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POLICE-EMS-SECURITY CYCLIST CERTIFICATION COURSE - June 5-8, 2017

General Information Location: Ohio Wesleyan University, 40 Rowland Avenue, Delaware OH 43015 Check-In: Sunday, June 4, 4:00-8:00pm, Monday, June 5, 6:45am-7:45am, Hamilton-Williams Campus Center (HWCC) Faculty/Staff Dining Room, First Floor. You will receive your namebadge and be directed to the appropriate classroom. Bike Check will open in HWCC, Lower Level at 12:00pm on Sunday, June 4. Schedule: The class will begin promptly at 8:00am on Monday. Please wear your full duty uniform. Your bike should be in the Bike Check area, fully assembled and ready to ride. Lunch will be served at noon each day. On Wednesday, June 7, class will be held from 1:00pm-11:00pm to accommodate Night Riding Operations. Be Prepared to Work Hard: This demanding class involves over 20 hours of on-bike time to develop and improve your riding skills. The remainder of the 32 hours will be spent in classroom sessions. Certification The course concludes on Thursday, June 8, at 5:00pm. IPMBA Police, EMS, and Security Cyclist Certificates will be presented to those students who successfully complete the course. You may attend workshops on Friday and Saturday as registered.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS CHECKLIST DUTY BIKE ATTIRE Reputable manufacturer mountain bike in good Full duty uniform (worn daily) working order, properly fitted Shirt Street/combination tires (size 26-29 x 1.5 - 26-29 x 2.1; Shorts/Pants no knobbies) Padded cycling shorts (recommended) Pedal retention (including acceptable flat pedals/ Shoes shoes) Foul weather gear (jacket, pants) At least one water bottle cage & bottle Hydration delivery system (recommended) DUTY GEAR Headlight (42 lumens at 10 feet) Full duty belt (as applicable) L.E.D. steady or flashing red taillight  Firearm (optional; this class will not include live-fire) Rear mount kickstand  Magazine  Baton Heavy duty equipment rack & rack bag  Handcuffs  Cuff key Panniers (EMS)  Flashlight  Keepers Derailleur guard (recommended)

TOOLS OTHER Patch kit Pencil/Pen Tire levers Notebook Two spare tubes Sunscreen The enclosed PAR-Q (required) and medical clearance sheet Compact tire pump or CO2 Disposable rubber gloves (if indicated by PAR-Q) Signed IPMBA waiver (to be signed on-site) SAFETY EQUIPMENT Note: Instructors are not equipped to supply students with the Eye protection – wraparound, clear and tinted above materials. Bicycle helmet (ANSI, Snell, or CPSC-approved)

Padded cycling gloves The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling will be provided. Body armor protective vest (if worn on duty)

If you have any questions about the course content or equipment requirements, please contact Lead Instructor Steve Noftz at [email protected] or 740-707-2221.

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Bike Shipping...... 4

Bike Check...... 2

Check-In ...... 2

Command Post ...... 2

Competition...... 8

Conference Jersey...... 5

Exhibitors and Supporters...... 7

Event App ...... 7 27th Annual IPMBA Firearms & Ammunition ...... 2 Firearms International ...... 3

Conference & Expo Getting Here ...... 4

Lodging ...... 4 Delaware, Ohio Lunch ...... 3 Mechanical Support ...... 2 June 5-10, 2017 Parking...... 4 Patches & Shirts ...... 3

Residence Halls...... 3

Selling Merchandise...... 3

Weather ...... 3 www.ipmba.org What to Bring ...... 5 [email protected] Workshop Schedule...... 6 410-744-2400

The IPMBA Conference: Celebrating 27 Years of Training Excellence

Greetings from the 2017 IPMBA Conference Committee! We look forward to welcoming you to the 27th Annual IPMBA Conference in Delaware, Ohio. Please read this information carefully and call 410-744-2400 or email [email protected] with questions. Most events will take place at the Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) and the surrounding area. Transportation will be provided to training sites that are not within cycling distance.

