

• An athletic penalty loop must be completed for each wrist band that has been cut. The penalty loop shall be no less in time that the most difficult obstacle, for example a 50 m loop carrying a sand bag. The penalty loop shall be located within sight of the finish line and spectators, ideally immediately preceding the finish line, or preceding a finish “obstacle.”

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Full rules

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You can download the full rules below.

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The Competition Rules is the Master Source Document (MSD) for all obstacle sports. Each obstacle discipline or event has specific rules that reference the MSD.