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XVI th Mezzalama Trophy – 29 st April 2007 (or 30 nd April)
Event sponsored by the Valle d’Aosta Autonomous Region
REGULATION
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INTRODUCTION |
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The “Mezzalama Trophy" is a ski- mountaineering race run with classical skiing equipment. It is an international event where participants start lined up and it is open to teams consisting of three athletes joined by rope. The maximum number of teams admitted shall be decided irrevocably by the competition Board according to mountain conditions.
The race is overseen by FISI (Italian Winter Sports Federation) over a route at high altitudes, which at certain points are above 4.000 metres and, therefore, with difficulties of a mountaineering nature.
On the basis of these characteristics, participation in the Mezzalama Trophy involves:
- a good knowledge of the terrain at high altitudes and the dangers of the environment and the ability to control any unforeseen circumstances;
- a thorough physical and psychological preparation, team spirit and solidarity, unconditional acceptance of the following regulation and the decisions taken by the Event’s Board. |
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Conditions
for participation |
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Participation in the Mezzalama Trophy is open to teams composed of 3 athletes (reserve optional) who are regularly enrolled with a skiing association in their country which is a member of the UIAA.
The athlete shall have a proper medical certificate stating his/her fitness to practise sport for the season underway and shall be at least 18 years old at the time of registering.
The team leader shall present and sign, under his/her liability, a ski-mountaineering resumé and a short mountaineering resumé of each team member, certifying their thorough knowledge of high altitudes.
The name given to the team shall refer to the Skiing Club or Sports Association the team belongs to. In no cases will invented names be accepted. |
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Registration |
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The registration fee is € 450,00 for each team admitted and, in addition to organization and assistance during the event, includes a competition pack, one day’s half-board, bus shuttle between Gressoney-La-Trinité and Breuil-Cervinia, lunch on the day of the competition and snack at arrival area for every athlete.
Athletes have to present their registration to the Trophy’s Organizing Committee which, after having examined each team member’s requisites, shall confirm participation further to medical certification of fitness. Those who have achieved best results in the most prestigious specialist events will have precedence.
By registering, all athletes exonerate the organizers from all liability regarding damage to persons or things that may occur before, during or after the event or in relation to the event.
Registration forms are available from site www.trofeomezzalama.org or may be requested from the Fondazione Trofeo Mezzalama - R. Ramey 69 - 11020 Champoluc AO
Tel. +39-348/5252973 Telefax +39-0125-303.145
Opening of registration: 15th March 2007
Close of registration: 20th April 2007
The organization will not take into account registrations that have arrived before or after the indicated dates. |
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Hospitality |
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The organization will provide a day’s half-board (evening meal-overnight stay-breakfast) for each athlete registered, excluding any reserve athletes.
If the race should be delayed owing to adverse weather conditions or force majeure causes, the Foundation will agree on a price for overnight stays to be paid by the teams.
Athletes who require hotel accommodation shall indicate this clearly on the enrolment form. The Foundation does not answer for any bookings made directly by the athletes or those accompanying them. |
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Categories |
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Female teams (single category)
Male teams (single category)
Mountain guides (for teams of 3 U.I.A.G.M. guides)
Mixed teams fall into the male category. |
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Results |
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The overall results and the female results will be published |
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Prizes |
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A participation prize is envisaged for all finishers.
Overall Male Results
1st € 4.800 + gold medal
2nd € 3.300 + silver medal
3rd € 1.800 + bronze medal
Overall Female Results
1st € 3.300 + gold medal
2nd € 1.800 + silver medal
3rd € 900 + bronze medal
“Val d’Ayas Great Prize” for the first team to cross Castore: €1.500
Special prize for:
- team of oldest overall age
- team with youngest overall age
Prizes in kind will also be drawn.
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Description
of route |
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| Breuil Cervinia |
2.020 m. |
start |
| Breithorn Peak |
3.826 m. |
1st hourly check |
| Verra Pass |
3.848 m. |
check |
| Castore |
4.226 m. |
check |
| Felik Peak |
4.068 m. |
check |
| Felik Glacier |
3.720 m. |
2nd hourly check |
| Lyskamm Ridge Pass |
4.100 m. |
check |
| Città di Mantova Hut |
3.500 m. |
check |
| Endre Alp |
2609 m. |
check |
| Gabiet Alp |
2.342 m. |
check |
| Gressoney La Trinité |
1.637 m. |
finish |
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| Ascent |
uphill |
2.862 m. |
| Descent |
downhill |
3.145 m. |
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The route covered by the race may undergo variations during the competition according to the environmental conditions.
The decision will be made irrevocably by the Event’s Board.
The track will be fully marked with coloured poles: the stretches to be covered on foot, with ropes or on crampons , under point 3.2, will be properly indicated by the judges.
It is mandatory to follow the signs on the route and all indications by the Event’s Board entirely, upon pain of disqualification.
For teams forced to withdraw or beyond maximum time, two routes for returning downhill will be marked out in addition to the return via the Breithorn Peak on Breuil Cervinia along the skiing pistes:
1 - Verra Pass (return to Valle d'Ayas) - Guide della Val d'Ayas Hut (3.425 m.)- Mezzalama Hut (3.036 m.)- Pian di Verra Sup. (2.380 m.) - Saint Jacques (1.689 m.)
