Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association
British Columbia Off Road Championship Series
Rules and Regulations 2025

Updated March 22, 2025

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PNWMA BCORCS Class Structure – 2025 – PDF  )

Mission Statement
Section 1. Competition Committee
Section 2. Host Club
Section 3. Scoring Team
Section 4. Competitors
Section 5. Admission into the Off-Road Series
Section 6. Complaint Procedures
Section 7. Posters
Section 9. Typical Race Day Format – For Host Club
Section 10. Racer’s Guide to Racing

1.1) The Competition Committee is to be made up of the PN Executive and one member from each sponsoring clubs to represent the club at meetings and each
Series event.

1.1.1) A Competition Committee is to be a minimum of three people. Participants with a conflict of interest are to excuse themselves from participating.

1.1.2) A sponsoring club is defined as a club or association that organizes an event in the off-road series, and is in good standing with the PNWMA.

1.1.3) If an event is cancelled for the calendar year, the Host Club still retains its privileges with the Competition Committee for that year, subject to PN
Executive approval.

1.2) Members of the Competition Committee may pre-ride any course up to the day before the event, and if deemed necessary, and discuss with the Host Club and changes that may be needed, (i.e. dangers, ease of riding for all classes, course markings, etc.).

1.3) The Competition Committee must be able to listen to disputes in a quiet area and settle them to the best of their ability. The Host Club must stand behind their decisions. All decisions are final.

1.3.1) A protest levy of $50.00 is to be paid to the Competition Committee before a protest will be considered. Levy will be returned if the protest is upheld.  Any retained protest levies will be donated to the ISDE fund.

1.4) The PN Executive may asses a penalty per competitor to any Host Club who is found in violation of PNWMA rules at any event.

1.4.1) Any Host Club found in gross or repeated violation of any of the rules and regulations listed herein, or found operating their event in a manner that the majority of the Competition Committee finds unsafe, unfair or unsportsmanlike, may have their event removed from the PNWMA Off-
Road Series.

1.4.2) Any judgements passed by the Competition Committee, as well as any evidence or testimony, must be recorded in writing and signed. The aim of this is to justify the actions of the Competition Committee.

1.5) The PN Executive will review standings each year and compile a list of riders to be moved up. Once a rider has competed in a specific class, he may not drop to a lower class without receiving approval from the PN Executive.

2.1) The Host Club must ensure that all requirements for an off-road event are met, and that appropriate agencies are informed and approval from appropriate
agencies has been attained.

2.1.1) The Host Club also must ensure a reasonable level of safety is maintained on the course. This is done by following the PNWMA Arrowing Guidelines to the best of the Host Club’s ability and by providing proper first aid services. Without 2 qualified First Aid Attendants there shall not be a race.
There is to be a minimum of 4 sweep riders per event and the Host Club must ensure the safe return of all competitors and volunteers. Sweep riders are to wear hi-visibility vests. All sweep riders must check in with scoring prior and after their sweep run.

2.1.2) Inclusion into the PWNMA Off-Road series is at the discretion of the PN Executive.

2.1.3) Host Club must ensure proper equipment for the scorekeepers, including a true sine wave generator, (ie, Honda or Yamaha, 2000 Watts)

2.2) The Host Club must give the Scoring Team or his/her representative money for the rider levy according to Rule 2.2.3, a copy of the results sheet (if applicable) and the names of competitors working the event for points.

2.2.1) The Host Club is responsible to sell PNWMA Competition Licenses to all competitors except Sportsmen or other support classes that don’t require
competition licenses. Applicable if PN Scoring Team is not present at event.

2.2.2) For every entry in an Off-Road Series Event, the Host Club must pay the PNWMA a Rider Levy, set each year by the PNWMA, for every entry in a
Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association Rules and Regulations Family Trail Ride Event, the Host Club must pay the PNWMA, a Family Trail Ride Levy.

2.3) The entry fee will be set by each club.

