APPENDIX D1 LEVEL 1 SHORT TRACK CRASH PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITION (KEF <.

30)
Level 1 Crash Protection is the minimum standard of crash protection for holding a sanctioned short track speed skating competition where KEF values are below 0.30 and with all pads respecting the characteristics defined in the Crash Protection Specifications & Guidelines. Placement of Crash Protection: Crash protection is required in the Red, Yellow and Blue Zones. Pads should be ruggedly connected to adjacent pads with Velcro at both the fronts and backs of pads, and must be attached to the boards. Pads should be positioned and secured so that skaters do not tend to slide under the pads in case of a crash into them, and the weight of the pads must rest on the ice. Should additional, or thicker padding be available it should be placed in priority at i) the end of the Red Zone nearest to the Yellow Zone, working back towards the Blue Zone, ii) in the Yellow Zone and finally iii) in the Blue Zone. For more information, see Level 2 Short Track Crash Protection Requirements for Competition. (http://www.speedskating.ca/short-trackcrash-protection)

Thickness of Crash Protection

Red zone Yellow zone Blue zone

Boards in the Red Zone must be covered with a maximum of one (1) layer of pads achieving a minimum thickness of 20cm (8 inches). Boards in the Yellow Zone must be covered with a maximum of one (1) layer of pads achieving a minimum thickness of 20cm (8 inches). Boards in the Blue Zone must be covered with a maximum of one (1) layer of pads achieving a minimum thickness of 15cm (6 inches).

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