RULES

FOR CONDUCTING THE TEAM RANKING RACE

ACE BATTLE RUN — TEAM MILE

Version for events organized in the territory of the Republic of Poland

TEAM-INDIVIDUAL FORMAT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 4

1.1. Definition of the Team Ranking Race 4

1.2. Organization of the Race 4

1.3. Nature of the Rules 4

1.4. Rights to the Rules 5

1.5. Objectives of the Race 5

2. PARTICIPANTS, ROLES AND CATEGORIES 6

2.1. Participants in the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem 6

2.2. Runner in the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem 6

2.2.1. Individual Runner 6

2.2.2. Team Runner 7

2.2.3. Player 7

2.3. TEAMS 7

2.3.1. Definition of a team 7

2.3.2. Formation of a team 8

2.3.3. Internal organization of a team 8

2.3.4. Team name 9

2.3.5. Team composition 9

2.3.6. Obtaining official team status in the AB system 9

2.4. Formation of a team club 10

2.4.1. Definition of a sports club 10

2.4.2. Members of a sports club 10

2.5. ROLES IN THE TEAM RANKING RACE 10

2.5.1. RACER 10

2.5.2. ACE 11

2.5.3. JOKER 11

2.5.4. ACE+JOKER Pair 11

2.5.5. Tasks of race participants 12

2.6. TYPES AND COMPOSITIONS OF TEAMS 12

2.6.1. Team categories 12

2.6.2. Team compositions 13

1. Men’s team 13

2. Women’s team 13

3. Mixed team (MIX) 13

2.6.3. Sports level 14

2.6.4. ADMISSION OF THE TEAM TO THE RACE 14

2.7. PHYSICAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS 14

2.8. RACE DISTANCE AND TIME 15

2.8.2. Timekeeping 15

3. ORGANIZATION AND JUDGING 16

3.1. Judging panel 16

3.1.1. Chief Judge / Referee 16

3.1.2. Starting Judge 17

3.1.3. JOKER Zone Judge 17

3.1.4. Finish Judge 17

3.2. Chain of command and reporting by judges 18

3.3. Division of roles 18

3.4. Interaction procedure 18

3.6. Video recording 18

4. RULES FOR CONDUCTING THE RACE 19

4.1. Venue and course marking 19

4.2. Team Check-in 20

4.3. Pre-start briefing 21

4.4. Start 21

4.5. Conduct of the Race 22

4.6.2. What constitutes a violation in the JOKER ZONE 22

4.7. Finish 23

5. DETERMINATION OF RESULTS AND RANKING 23

5.1. Team result 23

5.2. Individual results 23

5.3. Team ranking 24

5.4. Individual ranking 24

5.5. Distinctions 25

6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 25

6.1. General rules 25

6.2. Participant equipment 25

6.3. Medical assistance 25

6.4. Weather conditions and other hazards 26

7. PENALTIES, PROTESTS AND APPEALS 26

7.1. Sanctions 26

7.2. Violation of handover rules 26

7.3. Falsification of results 27

7.4. Unsportsmanlike conduct 27

7.5. Protest 28

7.6. Deadline for filing a protest 28

7.7. Consideration of a protest 28

7.8. Appeal 29

8. TEAM PREPARATION 29

9. FINAL PROVISIONS 30

10. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION 31

11. PARTICIPANT’S IMAGE 32

12. PARTICIPANT LIABILITY 33

ORGANIZER’S DETAILS FOR EVENTS IN WARSAW 34

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Definition of the Team Ranking Race

1. The Team Ranking Race (hereinafter: the “Ranking Race” or the “Race”) is an official sporting event organized within the ACE BATTLE RUN system, the purpose of which is to obtain a team result as well as individual results of participants over a distance of one mile.

2. The Race is conducted in accordance with:

• these Rules;
• the rules of the specific event;
• the rules of the ACE BATTLE RUN RATING system;
• the applicable rules of the ACE BATTLE ASSOCIATION (ABA);
• the provisions of applicable law.

3. The basic distance of the Race is 1 mile, i.e. 1,609.344 m.

1.2. Organization of the Race

1. The Race is organized by the entity indicated in the rules of the specific event as the Organizer.

2. The Organizer is responsible for the preparation and conduct of the event, in particular for:

• preparation of the competition venue;
• organization of registration and Check-in;
• organization of starts;
• provision of a timekeeping system;
• provision of a judging panel;
• organization of the procedure for considering protests and appeals;
• publication of results in accordance with the applicable personal data protection rules.

3. If the specific event requires cooperation with the relevant federation, sports association, facility manager or another entity, the Organizer shall take appropriate measures in accordance with the applicable rules.

1.3. Nature of the Rules

1. These Rules define the rules for conducting the Team Ranking Race, in particular:

• rights and obligations of participants;
• rules for forming teams;
• participant roles;
• rules for the start and conduct of the Race;
• timekeeping rules;
• method of determining results;
• rules for filing protests and appeals;
• safety rules;
• rules for applying sanctions.

2. Participants, as well as persons performing organizational functions, are required to comply with these Rules to the extent applicable to the functions performed by them.