CHECK-IN BIKE CHECK Hamilton Williams Campus HWCC Lower Level, Center (HWCC) Faculty/Staff Spring Street side. Dining Room, First Floor, just Hours of Operation: off the Atrium. Sunday, June 4: Courses 12:00pm-8:00pm Sunday, June 4: 4:00-8:00pm Monday, June 5: 6:45am-7:45am Monday, June 5- Tuesday, June 6: 7:00am-8:00pm Conference Wednesday, June 7-Thursday, June 8: 7:00am- Wednesday, June 7: 4:00pm-8:00pm 11:00pm Thursday, June 8: 6:45am-7:45am Friday, June 9: 7:00am-7:00pm Bring your confirmation, your completed PAR-Q Saturday, June 10: 8:00am-5:00pm (unless you submit it in advance), and your authorization to participate in live-fire exercises (if Staff will be on call at 740-203-1135 for emergencies applicable and if you do not submit it in advance). when the Bike Check is closed. You may drop your You will sign a waiver and receive your name-badge, bike off at the Bike Check entrance and proceed to the program, app instructions, and welcome bag. IPMBA desk to check in, or check in first, park your vehicle, and walk or ride your bicycle to the Bike Important: Only those participants whose registration Check. and membership fees have been paid in full with a credit card, check, or purchase order will be permitted Bikes will not be released without claim check or to register. If your payment has not been received by proof of ownership. Note: neither IPMBA, Delaware IPMBA, you will be required to pay on-site by check, PD, nor OWU accepts responsibility for the safety & cash, or credit card. IPMBA is not responsible for security of bikes. Bring your lock and use it! delays in the processing of refunds for duplicate You may store your bike in your residence hall or charges resulting from failure to pay in advance. hotel room overnight if you prefer to ride back and COMMAND POST forth. HWCC Faculty/Staff Dining Room, First Floor, just off MECHANICAL SUPPORT Atrium. Bike mechanic services, Hours of Operation: courtesy of Volcanic Sunday, June 4: 12:00pm-8:00pm Bicycles will be provided in the Bike Check area during Monday, June 5-Thursday, June 8: 7:00am-8:00pm designated hours (TBA). Friday, June 9: 7:00am-5:00pm

Staff will be on-call for emergencies when the FIREARMS & AMMUNITION Command Post is closed. Under the provisions of H.R. 218, the Federal Law Phone: 740-203-1135 (active June 2-11 only). Enforcement Officers Safety Act, police officers are authorized to carry firearms in all states. Flying with Your Firearm: FAA Regulations for Commercial Airlines 1) Weapon must be declared at the ticket counter on date and time of departure; 2) Weapon must be unloaded; 3) Weapon must be in a locked hard-sided

case and placed inside a lockable Weapons left in hotel rooms should RESIDENCE HALLS suitcase; 4) Ammunition must be be stored out of sight. Housekeeping If you are staying in the residence locked in the case with the weapon; will not service rooms if weapons are hall at OWU, you will receive more 5) Luggage must be placed in visible. details in an email from OWU. checked baggage. No mace or OC Check in at Stuyvesant Hall to spray, no matter what size, is LUNCHES receive your keycard, key, and linen allowed on board. Note: Different Lunches will be served in HWCC package. The parking lot entrance airlines have different policies. Some Marketplace (first floor) as follows: is located to the right of 88 Oak Hill ticket agents require you to actually remove the weapon so they may Course Attendees: Monday, June 5- Avenue, Delaware, OH inspect it, while others simply take Friday, June 9. 43015 (recommended GPS address), on Oak Hill between your word. Do not be surprised if Workshop Only Attendees: Montrose and Liberty. you are asked to prove that it is Thursday, June 8-Friday, June 9 unloaded and that your ammunition The keycard will provide access to is packed properly. Saturday Workshop Attendees: the building and breakfast. The key will provide access to your assigned International Attendees: Saturday, June 10 room. Instructions for Temporary To request special meals, contact Importation of a Firearm into the Please remember: there are no [email protected] as soon as US televisions, alarm clocks, toiletries, possible. Residents of friendly nations can hairdryers, ironing boards, coffee temporarily bring a firearm and PARKING makers, or other amenities typically ammunition into the U.S. for the Conference Check-In/Registration: found in hotel rooms. Housekeeping purpose of participate in a training Hamilton-Williams Campus Center services are not provided but towel exercise by doing the following: Parking Lot (Spring Street between exchange is available upon request. Laundry facilities are free, 1) Obtaining a letter of invitation, on Franklin and Washington (HWCC is letterhead, from the organizer (or the building with the green roof). but bring your own detergent. applying for and obtaining a hunting license). Residence Hall Parking: SELLING OF MERCHANDISE/ 2) Completing ATF Form 6NIA for Stuyvesant Hall Parking Lot (Oak UNIT GOODS temporary importation of a Hill Avenue between Montrose and All proceeds from sales of unit firearm by a non-resident alien, Liberty, to the right of 88 Oak Hill goods must be for the benefit of the available from Avenue, Delaware, OH 43015, the unit or a charitable organization. www.atf.treas.gov. recommended GPS address). Any seller of merchandise for 3) Submitting the application and personal profit will be required to pay Commuter Parking: HWCC Parking invitation letter at least 6-8 the $595 exhibitor fee or Lot and the Park Avenue Parking weeks prior to the travel date. immediately cease sales. Lots behind Beeghley Library (Park Instruction #4 of Form 6NIA does not Avenue between Washington and WEATHER exempt conference participants from Sandusky). Average temperatures range from the permit requirements because the mid-50’s F during the night to the training is not considered “official law PATCHES/SHIRT SWAP upper 70’s/low 80’s F during the day. enforcement business.” Bring your department and/or unit It will be humid. There is a patches to trade and to make sure Upon approval, the permit will be moderate chance of rain and your agency is represented on sent to the applicant. At customs, thunderstorms. Check the forecast IPMBA’s patch banners. the individual must declare the and come prepared. As Mark Twain said, “Climate is what you expect. weapon/ammo and present both the If you have shirts to trade bring Weather is what you get.” permit and invitation. For more those, too, for the Shirt Swap. information, contact the Firearms & Explosives Imports Branch at ++304-616-4550.