2.4) Competitors are to be divided into 23 classes:

New for 2025: PeeWee Tykes class has been added (23000)

New for 2024: Intermediate split to Vet Intermediate (5000) and Intermediate 7000

2.4.1) C class racers may enter a B Race with a purchase of an additional race entry fee for casual or trial purpose. A racer may not compete for series points in more than one class.

2.4.2) Women have the option to enter any class, depending on ability.

2.5) Hare Scramble courses should be 5-12 kilometers (3-8 miles) long and a recommended race time total of 2.5 hours., with B course competitors, riding 2
hours from Masters start.. Race times will be determined on event day by the Club and Race Committee with course and weather conditions in consideration.

Cross Country courses should be at least 13 km long at a recommended race time of at least 2.5 hours, with B course competitors riding at least 2 hours.
Race times will be determined on event day by the Club and Race Committee basis with course and weather conditions in consideration.

Host Clubs must clearly communicate race durations and times to the racers in rider’s meeting. Race times should not change during the race unless weather
conditions deteriorate, medical emergencies or other events happen.

2.5.1) Definition of A course: Hare Scramble or Cross-Country Course, typically longer than the B course with challenging technical sections.

2.5.2) Definition of A course competitors:
1000 Pro
2000 Expert
3000 Vet Expert
5000 Vet Intermediate
6000 Women Pro
7000 Intermediate

2.5.3) Senior Expert and Women’s Expert competitors ride the A course at the B course time.
4000 Senior Expert

2.5.4) Definition of B course: Hare Scramble or Cross-Country Course

2.5.5) Definition of B course competitors:
8000 Super Senior
9000 Legends
10000 Vet Amateur
11000 Senior Amateur
12000 Junior Over
13000 Women intermediate
14000 Junior Under
15000 Women Amateur

New for 2024: Removed old time-out rule 2.5.6, racers can finish after any lap.

2.5.6) Competitors are responsible to manage their own time. As a courtesy the club may place on the course before time check to allow riders to manage their own time before cut-off. The scoring clock is always the official clock.

2.5.7) Definition of C course: Approximately a 3-6km loop course for beginner riders learning to race.

2.5.8) Definition of C course competitors:
16000 Kids Intermediate
17000 Ladies Beginner
18000 Kids Junior

2.5.9) Definition of D course: Small 1km loop for younger, beginner kids recommended but not limited to kids aged 10 and under.

2.5.10) Definition of D course competitors:

19000 Kids Beginner
20000 PeeWee Expert
21000‍ PeeWee Intermediate

New for 2025: E Course for PeeWee Beginner and PeeWee Tykes

2.5.11) Definition of a E Course – Small 1km loop for youngest beginner kids, aged under 6 and 4 respectively.

2.5.12) Definition of E course competitors:

22000 PeeWee Beginner
23000 PeeWee Tykes

2.6) Host Club should allow competitors to walk the course if pre-riding is not allowed due to land use issues. This is done for both safety and to minimize home track advantage.

2.7) Two fully trained First Aid persons (Level 2) must be present at all events. If the PNWMA is arranging insurance, the Host Club must adhere to insurance
provider’s requirements or coverage will be voided.

2.8) Results must be posted half an hour (30 minutes) before trophy presentations, to allow for disputes. Postings must be done in a location accessible to all
competitors. Reposting time will be 5 minutes if the original half hour has lapsed.

2.8.1) The Host Club has no obligation to hear disputes after the trophies have been handed out.

2.9) Once a rider has left the start line, he/she may not change motorcycles. No ride switches shall be made. One rider per motorcycle (except team events).

2.9.1) At the start of the race the rider must attempt start his/her own bike without assistance. If the rider requires assistance after his/her line has left help will be allowed.

2.9.2) A competitor who stops racing to assist an injured person will receive an averaged score (“Good Samaritan Points”) as the discretion of the Host Club and/or Competition Committee.

