RIDER INFO

WCHA
The information in the following document summarizes the WCHA rules
for hill climb competition and may over ride some ISR Rules. Consult the
ISR Yearbook for any rules not set forth in this document or for further
specifications.

INFO@WCHAHILLCLIMB.CA MEMBERSHIPS
All registration and membership will be taken through a designated
website accessed at www.wchahillclimb.ca, all fees require payment before
the close of registration.
CONTACT A Race Membership with the WCHA is required prior to registering for
any events. Racers CANNOT register under another racers membership.
Please contact the WCHA via email
Memberships are valid until January 1st of the following year from
for any registration, rule, or race
purchase.
related questions.
Upon payment of WCHA membership you agree to have read all WCHA
If your question or concern
and ISR rules. Racers are required to sign an additional waiver at
requires a follow up phone
registration. Membership fees must be paid online prior to the registration
conversation please indicate it in
of any races.
the email and the corresponding
party will be in contact. Racers names will be added to the Race Directory following membership
purchase.

Please refer to the International

Snowmobile Racing (ISR) HILL YEAR MEMBER
CLIMB COMPETITION Rules along Year membership allows racers to register for all WCHA events in the
with the ISR VERIFICATION AND year.
CONTROL Rules TEMPORARY MEMBER
Temporary membership allows racers to register for one (1) event in the
year.

REGISTRATION
Registration is to be done online; entry closes 2 days prior to the event registration check in (the Wednesday before
the race). Race fees must be paid prior to entry cut off or racer will not be permitted on course. No personal cheques.
ALL entry forms must be submitted through an online form. Event registration will open 6 weeks prior to the event start
date and will close the Wednesday prior to the event.
It is the responsibility of the racer to ensure they are registered in the correct class for each race event. Racers will
receive email confirmation with the classes you are registered in please review them carefully. Racers name and race
number will be uploaded to the corresponding race and class they have registered prior to the closure of registration.
The Friday before the race ALL racers must check in with registration. If you do not check in Friday night you will not be
on the running orders.

Any refunds will be at the discretion of the WCHA Directors. Refund requests must be submitted in writing to
info@wchahillclimb.ca seven (7) days prior to the event and must state ample cause.
THERE WILL BE NO TRANSFER OF RACE ENTRY TO OTHER RIDERS
 DRIVERS MEETING
It is mandatory for all racers to
attend the drivers meeting at
each event on each race day.
Non-attendance may result in
disqualification.
Race numbers must be clearly displayed and secure on the racer and machine.
Drivers meetings will be held at
7:30 am with races commencing
at 8:00 am unless otherwise
notified.
Racers who violate any rules set
forth at the drivers meeting will
be subject to disqualification.
Colour of race numbers will be left to the discretion of the racer permitting it
BACK OF RACER EXAMPLE
WCHA LOGO
Minimum of 2 inches
RACE NUMBERS
Racers will select race numbers upon registration of their membership on a
first come first serve basis. Please check the directory to ensure the race
number you submit has not previously been selected.
If a race number is reserved by a fellow racer, the WCHA will notify the
racer with an alteration of the requested number (ie 564c).
If the race number is not clearly displayed or comes off resulting in a timing
error a rerun will NOT be issued.
BACK OF RACER
It is the responsibility of the racer to display their race number. Failure to
display race number will result in disqualification in the class.
NO PINNIES will be available onsite.
The back of each racer must display the WCHA logo and racers number.
is visible. The WCHA logo is available on our website under Rules.
Race numbers can be up to 4 (four) digits; 3 (three) numbers and 1 (one)
letter (ie 505c)

000
ON MACHINE
high
Race numbers must be displayed on the machine.
If the machine will be shared by multiple riders, all riders’ race numbers must
RACE NUMBER be displayed. Race numbers must be a minimum of 2 inches high on the
Minimum of 8 inches machine
high

SAFETY

Safety of all involved in the event is most important.

Racers must be equipped with the following:
Full coverage helmets, eye protection, chest protectors and tethers must be firmly attached. Helmets and tethers
must be on when machines are started or moved including within the staging area and parking areas.
Safety standards comply with the ISR rules.

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 SNOWMOBILE
• Tether cord kill switch, as well as, a thumb activated shut off switch. The switch is to be located on the right
hand side of the handle bars.
• Sled must be equipped with a rear snow flap that touches the ground when the rider is on the sled
• Warm up stands must be used when warming up all snowmobiles
• No ice scratchers allowed or cable scratchers
• Please refer to the ISR rules for further clarification and specification
• Shin guards are mandatory

INSURANCE
All promoters will have liability insurance for each race.
It is mandatory for all accidents/injuries to be reported to the WCHA staff before the end of the event, no matter the
extent of incident.

