Technical Regulations - Cycling Road

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the Summer Deaflympics 2021 from 01 May 2022 to 15 May 2022 and will consist of the following 8 events (4 for men, 4 for women and 0 for mixed):

EventMenWomenMixed
1000m sprint
individual time trial
individual road race
points race

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

EventMinimum AgeMaximum Age
1000m sprint19-Born on or before 02 May 2003
individual time trial19-Born on or before 04 May 2003
individual road race19-Born on or before 06 May 2003
points race19-Born on or before 08 May 2003

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaflympics Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Not Applicable

2.4 Qualified Teams
Not Applicable

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each discipline listed below:

MenWomen
1515

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
1000m sprint55-
individual time trial55-
individual road race55-
points race55-

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
1000m sprint00-
individual time trial00-
individual road race00-
points race00-

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 7. Individual Sports in the General Technical Rules - Summer Deaflympics, for further details on registration.

 

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the (UCI).

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Technical Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Paul Wood - ICSD Technical Director (Chair)
Felipe Pimpao - UCI Referee
Rodrigo Gomes Simões - UCI Referee
Marcos Lorenez - Sport Liaison Officer
Leandro Thomé - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Technical Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Paul Wood - ICSD Technical Director (Chair)
Felipe Pimpao - UCI Referee
Rodrigo Gomes Simões - UCI Referee

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the UCI. In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations, General Technical Rules - Summer Deaflympics and this Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the UCI Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the UCI Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the UCI Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaflympics Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the UCI Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the UCI Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the UCI international license valid for 2022. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Technical Director and an ICSD-designated Respresentative shall appoint a UCI representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Technical Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue

The competitions will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Santuário Diocesano Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio1000m sprint, individual time trial, individual road race, points race

5.2 Training Venue
To be announced

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
02 May 2022 - 09:00Final - 1000m sprint Santuário Diocesano Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio
04 May 2022 - 09:00Final - individual time trial Santuário Diocesano Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio
06 May 2022 - 09:00Final - individual road race Santuário Diocesano Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio
08 May 2022 - 09:00Final - points race Santuário Diocesano Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio

6.2 Training Schedule
To be announced

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

The Technical meeting will take place at:
Date - TimeVenue
30 Apr 2022 - 17:00Technical MeetingPavilões da Festa da Uva
11 May 2022 - 10:00Technical MeetingPavilões da Festa da Uva

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is not allowed in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone Area
The restricted zone area is in effect at the moment the athlete enters the competition area during the warm-up and competition periods.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for lodging a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the UCI Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Technical Director within 20 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Technical Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Technical Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Technical Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Technical Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Technical Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaflympics Headquarters.

9. ADDENDUM

9.1 Additional Athlete Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the competitions, all athletes must hold a valid UCI license issued by a National Federation.

9.2 Additional Competition Plan
In case for a change of venue from velodrome to road for 1000m Sprint and Points Race, the rules and regulations for Cycling Track shall be applied with exceptions for:

9.2.1.1 1000m Sprint
24 riders shall participate in the sprint tournament. Prior to the first round a qualifying 200 m time trial shall be run to determine the fastest 24 riders taking part to the sprint tournament and the make up of the heats.

9.2.1.2 The Olympic Games' format for the sprint competitions in the UCI Rules and Regulations shall be used.

9.2.2 Point Race

9.2.2.1 The competition will be held on a closed circuit (entirely closed to traffic) with a lap of at least 400m.

9.2.2.2 On other tracks, intermediate sprints are run off after each number of laps closest to 2 km, that is to say:

9.2.2.2.1 Every 5 laps on 400m circuit

9.2.2.2.2 Every 4 laps on 500m circuit

9.2.2.2.3 Every 2 laps on 1000m circuit

9.2.3 Individual Time Trial

9.2.3.1 The starting order shall be determined by the Ranking Points ( http://deaflympics.com/sports/CR/rankings/354 )and be the reverse order of the highest points. Nevertheless, the Technical Commission may modify that order to avoid two riders of the same team riding consecutively.

9.2.3.2 The starting order for each team shall be determined by drawing during the first Technical Meeting; each team shall determine the order in which its riders shall start.

9.3 Visual Signals (reference: 4.4)

9.3.1 The start must be given by flag or visual signal.

9.3.2 Points Race - To alert cyclists for the sprint laps and final lap, all signals must be given by flag or any visual signal. Sound signals such as bell or whistle are not permitted.

9.3.3 Points Race - Live scores must be broadcasted visually on monitor in a designated place for all national team officials and coaches exclusively.

9.4 Health Safety Protocol
https://www.deaflympics2021.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Deaflympic-COVID-Sanitary-Protocol-Rev.01.pdf

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Friday, 29-Apr-22 02:29:29 GMT.