BY AIR The John Glenn Columbus International BICYCLE SHIPPING Airport, approximately 35 miles/40 minutes from Breakaway Cycling Delaware, is served by Air Canada Express, www.breakawaycycling.com American/American Eagle, Delta/Delta Connection, Contact: Dan Negley Frontier, Southwest, United/United Express, and US Phone: 740-363-3232 Airways. It offers non-stop flights and easy connections through many major US hubs. You must call Breakaway by May 1, 2017, to make arrangements for shipping and other services. SHUTTLE SERVICE Shuttle Includes: Storage, assembly and adjustment, delivery service from John Glenn Airport to and pick-up from conference site, disassembly, and will be provided by the host packing. Printing a return label when scheduling your agency. You MUST register in shipment via UPS, FEDEX or Bike Flights is required. advance for shuttle service (arrival and departure) on the Cost: $175, NOT including return shipping. Bicycles 2017 IPMBA Conference will be repacked in the packaging in which they Airport Shuttle page at http:// arrive. Attach your name and contact information to the tinyurl.com/2017IPMBAShuttle. frame. Do not ship personal items with the bike. Upon arrival, proceed to the baggage claim and look Shipping Address: We recommend shipping your bike for the Welcome Center. If the shuttle drive does not at least fourteen business days prior to your date of arrive within a reasonable time, call the Command arrival. Any bikes received three days or closer to Post at 740-203-1135. Please also call the the event may be subject to a rush fee of $50. Ship Command Post if your arrival details change due to to: [YOUR NAME]/27th Annual IPMBA Conference/c/o flight delays and/or cancellations. Breakaway Cycling/17 W. William Street, Delaware OH 43015; Arrival Date: [DATE YOU WILL ARRIVE in BY AUTO Delaware is located approximately 30 Delaware so your bike build can be miles north of Columbus, Ohio. It is an easy drive prioritized]. from most of the eastern and Midwestern United States. It is accessible from I-71 and I-70, and U.S. BikeFlights: IPMBA has partnered with 23 and 42. It is within 120 miles of Akron, Dayton, BikeFlights for shipping. Visit http:// Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Toledo; 200 from Detroit, tinyurl.com/ShipIPMBA2017. Visit Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh; 300 of Chicago and www.bikeflights.com for more information Louisville; and 500 from Atlanta, Baltimore, about packing and shipping your bicycle. Charlotte, Louisville, Milwaukee, Nashville, If you are staying on the OWU campus and wish to ship Philadelphia, Richmond, Saint Louis, and your bike to yourself for self-assembly, ship to: IPMBA Washington DC. Conference at OWU/Attn: YOUR NAME/28 Hayes Parking: Plentiful, free surface parking is available Street/Delaware OH 43015. on the Ohio Wesleyan University Campus. If you are staying at an area hotel and wish to ship your your bike to yourself for self-assembly, check with your hotel in advance regarding their shipping policies. BICYCLE RENTALS Bike rentals are not available.

Ohio Wesleyan University Residence Halls: 40 Rowland Avenue, Delaware OH 43015. Suite-style dormitory accommodations (two bedrooms with a shared bath) are available for up to four occupants. Prices are per person, not per room, and include full breakfast, linen package (bath towel, washcloth, pillow and case, sheets, blanket), password-protected WiFi, laundry facilities (bring your own soap), and parking. Cutoff: May 21, 2017 Rates: $50 per person (2-3 people per suite) or $35 per person (four people per suite) per night. You MUST book online at http://tinyurl.com/2017IPMBAhousing . Payment may be made in advance by calling OWU Public Safety Officer Ramon Walls (740-203-1135) or upon arrival. Forms of payment: MC, Visa, Discover, AmEx.