GENERAL COMPETITION

Waiver forms are mandatory for all personal in secured areas (pit area, tech area, and course) any personal in these areas
must be identified by a wrist band. No one under 12 years of age will be permitted in these areas

REGULATIONS
• No deliberate spinouts.
• Once competition has commenced in a class a driver must complete the event on the same machine as they began
the event on.
• Jack Stands must have a 0.090 aluminum thickness and comply with the ISR regulations
• No traction modifications permitted
• Track length MUST be 153 inches and longer for all classes

All regulations are at the discretion of the Race Director. Race Director’s decisions are final. Breaching the regulations
may result in disqualification.

SNOW FLAPS HIGH MARK

Attached to the existing snow flap an additional full If a racer loses contact with the sled and the tether cord
length flap made from a material at least 3/16” thick, is disconnected from the machine, the racer will receive
with the dimensions described in the ISR Yearbook. a high mark at the point on the course of disconnection.

GATE RULING ALTERNATES

A Racer will be marked at the gate if either pole is Disqualification during Tech inspection in the qualifying
dislodged or if the flag is knocked off either of the poles run is the only way a racer can move up to the finals.
by the racer and/or the machine and the flag has to be
reset.

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 TIME MISS
If a timing error occurs due to a technical difficulty and a
time is missed, the racer will be moved down five (5)
spots on the running order for a rerun.
RERUNS
If a rider claims there was lane interference they must
stop at the point of interruption and notify an official. If
the racer finishes with a time there will be no rerun.
Any claims must be confirmed by hill personal.

STARTING LINE TIMING LIGHTS

Racers will be given two (2) minutes to be at the
starting line or five (5) minutes will be allowed for
mechanical problems.
The timer must be notified within this time frame to
avoid disqualification.
Any racers hitting timing lights traveling in a forward
motion will pay a $1000.00 fine for each light that is hit.
The fine must be paid to continue participating in the
event. In addition to the fine, the racer is responsible for
the cost of equipment repair. The racer cannot enter
any future events until the repair costs are paid.

FEES

MEMBERSHIP
All participants except Juniors under 12 are required to purchase a WCHA membership prior to registering for any
classes.
YEAR MEMBERSHIP TEMPORARY MEMBERSHIP
$150.00 $80.00

CLASSES

JUNIORS UNDER 12 JUNIORS 13 TO 17 ALL OTHER CLASSES

$20.00 $60.00 $100.00

PAYBACK

Paybacks are dependent on the number of race entries.

Paybacks will be awarded to 1 (First), 2nd (Second), and
st
Trophies will be awarded to 1st (First), 2nd (Second), and
3rd (Third) place winners of all Pro, Semi Pro, Masters, 3rd (Third) place winners of Amateurs, Juniors, and the
and Women. “King and Queen of the Hill”

BLACK OUT
Winner of the Black Out race will receive 50% (fifty percent) of entry fees paid.

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 QUALIFYING
QUALITYING REACERS
WILL BE POSTED ONLINE
Number of qualifying racers are dependent on number of entries. AND ON TIMING TRAILER
Classes with thirty (30) or more entries will be divided into two (2) heats with the same
number of qualifiers from each heat advising to the finals.

FORMAT

THERE WILL BE NO POINT SYSTEM FOR THE 2018 RACE SEASON.

Competitors are scored by their elapsed time from start line to finish line at the top of the hill.
if a competitors run is incomplete or if they leave the boundary of the course prior to the exist of the course they will
receive a “did not finish” (DNF) for the run.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
Registration check in Qualifying races Final races
Black Out Race (dependant on Juniors under 12 race Juniors under 12 race
location) King/ Queen of the Hill
Awards Ceremony

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT ORDER OF CLASS

Competitor’s time will be measured by an automated timing
system monitored by timing personal.
The class order will be determined by the promoter.
Race orders will be posted 12 (twelve) hours prior to the
race on the WCHA website and in the timing area.
Running orders will re computer generated in a random
order for each class.

MACHINE SHARING
• ONE MACHINE MAY BE SHARED BY ONLY TWO (2) RACERS IN THE SAME CLASS
• THE SAME MACHINE MAY BE SHARED BY MORE THAN TWO RACERS ONLY IF IN DIFFERENT CLASSES
• IT IS THE RACERS RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY TECH AND TIMERS PRIOR TO THE CLASS OF ANY SHARING
• REGISTRATION AND/OR TIMING MUST BE NOTIFIED IF A MACHINE WILL BE SHARED
• IF A MACHINE IS DISQUALIFIED AT TECH, BOTH RIDERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
 RACE CLASSES