2.10) All courses are to be marked with arrows and wrong way markers, where ribbon is used only where arrows are not feasible. Each loop must have a minimum of two checks to prevent competitors from course cutting.  Riders must remain on the marked course.

2.10.1) Definition of a marked course:

The marked course is within 10 metres of race arrows. However, riders must stay within the confines of the following markers: Arrows on both sides of the trail, ribbons, signs, stakes, hay bales, barrels, motocross track, grass track, Endurocross track.

Riders encountering a traffic jam or bottleneck may push the 10 metre boundary by 1-2 metres to get around the bottleneck only, provided confining markers, as described above, are not present. However, the rider must re-enter the course as soon as possible, and upon approaching this section the next lap, the ride the original arrowed section if the track is clear. If the original marking devices are knocked down, the rider must stay on the original marked course regardless. A “bottleneck” is a section of the track that becomes impassable for any reason, with the exception of checkpoints.

2.11) The Host Club is responsible to perform a sound check, to keep sound levels of the competitors below 96dB. The meter is to be held at a 45-degree angle from the centerline at the same level as the highest exhaust port and at a distance of 50cm (20 in) from the end. The motorcycle is to be operated at half of its maximum revolutions per minute.

2.11.1) Any motorcycle failing a technical inspection for sound check may not race at the discretion of the Host Club and/or the PNWMA Sound Marshalls or Technical inspector. Any motorcycle failing three sound checks in a season will not be allowed to race until the motorcycle is able to pass the sound check. A conditional pass may be granted by the PN Executive/Competition Committee if prior arrangements are made.

2.12) The Host Club is responsible to perform a spark arrestor check prior to the start of the race. Motorcycles must have a US Forestry Service Approved spark arrestor or equivalent in place to prevent fires. The spark arrestor must in be place when the rider starts the race and throughout the race.

2.12.1) Any motorcycle failing inspection and is found to be without a spark arrestor may not race at the discretion of the Host Club and/or the PNWMA Race Committee.

2.13) The rider is responsible for the condition of his/her motorcycle, however, the Host Club, PNWMA Race Committee or Technical Inspector may refuse to allow any rider to start his motorcycle if it is not in safe operating condition.

2.13A)Riders must wear a minimum DOT approved helmet. (See Helmet certification article on the website, pnwma.com)

2.14) No tires with metal studs may be used.

2.15) A manual backup scoring system must be in use. Any variation of the current tag system used is acceptable. Minimum backup can be the recording of tag numbers in order of arrival to ascertain the order and laps of the riders

2.16) Host Club shall pre-ride the course the morning of the event to ensure the course is safe and the marking is complete.

4.1) Any competitors unaffiliated with any club may request a sponsoring club or a member of the executive to act on their behalf regarding concerns over the Off-Road Series. However competitors doing so must have a valid Competition License.

4.2) No competitor at any time ride in a manner, which endangers the safety of other competitors, officials or the public, and when in violation of this rule shall be subject to immediate disqualification and suspension by the Host Club.

4.3) Competitors must remain on the marked course (See the definition of “marked course” in 2.10.1). A competitor leaving the course can only continue in the event by returning to the point where he/she left the course.

4.3.1) If a rider cuts the course or misses a check, a penalty of disqualification, up to 5 positions in the results or the removal of one lap may apply. This penalty will be decided by the Competition Committee.

4.3.2) Where double course markings are used on both sides of the course, riders MUST stay between them. (ex: four arrows, two on each tree on either side). Penalty is disqualification.

4.4) No competitor shall ride backwards on the course. Violators will be subject to immediate disqualification.

4.5) No competitor will be allowed to compete when under the influence of any intoxicant or drug, which can affect their mental or physical ability.

4.6) Any competitor that defaces, changes or destroys markers wilfully shall be disqualified from the event.

4.7) All competitors are responsible for the actions of their pit crew and may face penalties for their actions.