Krav Maga for Public Safety clothing ems Cyclists  Full duty uniform  Panniers (weight will be provided  Duty rig/training gun (LEOs)  Foul weather gear for EMS classes)  Groin protection  Off-road riding clothes (if  Mouth guard (optional) applicable) Mechanical Disc Brakes  Shop apron/work clothes (for workshop-specific  Bike with mechanical disc brakes maintenance sessions) Bike Maintenance Topics  Allen wrench set  Bike  T-25 torque key  Allen wrench set (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10mm)  Workstand bike equipment  Set of three tire levers Nightlife District Ops & Tactics  Reputable manufacturer mountain  Patch kit and compact pump or CO2  High-intensity headlight with four- bike in good working condition,  Crank puller for your bike hour run time properly fitted to the rider  Chain tool (master link if possible)  Taillight  Street/combination tires (size 26-  Cassette remover  Snacks (or eat before class) 29 x 1.5 - 26-29 x 2.1; no knobbies)  Bottom bracket tool for your bike PCI/SCI to EMSCI Transition  Pedal retention (including  Adjustable wrenches (Active PCIs/SCIs Only) acceptable flat pedals/shoes)  Flat and Phillips head  Panniers & rack bag  At least one water bottle cage & screwdrivers bottle  Pedal wrench Yep, It’s Broken, Now What?  Hydration delivery system  Set of metric box-end wrenches  Your rack/frame/backpack (recommended) (5-17mm)  Chain lube  Rear rack & rack bag  Rear red light  Two cleaning towels & three grease rags  Rear-mount kickstand The IPMBA 27th Annual  Workstand  Headlight if participating in a night Conference Primal Jersey! class BRT Instructor Seminar Limited edition,  Off-road tires (optional, but commemorative jerseys will be  Gas mask & carrying bag strongly recommended for off- available for sale during the road sessions) Creating SOPS/Policy Manual conference.  Basic tool kit (patch kit, tire levers,  Flash drive for materials spare tubes, compact tire pump or Jerseys will be on sale at the Firearms & Street Survival IPMBA Check-In in the Expo CO2)  Bike and mandatory safety Center. equipment (derailleur guard recommended) Cost: $55 for MTB style or full- safety equipment  150 rounds (any) and handgun zip front  Duty rig and body armor  Helmet (required for all on-bike  Foam ear protection activity)  Duty eyewear (not shooting  Padded cycling gloves glasses)  Eye protection, clear and tinted  Bike gloves  Bug spray  Elbow and knee pads (optional)  Sunscreen  Authorization to participate in live fire exercises police/security EMSCI to PCI/SCI Transition (Active EMSCIs Only)  Full duty belt  LE credentials for PCI status  Duty holster  Handcuffs Flat Pedal Clinics  Firearm (required only for live-fire  Flat pedals and shoes that meet sessions) IPMBA standards  Body armor if worn on duty  Shin pads (recommended) (optional; required for firearms training)

Thursday, June 8, 2017

0800-0915 0800-1145 0800-1615 (continued after lunch) Arapahoe High School Shooting Debrief Bike Maintenance 101 Krav Maga for Public Safety Cyclists (full day) Yep, It’s Broken. Now What? Car Stops Technical/Off-Road Skill Building 201 Firearms and Street Survival Flat Pedal Clinic Technical/Off-Road Skill-Building 101 Using Bicycles in Disaster Response and SAR

0930-1145 Lunches will be served Monday-Friday and to Instructor Development Carpe Audience! participants on Saturday. If you are staying on the OWU Campus, breakfasts are Tourism-Oriented Policing included in your room rate. All other meals are on your own.

1200-1330 Lunch; Exhibit Hall

1330-1445 1330-1715 1330-1615 (continued from morning) Bike Fit: Common Injuries and Injury Prevention Bike Maintenance 102 — Krav Maga for Public Safety Cyclists (full day) Cleveland RNC Planning, Preparation, and Handling Creative Cone Courses — Technical/Off-Road Skill Building 201 Creating Standard Operating Procedures/Policy Manuals Defensive Tactics and Close Quarter Bike Movements Flat Pedal Clinic for Instructors

1500-1615 Creating a Physical Fitness Incentive Program Instructor Tips and Techniques Workshops shown in red involve Introduction to Event Planning for EMS on-bike exercises. See descriptions for more 1900-2245 information. Nightlife District Operations and Tactics Friday, June 9, 2017