STOCK IMPROVED MOD OTHER

600 PRO 600 PRO 600 PRO JUNIORS 13 TO 18

900 PRO 900 PRO 900 PRO JUNIORS UNDER 12
1000 PRO 1000 PRO PRO OPEN FRIDAY BLACK OUT
PRO MASTERS PRO MASTERS PRO MASTERS ADVANCED PRO MASTERS
SEMI PRO SEMI PRO SEMI PRO
AMATEUR AMATEUR AMATEUR
SHORT TRACK SHORT TRACK SHORT TRACK
WOMENS WOMENS WOMENS
SNOW BIKE SNOW BIKE
SNOW BIKE MASTERS SNOW BIKE MASTERS

BLACKOUT
Must be 18+
Black Out is a head to head competition, loser will be eliminated from the competition, winner will move to the next
round. Black Out is open to both snowmobile and snow bike competitors. Machines must comply with ISR rules.
Registration for the Black Out race must be done online with payment in cash on site at Friday registration. Black out
race will be dependant if the host location has lights on the course.

KING/QUEEN OF THE HILL

King/ Queen of the hill will take the top three (3) winners from Semi-pro, Pro, Womens, and Masters to compete for
King/Queen of the hill. Kin/Queen of the hill will take place on Sunday after all final races permitting time allows.

SHORT TRACK
Ages 18+
Short track classes are for sleds with a track length of less than 153 inches.

PLEASE REFER TO TE ISR RULES FOR RACE CLASS CLARIFICATION AND SPECIFICATIONS.
All machines must meet ISR specifications for Hill Climb Racing unless otherwise stated.
Racers must compete on the same machine they qualified with.

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 MASTERS ADVANACED PRO MASTERS
AGE 40+ AGE 55+
Classification for Advanced Pro Masters will be
determined upon number of entries.
JUNIORS UNDER 12
Must compete on a 120cc machine.
Juniors under 12 must register and pay by Friday prior to the race.

JUNIORS
AGES 13 TO 17
• Limited to stock sled with a maximum 600 cc, with written parental consent Juniors can rider up to a 850cc
stock sled. Written parental consent must be submitted before Friday registration. Consent letter must state
that the participant has permission to participate on a larger machine and be signed by a parent/guardian.
• Proof of age is required
• Waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian, without a minor release waiver form the racer will not be
allowed to participate. A form must be signed at EACH event.
• Juniors can petition at the age of 16 to move up to amateur or semi pro and are allowed to run 850 cc if desired,
written request including race experience is required 14 (fourteen) days prior to the race event. The request
must be approved to make the move.

AMATEUR
• If racers place top three (3) in the amateur class two (2) consecutive races, they must advance to Semi Pro
status for the following race
• Amateur division is designed for first year racers with no prior competition experience
• Amateur racers are permitted to run with turbo’s or super charges in Mod Class

SEMI PRO RACERS

AGES 18+ (unless Junior petition is approved)
• If racers place top three (3) in the semi-pro class two (2) consecutive races, they must advance to Pro status for
the following race
• Semi Pro racers are permitted to run with turbo’s or super charges in Mod Class

WOMENS
Women’s classes are required to comply with the same rules as all other classes
Women can register classes that are not strictly women’s classes

PRO RACERS
AGES 18+
We encourage Pro racers to lead by example, by abiding rules, their behavior, and respecting other riders and event/hill
organizers, volunteers, and staff.
 TECH

• All racers will bring their machine directly to Tech after completing their run on course
• The machine will stay in Tech until the Tech official releases it.
• Mandatory teardown and inspection will be done at the discretion of the Tech personal
• Any racer not reporting to Tech or refusing inspection will be disqualified.
• A maximum of two (2) persons may be with the machine in Tech
• If a racer uses another machine other than the qualifying machine he/she will be disqualified from the race
• Please consult the ISR Yearbook for Tech questions and rule clarification

FUEL TESTING

FUEL TESTING IS PERMITTED TO HAPPEN AT ANY TIME IN THE DURATION OF THE

EVENT.

• For further clarification please contact the Race Director (info@wchahillclimb.ca)

DISQUALIFICATION

If a racer is disqualified from a race due to failing to comply with safety standards or attempts to race dishonestly they are
at risk to lose their WCHA race membership and be banned from racing with the WCHA for up to 3 consecutive years.
If a racers membership is banned they will not be permitted to race in any other races in the season, regardless if
registration for other races has been completed.
NO REFUND WILL BE ISSUED IF A RACERS MEMBERSHIP IS BANNED; FOR THE COST OF THE MEMEBERSHIP,
CURRENT CLASSES, OR PRE REGISTERED FUTURE RACES.
Any racer disqualified for any modification to a motor that is not allowed under the rules set forth by the ISR and WCHA
or is found in violation of the fuel regulations of the ISR shall be suspended for one (1) full year (12 months) from the date
of notification.

APPEALS
APPEALS MUST BE SENT TO THE WCHA WITHIN 4 DAYS OF THE INCIDENT IN QUESTION, WHICH WILL BE
CONSIDERED BY THE WCHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.