Please carefully review the rules and guidelines for the Phoenixville Area Bed Races. Any bed or team that does not comply with the below rules or guidelines will be disqualified. Help us make this event a fun and safe experience for everyone! RULES: A full team is required (four pushers/runners and one rider) in order to race. Riders must be 13 years or older and wear a helmet at all times during the race. Pushers/runners must be 15 years or older, wear closed toe sneakers (appropriate running shoes), and are responsible for stopping and maintaining overall safe operation of propelling the bed along the race course the entire time. A team may have up to two alternates that can only be substituted in for a main team member in case of injury, illness, or emergency. Before an alternate can be put into rotation, the change must be documented on the official roster by the Course Marshall before the next race. Once an alternate is put into rotation, the original team member can not be put back into rotation. All members of the race team and all four wheels of the race bed must cross over the turn around point line AND the finish line, while maintaining contact with the race bed, in order to qualify for the next race. The rider is the only member of the team to be on the bed during the race. The Phoenixville Bed Races will be a double elimination bracket with a "winner's bracket" and "second chance bracket". The bracket will be announced the week of the race and is drawn randomly. SAFETY: Your safety is VERY important to us! A protective helmet (like a bike helmet) must be worn and securely fastened by the rider during the race. This requirement will be enforced by race officials. Bed riders without helmets will be disqualified. Pushers must wear good running shoes, along with suitable attire for the weather conditions. NO flip flop or other open-toe shoes are allowed. Be aware that accidents may occur, such as falling down on pavement, scrapes, bruises, tripping, collisions, etc. Safety gear to avoid and/or protect against such hazards is recommended. Obstruction of beds during the race will NOT be tolerated. Any individual or team found to do so will be disqualified and asked to leave immediately. All participants will receive a WAIVER OF LIABILITY upon registering. Waivers for all team members are REQUIRED one week prior to the event. No waiver - no participation. PLEASE BE KIND AND HELP US KEEP THIS EVENT FAMILY FRIENDLY All decisions by race officials are FINAL. (Please be kind. They are volunteers.) All participants will conduct themselves according to the highest standards of sportsmanship - particularly in regards to other competitors. Race competitors must obey instructions from the police, race officials, and event coordinators. NO alcoholic beverages, drugs, smoking or vaping is permitted at the event or on the race course. Any person who is visibly intoxicated, under the influence, or exhibiting impaired judgement/actions will be asked to leave immediately. NO foul language will be permitted. Little ears will be all around you. Please be respectful. For questions about rules or team make up, please contact us. The Course Marshall will make all final race day decisions on the day of the event.