Event Program

The WIU-OCR is part of the Women in Sports program of the Philippines Sports Commission (PSC) spearheaded by PSC Commissioner Olivia “Bong” Coo. This program is a collaborative undertaking between PSC and the Pilipinas Obstacle Sports Federation (POSF), the National Sports Association for Obstacle Sports in furtherance of its Obstacle Sports-for-All-Everywhere thrust.

The Program is open to Women in Uniform, i.e., those from the military, government, medical, academic, athletes with disabilities sectors.

The Program shall have two parts:

1. Training and coaching of participants from March 16 to 26, 2023, and

2. Individual and team competition from March 27 to 30, 2023.

These activities shall be held at the Bridgetowne Obstacle Park, Pasig City.

Training Format  

For the 11-day period from March 16 to 26, the WIU-OCR participants shall be trained and coached by POSF officials and coaches. The training program shall consist of endurance, strength and condition, and obstacle proficiency. They shall be trained on the various techniques of conquering obstacles in order to prepare them for the competition.

Competition Format 

a. Timed obstacle course race (OCR)

b. Athletes will start in groups of 15 participants per sector. Athletes will be released one-by-one in 1-minute intervals.

c. All athletes will start with a 100m run.

d. Categories

1. Overall Champion (all sectors)

2. WIU per sector

3. Age groups: Open (21-39), Masters (40-49), Seniors (50 and above)

4. Team Assist category (4 members): Maximum of 2 Teams per Sector

e. Fastest Time/ Fastest Athlete/ Team Wins

f. Top 5 Athletes and Top 3 Teams in the Elimination/ Qualifying Round per Sector shall advance to the Championship Round/ Finals.

g. If there is less than 5 athletes or 3 Teams per Sector/Category/ Age-group, there will be no Championship Round. The Elimination Round shall be the final round.

h. Number of Attempts per obstacle in the Elimination and Final round: Maximum of 2 attempts. Failure to complete the obstacle in 2 attempts, the athlete can move on to the next obstacle but with a 2-minunte penalty that will be added to their total finish time.

i. Course Time limit for Individual and Team category is 2:40 seconds

j. Event Schedule

1. Elimination/ Qualifying Rounds: March 27 to 29

2. Finals: March 30

MARCH 27

6:00am-7:00am: Registration of Participants

7:00am-8:00am: Opening Program

8:00-9:00am: Participants Warm up

9:00-9:30am: Competition Briefing

9:30am-11:00am: Start of Qualifying round

•  Coast Guard
•  Pilots and Cabin Crew
•  Teachers
•  Medical Professionals

11:00am-1:00pm: Lunch Break 1:00pm-2:00pm: Participants Warm up 2:00pm-4:00pm: Qualifying rounds

•  NSA

MARCH 28

6:00am-7:00am: Registration of Participants

7:00am-8:00am: Participants Warm up

8:00-8:30am: Competition Briefing

8:30am-11:00am: Start of Qualifying rounds

•  PNP

11:00am-1:00pm: Lunch Break

1:00pm-2:00pm: Participants Warm up

2:00pm-4:00pm: Qualifying rounds

•  AFP

MARCH 29

6:00am-7:00am: Registration of Participants

7:00am-8:00am: Participants Warm up

8:00-8:30am: Competition Briefing

8:30am-11:00am: Start of Championship rounds

•  PNP
•  AFP
•  NSA
• Medical Practitioners

11:00am-1:00pm: Lunch Break

1:00pm-2:00pm: Participants Warm up

2:00pm-3:00pm: Qualifying rounds for Team Assist

3:30pm-4:00pm Championship round for Team Assist

4:30pm-5:30pm: Awarding

MARCH 30

6:00am-10:00am: WIU PARA Athlete Training/Demo and Team Competition

a. Timed obstacle course race

b. Athletes will start in group of 15 per sector but athletes will be released one by one in one minute interval. All athletes will start with a 100m run before the 1st obstacle.

c. Categories

Overall Champion from all Sectors

1. Women in Uniform per sector

2. Age group: Open (21-39), Masters (40-49), Seniors (50 and above)

3. Team assist category (4 members): Maximum of 2 Teams per Sector

d. Fastest Time/ Fastest Athlete Wins

e. Top 5 Athletes and Top 3 Teams in the Elimination/ Qualifying Round per Sector shall advance to the Championship Round/ Finals.

f. If there are not more than 5 athletes or 3 Teams per Sector/Category/ Age-group, there will be no Championship Round. The Elimination Round shall be the final round.

