Enrolments and rules

 

Rules

Night ski mountaineering race in teams of two

MonterosaSkiAlp
XI Edition

Friday, March 4th 2022 at 6.00 pm

ENROL HERE! ENROLMENTS OPEN ON JANUARY 1ST, 2022 AT 00.00
SEE THE LIST OF ENROLEES
FORM FOR ATHLETE CHANGE

RULES
1) CLASSIC TECHNIQUE SKI MOUNTAINEERING RACE
Classic technique two person race.
The race will take place on Friday, March 4th 2022 at 6.00 pm and start / finish in Gressoney-La-Trinité, Località Edelboden (departure chairlift Punta Jolanda.)
Categories
Men’s (one category).
Women’s (one category).
Rankings
Rankings will be decided on the basis of the time required by the two athletes to complete the route; both members of the team must proceed to the finishing line together otherwise a penalty will be incurred.
The following rankings have been defined:
Men’s absolute ranking.
Women’s absolute ranking.
Prizes 
Men’s absolute
1st ranked team €2.000,00 will be announced later
2nd ranked team €1.000,00 will be announced later
3rd ranked team €500,00 will be announced later
4th ranked team €300,00 will be announced later
5th ranked team €200,00 will be announced later
Women’s absolute
1st ranked team € 2.000,00 will be announced later
2nd ranked team € 1.000,00 will be announced later
3rd ranked team € 500,00 will be announced later
4th ranked team € 300,00 will be announced later
5th ranked team € 200,00 will be announced later
In addition to the cash prizes, every athlete in the 5 ranked teams will receive a hamper of typical Aosta Valley products.
Prize giving will take place during dinner in the multipurpose hall of MonterosaSPA in Champoluc, Piazzale Ramey.

 

2) ROUTE
Route detail

LocationAltitude (m)Distance (km)Gressoney-La-Trinité, chairlift Punta Jolanda0,00departure+6003,30Cross point slopes Moos/Alpe Ricka3,30Check point-4402,60Stafal5,90Check point+2801,50Pista Nera7,40Check point+1600,45Sitten7,85Check point/Refreshment+4702,45Colle Bettaforca10,30Check point/Refreshment – Time Gate 2h30 from departure-7504,20Alpe Ciarcerio14,50Check point/Refreshment+4752,60Mont Ross17,10Check point/Refreshment-1500,80Alpe Forca17,90Check point+3751,60Colle Bettaforca19,50Check point-8604,60Stafal24,10Controllo+4402,60Cross point slopes Moss/Alpe Ricka26,70Check point-6003,30Gressoney-La-Trinité, chairlift Punta Jolanda30,00Arrival

Positive drop 2.800
Negative drop 2.800

Technical briefing
This is to be held at the multipurpose hall in Gessoney-La-Trinité, località Edelboden, departure of the chairlift Punta Jolanda.

Refreshment points
There will be 4 refreshment points in the race at the sites shown in the route description. Hot tea and water will be available in these refreshment points.
Route signs
Small, green flags for the ascent (external right hand side), red for the descent (ground mounted on slope) and yellow for the stretches on foot with inserted reflectors; flares near the most demanding direction changes along the descent.
Changes, suspension, cancellation
In the event of conditions deemed dangerous to the athletes or organisers, the race route may be changed or the entire race suspended or even cancelled. In case of cancellation, the enrolment fee will not be refunded.
Time checkpoints
Passage through the Colle Bettaforca Pass to be within 2h30 from the start line.