3. Violation of the Rules may result in the application of measures provided for by these Rules, in particular a warning, time penalty, disqualification or exclusion from participation in ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem events, to the extent permitted by law.

1.4. Rights to the Rules

1. These Rules are an organizational document of the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem and are protected by intellectual property laws to the extent that such protection is provided for by applicable law.

2. Use of these Rules or any part thereof for the organization of an event presented as an official ACE BATTLE RUN event requires appropriate authorization or consent from the competent entity of the ACE BATTLE RUN system.

1.5. Objectives of the Race

The objectives of the Team Ranking Race include, in particular:

1. development of team rankings within the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem;

2. creation of rankings, levels, divisions and leagues;

3. qualification of teams for future ACE BATTLE competitions and competitions;

4. development of athletes’ sports preparation and tactical cooperation;

5. ensuring a transparent classification system;

6. enabling teams to participate in events corresponding to their sports level;

7. motivating participants through a system of prizes, distinctions, certificates and participation in subsequent events;

8. popularization of team running and an active lifestyle;

9. development of the local and international ACE BATTLE POLAND community within the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem.

2. PARTICIPANTS, ROLES AND CATEGORIES

2.1. Participants in the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem

1. Participants in the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem may be natural persons who have reached the age of 18, as well as other entities, if their participation is provided for by the rules of the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem.

2. Participation in sporting events requires registration on the relevant platform and fulfillment of the conditions specified by the rules of the specific event.

3. Participant status within the ecosystem may be confirmed after the required verification has been completed.

4. Within the functionality available on the platform, a participant may define their role in the ecosystem, in particular as:

• Fan;
• Runner;
• Coach/Trainer;
• Partner;
• another role provided for by the system.

5. Merely obtaining participant status within the ecosystem does not constitute automatic admission to a specific Team Ranking Race.

2.2. Runner in the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem

2.2.1. Individual Runner

1. A participant holding Runner status may participate in individual or team ranking events in accordance with the rules of the specific event.

2. A Runner may choose the team in which they wish to participate, provided that they meet the requirements concerning the team’s composition and status.

3. Depending on the team’s status and the rules of the specific event, the Runner may be assigned one of the following roles:

• RACER;
• ACE;
• JOKER.

4. If a Runner joins a team that already has an established ranking or status, the Organizer may require that athlete to obtain an individual ranking result before admitting them to the Team Ranking Race.

5. If a Runner joins a team that does not yet have a ranking result or status, they may be admitted to the Race in accordance with the rules established by the Organizer.

2.2.2. Team Runner

1. After obtaining the required status and ranking result, a Runner may obtain Team Runner status.

2. A Team Runner may participate in Team Ranking Races in the role assigned to them according to the team composition.

2.2.3. Player

1. After confirmation of individual and team status, a participant may obtain Player status.

2. Player status may entitle the participant to participate in ACE BATTLE competitions under the conditions specified by the applicable rules.

3. Merely obtaining Player status does not constitute a guarantee of qualification for a specific event or competition.

4. If an individual Runner joins a team that has not yet participated in ranking competitions and does not have its own ranking or status, they may participate in the Team Ranking Race in any role and obtain their individual ranking on the basis of the results of the team race.

5. Team participants who have not been assigned a role and have not been included in the team race composition are required either to run as part of the team in another race within the relevant ranking competition or to obtain individual status and ranking as an individual Runner within that ranking competition.

2.3. TEAMS

2.3.1. Definition of a team

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An ACE BATTLE RUN team is a group of athletes registered in the ACE BATTLE RUN ecosystem through the online platform, who organize joint participation in sporting events and seek to achieve common sporting objectives.

The official status of a team within the ecosystem arises under the conditions specified by the applicable ACE BATTLE RUN rules and after fulfillment of the registration requirements established by the Organizer.

Teams for Team Ranking Races are formed from registered team participants-members.

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A team shall be deemed complete when at least 11 Runners have registered on the online platform as team members, entered their data and confirmed their consent to participate in the team, and in mixed teams at least 12 Runners.

2.3.2. Formation of a team

A team may be formed:

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3. in another manner provided for by the ACE BATTLE RUN system.

2.3.3. Internal organization of a team

A team may have:

• a Captain;
• a Coach;
• a Manager;
• a Team Leader;
• a Strategist;
• other team members performing functions.

The scope of authority of the persons indicated above is determined by separate ACE BATTLE RUN rules.

At an organizational meeting of the team (including online), the team members approve the team name and the list of team members, elect/appoint the Team Captain, and join the Coach and Team Leader (if applicable).

The Captain or another authorized person is responsible for organizational communication with the Organizer.

2.3.4. Team name

A team shall register under its own unique name, which must include the name of the region in which the team is formed.

The team name may not violate the law, the rights of third parties, co-use rules, or sports safety and ethics rules.

2.3.5. Team composition

A team consists of Team Runners, the Captain, Coach, Manager and other persons providing support.

A team may have a primary team, second team or reserve team, if permitted by the rules of the specific event.

The second and reserve teams shall register under the common team name with the appropriate status: “second team”, “reserve team”.

