Main Street Stakes at Lock 8 Downs

Main Street Stakes at Lock 8 Downs
“…a world-class sawhorse racing experience…
Racing Rules
International Sawhorse Racing Rules
Race will take place at Lock 8 Park, on Saturday August 1st, 2015 at 11:00 am. All teams must be registered no later than
July 15th, 2015. Pre-race check-in will take place on race day at 10:00 am.
NO registrations will be allowed after 5:00 pm on July 15th.
Section A – Race Team
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Each team will consist of one “Jockey” and one “Engine” and an unlimited number of off-track race team
members
All “Jockeys” and “Engines” must be at least 18 years of age
“Jockey” is to ride the sawhorse, while not propelling the sawhorse
“Engine” is human, and NOT mechanical in nature, to push the sawhorse
“Jockey” and “Engine” must be in contact with sawhorse while crossing the finish line
Sawhorse, “Jockey” and “Engine” must ALL cross the finish line in order to be considered finished
“Jockey” and “Engine” must wear suitable helmets (acceptable helmets include bicycle helmets, hockey helmets,
baseball batting helmets, motocross/motorcycle helmets, dressage helmet, etc.)
No personnel substitutions will be allowed during race or as heats progress
Section B – Sawhorse
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Length of sawhorse must NOT exceed 72 inches
Width of sawhorse must NOT exceed 36 inches
Each sawhorse must have not less than three (3) wheels
Diameter of each wheel must NOT exceed 24 inches
Sawhorse must be completely free-standing
Sawhorse may ONLY be propelled by “Engine” of race team
Section C – Costumes and Decorations
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Costumes must NOT bear any profanity or offensive markings
Costumes should be used to identify your race team
Sawhorse must be decorated prior to race time
No alterations to sawhorse decorations will be allowed once team has been checked in
Sawhorses MUST race FULLY decorated
Sawhorse must NOT bear any profanity or offensive materials
Section D – Race Route
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Race will be a “Barrel Run” whereby all sawhorses will begin behind the start/finish line, race around the barrel
back to the start/finish line (see figure 1).
Any sawhorse making contact, however incidental, with another sawhorse will be DISQUALIFIED at the judge’s
discretion.
Figure 1.
Barrels
Start/Finish Line
Other Rules:
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Prizes will be given to race winners. Races will be contested in heats, with the winners of each heat racing, until
the top three sawhorses are determined.
Best In Show prizes will be given to the best dressed jockeys, and best decorated sawhorses, as determined by a
panel of judges.
The throwing of objects/liquids is extremely dangerous and strictly forbidden. Failure to comply will result in
disqualification.
No alcohol will be allowed at the event. Any team to be found intoxicated will be disqualified and banned from
future races.
The Sawhorse Race is a family event, all members of each team must conduct themselves appropriately at all
times i.e. no swearing, no inappropriate gestures. Race organizers reserve the right to withdraw a team at any
point.
Please return your completed Registration Form (attached) with Entry Fee to:
Frank’s Home Building Centre
270 Main Street West
City Tavern
202 Main Street West
Mark Guilbeault & Associates
220 Main Street West
Main Street Stakes at Lock 8 Downs
“…a world-class sawhorse racing experience…”
Saturday, August 1st, 2015
11:00 am at Lock 8 Park, Port Colborne
REGISTRATION FORM
Participant Information
$75.00 Entry Fee per Sawhorse
Team Name:
Team Contact:
Address:
Phone:
Email Address:
Company or Organization Name:
I certify that “Jockey” and “Engine” of my race team are at least 18 years of age, and have read and understand the
Rules and Regulations.
Please make check payable to: “Main Street BIA”
RACE DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
 I am fully aware of the actual and potential risks in participating in this event
 I declare that I will NOT compete in the race unless I am medically fit on the day of the race and that, in any
case, I will compete at my own risk.
 To the extent permitted by law, I accept that the organizers and sponsors of the race, or any of their agents, will
not be liable for any loss, damage, action, claim, costs or expenses, which may arise in consequence of my
participation of the event
 Nothing in these terms of use shall exclude or limit the liability of the organizers or their agents for death or
personal injury due to its negligence or for its fraud
 I grant my permission to the Main Street BIA and to Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara, and their sponsors,
assigns and licenses to use or authorize others to use photographs, motion pictures, recordings, data or any
other record of my participation in this event for any legitimate purpose without remuneration
 I have read and understand the above
Participant “JOCKEY” Signature
Participant “ENGINE” Signature