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General Competition Rules
1. A SWBR barrel race is a timed event with three identical barrels set in a cloverleaf pattern.
2. Classes are defined as Open, and Youth (Age 14 and under as of January 1 of the competition year).
3. Classes will be run in 4D format ½ second split for 1D, 2D, 3D, 4D. The fastest time of a contestant in the class, whether or not a member of SWBR will determine the time brackets.
4. The start/finish line and the barrel positions must be permanently marked and must remain the same throughout the entire event.
5. Time begins when a contestant crosses the starting line.
6. Contestant will be given a no time for missing the pattern (one right turn and two left turns or 1 left and two right turns in a cloverleaf pattern), running out of turn, no show after 3rd call to arena, knocking over a barrel, or if the rider falls off the horse before crossing the timeline.
7. Contestants must attempt to make the fastest run possible. Any obvious
attempt to "pull up" or pace their run may result in the following
penalties - 1st offense - Warning, 2nd offense --Disqualification on the run and loss of
all accumulated points to date. An obvious pull up will be assessed a
"no time" at the discretion of the judge/official/announcer.
8. A horse may not be shown by more than one person in a class, a horse cannot compete against its self.
9. Entries for a class will stay open until the race is completed. Late entries must be ready in time to enter the arena before their 3rd call. (example: you can't stroll up to the office and expect to enter as the last rider is coming through the gate!)
10. Only one horse in the arena at any time during competition.
11. Reruns shall be granted if the timer fails to work properly or if the barrels are not placed properly on their markers.
12. All draws will be done in a random manner. Once set, the draw may not be changed except to accommodate entries with the same rider that have drawn up close together. If the same rider draws up in the same rake on different horses, the second horse will be moved to the same position in the next rake. The draw may not be changed to give preference to any rider or to accommodate another commitment of a particular rider such as work or another event. Late entries will be added to the bottom of the draw.
13. A minimum of 80% of all entry fees must go in to the jackpot. Additional fees may be charged for timer fees, arena fees, award fees, etc. ($5 Max)
14. The total jackpotted entry fees of a class are to be divided 35% to 1D, 30% to 2D, and 20% to 3D, 15% to 4D.
15. Added money may be divided the same ratio or split evenly among all divisions. 100% of added money is paid out!
16. If no riders qualify in a division, the prize money for that division shall be equally divided among the other divisions of that class. If not enough riders qualify in a division as monies to be paid, the money which in unaccounted for shall be divided equally among those who have placed in that division.
17. Prize money for open jackpot will be paid out as many spots as are allowed for the number of entries, regardless of the amount of the check. (i.e: 1-12 entries pays one hole in each division, 13-30 pays 2 holes, etc.)
18. Western attire is NOT mandatory, however contestants must wear either boots or riding type shoes during their competition runs and exhibitions. Failure to wear appropriate footwear may result in a NO TIME!19. All riders must sign a waiver of liability to enter the arena.
Year End Series Rules
1. To be eligible for year end prizes, contestants must be members in good standing
with SWBR.
2. Open Membership is $25 per rider. This includes all horses per rider, but points cannot be transferred in the event that another rider (immediate family excluded) runs that horse. Youth memberships are $15.
2a. Family memberships can be purchased for $65, which includes open and youth memberships for an entire immediate family.
3. Riders may not be substituted for year end points. Exceptions may be made within an immediate family for special circumstances.
4. Points will be awarded in each division at each jackpot. The point system will offer 10 points for 1st place, 9 for 2nd, 8 for 3rd, 7 for 4th, 6 for 5th and 5 for 4th, and so on down to 1 point for 9th place. In case of a tie, points from the tying members will be added together and divided by the number of members (i.e. tie for 2nd place between 2 members= 9+8=17/2 is 8.5). Points are awarded on a PER HORSE basis. Youth points calculated on a straight run basis, payout is based on 4D format. (Due to low number of youth members). Youth year-end prizes to 6 places. Year end point ties for all divisions are settled by the fastest time at the series finals.
5. Youth members who enter in the open may roll their time to the youth, if specified BEFORE their open run. A time roll CAN NOT be purchased after the open run has been made! PLEASE NOTE: You may no longer buy back your time roll decision. Once you decide to transfer your first time to the next division, it will be irreversible.
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