The final composition of the team participating in a specific Race is determined during the Check-in procedure or in the manner specified by the Organizer.

2.3.6. Obtaining official team status in the AB system

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All decisions taken are recorded on the online platform.

A team shall be deemed registered after receiving confirmation from the registering organization — the National Federation (Association), and in the absence of such Federation — from the ABA.

2.4. Formation of a team club

2.4.1. Definition of a sports club

A sports club is an organization or association established for the purpose of developing sport, physical culture and a healthy lifestyle. Sports clubs may be professional or amateur depending on the club’s status and ranking within the AB ecosystem and provide opportunities for training, participation in competitions and promotion of sport.

2.4.2. Members of a sports club

Members of a local sports club may include:

Runners — individual and team runners and their collective association — teams formed in accordance with ABA requirements.

Fans — support groups and the local community, including volunteers and activists who actively participate in promoting the objectives of AB, organize events and campaigns, and provide support to teams and club members.

Partners — natural persons, organizations and local authorities supporting the club’s activities, providing support in the development of the club and in achieving AB objectives in the relevant region and beyond its borders.

2.5. ROLES IN THE TEAM RANKING RACE

FOR TEAM RUNNERS, the following roles are assigned in the race:

RACER, ACE, JOKER

2.5.1. RACER

RACER — an athlete whose task is to cover the full distance of one mile.

RACER is the first role of a TEAM RUNNER, whose task is to cover the entire one-mile distance as quickly as possible in order to improve their individual and team ranking.

• RACERS (Racers): Race participants who run the entire distance from start to finish (1 mile) without a change. The time of such participants is recorded and included in the individual and overall team result of the race.

A RACER should strive to achieve the best possible result while complying with safety and fair play rules.

2.5.2. ACE

ACE performs a tactical role within the team.

ACE is the second role of a TEAM RUNNER, the role of one of the two “dark horses” who, through their sprint endurance, contribute an unpredictable result to the overall team indicator, set the overall pace at the start and act as the race leader during the ACE stage.

Aces: Team participants taking part in the race in a pair with a Joker.

The ACE starts together with the other race participants, runs part of the distance up to the JOKER ZONE, receives the AB MACE and remains in the zone until the end of the race.

The ACE result may constitute an element of the ACE+JOKER pair result.

The ACE performs their role in accordance with the instructions of the judges and the rules established for the JOKER zone.

2.5.3. JOKER

JOKER is an athlete performing the final stage of the Race as part of an ACE+JOKER pair.

JOKER is the third role in the ranking race, introduced into the race at the second stage, whose task is to maximize the improvement of the team result on the basis of the time for completing the first stage (ACE stage) and the total time of the RACERS in the first part of the distance.

Joker: A team participant who, at the beginning of the race, occupies a position in the JOKER ZONE (Joker zone), during the race receives the relay baton from the ACE and completes the remaining part of the distance together with the other team participants at the finish line.

2.5.4. ACE+JOKER Pair

The ACE+JOKER pair consists of two athletes performing specified stages of the Race consecutively.

Each athlete performs their part of the task with maximum commitment, while observing safety rules.

The detailed method of transferring the AB MACE and the moment of commencement of the JOKER stage are determined by the technical procedure applicable during the specific event.

Aces and Jokers — “dark horses” — are participants who at first glance may be underestimated or may not attract significant attention; however, objective indicators (e.g. statistical data, results of previous performances, physical or technical parameters) demonstrate their high potential and possibility of achieving victory. In other words, their success results not from popularity or reputation, but from actual, verified data demonstrating their competitiveness.

The task of these two pairs is to introduce an unexpected change in the total team race time by entering the race with fresh strength, taking into account the individual speed-endurance characteristics of TEAM RUNNERS.

Each pair covers its respective sections of the distance with maximum commitment.

Each participant performs their tactical task in order to achieve the best team result and improve their personal ranking, status and standing within the team.

2.5.5. Tasks of race participants

1. RACER (Racer)

Runs the full mile distance. The main task is to obtain the greatest possible number of ranking points for the team through their individual result. The result of each RACER is included both in the team ranking and in the participant’s personal ranking.

2. ACE (Ace)

Performs a key tactical role within the team. Their task is, through tactics and cooperation with the other team members, to influence the final team result by determining the order and manner in which the remaining team members cover the distance.

3. JOKER (Joker)

Completes the finishing (final) stage of the team race. The task of the Joker is to ensure the best final team result on the finishing section of the distance.

2.6. TYPES AND COMPOSITIONS OF TEAMS

Teams are formed according to age, gender and ranking principles.

2.6.1. Team categories

Teams may be classified as follows:

1. Gender division principle

• men’s teams;
• women’s teams;
• mixed teams (MIX).

2. Age principle

All team participants do not have to fall within one age category (this matter is regulated by the competition regulations).

2.6.2. Team compositions

1. Men’s team

The basic composition of a men’s team in the format provided for a specific event may include:

• 3 RACERS;
• 2 ACES;
• 2 JOKERS.

Total: 7 athletes.

2. Women’s team

The basic composition of a women’s team may include:

• 3 RACERS;
• 2 ACES;
• 2 JOKERS.

