Quote Originally Posted by CL View Post
Did AI write the rules for the AW Wynn? Paragraph 2 and 5 are contradictory. And for that reason you are unjustified in disqualifying the stated runner. That's the problem with having minimum kit requirements. Once you take responsibility for them you cannot demand that the runner 'manage' fully their own safety.
No They do not contradict at all - and yes you can have a rule on kit stated necessary for entry , whilst stating it is not warranted sufficient , demanding the competitor take a proactive decision on what else to take for safety. CompetItors sign up for all rules not one. Under rule 1 he signed up for, she has the power to exclude anyone in this case for failing to abide an instruction - and that is what got him sanctioned.

Regardless of that An RO demanding he Carry leggings does not make him less safe so your argument is specious on safety grounds. If you don't like that rule , don't sign up for the race. Simple. Wynn cannot have rules which contradict SHR, nor can she tell runners what is sufficient - nor can she imply a safety net. The rules are consistent with meeting those objectives.