Rules

You will select the appropriate class based upon current ranking, experience and skill.

If riders are racing out of class qualifications, we will be subject to remove and place you in your eligible class. 

There will only be ONE class selection through the entire race weekend, except for “Youth” classes on Sunday may race selected A/B adult classes suitable to their skill level on Saturday.  

There will be no “gate drops” with mass riders starts. Every race event will feature at least two special tests. Your total accumulated time over the entire race day will determine the race result. May the fastest overall time WIN. Depending on terrain and other circumstances, the direction of special tests may be reversed for the second test of racing. 

Cross Test | X5

Enduro Test | X5

• Each test could be anywhere from 8-15 mins long. Depending on your speed on the course. 

• Depending on the property we have access to - We aim to have each test 4-8 km long. If the tests are shorter, we will expend the test to 6 times each rather than 5 times repeated. This may be subject to change weather pending or other unforeseen circumstance that may delay the program. 

Adult Classes - Repeat each test minimum 5 times

Adult Beginner and Youth Classes - Repeat each test minimum 4 times 

PeeWee Classes - Repeat Cross test minimum 3 times. 

Friday Evenings | 

Riders development program with RAD 2.0 will be held Friday evenings. Dates and times will vary. Stay updated as events approach.

Saturday | 

Adult classes -Pro, Vet Pro, Vet A, Expert, Intermediate, Womens pro, +30, +40, +50, +60, Junior

Changes to the course will be made for Sunday's races after Saturday's races are complete. 

Sunday |

PeeWee - Expert, Intermediate, Beginner

Stacyc - 

Youth -  Expert, Intermediate, Beginner

Adult Beginner, Ladies Beginner

Racers can preview the course by walking or Pedal assist E-Bike only at any time races are not in progress. 

ALL CLASSES - For Sprint Enduro

-Top 3 finishers of each class from the 2025 S.O.R season have a provisional starting position ahead of there class for the first test. the rest of starting order will be by registration order.

-After the first test is complete, your next starting position will be determined on the overall combined fastest times within every class.

• Stage and group with your class in a straight line by the starting gates. If there are no signs posted, we will always have a live timing screen on display so you can always see your starting order. During our short riders meeting directly before race start, if there are any changed to starting orders we will keep you posted. 

• As the race official calls your class, line up in single file and start making your way to the starting gate. 

• All racers will complete one sight lap of each test prior to race start. Utilize this time to remember the track as much as possible and help prevent blowing through corners/ribbon. A sight lap is NOT a race and must be ridden at a slower to medium pace to collect a good visual. 

• Every 15-20 seconds a new racer will start one-at-a-time. The race official will call your name and number to the starting line. Engines will be live and bike in gear. Riders will watch the digital countdown clock displayed at the start. When the clock reaches “1”, you must begin the test. Pro Races Must wait a mandatory 15 before taking off behind the racer ahead. If a Pro racers fails to do so, there will be a 15 seconds penalty added to their test time on first defence 

• Both wheels must be on the starting gate. NO ROLLING START ALLOWED. 

• Wait until the racer ahead of you has left before you roll up to the start gate. You will see a “STOP” sign line. Do not pass this sign as it could result in an early RFID scan. 

• After the first test is complete, you will line up continually throughout the day in order from most fast time to slowest time. 

• Pay attention to the race official announcing your race order and/or watch the  “LIVE TIMING” on the T.V screen setup close to staging where results will update automatically and display your next starting order every go-round. You can also download our S.O.R App to watch live results right from your phone. 

• In a scenario or a test crash where you have lost a significant amount of time, we will place you at the back of your class to eliminate any hazards of having to pass by slower riders on the track.  

S.O.R will be using sticker transponders (RFID Tags) that will be placed under your helmet visor. These will be given to you at registration at your first race. RFID tags work for the entire life of the tag. If you need a replacement tag due to misplacing there is a $15 charge for a new tag.   

Numbers on plates:

• Must be visible on the front and side panels. We will have number stickers available at Admin/Tech Inspection if you do not have numbers on your bike. The number you register under your profile/membership is your race number. 

• Racers can NOT have the same number as another racer. First come first upon registration, to have first pick on their number. 

• 2025 (last season racers) will have the choice to keep their number from the previous season and Pro racers will have reserved numbers 1-6 based of pervious OA series results. 

• Coloured background for Sprint races will only be required for Pro, Vet Pro and Womens Pro

STARTING PROCEDURE

• Tech inspection/Admin -  This is where we will confirm your RFID tag matches your name/number. 

• Group with your class in race class order. 

• Top 3 finishers of each class from the 2025 S.O.R season have a provisional starting position ahead of there class for the first test. The rest of starting order will be by registration order. 

• After the first test is complete, your next starting position will be determined on the overall combined fastest times within every class. 

• All riders must be in staging no later than 5 minutes before their class begins. Time schedule may vary and will be discussed at the mandatory (short) riders meeting right before your race starts. 

• As riders take off in 15 second intervals, your transponder will start recording your time as you leave (In Check) the starting gate and will record your finish time as you come through the finish line (Out Check).  

• Pro race classes MUST wait the full 15 seconds before starting. If a Pro racers leaves before the 15 seconds countdown, there will be a 15 second penalty added to your test time. 

• Your overall accumulated time through every special test during the day will determine your score. 

NOTE : Do not walk or come close to start and finish gates with you helmet. This could result in a double scan on your results. 

2 special tests -  CROSS TEST and ENDURO TEST. 

• Weather pending and depending on terrain availability, there may be only one special test that is run in forward direction for half and reversed backwards for the second half of tests. 

• Peewee and Youth classes may have modified courses. 