Total: 7 female athletes.

3. Mixed team (MIX)

In the MIX format, the composition may include:

• 4 RACERS;
• 2 ACES;
• 2 JOKERS.

Total: 8 athletes, in accordance with the rules concerning gender composition established for the specific event.

2.6.3. Sports level

The Organizer may create starting groups and divisions taking into account the sports level of participants.

It is recommended that team members participating in the same Team Ranking Race represent a comparable level of sports preparation.

Detailed requirements concerning levels, divisions and categories may be specified by the rules of the specific event.

2.6.4. ADMISSION OF THE TEAM TO THE RACE

A team may be admitted to the Race after confirmation that its composition complies with the requirements of the applicable rules.

The Organizer has the right to verify:

• team composition;
• participant status;
• participants’ age;
• assigned roles;
• fulfillment of registration conditions;
• other conditions specified by the event rules.

If participation conditions are not met, the Organizer may refuse admission of the athlete or team to the start.

2.7. PHYSICAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

A participant takes part in the Race voluntarily and should have a state of health and physical preparation appropriate for participation in a one-mile race.

The participant should independently assess their readiness to participate in the Race.

Participation in the Race may not be interpreted as confirmation by the Organizer of the medical fitness of a specific participant.

If a participant experiences symptoms indicating a health risk, they should discontinue participation and contact the relevant services or medical personnel.

2.8. RACE DISTANCE AND TIME

2.8.1. Distance stages

The basic Race distance is 1,609.344 m.

Depending on the athlete’s role, the Race may be divided into stages:

• RACER stage — the full distance of one mile;
• ACE stage — the section from the start to the designated AB MACE relay handover point to the Joker. As a rule, this is a stage of 800 meters, although exceptions may occur at the discretion of the team management;
• JOKER stage — the section from the place where the JOKER stage properly begins — the place of relay handover from the ACE — to the finish.

The length of the ACE stage and the JOKER stage may be separately specified in the technical rules of the specific event.

When using a 400-meter stadium track, the Organizer shall appropriately mark the start and finish points and the JOKER zone.

2.8.2. Timekeeping

The official time of athletes is measured using the timing system indicated by the Organizer.

In ACE BATTLE RUN events, the primary system is Race Result.

Timing data may be verified using:

• manual timekeeping;
• finishing order;
• video recording;
• other available technical data.

In the event of discrepancies between data, the Chief Judge shall make the decision on the basis of all available evidence.

2.8.3. Ranking Race time

The ranking race time for individual roles is determined as follows:

— time of individual and team runners — the time in which the runner covers the entire distance from start to finish.

ACE stage time — the time in which the ACE covers their stage, i.e. the time from the start point to the place where the relay is handed over to the Joker;

JOKER stage time — the time in which the Joker covers their stage, i.e. the time from the place where the relay is received from the ACE to the finish.

Ranking time of the ACE-JOKER pair, which constitutes the sum of the ACE stage time and the JOKER stage time plus 24 seconds* for each role in the men’s classification and 26 seconds for a women’s pair.

The selection and assignment of roles in the race takes place directly during Check-in.

— team time — the total time of all team participants taking part in the respective roles — RACERS and two ACE and JOKER pairs — and constitutes the sum of the times of all runners and 2 ACE+JOKER pairs.

3. ORGANIZATION AND JUDGING

3.1. Judging panel

Supervision over the proper conduct of the Race is exercised by the Judging Team.

Depending on the scale of the event, the Judging Team may include:

1. Chief Judge / Referee;

2. Starting Judge;

3. JOKER Zone Judge;

4. Finish Judge;

5. judge or operator of the timing system;

6. other persons appointed by the Organizer.

3.1.1. Chief Judge / Referee

The powers of the Chief Judge / Referee include, in particular:

1. supervision over compliance with the Rules;

2. coordination of the work of the Judging Team;

3. supervision over the start procedure;

4. making decisions on disputed matters;

5. assessment of reported violations;

6. approval of results;

7. making decisions on the application of sports sanctions;

8. cooperation with the timing operator and video recording operators;

9. taking action in the event of a safety hazard.

3.1.2. Starting Judge

The Starting Judge:

1. is responsible for the proper positioning of athletes;

2. checks readiness for the start;

3. gives the starting signal;

4. records violations of the starting procedure.

3.1.3. JOKER Zone Judge

The JOKER Zone Judge:

1. monitors the proper change of athletes;

2. monitors the correct use of the AB MACE and the relay handover between the ACE and the Joker;

3. monitors compliance with the boundaries of the zone;

4. monitors the handover or dropping of the AB MACE;

5. reports violations to the Chief Judge / Referee.

3.1.4. Finish Judge

The Finish Judge:

1. monitors the order of athletes at the finish;

2. cooperates with the timing system;

3. if necessary, additionally uses manual or electronic devices to record results;

4. ensures synchronization with the video recording for the purpose of verifying accuracy;

5. provides the Chief Judge / Referee with information concerning potential violations.

3.2. Chain of command and reporting by judges

1. All judges on the course are subordinate to the Chief Judge / Referee and report to them any identified violations or disputed situations.

