Quote Originally Posted by withaY View Post
perhaps the issue with the 'rules' is not the rules themselves but failure to enforce them by the FRA and RO.

if no one was allowed to start a race without the number in the appropriate postion and anyone who finished a race or arrived at a cp without the number in the appropriate positionwas immediately DNF / DQ then i suspect the issue would be resolved immediately

race numbers are for the competitors safety there not an accessory to be worn as and where a runner sees fit. just because the competitor may see himself as experienced and able the marshall may not have the benifit of such a background and numbers in the same position on every competitor can only support thier role and in doing so make the competition safer for all.
as far as I'm aware any incident reported to the FRA is enforced. FRA disciplinary committee take it very serious.
The problem is most RO/marshall do not enforce beyond the occasional disq.

Edale Skyline RO shows no such compulsion. He's quite clear on the matter just read the race registration notes. you flaunt the rules you will be disq, reported and banned from all future races. Kit check is thorough(every one).

Interested to know what people think about sample kitchecks at start line. 5%,10%,20% how many? do you do.