Start

Riders must begin on the start pallet, mounted. It is acceptable for riders to hop in place to balance however riders will be disqualified if the tire contact point crosses the front of the pallet before the signal. The start signal will be given by the Starter by whistle to begin the race. Line judges and the starter are responsible for identifying false starts.

Race

Once riders have crossed the start line, they must traverse the course without being disqualified. If a rider’s unicycle makes contact with the ground while traversing the course, they can return to the last obstacle successfully completed or at an earlier obstacle in the course.

For example, if a rider loses balance on a skinny and jumps to the ground (while remaining mounted), they must go back to the obstacle touched before the skinny.

Disqualification

Disqualification is instant and permanent for the attempt or heat. A disqualified rider must stop and clear the course without interfering with judges or other riders. Disqualification happens as follows:

1. False start: Starting before the signal has been given by the Starter.

2. Allowing any part of the rider’s body to touch the ground or obstacle. If loose clothing brushes against the ground or obstacle but does not influence the rider’s balance, then this is acceptable.

3. Allowing any part of the unicycle except the tire, rim, spokes, crank arms, pedals, or bearing caps to touch the ground or obstacle.

4. Yelling or verbally distracting the opponents or judges.

Finish

A rider finishes the race once their wheel fully crosses over the finish line. Once a rider has traversed the last obstacle of the course, they may touch the ground until they cross the finish line. Timekeepers and Finishers will determine the results.

Four Rider Heats

If the number of competitors is 30 or more, finals must be composed of the fastest 16 times from the preliminary round and will be organized with 8 heats of 4 riders. 4 identical lines will need to be constructed. For four rider heats, the first two riders to cross the finish line move forward and the last two riders are eliminated. The heats will be organized as follows:

Quarter Finals:
Heat 1: Seed 1 versus Seed 5 versus Seed 9 versus Seed 13
Heat 2: Seed 3 versus Seed 7 versus Seed 11 versus Seed 15
Heat 3: Seed 2 versus Seed 6 versus Seed 10 versus Seed 14
Heat 4: Seed 4 versus Seed 8 versus Seed 12 versus Seed 16

Semi Finals:
Heat 5: Heat 1 1st, Heat 1 2nd, Heat 2 1st, Heat 2 2nd
Heat 6: Heat 3 1st, Heat 3 2nd, Heat 4 1st, Heat 4 2nd

5th-8th Place Round:
Heat 7: Heat 5 3rd, Heat 5 4th, Heat 6 3rd, Heat 6 4th

Finals:
Heat 8: Heat 5 1st, Heat 5 2nd, Heat 6 1st, Heat 6 2nd

Two Rider Heats

If the number of competitors is between 10 and 30, finals will be composed of the fastest 8 times form the preliminary round and will be organized by 8 heats of 2 riders. 2 identical lines will need to be constructed. For two rider heats, the first rider to cross the finish line moves forward and the last rider is eliminated.

Quarter Finals:
Heat 1: Seed 1 versus Seed 5
Heat 2: Seed 3 versus Seed 7
Heat 3: Seed 2 versus Seed 6
Heat 4: Seed 4 versus Seed 8

Semi Finals:
Heat 5: Heat 1 Winner versus Heat 2 Winner
Heat 6: Heat 3 Winner versus Heat 4 Winner

3rd-4th Place Round:
Heat 7: Heat 5 Loser versus Heat 6 Loser

Finals:
Heat 8: Heat 5 Winner versus Heat 6 Winner

Prelim Results as Final Results

If the numbers of competitors is less than 10, prelim results will be the final results (no finals necessary).