• Course will be mostly ribboned off on both sides attached to stakes and trees, or marked with arrows.

• White ribbon on the right hand side, yellow ribbon on the left hand side. 

• Course Cutting Policy:
  Any rider seen (via camera footage or direct word from course marshal) intentionally leaving the marked course by riding through ribbon cutting the track to gain a time advantage, will be penalized as follows:

1. First offence: 15-second penalty

2. Second offence: 30-second penalty

3. Third offence: 1-minute penalty

4. Fourth offence: Disqualification from that day’s event

Repeat violations at subsequent events will result in an automatic 1 minute penalty for the first offence.

Riders are expected to remain within the marked course at all times. While unintentional mistakes may occur, any rider who leaves the course must safely re-enter at the closest possible point to where they exited. Cutting corners or gaining advantage by deviating from the course will not be tolerated.

• If sections are not ribboned on both sides, riders must remain a maximum 5' off established marked trails.

• Riders who end up riding off course by mistake, you cannot make up advantage time or tear down ribbon and stakes to return on course. 

• Each test could be anywhere from 8-15 mins long. Depending on your speed on the course. 

• Depending on the property we have access to - We aim to have each test 4-8 km long. If the tests are shorter, we will expend the test to 6 times each rather than 5 times repeated. 

Adult Classes - Repeat each test minimum 5 times

Adult Beginner and Youth Classes - Repeat each test minimum 4 times 

PeeWee Classes - Repeat Cross test minimum 3 times. 

CROSS TEST -  

Will contain a mix of natural obstacles,grass track and motocross track. Primarily the entire course will be ribboned off on both sides. The motocross section will not be ribboned unless race organizers feel there may be any confusion. 

ENDURO TEST - 

Will contain defined woods trails, grass track and typical enduro obstacles. Track will be primarily ribboned off on both sides. For portions of the trail that are fully ribboned off, watch for marked arrows.

Waivers

All participants are required to complete and sign an official S.O.R waiver prior to participating in any on-track activity. This requirement applies to both adults and minors without exception.

Waivers must be completed during the S.O.R membership registration process. Participants will find the waiver included as part of their membership application. Riders will not be permitted to compete until a properly completed waiver is on file.

For minors, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the waiver on the rider’s behalf.

Medical Support

S.O.R prioritizes rider safety at every event. Each race is supported by professional medical personnel and equipped with Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services onsite for the duration of competition activities.

Our commitment is to provide rapid response capability and qualified emergency care to ensure the highest level of safety possible for all participants, staff, and spectators.

POINTS TABLE CHART: Sprint Enduro & Cross Country (XC)

Riders in their class with the most points at the end of the season will be awarded as their class overall champion. If there happens to be a tie in points and equal number of races raced between riders, we will calculate the most test wins over the entire season to determine overall series champion

COURSE PREVIEW |
Racers will be allowed to walk or bicycle the race course before races start either day before or morning before races begin. E-bikes are allowed provided the bike does not have a throttle. 

BIKE SELECTION |

Riders must finish the day of racing on the same bike they started on. If for some reason, you can not complete the entries day racing on the bike you started on, you can race another bike but your points for the day will not be counted for.

PIT RIDING | 

Bikes must be road in first gear only around the pit area. Helmets must always be worn while riding any motorcycle. 

WAIVERS |

All racers must sign a waiver on-line through pre-registration or at registration day of. Racers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

PROTEST PERIOD | 

If racers disagree with scoring, there will be a 10 minute protest period after the last race event of the day. You may write down your dispute and hand it in anytime during the day to the race official to be looked over before the end of day. Because we have a live timing scoring system and results are uploaded instantly during race events, we do not require a long protest period. 

RACE COURSE SET UP AND RACING | 

Race promoters and anyone who is helping prep and set up any race course CAN race the course on their race day. When setting up course is in progress, there is no racing motorcycles, only slow riding if someone is needing to get around easier while setting up. 

PIT ROW/MECHANIC AREA |

Pit row tent setup will be reserved through sponsorships package purchase for race weekend and/or race season in a designated marked out area close to staging area. For Other racer pit tents, there will be a different area you may set up your stations.  

There will be no smoking or alcohol allowed in the pit area. 

All dogs must be on a leash. 

CHECKED OUT | 

If you for any reason pull out of the race, you MUST notify timing (without your helmet so you don't scan on the transponders). 

RADIOS |

Radios are permitted for staff and pit crew members, but NOT between racers.

PASSING | 

If races are being overtaken by faster racers, hold your line and allow for faster riders to pass when safe to do so when conditions allow. There will be no reckless racing where you are putting another rider in danger. Block passing or slamming another racer over where it could be dangerously harming intentionally, you will be penalized. 

BREAKDOWNS | 

If you happen to encounter mechanical issues on the track, you must be able to fix your machine out on course on your own. Someone can pass you tools, but are not allowed to come on course and fix your machine for you. At this point if your bike can not be fixed and you need to pull of course to get a tow back, this will result in a DNF.

WRONG WAY |

At any giving time, you will not be able to ride your bike backwards on course. If you happen to miss your check for fuel, or pass by your pit tent, someone will have to bring your fuel to the side of the course where you will then proceed to fuel up on your own. You can also park your bike safely on the side and walk back on the outside of the course to your check to get tools that are needed.

INJURED RACER |

In a case there is an injured racers on course and you stop to help them, we will either take the average time of your tests over the day to replace your score or allow a retest for the racers who stopped to help. 

PODIUM | 

Top 3 of every class will be recognized on the podium during awards after racers are complete. Pro class and Women's Pro class will receive %100 Payouts. The amount of racers who receive payouts will depend on class turn out.