2. The Chief Judge / Referee analyzes their reports and decides on penalties, disqualifications or other measures.

3. In the event of appeals, the Chief Judge / Referee uses the data provided by these judges, including video recordings.

3.3. Division of roles

• Judges at individual sections of the distance act as “enforcers” of the rules in the field and perform specific tasks.

• The Referee acts as the “chief arbiter”, ensuring coordination and fairness throughout the competition.

3.4. Interaction procedure

• Field judges report current violations to the Referee.

• The Referee considers such violations using data from the judges and video recordings and issues a decision on a penalty or disqualification.

3.5. Minimum composition of the organizing team

1. 3 judges (Referee, Timekeeping Judge, Start/Finish Judge).

2. 1 video recording operator (may be a volunteer or another designated participant with appropriate competence).

3. In the case of a large number of teams, 1–3 assistants are added from among volunteers.

4. Medical personnel (doctor or nurse, or specially trained volunteer(s)) located in the immediate vicinity of the race course. At the request of medical personnel, the race may be stopped by the Referee in the event of serious circumstances (injury, fainting, heart attack or other circumstances).

3.6. Video recording

1. The Organizer may make video recordings covering, in particular:

• the start;
• the JOKER zone;
• the finish;
• other relevant parts of the Race.

2. Video material may be used for:

• verification of results;
• consideration of protests;
• consideration of appeals;
• documentation of violations of the Rules.

3. The video recording operator acts on the basis of authorization granted by the Organizer.

4. The video recording should cover the entire course of the race in order to increase transparency.

5. Where possible, an online broadcast of the race shall be organized for spectators.

6. Video recording operator — a natural person authorized by the referee to record the entire course of the race on video, including the start, Joker zone and finish, by positioning video equipment allowing accurate recording of all key stages of the race.

7. The operator may be an assistant to the referee, a volunteer or another designated participant.

8. The operator is responsible for providing the video recording to the organizers (referee) for further verification.

9. The operator may provide explanations and comments during the appeal procedure concerning facts of violations.

10. Access to video materials may be restricted to authorized persons in accordance with personal data protection and information security rules.

4. RULES FOR CONDUCTING THE RACE

4.1. Venue and course marking

The Race may be conducted at a stadium with a 400-meter track or at an enclosed facility with a 200-meter track, if the specific event provides for such a format.

The Organizer shall clearly mark:

• the starting line;
• the finish line;
• the JOKER ZONE;
• the boundaries of the handover zone;
• other locations requiring marking to ensure participant safety.

The standard JOKER ZONE may be approximately 20 meters long and cover 2 marked lanes in accordance with the facility configuration

(on stadiums, lanes 5–6 are used; in indoor halls — lanes 3–4).

The final marking of the zone shall be determined by the Organizer before the commencement of the event.

4.2. Team Check-in

1. Before the start, the team undergoes the Check-in procedure.

2. During Check-in, the Organizer may verify:

• participant identity;
• registration status;
• team composition;
• assigned role;
• starting number;
• timing device;
• other elements required by the Organizer.

3. Athletes receive appropriate markings and timing devices, if used.

When color markings are used, the roles may be marked as follows:

• RACER — white;
• ACE — red;
• JOKER — black.

4. In men’s and women’s teams, the roles may be marked respectively as:

• RACER 1; RACER 2; RACER 3;
• ACE 1; ACE 2;
• JOKER 1; JOKER 2.

5. In MIX teams, the composition of roles may be determined as follows:

Men:

• RACER 1; RACER 2; RACER 3; RACER 4;

Women:

• ACE 1; ACE 2;
• JOKER 1; JOKER 2.

The composition of roles may also be specified by the rules of the specific event.

6. JOKERS receive the AB MACE and take the designated positions in the JOKER ZONE before the start.

7. A warm-up under the direction of a coach or the Organizer is permitted.

4.3. Pre-start briefing

Before the start, athletes may undergo a short technical briefing.

The briefing may include:

1. the start procedure;

2. rules for moving on the track;

3. rules governing the operation of the JOKER ZONE;

4. the ACE/JOKER change procedure;

5. safety rules;

6. rules applicable at the finish.

Judges’ instructions concerning safety and the proper conduct of the Race are binding on participants.

4.4. Start

RACERS and ACES start the Race from the designated starting line.

JOKERS remain in the designated zone (JOKER ZONE), in accordance with the Race format.

The start takes place upon the signal of the Starting Judge.

After the start, an athlete may occupy a convenient position on the track only in a manner that does not result in:

1. pushing;

2. blocking;

3. intentionally creating obstacles in the race;

4. creating a hazard for other participants.

4.5. Conduct of the Race

1. The mile Runners and ACES start simultaneously.

2. The RACER covers the entire section assigned to them.

3. The ACE covers their assigned stage and performs the change procedure in accordance with the event rules. Upon reaching the Joker zone, the ACE leaves the course, enters the Joker zone (JOKER ZONE) and, at the most convenient possible speed, receives the AB MACE (relay baton) from the Joker.

4. The ACE completes their part of the distance and remains in the handover zone until the completion of the team race.

5. The JOKER, after handing the relay baton to the ACE, starts and, before leaving the JOKER ZONE, enters the race course, runs the Joker stage and continues to the finish.