0800-0915 0800-1145 Arapahoe High School Shooting Debrief Car Stops Yep, It’s Broken. Now What? Creative Cone Courses Defensive Tactics & Close Quarter Bike Movements Firearms and Street Survival Flat Pedal Clinic DO NOT SELECT MORE THAN Krav Maga for Public Safety Cyclists (half-day) Mechanical Disc Brakes ONE WORKSHOP PER TIME Technical/Off-Road Skill Building 102 SLOT. CHECK TIMES Using Bicycles in Disaster Response and SAR CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOUR SELECTIONS DO NOT OVERLAP OR CONFLICT WITH ONE ANOTHER. 0930-1145 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND Blown Up and Struck by Lightning Carpe Audience! INSTRUCTORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Tourism-Oriented Policing VISIT WWW.IPMBA.ORG FOR UPDATES.

1200-1330 Lunch; Exhibit Hall 1330-1445 Saturday, June 10, 2017 Bike Fit: Common Injuries and Injury Prevention Campus Community Policing 0800-1200 0800-1500 0800-1615 Cleveland RNC Planning, Preparation and Handling Delaware History Bike Tour BRT Instructor Seminar ($35) Advanced Off-Road Riding Trip to Instructor Tips and Techniques PCI/SCI to EMSCI Transition Mohican State Park ($50) Introduction to Event Planning for EMS Course ($15) EMSCI to SCI/PCI Transition Course ($15) 1700 Obstacle Course Competition (Register On-Site)

Cancellations: Thursday Cancellations: Friday Law Enforcement-First Response Tactical Casualty Care SIMUNITION® for Bike Patrol SIMUNITION® for Bike Patrol Workshop Changes:

EXHIBITORS & SUPPORTERS INTRODUCING THE 2017 IPMBA Wednesday, June 7: 6:30-8:30pm CONFERENCE APP Reception sponsor: MOCEAN Thursday, June 8: 11:00am-8:00pm The 2017 IPMBA Conference App, powered Reception sponsor: IPMBA Board by Crowd Compass, will offer the following Beverage sponsor: Bratwear features: Friday, June 9: 9:00am-1:30pm  Attendee List Exhibitors:  Exhibitor and Sponsor Lists  Bellwether Uniforms  Maps and Floorplans  Enerspect  Schedules  ISM Saddles  Speaker and Instructor Bios Kryptonite  Social Activity  Magura USA  MOCEAN You will be able to interact with other  National Association of School Resource attendees, set appointments, receive Officers notifications, take notes, post photos and  Police Bike Store comments, rate sessions, locate meeting  R&B Fabrications rooms and other venues, bookmark exhibitors  SMITH Optics and speakers, and more!  The Safariland Group  TRU-SPEC As a result, you will receive a much smaller  Volcanic Bicycles print program and will be encouraged to access the app for details throughout the Other Supporters: conference.  84 Lumber  Borealis Fat Bikes When the app is available in the App and Play  Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization Stores, you will receive a notification to go the  Clif Bar applicable store, download, and install the app  Cubic Inch Studios (Blackberry and Windows phone users will  Cycle Siren receive a URL).  Fraternal Order of the Eagles  Hero Kit Once the app is installed, you will tap “Verify  Hiram Lodge 18 Account” and you will be logged into the App.  International Paper  Meijer Once you are logged in, start to familiarize  Performance Bike yourself with the app by playing the Game.  Rock Bar Cycling Earn points and bragging rights by exploring, networking, socializing, and discovering  Safeguard Business Printing and Promotional content. Products

 Sam Dong America Additional information and instructions will be  SIMUNITION sent via email and the website as it becomes  Stewart's Security available.  Byers Subaru of Dublin  TOGS This is IPMBA’s first event app, so we thank  V&P Hydraulic you in advance for your patience as we, too,

 Wal-Mart get accustomed to this new technology.  Wanner MetalWorx

Friday, June 9~ Jaywalk Bike Parade Muster: 3:30pm Bike Parade Departure: 3:45pm Group Photo: 4:15pm Course Walk-Through and Safety Briefing: 4:30pm Competition: 5:00pm Dinner & Awards Ceremony: 6:45pm, Jaywalk

Public Safety Category (Police, EMS, Security): Individuals or teams of four. Mixed teams (e.g., two police, one EMS, and one security) are permitted. Team members must register at the same time. If all of your team members have not registered by 9am on Friday, you will ride as an individual only. You will NOT be assigned to a team. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams and the top two winners in the following age groups: Male under 30, Male 30-39, Male 40-49, Male 50+, Female under 30, Female 30+. Open Category (vendors, guest presenters, and guests): Individuals. Medals will be awarded to the top three riders.