2 - Felik Glacier (3.720 m.) (return to Gressoney Valley)- Quintino Sella Hut (3.585 m.) - Bettolina Pass (2.905 m.) - Bettaforca Peak (2.672 m.) - Stafal (1.825 m.) |
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Equipment |
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Personal and team materials will be checked and punched upon gaining admission at Breuil Cervinia and a second check will be held before being authorized to start. Checks will also be held upon reaching
Gressoney. During the race, replacement of equipment is allowed once only
in the event of ascertained rupture. Such ascertainment is to be made by the nearest control station.
All irregularities noted will signify immediate disqualification of the team. |
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Obligatory
individual equipment |
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- skis : laminated along entire length. Minimum ski width at centre 60 mm (2½ inches). Minimum height. 160 cm (63 inches) for men and 150 cm (59 inches) for women or the same height as the competitor. The height declared by the manufacturer is the one considered.
- attachments: these must enable ski boots to be locked at the back for descent and have front and side safety release; they can also have safety belts.
- ski poles: no restrictions except for those in carbon fibre;
- sealskins: in compliance with environmental norms, use of adhesive tape or such like to encourage sliding is prohibited.
- boots: they shall cover the ankle entirely, provide the right heat characteristics and enable quick and safe release of crampons.
Type of sole Vibram or similar with min. incisions of 4 mm on 80% of the sole.
- crampons: minimum 10 points. Minimum length of points: 3 cm. (3/4 inch) with reliable system of connection to boots. They must not be modified and must have safety laces.
- ice axe: minimum height of head 50 cm (20 inches).
- A.R.V.A. device: on international frequency of 457 Khz and worn in contact with the body
- slings: (U.I.A.A. or C.E.) with thigh slings and (U.I.A.A. or E.C. approved). “Homemade” slings will not be accepted
- rucksack: with ski carrying ribbons and suitable for containing all the material. Minimum capacity: 20 litres.
- Clothes for lower part of body: two layers. A pair of trousers or ski-suit in competitor’s size and a pair of wind-proof trousers in same size.
- Clothes for upper part of body: three layers with long sleeves in competitor’s size, one of which has to be wind-proof.
- spare earmuffs and helmet
- 2 spring-clips with minimum resistance 22 Kn
- 1 thermal blanket in minimum size 1.00x1.80 metres
- UIAA approved mountaineering or climbing helmet to be worn throughout the race. Mountain bike helmets are prohibited.
- 2 longes 1.5 metres long with minimum diameter 8.2mm
- 1 UIAA approved and unmodified shovel min.20x20cm (8 x 8 inches). The description “snow shovel” is given by the manufacturer
- 1 probe |
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Obligatory team equipment |
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- dynamic mountaineering rope: 20 m. (65½ feet) long, minimum diameter 8.2mm. Elastic supports are not allowed.
- spare pair of sunglasses
- 1 pick-axe: shovel beak, min. height 50cm |
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Start |
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Start lined up.
The teams shall come to the starting line before sunrise. According to the number of teams registered, phased starts may be organized.
Athletes shall go to the start line at least an hour before start to have their equipment checked. In this phase the A.R.V.A. device shall be turned on and worn in contact with the body. |
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Route |
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From start at Breuil Cervinia to the Breithorn Peak participants can proceed individually, as from the feet of the Lyskamm Ridge (providing favourable glacier conditions prevail) or from the Città di Mantova Hut to finish (Gressoney La Trinité).
From the Breithorn Peak participants must proceed roped together to the eastern base of the Lyskamm Ridge or to the Città di Mantova Hut in the event of adverse glacier conditions.
From the Verra Pass to the Castore Summit to the Felik Peak and from the feet of the Lyskamm Ridge to the base of its eastern face the teams must proceed with crampons, as in all other situations indicated by the Event’s Board.
Before reaching Gressoney a final grouping of members of each team is envisaged as each team shall have to reach the finish as a joint unit. |
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Controls |
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The teams shall proceed and present themselves at the control stations as a joint unit.
breast badges must be fully visible.
At every control station there will be a medical check and the medical team may decide to forbid continuation of the race by athletes who show clear and serious signs of fatigue or other ailments.
Maximum time control at the Breithorn Peak is 2.30 hours from start (2.45 hours for female teams). Teams who are outside this time may not proceed and shall have to return to Breuil Cervinia.
Maximum time control at the Felik Glacier is 5.30 hours from start (5.45 hours for female teams). Teams who are outside this team shall have to abandon the race and return to the Q.Sella Hut. From here they will be accompanied downhill by ski patrol aid. |
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Abandoning the race |
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In the event of being forced to abandon the race, teams shall have to pass through the closest control station and give notice: they will then be handed over to the ski patrol aid.
If 1 or 2 team members should be obliged to withdraw, the remaining members are absolutely forbidden to continue the race, even outside the classification. |
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Accidents |
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In the event of an accident warn the closest control station or Ski Patrol block on the track. |
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Complaints |
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These shall be made in writing to the jury 15 min. after the team has reached the finishing line, with just cause, and accompanied by the sum of €50,00. All decisions taken by the Jury will be irrevocable. |
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Disqualification |
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Loss of crampons or any other behaviour that compromises the safety of the group or the other competitors in the race will lead to immediate disqualification. For all aspects not covered by this regulation reference shall be made to the National and International Regulations. |
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Supplies and external aid |
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No type of technical assistance is allowed to athletes. External supplies are admitted in the designated areas for official controls |
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Antidoping Test |
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A random Antidoping test upon finish will be carried out |
Fondazione
Trofeo Mezzalama - Route Ramey 69 - 11020 Champoluc
AO
Tel. +39-348-5252973
mezzalama@trofeomezzalama.org
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