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Two-second penalty for each missed or dropped ring. (NASJA)

a.   If ring falls off of standard prior to skier approach, no penalty for missed ring.

b.  If ring comes apart or is broken, no penalty for missed ring.

Five-second penalty for each missed gate. (NASJA)
a.   Both ski tips and boots must go around the gate, otherwise it is considered missed.

Five-second penalty if horse hits a gate. (WRESJA)
Five-second penalty if horse breaks the plane of any jump. (NASJA)
Five-second penalty if horse runs over start or finish board. (NASJA)
If the skier looses the rope, the team is disqualified for that run. (NASJA)

Skier must be holding rope, and in an upright position and on at least one ski when crossing the finish
line. (NASJA)

If the rider, skier, or horse is unable to complete their second run, they may not find a replacement
Team will be disqualified. (WRESJA)

Race organizer will supply ropes. There will be no substitution of ropes regardless of length. (WRESJA)

Rope length will be 33' (thirty three feet)

Attachment of the rope to the saddle will be the option of the rider as long as it complies with the

following:

a.   Attachment is to the saddle horn.
b.   Attachment is within four inches (4") of the cantle (under strain)

Attachment must be directly to the primary rigging rings of the saddle with a non-elastic material.
c.   Connection of the pull rope to the saddle must be to the centerline of the

horse, with a carabineer type device.
d.  A NASJA Technical Delegate must approve any attachment to the saddle,

other than to the saddle horn, prior to the race. (NASJA)

No skiers or horses will be allowed on the track prior to course inspection. (WRESJA)

During course inspection, skiers will have skis on and will not ski off the top of the jumps. (WRESJA)

Riders will be allowed to walk their horse down track Ix (one time) from start to finish only. (WRESJA)

Staging Time:

Each team will be allowed four (4) minutes to complete staging and begin to race. After this
*     allotted time has expired the competitors will be asked to leave the staging area and will be allowed
one re-run. If staging time is again exceeded the team will be disqualified. The allowed four, (4)
minute time period will begin at the declaration of a clear track. (NASJA)

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL SKIERS. (NASJA)

Protests: Protests must be made within 10 minutes of completion of run. (WRESJA)

Decision of race jury is final. (WRESJA)

Batons: There will be "NO" use of Batons at Association races. (WRESJA)

Sportsmanship:

To ensure that the sport of ski-joring remains a fun and family environment, the following

sportsmanship policy is adopted at all races:

Sportsmanship will be required from all participants. Ski-Joring officials, field flaggers, and all
race officials will have the power to give out warnings or disqualify any person or team that they
deem is acting in an un-sportsman like manner. Failure to heed warnings from any race personnel
may result in disqualification. Mistreating any horse, inappropriate language towards officials,
spectators, or other competitors, and throwing or mistreating of equipment shall be grounds for
disqualification. All protests and complaints shall be brought to the NASJA Technical Delegate
and Jury at that race. Every team shall act in a sportsman like, reasonable, and professional
manner. (NASJA)