Ohio Wesleyan University welcomes you! Enjoy food and beverages on the Jaywalk behind Hamilton Williams Campus Center. The event will start shortly after the conclusion of the competition. Medals and awards will be presented, raffle prizes drawn, and an informal graduation ceremony conducted!

NAME:______AGE: ______CELL # : ______

AGENCY:______CITY, STATE: ______

CIRCLE: Male Female Police EMS Security Open (specify): ______

TEAM NAME:______

MY TEAM MEMBERS ARE (not including me):

1)______

2)______

3) ______

Brief Bio/Fun Facts about Me: ______

______Release of Liability

I,______, having registered for the annual IPMBA mountain bike competition, and being fully aware of the risks of injury and death, hereby save and hold harmless the International Police Mountain Bike Association, the City of Delaware, the Delaware Police Department, Ohio Wesleyan University as well as their partnering agencies, agents, volunteers, or employees from any and all causes of action, suits, debts, damages, judgments, and demands whatsoever arising from my participation in this IPMBA Mountain Bike Competition Course. I further acknowledge that neither IPMBA, the City of Delaware, the Delaware Police Department, Ohio Wesleyan University or their partnering agencies, volunteers or employees, will be held responsible for any injuries or death that may be caused by negligence of the persons or entities listed above during my participation in this competition. I affirm that I am in good physical condition and do not suffer from any disabilities that would prevent, or limit, my participation in this competition. Furthermore, I freely and voluntarily assume any and all risks known or unknown to me that are inherent to being a participant in this competition. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the rules on the reverse of this page. I also grant permission to IPMBA to use any photos or videos of me taken in conjunction with this competition. Signed: ______Date: ______

COURSE. There will not be a pre-ride of the course prior FINISH. A rider’s time will end with his/her front tire to the event. There will be a walk-through and crossing the finish line. A rider may carry his/her bike demonstration of the course upon arrival at the event site. across the finish line to complete the course.

COMPETITORS ON COURSE. Only one competitor at UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. a time may start the course. Depending on the course As described previously, teams may be mixed, combining length, more than one competitor may be allowed on the riders from all public safety cycling professions. course; however, there shall not be more than two participants on the course at any one time. The MINIMUM EQUIPMENT NEEDS. Competition Coordinator, the Starting Coordinator and the Properly Maintained Mountain Bike: Riders are strongly Safety Officer will jointly determine if the course can safely encouraged to ride their department-issued mountain bikes, accommodate more than one rider at one time. Depending set up for patrol. However, riders who are not permitted to on course size and number of participants, starts will be bring their duty equipment to the conference and/or who spaced approximately 1-3 minutes apart. Competitors will have rented bikes (if available) will be permitted to not be allowed to start in a “head to head” fashion. compete if the bike is equipped in a substantially similar manner to a typical duty bike. Bikes will be checked by the WALK-THROUGH. Upon completion of the walk- Starting Coordinator to ensure that they are properly through and demonstration, all riders must be within the equipped. The Starting Coordinator will also conduct a staging area, ready to ride. Riders will be prompted to safety inspection of the bicycle and rider. Inferior bicycles move to the starting line at their respective times. No rider will not be permitted. Any rider in any category who does will be allowed to ride the competition course if a liability not meet proper safety measures will not be allowed to ride. waiver is not signed or if the Starting Coordinator, who will Because some departments allow knobby tires on patrol conduct a safety inspection, deems the rider to be in non- bikes due to local riding conditions, slicks, combination and compliance with any equipment or safety requirements. knobby tires will be all accepted. However, it is strongly recommended that knobby tires not be used during the STARTING. No one other then the participant will be competition. allowed in the starting chute at the time of the start. The start will be from a standing, power pedal position. There PUBLIC SAFETY CATEGORY will be no rolling starts and no assisted starts. All starts  Helmet, gloves, eye protection and pedal retention will begin from a dead stop. Upon being called, riders will devices ARE required. No exceptions. move to the starting line, be asked if they are ready, and  Duty uniform then be told to “go”.  Duty belts and duty gear for police and security officers

are NOT required. OBSTACLES. Each participant must negotiate all obstacles on bike or on foot, at the discretion of the rider.  Body armor is NOT required. A rider may not circumnavigate an obstacle to enhance  EMS riders are NOT required to carry panniers with their final time. If a rider does not complete an obstacle weight. cleanly, he/she will be required to go back and attempt the obstacle again. A participant need only make a second OPEN CATEGORY attempt to cleanly complete the obstacle before continuing  Helmet, gloves, eye protection, and pedal retention on, whether or not they are successful on the second try. ARE required. No exceptions.