3) EQUIPMENT 
Every athlete is aware and directly responsible for all the equipment he/she uses during the race. When enrolling, the athlete guarantees the technical effectiveness of his/her equipment, with no changes apart from those authorised by the manufacturer.
In the event of equipment breakages, replacement is allowed during the first metres from the start line in areas cordoned off by the organisation. When moving along the route replacements are only permitted at the checkpoints. The organisation will not supply spare equipment to the athletes.
Checks on equipment will be carried out by members belonging to the organisation at the end of the race in the closed-off area in the arrival zone. Functioning checks by ARTVA and bib checks are compulsory to access the starting line area; these will be carried out by members belonging to the organisation.
Individual equipment
– A pair of Ski Mountaineering skis
Minimum length 160 cm. (measured from the end points along the entire surface length) for the men’s category and 150 cm for the women’s category fitted with metal blades over at least 90% of their length, limited sidecut, 80 mm tip, 60 mm middle ski width, 70 mm end point. The measurements stated by the manufacturer are deemed correct. The manufacturer assumes full responsibility for these measurements.
– A pair of Ski Mountaineering boots
Boots must not be altered, they must be high enough to cover the ankles and ready for fast and secure crampon hooking/strapping. In addition they must be fitted with shell and cuff fastening devices and have flex blocking between the cuff and shell. All types of elastic bindings and adhesive tapes are not permitted. All ski mountaineering ski boot fastening systems and soles sold on the market by manufacturers are deemed to comply with the rules unless they have been altered.
Minimum requirements:
The minimum exterior surfaces of the notches that come into contact with the ground is 1 cm
the soles must be made in Vibram or similar type rubber material;
The sole of each boot must be notched and cover at least 75% of the surface;
the minimum number of notches per ski boot is 23 of which 15 must be in the front part and 8 in the heel part;
The minimum height of the notches is 4 mm.
– A pair of bindings
Ski mountaineering bindings must be used. They must be able to lock the boot at the back and front. Front and side unlocking is essential on the back part. The front part of the binding must have a lock and unlock position. Boots and bindings must be adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions so as to guarantee proper functioning of the unlocking systems. Mixed bindings (back part by one manufacturer and front part by a different manufacturer) are prohibited.
– A pair of ski poles
Poles with metal ski baskets are forbidden
– A 180 x 200 cm thermal sheet
– An ARTVA in compliance with International Standards EN 300718 457 kHz
This must be transmitting throughout the race and is worn above the first layer of underwear, underneath the ski suit or in the pocket of the ski mountaineering suit. The transmitter alone is prohibited.
– A rucksack with shoulder straps
Fitted with 2 ski holder straps and able to hold all the equipment prescribed in the rules.
– Ski skins
3 ski skins. The use and application of tape or similar materials to improve the sliding effect of the ski skins is forbidden. Ski skins must cover at least 50% of the bottom of each ski and be half the length of each ski.
– Clothing for the upper part of the body
Three layers, two with long sleeves in the competitor’s size, one of which must be windproof. Depending on weather conditions the windproof layer may be substituted by a thermal layer with the following features: windproof jacket with hood in the competitor’s size with min. 100 grams per square meter of thermal padding that guarantees minimum thermal protection equal to 2 CLO.
– Clothing for the lower part of the body
Two layers. One pair of pants or a ski suit in the competitor’s size and a pair of windproof pants in the competitor’s size. Depending on weather conditions, the wind-breaker layer may be substituted by a thermal layer with the following features: min. 60 gram per square metre of thermal padding.
– A helmet
A UIAA CE approved alpine or ski mountaineering helmet to be worn throughout the race (with a closing which is always fastened).
– Gloves
A pair must be worn during the entire race.
A spare pair of mittens.
– A cap, headband or ski suit hood.
–A pair of goggles or visor with transparent lens.
– Front light
1 lamp fixed to the helmet that is always ON and 1 spare lamp.
– Mobile phone
Must be ON throughout the race. The number must be shown on the enrolment form.
Race number and control chip
Race numbers must be fixed to the right thigh and the rucksack and must be clearly legible. Control chips must be glued to the helmet.
4) RACE BEHAVIOUR
Distance between the athletes
The athletes must move in a team with a distance between them of no more than 20 metres.
Changing ski skins
Ski skins must be attached or removed in the cordoned off designated areas without external help. The changing areas are illuminated and cordoned off by nets that are positioned in order to restrict and impede overtaking in the changing point. During the time for changing ski skins, snow poles must be placed on the ground. Team members must leave the ski skin changing areas together.
Withdrawal
As soon as there is an opportunity, competitors withdrawing from the race whilst still on route are obliged to go to the nearest checkpoint and communicate their withdrawal ensuring that it is recorded. In case the withdrawal is not communicated, searches will be set up as a consequence and all costs relating to these will be charged to the competitors concerned.
Complaints
These must be submitted to the Jury, 15 minutes after the team has crossed the finishing line and must be pertinent, in writing and accompanied by the sum of €50,00. Every decision taken by the Jury will be final and not subject to appeal.
Collection of bibs and control chips
Bibs and control chips will be handed out together with the race packs at the multipurpose hall of MonterosaSPA in Champoluc, Piazzale Ramey, on Saturday February 29th 2020 from 2pm to 5.30pm  when medical certificates, valid for the day of the race, that testify to the suitability of competitors to participate in competitive sports together with a payment receipt are submitted.
5) ENROLMENT 
Modes
Online on the www.visitmonterosa.com website by filling out the online form and paying by credit card. Online enrolments close on Thursday, March 3rd 2022 at 6pm.
You can enter directly on the day of the race at the race office by the multipurpose hall in Gressoney-La-Trinité, Località Edelboden, depature of the chairlift Punta Jolanda, at a higher charge of an additional €20,00 per team. If the enrolment is filled online, but not finalized (in example, not paid) it is possible to complete it on race day at the race desk with an extra charge of  10,00 per team.
Enrolment fee
The enrolment fee is fixed at €100,00 per team and includes a race pack (guaranteed for the first 175 teams who enrol), refreshments in the arrival zone and dinner at the end of the race per athlete as well as the organisation, safety and assistance service provided during the event.
Change of athlete
You can send the form on the www.visitmonterosa.com/monterosaskialp/ website to monterosaski@visitmonterosa.com, on the day of the race to the race office by the multipurpose hall in Gressoney-La-Trinité, Località Edelboden, depature of the chairlift Punta Jolanda, at an additional cost of €10,00 per athlete change.
6) INFORMATION
Tel: +39 0125.303111
Fax: +39 0125.303145
E-mail: monterosaski@visitmonterosa.com
Franco Torretta: +39.348.5204336
Henri Grosjacques: +39.349.6516992
During the race the following mobile numbers can be used:
Marino Obert: +39.346.3935580
Arnoldo Welf: +39.348.3111534
For anything which has not been included in these rules, please refer to the International and National Rules.

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