4.8) All competitors must ensure that their motorcycles meet the technical requirements for racing which are;

4.8.1) Possession a United States Forestry Service (USFS) approved spark arrester or equivalent.

4.8.2) An exhaust system, which is able to meet a 96dB sound requirement.

4.8.3) Failure to meet the requirements listed in subsections 1 and 2, may result in disqualification and or removal from the event, by either the PNWMA Competition Committee or the Host Club.

4.9) The transponder must be placed as requested and is the responsibility of the rider.

4.10) Machines must be shut off when refueling.

New for 2024: Changed definition of finished to fit ending time-outs. If you complete one lap you can stop and still finish the race, and there is no need to line up and wait for cut-off.

4.11) A finisher is a rider who completes at least one lap. Riders wishing to stop racing after their lap may hand in their tag and finish the race immediately (no time-outs or waiting for cut-off required).

4.12) Absolutely NO smoking will be permitted in the fuelling area (pit lane).

4.13) Use of tear-offs is to be discouraged. Preference is for a roll-off system with one tear-off for starts.

New for 2025: Clarifications to Receiving Help rules. To finish you must stay on the course.

4.14) Receiving Help During a Race:

4.14.1) Physical Assistance: Generally racers are expected to be self-sufficient. However, race marshals or fellow racers can offer assistance in certain situations, like if a racer is in immediate danger. But, this assistance should not provide an advantage in the race.

4.14.2) Pitting and Mechanical Assistance: Racers can receive mechanical assistance, provided there is no advantage gained or impediment to other competitors.

4.14.3) Towing and Recovery: If a racer’s vehicle is disabled, it can be towed, but usually only by officials. Racers may tow other racers. To finish the event racers must stay on the course.

4.14.4) Penalties for Outside Assistance: Receiving help outside of the rules, such a non-emergency help from spectators or personal sweepers, can result in penalties. These penalties can range from time penalties to disqualification, depending on the nature and extent of the assistance.

4.14) Competitors can have numbers on their motorcycles. It is recommended that they use the last three digits of their transponder/license number and the color scheme outlined below. Riders may also use their position in the overall series from the previous year if they were in the top ten riders. This is transferable between classes.

5.1) A club must provide contact information and payment of fees to the PNWMA.  Then their event will be included in the PNWMA calendar as an off-road event.

5.1.1) Club dues, calendar dates and other information for the following season are to be submitted to the PNWMA no later than December 1st of this year.

5.2) Two or more representatives of the Competition Committee must either enter the event or witness it’s operation and examine it for its suitability for inclusion into the Off-Road Series.

5.3) The Competition Committee will vote to include the event into the Off-Road Series in the following calendar year.

5.4) If a club is denied access into the Off-Road Series reasons for the decision will be given to the club.

5.5) A Competition Committee club may co-organize an event with a non-committee club to bypass the one year requirement. But do so with the understanding that the Competition Committee club holds all responsibility for the event and may be subject to any penalties incurred.

5.6) All Clubs must sign an affidavit declaring that they have read and understood the PNWMA Rules and Regulations and the PNWMA Arrowing Guidelines.

6.1) It is highly recommended that any complaints made concerning off-road series events should be made to the Host Club first. Complaints to the PN Executive
must be made in written or typed form and signed by the complaining parties. No other evidence or testimony will be allowed. One member of the complaining party must be a valid Competition License holder.

6.1.1) Complaints will only be heard concerning the actions of the Host Club and its members, these complaints shall be directed to the Competition
Committee. Complaints concerning the behavior of other competitors will be heard at the Competition Committee’s discretion.

6.1.2) The Competition Committee is not required to act upon complaints concerning scorecards. It is the responsibility of the competitors in the event to ensure that their tags are properly marked upon leaving the checkpoint.

6.2) The testimony will be forwarded to the Host Club unedited for rebuttal. If deemed necessary by the Competition Committee, the Host Club will be placed on
probationary status for the following season. Fines may be levied by the Competition Committee depending on the severity of the complaint.