6. A participant who has completed their stage should leave the track immediately, but only where this is necessary for safety reasons.

4.6. AB MACE Relay Handover Process

4.6.1. AB MACE Handover

1. The relay handover of the AB MACE from the JOKER to the ACE takes place exclusively within the designated JOKER ZONE.

2. The JOKER hands the relay baton to the ACE. This constitutes a proper handover.

3. After receiving the baton, the ACE stops in the handover zone and does not continue the distance.

4. The JOKER completes the remaining part of the mile (Joker stage), crossing the finish line.

5. The athlete change should take place in the designated zone (JOKER ZONE) and by means of the relay baton handover — AB MACE — from the JOKER to the ACE, while complying with the requirements specified by the Organizer.

4.6.2. What constitutes a violation in the JOKER ZONE

Athletes are required to comply with the instructions of the JOKER Zone Judge.

A violation may include, in particular:

• commencing the stage outside the designated zone;
• completing the change outside the designated zone;
• intentionally leaving the zone in a manner creating a hazard;
• improper use or handover of the AB MACE;
• losing or dropping the AB MACE.

In case of doubt, the Chief Judge may use video recordings and other available technical data.

4.7. Finish

The RACER’s time is recorded individually.

The time of the ACE+JOKER pair is recorded when the JOKER crosses the finish line and includes the total time — the ACE stage race time (ACE stage time) and the JOKER stage race time (JOKER stage time).

The final team time is the sum of the times of all RACERS over the mile and the ACE+JOKER pairs.

The result of the ACE+JOKER pair is determined in accordance with the timekeeping rules specified for the specific event.

The team result is calculated on the basis of the results of athletes and pairs in accordance with § 5.

5. DETERMINATION OF RESULTS AND RANKING

5.1. Team result

For a men’s and women’s team, the team result is the sum of:

the time of 3 RACERS over the mile + the time of 2 ACE+JOKER pairs.

For a MIX team, the team result is the sum of:

the time of 4 RACERS over the mile (men) + the time of 2 ACE+JOKER pairs (women), in accordance with the category rules established for the specific event.

The shorter the total time, the better the team result, unless the rules of the specific event provide otherwise.

5.2. Individual results

A RACER receives an individual result corresponding to the time required to complete the full distance.

Participants in ACE+JOKER pairs receive the total pair time + 24 seconds added to the contractual individual mile result.

Participants in ACE+JOKER pairs may obtain a ranking result calculated in accordance with the ACE BATTLE RUN RATING methodology.

If the ranking system provides for an additional coefficient or correction time for the ACE and JOKER roles, it shall be applied in accordance with the applicable rules of the ranking system published for the specific event.

5.3. Team ranking

1. The team ranking is created on the basis of official team results.

2. The individual ranking takes into account the results of each participant.

3. Supplement: Introduction of a bonus-point system for improvement of personal records. Awards for teams and participants in the categories: “Best Mile Runner”, “Best-Coordinated ACE+JOKER Pair”, “Best Debutant”. Awards: medals, trophies, certificates.

4. Teams are ranked from the best to the worst result in accordance with the adopted methodology.

5. The Organizer may maintain separate rankings for:

• men’s teams;
• women’s teams;
• MIX teams;
• other categories specified by the event rules.

5.4. Individual ranking

1. The individual ranking is maintained separately for women and men, unless otherwise provided by the rules of the specific event.

2. Detailed rules for awarding points, levels, divisions and statuses are determined by the ACE BATTLE RUN RATING rules.

3. If several official results are available for an athlete, the best result may be applied to the ranking in accordance with the applicable ranking methodology.

4. In the event of equal results, additional criteria may be applied, in particular the second-best result or the earlier achievement of the result, in accordance with the rules of the ranking system.

5.5. Distinctions

The Organizer may grant additional distinctions, in particular:

1. Best RACER;

2. Best ACE+JOKER pair;

3. Best Debutant;

4. other distinctions provided for by the rules of the specific event.

Distinctions may take the form of medals, trophies, certificates or other prizes.

6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

6.1. General rules

1. Participant safety takes precedence over sporting performance.

2. The Organizer shall take measures appropriate to the nature of the event in order to ensure safe conditions for its conduct.

3. Before the Race begins, the course should be inspected for visible obstacles and surface safety.

4. The start, finish and JOKER zone should be appropriately marked.

6.2. Participant equipment

1. A participant should use sports clothing and footwear appropriate to the conditions of the event.

2. Footwear should provide adequate traction on the surface.

3. The Organizer may refuse to permit equipment that obviously creates a hazard for the athlete or other participants.

6.3. Medical assistance

1. A first-aid kit should be available at the race venue.

2. The Organizer shall provide first-aid resources appropriate to the nature of the event, in accordance with the requirements applicable to the specific facility and event.

3. If medical personnel are available during the event, the participant is required to comply with their reasonable instructions concerning safety and health.

4. Medical personnel may recommend that a participant discontinue participation in the Race due to their health condition.