g. Number of Attempts per obstacle in the Elimination and Final round: Maximum of 2 attempts. Failure to complete the obstacle in 2 attempts, the athlete can move on to the next obstacle but with 2 mins penalty that will be added to their total finish time.

h. Course Time limit for Individual and Team category is 5:00 minutes.

i. Event Schedule

Day 1: March 27 - Qualifiers

Day 2: March 28 - Qualifiers

Day 3: March 29 - Finals / Team Assist

Day 4 March 30 - Demo

Practice fair play/ good sportspersonship at all times.

b. Adhere to the intent of a rule when the exact wording of the rule may be interpreted in various ways.

c. Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.

d. Know, understand and follow the Rules, available from POSF and on www.worldobstacle.org.

e. Obey instructions from race officials.

f. Treat other athletes, officials, volunteers, media, sponsors and spectators with respect and courtesy.

g. Not use abusive, derogatory or inflammatory language.

h. Inform a Technical Official immediately after withdrawing from the race. In case the athletes fail to do this before the end of the event, it may result a suspension.

i. Compete without receiving assistance other than from event personnel and officials.

j. Refrain from ambush marketing.

k. Not dispose litter or equipment around the course except at clearly identified places. All items must be kept with the athlete and disposed of appropriately at the end of the race

a. Completion of all obstacles is mandatory.

b. Dress appropriately, Run with a covered torso.

c. Run with shoes. Bare feet are prohibited on any part of the course.

d. An athlete failing an obstacle may attempt the obstacle as many times as possible within their prescribed time limit. An Athlete who fails/ falls from/ does not complete an obstacle must restart (exits the obstacle and redo the obstacle from the starting platform)

e. An athlete or team who fails to complete the course within the time limit must immediately leave the course.

f. Athletes finishing with the same time (measured to 1/100th [0.01] of a second) shall be awarded a tie.

g. An athlete will be judged as “finished” when the athlete taps the bell of the last Obstacle.

h. Official time is stopwatch time (not display clock)

i. Athletes may use gloves or tapes and/ or bring a chalk pouch/ bag. These items must be kept with by the athlete all throughout the race and disposed of appropriately at the end of the race.

j. Athletes can only go inside the course when racing and when called.

k. Coaches, relatives and non-participants are not allowed inside the course.

l. Failure to comply with the Rules may result in an athlete being verbally warned, subject to disqualification, suspension, or expulsion.

m. The nature of the rule violation will determine the subsequent penalty.

n. An athlete may be issued a verbal warning or disqualified for failing to abide by the Rules.

o. The Technical Officials are allowed to assess penalties, even if the infringement is not listed, if the Technical Official deems an unfair advantage has been gained, or if a dangerous situation has been created.

a. Protests may only be filed by participants who directly observed the subject of the protest, who was directly and personally, involved in any incident relevant to the protest, and who possess direct, detailed, and personal knowledge of the subject of the protest.

b. With respect to each protest filed, the Head Referee shall make an initial determination as to whether the protest complies with all of the provisions of the Article and whether the protest is factually sufficient to support a ruling by the Protest Committee. If the protest is improper or deficient in any respect, the Head Referee shall summarily reject and dismiss the protest and shall not be required to submit the matter to the Protest Committee.

c. The Protest Committee shall be comprised of the Head Referee and two Judges appointed by the Head Referee. The Head Referee shall serve as chairperson of the Protest Committee and shall have full authority to conduct the protest and maintain order. The Protest Committee will issue a final determination with respect to all protests timely filed and not subject to summary dismissal.

d. A protester must verbally notify finish line staff within 5 minutes of crossing the finish line.

e. All protests must be filed in writing and submitted to the Head Referee within 30 minutes after the person filing the protest has crossed the finish line.

f. The Protest Committee shall hear the matter, review the evidence and render a prompt decision. The decision will be posted immediately.

g. The summary dismissal of a protest by the Head Referee or the decision of a Protest Committee shall be final, and official race results shall reflect those determinations. Official results and the determination of any Head Referee or Protest Committee can be subsequently modified only by the POSF Executive Committee pursuant to an appeal.

a. Events open to Women in Uniform such as:

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

Members of the Philippine National Police

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard

Members of the Security Force

Pilots and Cabin Crew

Officials and employees of Private and Public Organizations

Members of the Medical Profession

Members of National Sports Association, Athletes with and without Disabilities (POSF members not included)

b. Registration Portal: www.raceya.fit