FALLS. Falls, or damage to the bike as a result of a fall or operator error, are not grounds for re-ride. A judge may award a re-ride in the event of a flat tire or other unforeseeable mechanical failure, if a spectator or another rider impeded the rider, or if the course is called “cold” due to some safety concern. Re-rides will take place at the end of the competition, after all riders have completed their runs.

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire - PAR-Q (revised 2002) PAR-Q & YOU (A Questionnaire for People Aged 15 to 69) Regular physical activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more people are starting to become more active every day. Being more active is very safe for most people. However, some people should check with their doctor before they start becoming much more physically active. If you are planning to become much more physically active than you are now, start by answering the seven questions in the box below. If you are between the ages of 15 and 69, the PAR-Q will tell you if you should check with your doctor before you start. If you are over 69 years of age, and you are not used to being very active, check with your doctor. Common sense is your best guide when you answer these questions. Please read the questions carefully and answer each one honestly: check YES or NO.

YES NO 1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor? 2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? 3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity? 4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness? 5. Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee or hip) that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity? 6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition? 7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?

If YES to one or more questions Talk with your doctor by phone or in person BEFORE you start becoming much more physically active or BEFORE you have a fitness appraisal. Tell you your doctor about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered YES. • You may be able to do any activity you want — as long as you start slowly and build up gradually. Or, you may need to restrict your activities to answered those which are safe for you. Talk with your doctor about the kinds of activities you wish to participate in and follow his/her advice. • Find out which community programs are safe and helpful for you. NO to all questions ➔ DELAY BECOMING MUCH MORE ACTIVE: • if you are not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as If you answered NO honestly to all PAR-Q questions, you can be reasonably sure that you can: a cold or a fever – wait until you feel better; or • start becoming much more physically active – begin slowly and build up gradually. This is the • if you are or may be pregnant – talk to your doctor before you safest and easiest way to go. start becoming more active. • take part in a fitness appraisal – this is an excellent way to determine your basic fitness so that you can plan the best way for you to live actively. It is also highly recommended that you PLEASE NOTE: If your health changes so that you then answer YES to have your blood pressure evaluated. If your reading is over 144/94, talk with your doctor any of the above questions, tell your fitness or health professional. before you start becoming much more physically active. Ask whether you should change your physical activity plan.

Informed Use of the PAR-Q: The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, Health Canada, and their agents assume no liability for persons who undertake physical activity, and if in doubt after completing this questionnaire, consult your doctor prior to physical activity. No changes permitted. You are encouraged to photocopy the PAR-Q but only if you use the entire form.

NOTE: If the PAR-Q is being given to a person before he or she participates in a physical activity program or a fitness appraisal, this section may be used for legal or administrative purposes. "I have read, understood and completed this questionnaire. Any questions I had were answered to my full satisfaction."

NAME ______

SIGNATURE ______DATE______

SIGNATURE OF PARENT ______WITNESS ______or GUARDIAN (for participants under the age of majority)

Note: This physical activity clearance is valid for a maximum of 12 months from the date it is completed and becomes invalid if your condition changes so that you would answer YES to any of the seven questions.

© Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Supported by: Health Santé Canada Canada continued on other side... Physical Activity Readiness ...continued from other side Questionnaire - PAR-Q PAR-Q & YOU (revised 2002) Choose a variety of Get Active Your Way, Every Day–For Life! activities from these NADA’S three groups: Scientists say accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity A C every day to stay healthy or improve your health. As you progress to moderate activities you can cut down to Phys ical Activity Guide 30 minutes, 4 days a week. Add-up your activities in periods to Healthy Active Living Endurance of at least 10 minutes each. Start slowly… and build up . 4 -7 days a week Continuous activities Time needed depends on effort for your heart, lungs Very Light Light Effort Moderate Effort Vigorous Effort Maximum Phys ical activity improves health. and circulatory system. Effort 60 minutes 30-60 minutes 20-30 minutes Effort Flexibility • Strolling • Light walking • Brisk walking • Aerobics • Sprinting Every little bit counts, but more is even • Dusting • Volleyball • Biking • Jogging • Racing 4 -7 days a week • Easy gardening • Raking leaves • yHocke better– everyone can do it! Gentle reaching, bending • Stretching • Swimming • Basketball and stretching activities to • Dancing • Fast swimming keep your muscles relaxed • Water aerobics • Fast dancing Get active your way – and joints mobile. Range needed to stay healthy build physical activity Strength into your da ily life... 2-4 days a week Activities against resistance You Can Do It – Getting started is easier than you think • at home to strengthen muscles and bones and improve posture. • at school Physical activity doesn t have to be very hard. Build physical activities into your daily ro utine. • at work • Wa lk whenever you can–get • Start with a 10 minute walk– • at play Starting slowly is very off the bus early, use the stairs gradually increase the time. safe for most people. instead of the elevator. • Find out about walking and • on the way Not sure? Consult your • Reduce inactivity for long cycling paths nearby and ...that’s health professional. periods, like watching TV. use them. • Get up from the couch and • Observe a physical activity active living! For a copy of the stretch and bend for a few class to see if you want to try it. Guide Handbook and minutes every hour. • Try one class to start – you don t more information: • Play actively with your kids. have to make a long-term 1-8 88-334-9769, or • Choose to walk, wheel or commitment. www.paguide.com cycle for sho rt trips. • Do the activities you are doing now, more often. Eating well is also important. Follow Canada’s Food Guide Benefits of regular activity: Health risks of inactivity: to Healthy Eating to • better health • premature death make wise food choices. • improved fitness • heart disease • better posture and balance • obesity • better self-esteem • high blood pressure Increase Increase Increase Reduce • weight control • adult-onset diabetes • stronger muscles and bones • osteoporosis Endurance Flexibility Streng th Sitting for • feeling more energetic • stroke Activities Activities Activities long periods • relaxation and reduced st ress • depression • continued independent living in • colon cancer later life