5. The Chief Judge / Referee may stop or delay the start if continuing the Race could create a significant risk to health or life.

6.4. Weather conditions and other hazards

1. The Organizer may change, delay, suspend or cancel the Race if its safe conduct is impossible or significantly threatened.

2. This applies in particular to:

• sudden changes in weather conditions;
• an incident on the course;
• technical failure;
• a hazard at the facility;
• a decision of the facility manager;
• a decision of the competent authorities/services;
• other circumstances beyond the Organizer’s control.

7. PENALTIES, PROTESTS AND APPEALS

7.1. Sanctions

1. Depending on the nature of the violation, the following may be applied:

• explanation or warning;
• time penalty;
• annulment of the result;
• disqualification of the athlete;
• disqualification of the team;
• temporary exclusion from participation in events;
• long-term or permanent exclusion from the ACE BATTLE RUN event system to the extent permitted by law.

2. The type of sanction should take into account the nature, consequences and degree of the violation.

7.2. Violation of handover rules

1. Violation of the AB MACE handover rules may result in a time penalty or another sanction provided for by the rules of the specific event.

2. Violation of the relay handover rules (leaving the handover zone, dropping the baton) — +5 seconds added to the pair’s result.

3. Falsification of results — immediate disqualification of the team.

4. Unsportsmanlike conduct, rudeness, disturbance of order, improper conduct toward spectators, competition participants or judges:

• First violation: verbal warning.
• Repeated violation: temporary disqualification (for one or several races).
• Serious violations: lifetime disqualification.

▪ Explanation: Serious violations include aggression, fights, and intentional obstruction of other participants’ participation.

7.3. Falsification of results

1. In the event of a significant violation of the rules or intentional falsification of a result, use of another person’s starting data or another intentional action aimed at unlawfully obtaining a sporting advantage, the athlete or team may be disqualified.

2. In particular, the following are prohibited:

• using another person’s starting number;
• intentionally changing athletes without the Organizer’s consent;
• interfering with the timing device;
• intentionally providing false data;
• intentionally shortening the distance.

7.4. Unsportsmanlike conduct

1. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes, in particular:

• aggression;
• threats;
• fighting;
• intentionally creating danger;
• intentionally obstructing the participation of other athletes;
• grossly insulting participants, judges, staff or volunteers.

2. Depending on the circumstances, the following may be applied:

• warning;
• sports penalty;
• disqualification;
• temporary or permanent exclusion from participation in ACE BATTLE RUN events to the extent permitted by law.

7.5. Protest

1. A protest may concern, in particular:

• an athlete identification error;
• a starting number error;
• a timing error;
• an incorrect finishing order;
• incorrect lap counting;
• a violation of the JOKER zone rules;
• an incorrect athlete status;
• a category error;
• a violation of the starting procedure;
• other specific violations of the Rules that affected the result.

2. Mere dissatisfaction with the time or place achieved, without identifying a specific error or violation, does not constitute a sufficient basis for filing a protest.

3. A protest should contain:

• team name;
• details of the person filing the protest;
• starting number;
• race number, if assigned;
• description of the disputed event;
• indication of the violated rule, if known;
• requested manner of resolving the matter.

4. A protest may be filed through the platform or in another manner indicated by the Organizer.

7.6. Deadline for filing a protest

1. A protest concerning the result or conduct of the Race should be filed within the period specified by the rules of the specific event.

2. If the event rules do not specify another deadline, a protest concerning the result should be filed within 30 minutes from the publication of the preliminary result.

3. In the event of a delay in the program, the period shall be calculated from the actual time of publication of the relevant result or issuance of the decision.

7.7. Consideration of a protest

1. A protest is considered by the Chief Judge / Referee in cooperation with the relevant technical specialists or judges.

2. The following may be used to consider a protest:

• Race Result data;
• manual timekeeping;
• video recording;
• finishing order;
• judges’ reports;
• other available technical data.

3. If making a decision requires additional verification, the result may be assigned Under Review status.

4. Results not subject to a protest may be approved independently of the result under verification.

7.8. Appeal

1. An appeal against a decision made as a result of considering a protest may be filed if such possibility is provided for by the rules of the specific event.

2. Unless the event rules provide otherwise, an appeal should be filed within 24 hours from the communication of the decision.

3. An appeal may be considered by a panel consisting of persons who did not participate in the original decision-making, if the organization of the event permits this.

4. An appeal should contain:

• team details;
• details of the person filing the appeal;
• indication of the decision being challenged;
• justification;
• request.

5. An appeal does not suspend the course of the event program unless the Organizer decides otherwise.

6. The organizers shall consider the appeal within 7 days, using video materials and timing data.

7. The decision of the organizers is final.

• Supplement: Possibility of filing an appeal through the online platform.

8. TEAM PREPARATION

1. Participants are advised to conduct regular training appropriate to their sports level.

2. In particular, training is recommended in:

• speed;
• endurance;
• pace changes;
• team cooperation;
• ACE/JOKER procedure.

3. Before the start, teams should familiarize themselves with:

• the course;
• the starting location;
• the finish location;
• JOKER ZONE;
• the change procedure;
• safety rules.

