Scootering Competition Rules for Athletes

Before competing in a scootering event, every athlete should know these key rules:

1. Helmet mandatory in Park — no helmet means no start
2. Sobriety — no alcohol or prohibited substances at the skatepark
3. Sportsmanship — respect organizers, judges, and fellow riders
4. Compete at your own risk — PZSW and organizers bear no liability
5. One-time qualification — you can qualify for finals only once
6. Results are final — once approved by the head judge, but you have the right to request clarification
7. Care for the venue — riders must respect the skatepark and equipment

Safety

• Riders without a helmet in the Park category will not be allowed to start
• Riders compete at their own risk — PZSW and organizers bear no responsibility for riders or any related activities
• Riders must report hazards, problems, or defects at the venue directly to the competition office

Prohibited Substances

• Illegal or doping substances are strictly prohibited
• Riders caught using or promoting drugs may be disqualified
• Competing under the influence of alcohol or consuming alcohol at the skatepark is forbidden

Behavior

• Offensive behavior, intimidation, violence (physical and verbal) will not be tolerated
• Vulgar language should be avoided
• Riders must respect organizers and event staff
• Riders must observe sportsmanship standards
• Riders must respect others regardless of race, religion, gender, or other characteristics
• Riders must not engage in illegal or inappropriate activities

Equipment and Venue Care

• Riders must take care of the skatepark, equipment, and other facilities

Qualifications

• Riders may participate in all qualifying events, but can qualify for finals only once
• If a rider qualifies more than once, the qualifying spot passes to the next rider in line

Day-of Briefing

Held immediately after registration closes. During the briefing you'll learn about:

• Competition format — how many rounds, how many runs, is there Last Trick
• Scoring criteria — difficulty, variety, flow, style
• What judges will focus on during runs
• Timing rules — run duration, when to start, what's considered "in time"

This is your chance to ask questions — judges must be prepared to provide explanations.

Online Briefing (Before the Event)

• Should be available at least one week before the competition
• In PDF format on the PZSW website and the event page (e.g., Facebook)
• Contains the scoring system, format, and regulations

Tip: Review the online briefing before arriving at the event — it'll help you better plan your run strategy.

DNS — Did Not Start

When you receive a DNS:

• You registered for the competition but did not complete any run, jam session, or trick attempt

Consequences: No classification in the results.

DSQ — Disqualification

When you risk DSQ:

• Violating the rider code of conduct (aggression, prohibited substances, alcohol)
• No helmet in Park category
• Unsportsmanlike behavior toward judges, organizers, or other riders
• Withdrawing from the competition after registering

Consequences: Classification at the very bottom of the rankings.

Key Difference

• DNS = you didn't compete at all → no classification
• DSQ = you broke the rules or withdrew → classification at the bottom

Key Principle

Once results are approved by the head judge and published, they are final and not subject to appeal.

But you have the right to request a clarification:

Who Can Submit a Request

• You as a rider
• A national team manager
• For minor riders — the request must be signed by a legal guardian

Deadline

• At any point during the competition
• Or within 24 hours of the competition's end

How to Submit

• On a dedicated form at the competition office (paper)
• Or online — email to biuro@pzsw.org

Required Information

1. Your full name
2. Country
3. Date and time of the incident
4. Event name, discipline, competition phase
5. Detailed description of the clarification request
6. Email contact
7. Name and role of the person submitting (if different from the rider)
8. Signature

Processing Time

• 24 hours — if the competition is still ongoing
• Up to one week — if submitted after the competition ends

Requests are processed by the technical delegate.

When Competitions May Be Suspended

• Obstacle damage at the venue
• Audience behavior creating safety issues
• Power failure or scoring system outage
• Critical rider accident — health is the priority

Weather Conditions Requiring a Break

• Strong winds affecting results
• Wet surface from rain
• Lightning risk near the venue
• Extreme temperatures (too hot or too cold)
• Poor air quality

Your Rights in Exceptional Situations

• If conditions dramatically changed during your run — you may request a re-ride
• If an obstacle was damaged and prevented a full run — you may request a re-ride
• If external disruptions occurred (e.g., someone ran onto the course) — immediately stop your run, raise your hand, and report the incident

The decision on a re-ride is made by the head judge.

Time limitation: Competitions should not end later than 10:00 PM, even with delays.