NADA’S A Health Santé Canadian Society fo r No changes permitted. Permission to photocopy C Exercise Physiology this document in its entirety not required. Ph ysica l Ac tivi ty G uide Canada Canada Cat. No. H39-429/1998-1E ISBN 0-662-86627-7 to Healthy Active Living

Source: Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living, Health Canada, 1998 http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/paguide/pdf/guideEng.pdf © Reproduced with permission from the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2002.

FITNESS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS MAY BE INTERESTED IN THE INFORMATION BELOW:

The following companion forms are available for doctors' use by contacting the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (address below): The Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (PARmed-X) – to be used by doctors with people who answer YES to one or more questions on the PAR-Q. The Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination for Pregnancy (PARmed-X for Pregnancy) – to be used by doctors with pregnant patients who wish to become more active.

References: Arraix, G.A., Wigle, D.T., Mao, Y. (1992). Risk Assessment of Physical Activity and Physical Fitness in the Canada Health Survey Follow-Up Study. J. Clin. Epidemiol. 45:4 419-428. Mottola, M., Wolfe, L.A. (1994). Active Living and Pregnancy, In: A. Quinney, L. Gauvin, T. Wall (eds.), Toward Active Living: Proceedings of the International Conference on Physical Activity, Fitness and Health. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. PAR-Q Validation Report, British Columbia Ministry of Health, 1978. Thomas, S., Reading, J., Shephard, R.J. (1992). Revision of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Can. J. Spt. Sci. 17:4 338-345.

For more information, please contact the: The original PAR-Q was developed by the British Columbia Ministry of Health. It has been revised by an Expert Advisory Committee of the Canadian Society for Exercise Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Physiology chaired by Dr. N. Gledhill (2002). 202-185 Somerset Street West Disponible en français sous le titre «Questionnaire sur l'aptitude à l'activité physique Ottawa, ON K2P 0J2 - Q-AAP (revisé 2002)». Tel. 1-877-651-3755 • FAX (613) 234-3565 Online: www.csep.ca

IPMBA MEDICAL CLEARANCE FORM If you answered “Yes” to any of the questions on the PAR-Q, you must have this form completed prior to enrolling in the IPMBA Course. If you answered “No” to all of the questions on the PAR-Q, it is not necessary to return this form.

Course Date: ______

Dear Medical Professional:

The person you are now seeing would like to participate in an on-bike training course developed by the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) and taught by a certified IPMBA Instructor.

Because this person answered “yes” to one or more questions on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), medical clearance is required to participate in the training. Please be aware that IPMBA Courses are physically demanding, requiring an extensive amount of on-bike exercises, in the form of rides (both on- and off-road) and various bike-handing drills. The courses range in duration from three to five days.

Based on this individual’s medical history and current medical status, please conduct an appropriate medical screening and indicate below whether in your opinion, he/ she is approved to attend this training:

Patient’s Name: ______

❑ Yes, this person has been screened and is approved attend the training course.

❑ No, this person has been screened and is not approved to attend this training course.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Name, Printed: ______

Address: ______

Telephone: ______

Please fill out and return immediately to: Department Name: ______Attention: ______Address: ______Phone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______

Please send a copy of this completed form to the individual screened. Any questions should be addressed to the above-listed contact person. Thank you for your assistance. © 2009 International Police Mountain Bike Association • www.ipmba.org Central Ave. (Route 37)

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