4. The Organizer may organize or facilitate participation in:

• technical briefings;
• training sessions;
• seminars;
• meetings with coaches;
• other preparatory events.

5. The Organizer may make photographic and audiovisual materials from the event available to participants under the conditions specified in separate information materials and in accordance with applicable law.

9. FINAL PROVISIONS

1. These Rules are the principal document defining the rules for conducting the ACE BATTLE RUN Team Ranking Race.

2. The detailed conditions of a specific event may be specified by separate event rules, a schedule, technical instructions or a communication from the Organizer.

3. In the event of discrepancies:

• mandatory provisions of law shall prevail;
• the rules of the specific event shall prevail with regard to organizational details of that event;
• these Rules shall apply with regard to the general rules of the Team Ranking Race;
• the ACE BATTLE RUN RATING rules shall apply with regard to ranking methodology, levels and divisions.

4. In the event of linguistic discrepancies for an event organized in Poland, the version of the Rules published by the Organizer as the applicable version for the relevant event shall be binding, subject to the absolute precedence of mandatory provisions of law.

5. The Organizer may update the Rules, in particular in the event of:

• organizational changes;
• changes to the rules of the ACE BATTLE RUN system;
• technological changes;
• changes to safety rules;
• changes to applicable legal provisions.

6. The current version of the Rules should be made available to participants before the event begins.

7. Participation in the Race constitutes an obligation to comply with the Rules, as well as with reasonable instructions of the Organizer, judges and persons responsible for safety.

8. No provision of these Rules is intended to exclude or limit the Organizer’s liability to the extent that such exclusion or limitation would be impermissible under applicable law.

9. Matters not regulated by these Rules shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Poland and the relevant ACE BATTLE RUN rules.

10. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

1. The processing of participants’ personal data shall be carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR/RODO), as well as the relevant provisions of Polish law.

2. Personal data are processed in particular for the following purposes:

• participant registration;
• organization and conduct of the Race;
• identification of participants;
• timekeeping;
• determination of results;
• consideration of protests and appeals;
• ensuring safety;
• fulfillment of legal obligations;
• operation of the ranking system.

3. Official sports results may be published publicly on the Internet, without the need to log in to the system or register as a user, provided that the processing has an appropriate legal basis and the principles of data minimization have been applied.

4. Publicly accessible results may include, in particular:

• first name;
• surname;
• result/time;
• place or ranking position;
• sports category;
• team name — where necessary to present the result.

5. The public results register should not contain data that are not required to achieve the purpose of publication, in particular:

• PESEL number;
• date of birth;
• residential address;
• telephone number;
• e-mail address;
• emergency contact person’s data;
• medical information.

6. The Organizer should ensure that files intended for public disclosure do not contain hidden columns, sheets or other fields containing data not intended for publication.

7. Detailed information concerning the data controller, purposes and legal bases for processing, data retention periods, data subject rights and the manner of exercising those rights is specified in a separate GDPR Information Clause for ACE BATTLE POLAND participants.

8. Publication of sports results and publication of a participant’s image constitute separate legal matters. The rules concerning the image are specified in the relevant information or event rules.

9. A participant shall have the rights provided for by the GDPR, to the extent and under the conditions specified by the indicated provisions.

11. PARTICIPANT’S IMAGE

1. Photographs and audiovisual recordings may be made during the event.

2. The rules governing dissemination of an individually identifiable participant’s image shall be determined in accordance with applicable law, in particular the Act of 4 February 1994 on Copyright and Related Rights.

3. In cases where a separate authorization or consent of the participant is required, the Organizer shall apply the appropriate procedure.

4. Lack of consent to the use of the image for advertising purposes, by itself, may not constitute grounds for refusing admission to participation in the Race if the relevant form of use of the image requires separate consent.

12. PARTICIPANT LIABILITY

1. A participant is responsible for their own conduct during the event in accordance with applicable law.

2. The participant undertakes to:

• comply with safety rules;
• follow reasonable instructions of judges and the Organizer;
• refrain from actions creating a hazard to other persons;
• not intentionally obstruct the participation of other athletes;
• provide truthful data necessary for participation.

3. The participant acknowledges that participation in a sporting race involves typical risks inherent in physical activity, in particular the possibility of:

• falling;
• collision with another participant;
• slipping;
• muscle or joint injury;
• dehydration;
• overheating or hypothermia;
• fatigue;
• deterioration of a pre-existing health condition;
• other typical consequences of physical exertion.

4. These Rules do not constitute a waiver by the participant of rights granted to them by mandatory provisions of law.

ORGANIZER’S DETAILS FOR EVENTS IN WARSAW

ACE BATTLE POLAND SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ

ul. Pańska 96 lok. 80
00-837 Warszawa
Poland

KRS: 0001229475

NIP: 5273210377

Official event platform:

poland.acebattle.run

Document name:
Rules for Conducting the Team Ranking Race

ACE BATTLE RUN – TEAM MILE POLAND – TEAM–Individual Ranking

Territory of application: POLAND
Version: 1.0

Date of adoption: 01.09.2026

ACE BATTLE POLAND SP. Z O.O.

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Signature / authorized person