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Grand Raid Regulation 1. Only participants who have paid before the day of the technical control and whose names appear on Datasport’s official starting list are considered registered. Those who have not paid their registration 15 days before the race will not have their name on the plate frames. Registration for Raidy, the children’s route, is possible on location the day of the race. 2. The organisation of the Grand Raid makes no refund and no adjournment in the event of accident or illness. Riders have the possibility to purchase cancellation insurance upon registration through Datasport 3. All participants have to present their bicycle at the technical control in a proper state. Participants who have performed a pre-check with one of the organisation’s partners may undergo a rapid, simplified inspection. Only vehicles without electrical assistance (E-Bikes) or other and in a good state of operation will be admitted at the departure. However, bicycles with assistance could take part in the race without any classification in one of the Grand Raid categorie 4. Juniors are not allowed to take the start from Verbier. 5. Drop-outs: for security reasons, any participant dropping out of the race must continue to the nearest control post to announce himself/herself and to return his/her microchip. There will be a charge for not returned chips. Injured participants must report himself/herself to the organisers on the day of their accident. Any breach may result in expenses to be paid by the competitor. 6. Every participant of the Grand Raid must be personally insured for accident, and must possess a plan covering the costs of rescue or will pay transport charges himself/herself. The bikers have the possibility to make an insurance with our partner LA REGA 7. The Grand Raid is subject to the Swiss Olympic Association’s Statute Concerning Doping" (revised May 12, 2005), and may thus perform doping checks. By registering and taking part in the competition, participants become subject to the anti-doping provisions of the Swiss Olympic Association and acknowledge the sole competence of the SOA’s Disciplinary Committee on doping as well as that of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Lausanne), to the exclusion of any other ordinary court. They are also liable for the consequences of an infraction, which include suspension and criminal charges. 8. The Race Committee (CCO) reserves itself the right to modify the route at any time, for the interest of the participants and for their safety. 10. The starting line will be determined accordingly to the number of registered participants. 12. Vehicle inspection is obligatory for all participants and will take place on Friday from 11.00 am to 07.00 pm. the first fifteen minutes of control and work for each bike will be offered. Beyond this time, the work done and more will be charged against by cash.The inspection will take place at the Military Barracks in Sion. 13. Bicycles may not be changed during the race. 14. The Grand Raid is open to all racers of 15 years old and above (year of birth to be recorded). Racers under 18 years old must complete and return the Parental Authorisation Form. 15. Participants who fail to pass the control or who arrive late, as well as those who have not passed obligatory controls along the route, are disqualified. Participants who do not comply with the organisation’s regulations or instructions are also disqualified. 16. Only those participants who cross the finish line in Grimentz are classified. Participants who have dropped out or have been eliminated are also not classified. Intermediate times do not count towards official classification even if they have been communicated. 17. All complaints must be submitted in writing to the competition jury within 15 minutes of a participant’s arrival, and must be accompanied by a deposit of CHF 100. 18. For security reasons, the use of audio devices with earphones is formally forbidden. Every offender will automatically be disqualified. 19. Competitors must comply strictly with instructions given by officials responsible for the event and its various sectors. The Race Committee (CCO) declines any liability in the event of an accident of any kind involving participants or third parties. 20. In the interest of safety, participants must comply with down times, for security reasons. 21. Participants will receive final recommendations by e-mail. 22. The CCO reserves the right to determine the prize winners. The top three in each category receive a prize. The organisers may ask participants to supply their number shield along with valid identification before being awarded their prize. In case of absence the prize can be sent at the charge of the competitor against reimbursement of postage. The price-money must be obligatory taken on site the day of the race. 23. The Race Committee (CCO) declines any liability in the event of damage, loss or theft of a participant’s material or bicycle, including during periods of suspension or elimination. 24. The private motorised assistance on the course is strictly prohibited. Denunciation shall be made to the police against offenders. 26. The Race Committee (CCO) reserves itself the right to refuse registration. 27. Environmental protection : All participants make a commitment to respect the environment. No trash will be thrown on the route, except for refueling stations in areas set aside for this. Failure to comply with this rule may be subject to disqualification. 28. The Race Committee (CCO) reserves itself the right to amend these regulations at any time, in the interest of participants and their safety.
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