6.3) If the Host Club receives similar complaints in the following season and shows little or no sign of improvement, then the PN Executive at the following meeting can vote to remove the Host Club from the Off-Road Series.

7.1) Posters are to be submitted to the Scoring Team for approval prior to publishing

7.2) All posters for PNWMA Off-Road events require a warning about sound and spark arrestors as per Rule, otherwise the posters would not be posted on the PN website and not posted in mail-outs.

The wording of the warning should be; “Spark Arrestors Mandatory – Motorcycles must meet a 96db sound limit”. The “Less Sound = More Ground” logo can be
used. Figure 1.) Less Sound = More Ground logo

Sunday is the big Race Day, and starting in 2022 the series will expand to include Junior and Kids races on Saturdays.

The Race Poster or Website should outline the specific dates, times and location of the race.

Pre-Entry for the races opens 4 or more weeks before the race. Check the PN website for the links.

Sunday Races A and B Classes

Sunday Morning Race Day Check in: (8:30-10am)

Set out a Forms Table:
• PN will supply the forms and a bucket of pens
• Yellow Card – PN Race License and Waiver (once a year)
• Blue Card – Race Entry and Waiver (every race)
• Covid Waiver

PN Check In Table:
• PN will take in the yellow form and ensure the waivers are signed
• Take money for Licenses
• Issue an RFID tag or check existing
• Issue a front plate number sticker
• Issue a leather tag for the throttle side of your handlebar

Host Club Race Entry Table:
• Host Club takes blue forms
• Collect Race Entry Fees
• Issue Race Swag (T-Shirts, etc)

Riders Meeting: (10:30am)

• Horn will sound to indicate start of riders meeting.
• Usually held at promoters tent or sign in area.

A and B Classes Race Start: (11:00am)

• Racers line up according to starting order:
• Masters
• Expert
• Vet Expert
• Senior Expert
• Intermediate
• Women’s Expert
• Super Senior
• Legends
• Veteran Amateur
• Senior Amateur
• Junior Over
• Women’s Intermediate
• Junior Under
• Women’s Amateur

• Each class starts a few seconds after the previous class.
• PN Scoring team checks off all racers as the starting check
B Cutoff:  2Hrs after race start
A Cutoff:  2.5hrs after race start

Awards: (4:00pm)

• Horn will sound to indicate start of awards.
• Times may vary depending on promoter and whether all racers are off the course.

 Saturday Races C/D/E Classes

Sunday Morning Race Day Check in: (8:30-10am)

Sunday Morning Race Day Check in: (8:30-10am)

Set out a Forms Table:
• PN will supply the forms and a bucket of pens
• Yellow Card – PN Race License and Waiver (once a year)
• Blue Card – Race Entry and Waiver (every race)
• Covid Waiver

PN Check In Table:
• PN will take in the yellow form and ensure the waivers are signed
• Take money for Licenses
• Issue an RFID tag or check existing
• Issue a front plate number sticker
• Issue a leather tag for the throttle side of your handlebar

Host Club Race Entry Table:
• Host Club takes blue forms
• Collect Race Entry Fees
• Issue Race Swag (TShirts, etc)

Riders Meeting: (10:30am)

• Horn will sound to indicate start of riders meeting.
• Usually held at promoters tent or sign in area.

D Classes Race Start: (11:00am)

Racers line up according to starting order:

• Pee Wee Expert,
• Kids Beginner

• Cutoff at 45 minutes

C Classes Race Start: (12:30pm)

Racers line up according to starting order:
• Kids Junior
• Womens Beginner
• Kids Intermediate

Cutoff at 75 minutes

Awards: (4:00pm)

• Horn will sound to indicate start of awards.
• Times may vary depending on promoter and whether all racers are off the course

View the online Guide To Racing at: pnwma.com/guide