MEDICAL
Medical Rules
The World Obstacle Medical Rules are the master source documents for Obstacle Sports disciples and events. These documents act as the official (authorized) reference documents and are maintained based on authorized amendments in accordance with recommendations by the World Obstacle Medical Commission and accepted by the World Obstacle Executive Committee.
The World Obstacle Medical Rules are intended to:
- Ensure adequate emergency medical preparedness at Obstacle events;
- Provide guidelines for the safety and protection of athletes;
- Emphasize preventive care and athlete health prior to and during competition;
- Outline safety and technical requirements of medical posts, medical equipment, and medical personnel on course
- World Obstacle Medical Rules will be available for download here shortly.
Medical Delegate
The Medical Delegate is a professional who takes part in safety and medical issues of the athletes during competitions. He/she needs to have experience in world level sports events, with knowledge in technical and operational issues and expertise in anti-doping procedures and WADA related issues.
The Medical Delegate is a member of the event production team to ensure medical safety of the technical operations and possible scenarios of the competition.