Elmer,
You should go to the Web site for the 2004 North American
Unicycling Championships and Convention at
home.earthlink.net~nauccOpen ↗ to download the
registration form. The registration form shows the events
that will be run along with the age / skill categories
available for each event. For more details on the age /
skill categories and the events, you should follow the
provided links to the USA, Inc.'s Competition Rule Book.
Briefly:
- From the Competition Rule Book:
2.3 UNICYCLES FOR RACING (TRACK: Only standard unicycles may
be used. A standard unicycle has only one wheel, is driven
by crank arms directly attached to the axle, and is
propelled only by human force. Riders may use any number
of unicycles, as long as all fit within the applicable
restrictions for events in which they are entered.
2.1.1 WHEEL SIZE: This is the maximum allowable tire
diameter. Smaller sizes may be used. Some manufactured
tires are marked with sizes larger than they actually
are, but may be within the allowable size limit and
vice versa.
For 24" wheels, the outside diameter of the tire may not be
larger than
3.333" (61.8 cm).
For 20" wheels, the outside diameter of the tire may not be
larger than
4.333" (51.6 cm).
For 16" wheels, the outside diameter of the tire may not be
larger than
5.333" (41.5 cm).
If a tire is in question, or has no size marked by its
manufacturer, its outside diameter must be accurately
measured.
5.1.2 CRANK ARM LENGTH: This is the minimum allowable
length, measured from the center of the wheel axle to
the center of the pedal axle. Longer sizes may be used.
- For 24” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than 5”
(125mm).
- For 20” and 16” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than
4½” (114mm).
- For 16” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than
100 mm (4”).
2.4 CLOTHING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Riders are required to
wear the clothing and equipment below for participation in
all events of track and field, plus events that may be
named elsewhere. This applies to all outdoor competition
events, including Slow races, with no exceptions. The
referee has final say on whether a rider's safety
equipment meets definitions. Starters will alert, or
remove from the starting line, riders not properly
equipped to compete, including riders with dangerously
loose shoelaces. Riders completing events with
insufficient equipment on will be disqualified. Though not
mandatory in all events, helmets, elbow pads, shirts and
other safety equipment are recommended.
2.1.1 BASIC SET: This applies to all track events, plus any
other track or field event not requiring the full set
below. The basic set consists of shoes, kneepads, and
wristguards or gloves meeting the definitions in
section 1.28.
2.2.2 FULL SET: This applies to all MUni, Trials, downhill
racing (gliding), any event that goes backward at
speed, plus events that may be named elsewhere. The
full set consists of the basic set, with the
additional requirement of a helmet. See definitions in
section 1.28.
From Section 1.28:
FOOTWEAR FOR RACING: Shoes with full uppers are required.
This means the shoe must cover the entire top of the foot.
Sandals or thongs are not acceptable. Shoelaces must not
dangle where they can catch in crank arms.
GLOVES: (For racing) Any glove with thick material covering
the palms (Leather is acceptable, thin nylon is not). Gloves
may be fingerless, such as bicycling gloves, provided the
palm of the hand is completely covered. Wrist guards, such
as those used with in-line skates, are an acceptable
alternative to gloves.
HELMET: Helmets are recommended for all races, and are
mandatory for some. Helmets must be of bicycle quality (or
stronger), meeting ANSI, SNELL or ASTM standards for safety.
No leather “hair nets” or helmets designed for low speed
sports (football, hockey, etc.) are allowed.
KNEEPADS: (For racing) Any commercially made, thick version
is acceptable, such as those used for basketball and
volleyball, or any with hard plastic caps. Kneepads must
cover the entire knee and stay on during racing. Long pants,
ace bandages, patches on knees and band-aids are not
acceptable.
- Unicycles need to have non-metal pedals and non-marking
tires if you wish to use them on the track or in any of
the indoor venues.
- We hope to have many different workshops / clinics. Please
be sure to indicate your ideas on the spaces provided on
the registration form.
Tom Daniels President, Unicycling Society of America, Inc.
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