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Event Requirements

LBEXJ

NAXJA Member #721
I am not sure if this has been posted yet, but it is very important that everyone is aware of the event requirements. Here is a cut-n-paste from Beezils cut-n-paste from last years Winterfest. If this is a repost in this thread, plaese accept my apologies:

SPONSORED EVENTS AND TRIP RULES

A Sponsored event is by definition an event in which formally recognizes the Event as a Event, and the Event is attended by at least one Director. Chapter Events must meet the same criteria. Formal recognition of an Event will be established by Board of Director voting procedures, and subsequent publication on the website.

Event Regulations

Each Event will have an assigned Trail Master. The Trail Master will lead the Event always with safety in mind. The Trail Master will have ultimate decision making authority for “go/no-go” Event decisions, unless a higher ranking Officer is present at the Event, in which case that Officer has unilateral decision making authority. All event Attendees will follow Trail Master/Officer instructions at all times;

Events only consist of the off-road trail rides or other specially designated activities. The Event begins at the time of the pre-run Driver’s Meeting or functional equivalent, and ends when the group returns to a designated point. For multi-day events, this means that the will not organize or coordinate camping or other activities, except as a service to the Members. The Event itself is limited to the organized trail rides;

If the designated Director fails to show up for a scheduled Event, that event is automatically cancelled as a Event. Any further activity by Members or others will not be affiliated with ;

Each Attendee is ultimately responsible for his or her own safety. Safety concerns should be brought up to the Trail Master or an attending Officer immediately;

Members who choose to bring Guests on an Event are solely responsible for those Guests. Should the Trail Master or Officer determine that any Guest is posing a risk to safety, or simply to the enjoyment of the Event itself, that Guest may be asked to leave via host Member escort provided it is deemed safe to do so by the present ranking Director and/or Trail Master;

All participants must be defined as an Attendee, i.e., either Member or Guest. At no time will any other vehicle be allowed to join any Event. The Trail Master and/or Officer will enforce this policy;

Attendees will notify the Trail Master or an Officer prior to leaving the group for any reason. While Directors cannot physically restrain any Attendee to prevent them from leaving, a safety assessment shall be made prior to approving any such action;

Attendees will adhere to Tread Lightly principles at all times. This includes the environment and also the Attendee’s vehicle. Attendees will not put their vehicles at undue risk of damage that would potentially delay the progress of an Event. The Trail Master and/or Officers will monitor Tread Lightly principles, and failure to comply may result in an Attendee being dismissed from an Event;

Alcoholic beverages and other controlled substances are prohibited while driving on or off-road. This includes consumption prior to an Event. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the Event and probable termination of Membership;

Attendees shall dispose of all trash in designated containers or haul it back out in their vehicle;

No firearms shall be exposed or discharged at any time;

Attendees bringing pets must control them at all times;

Profane language should be used with discretion as Events are family focused and there is a likelihood of small children being present.

All vehicles must have the following equipment to attend the off road portion sponsored Events

Legally required automobile insurance and registration;

Fire extinguisher;

First Aid Kit;

Tow Rope (no metal hooks allowed), Tow Chain, or Winch;

Safety belts;

Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench;

Hooks both front and rear (or suitable attaching point)

CB (HIGHLY recommended, but not mandatory)
 
lbexj said:
No firearms shall be exposed or discharged at any time;

Attendees bringing pets must control them at all times;

Profane language should be used with discretion as Events are family focused and there is a likelihood of small children being present.


I wouldn't want my dog to shoot me for swearing in public,ya know?
 
I'll have D-rings on my front rock bumper but have a stock rear, no hitch either. What constitutes an "acceptable" rear recovery point??
Is this point a make or break?
 
Actually this is the current

Required Equipment for Event Participation

1. Visibly Charged Fire Extinguisher (BC or ABC)

2. First Aid Kit

3. Adequate Spare Tire, Jack and Lug Wrench

4. Safety Belts for driver and any current passenger

5. Adequate Attachment points in the front and rear of the vehicle

6. 20ft 10,000lb Snatch Strap without any metal hooks

7. Secured Battery

VERY HIGHLY recommends that all event participants have a CB Radio.

NAXJA requires all listed items to be present, and available for use, for a vehicle to be permitted to participate in an event. Participants are expected to stow equipment and all other items within their vehicle in a safe manner, conscious of the effects of OHV use and possible shifting of items.

Safety Inspectors will use this list for safety inspections prior to any event. The Safety Inspector has final say in approval or rejection of any vehicle for event participation and may at anytime defer to a second event or club officer for additional ruling

NAXJA expects each event participant to carry insurance and registration sufficient to meet the legal requirements of their vehicle state of residence and for the roads and trails traveled for the event. NAXJA is not responsible for assuring an entrant vehicle is legal for the roads and trails traveled in the event.
 
Rocketman said:
I'll have D-rings on my front rock bumper but have a stock rear, no hitch either. What constitutes an "acceptable" rear recovery point??
Is this point a make or break?

A tow hitch is acceptable. I wouldn't wheel without one in the rear.
 
Urban Redneck said:
A tow hitch is acceptable. I wouldn't wheel without one in the rear.

Get a class 3 draw-tite at PepBoys and bolt it in...

You're good to go!

You can even buy a tow hook to fit in the receiver...
 
There has been talk in other threads about the need to have a Badlands Flag flown above every rig - what do they run ($)? I can just tape thier "mast" to my CB antenna correct?
 
Thanks Kudzu for the updated, abbreviated and no nonsense version. There was a lot of other stuff in there that kinda clutters up the intent here.

BTW XJRanger ... you can use any orange flag ... you don't have to have a "badlands" flag. And too, several just duct tape the mast to their antenna.

Les
 
Kudzu said:
Actually this is the current

Required Equipment for Event Participation

1. Visibly Charged Fire Extinguisher (BC or ABC) ...

is the extinguisher above availible at lowes, home depot, etc. or do i need to go somewhere specific. also, what does BC or ABC stand for.

thx
 
Fuel90 said:
is the extinguisher above availible at lowes, home depot, etc. or do i need to go somewhere specific. also, what does BC or ABC stand for.

thx
You can pick up a fire extinguisher just about anywhere ... it does not matter. The ABC code designates the type of fire it is made to extinguish. "A" is for solid fuels, "B" is for liquids, and "C" is for electrical. HTH

Les
 
Fuel90 said:
is the extinguisher above availible at lowes, home depot, etc. or do i need to go somewhere specific. also, what does BC or ABC stand for.

thx

You have to have a full on Halon set up, 4 nozzles in the engine compartment, 6 in the passenger compartment and a minimum of 8 emergency pull stations. HTH

Go to VatoZone and get one for $10 and you will be covered.
 
Fuel90 said:
man those halon/halotron extinguishers are friggin expensive.


Not to mention all the freakin' red tape and envionmental bullsh!+ you need to go though should you need to recharge the system. :looney:
 
expects each event participant to carry insurance and registration sufficient to meet the legal requirements of their vehicle state of residence and for the roads and trails traveled for the event. is not responsible for assuring an entrant vehicle is legal for the roads and trails traveled in the event.
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I have insurance, but no plates, I guess its ok since were not on any road ways at Attica? I cant get plates for a 1/2 cherokee, 1/2 buggy :)
 
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