Is there any difference between how ACU and AMCA trials mark Non-stop trials.

 

I have read the non-stop rules of a AMCA club and they differ from the ACU's TSR22B definition.

 

Without going into too much detail it more or less says a stop of more than 3 seconds is one mark lost. Footing once whilst stopped 2. 

 

My interpretation of TSR22B is if you stop, it's a five.

 

So which is right, or are they different?? 

 

Cheers 

 

Bill 

 

 

Hadn't spotted that but there is a difference in when a bike is deemed to be out of a section with the AMCA being very poorly defined in comparison.

Edited February 18, 201610 yr by 2stroke4stroke

Different organisations and different rules -neither right or wrong just different I guess

Maybe not well posted.

 

If I mark myself 'strictly' i.e. ACU style in an AMCA trial I lose out to other riders scoring using their AMCA correct system.

 

NOBODY TELLS YOU THIS STUFF !!! 

a quick look here (PDF - AMCA website);

 

causes me to highlight a few;

 

* The machine may also move back slightly as the rider regains momentum.

* No penalty for TOUCHING tape or Section Cards

* NOTE! Clubs may adopt their own marking rules, any changes should be stated on the entry sheet or the signing on sheets

* A machine will be deemed to be in the section when the front wheel has passed the Section Begins card and marks will be awarded until the back wheel has passed the Section Ends card.

* 13 to 15 year olds - Maximum 250cc

 

but that said, having read it a few times, i would say that it is "stop permitted" rules (TSR22A in ACU speak) as i can't see a rule saying "ceasing forward motion is a failure"

Thanks Rabie, good link & clears up my confusion. In the instance I referred to in my OP the club in question has, as is allowed by AMCA, it's own rules... mmm

 

Just goes to show it's MY responsibility to check eh? 

 

Cheers

 

Bill 

 

 

acu is front spindle front spindle not front and back.