RULES OF PARTICIPATION

 

1. ORGANIZATION

The BFF SUP (Stand Up Paddling) FJAKA race as part of the BIOGRAD FAMILY & FRIENDS FESTIVAL is organized by the Break a leg agency, in co-organization with the Tourist Board of the town of Biograd na moru. Race starts on Saturday, 24.06.2023., at 19:00, from the beach by the ilirija pool in Biograd na Moru

2. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

All persons who meet the following conditions can participate in the FJAKA race:

- over 18 years of agepersons aged 14 to 18 can participate if they have a signed permit from their parents or guardians                                                             https://www.discover-biograd.com/images/dokumenti/ENGL_Izjava%20za%20maloljetnog%20natjecatelja%20-%20BFF%202023.docx

- have registered for the race (completed online form at www.stotinka.hr + paid entry fee)

If the competitor does not have his own SUP (inflatable board), the organizer will provide him with an inflatable board and a paddle.

If the competitor has his own SUP - he can compete on it with the rule that this race is exclusively for inflatable boards up to 12.6'' long.

By registering and paying the registration fee, the competitor directly agrees that he competes in the race under his own responsibility, that he is familiar with the rules and regulations of the race that he will adhere to, as well as the possible risks that the competition contains, and renounces the possibility of transferring responsibility to the organizer of the race, as well as towards competitors or third parties. With his application, the competitor confirms that he is in the appropriate psycho-physical condition suitable for this type of competition.

3. START PACKAGES

Pick-up of start packages is organized at the main location: by the Ilirija pool in Biograd na moru, on Saturday, 24.06. from 10:00 to 18:30.

Content of the start package: start number, competition T-shirt, bag for storing personal belongings in the wardrobe. To collect the start package and start number, it is mandatory to present a personal document. Downloading the start number for another person is only possible upon presentation of the personal document of the registered person.

4. CONTEST NUMBERS

Each competitor receives his starting number. The starting number MUST BE WORN throughout the competition, on the upper part of the body, in the front, it must not be covered and it must be clearly visible.

5. MANDATORY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

With his application, the competitor declares that he is familiar with the list of MANDATORY CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:

- swimming trunks/swimsuit and/or shorts and T-shirt and/or short diving suit

- neoprene slippers or bare feet 

6. TIME MEASUREMENT

Race SUP FJAKA start from the given starting line from the sea on the beach near the ilirija pool. The finish line will be set in the sea, close to the mainland, and circular tour will be run around the set buoy. SUP FJAKA trail is about 1,300 meters long (one circle around the buoy). Time will be measured. Each participant independently registers for the race.

All SUP competitors must paddle on their feet (not sitting).

The results of the race will be published immediately after the end of the race on the organizer's website.

7. CHANGING THE COURSE

The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the course without prior notice, in accordance with weather conditions.

8. PAYMENT OF FEES

By paying the registration fee, the competitor confirms that he accepts these rules and the application is considered valid.

In case of a no-show to the race, the money paid is not returned.

9. WARDROBE

A cloakroom for storing personal belongings for the duration of the race is provided in the immediate vicinity of the start of the race and will be waiting for the competitors at the finish line. Storage is possible only in the bag that is part of the start package and with the presentation of the start number at handover and pick-up. For things not picked up within the specified time, it is necessary to contact the representative of the organizer at the contact number: +385 98 220 970.

10. PROTECTION OF NATURE

The races are held in nature, and accordingly it is mandatory to adhere to the basic rules of nature and environment protection and to respect the rules of behavior in protected natural areas. During the race, competitors must not pollute the environment and destroy the surrounding flora and fauna, they must not throw waste and dispose of garbage at any destination between the start and finish of the race, nor throw it into the sea.

Let's be attentive to nature, preserve it and enjoy it in its most beautiful form!

11. CONSENT ON MEDIA FREEDOM

By registering for the race, the contestants agree that all filmed and photographic material may be publicly shown and used for promotional purposes of the race. The race organizer reserves all rights to use, copy and distribute all recorded video and photo materials.

 

Biograd na Moru, May 2023.