International Mounted Games Association
Rules Committee
Rule Change Request Document
Name:
Jens Martin
Country:
IMGA Rules Committee
Summary of Change Requested:
Rule change to clarify the phrase “litter cartons close together” in the equipment set-up
rules for Litter Lifters across all formats. What exactly does “close together” mean?
Current Rule Book Wording:
Team
1 bin on the centre line, and 4 litter cartons close together on the 2 metre mark at the
changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Pairs
1 bin on the centre line, and 4 litter cartons close together on the 2 metre mark at the
changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Individuals
1 bucket on the centre line, and 3 litter cartons close together on the 2 metre mark at the
changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Suggested New Rule Book Wording:
Team
1 bin on the centre line, and 4 litter cartons touching each other on the 2 metre mark at
the changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Pairs
1 bin on the centre line, and 4 litter cartons touching each other on the 2 metre mark at
the changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Individuals
1 bucket on the centre line, and 3 litter cartons touching each other on the 2 metre mark
at the changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
International Mounted Games Association Rules Committee
imga.rules.committee@mounted-games.org
Reason for Change Request:
Removes any element of doubt an reflects common practise.
For Internal Use Only:
Reference:
2015-34
Submission Date:
27/05/2015
Decision Date:
28/05/2015
Votes
Jens Martin
In Favour
Younes Ahlbom
In Favour
Nikki Carter
In Favour
Philippe Gargallo
In Favour
Lois Hamilton
In Favour
Iain Hopkins
In Favour
Total In Favour:
6
Total Not In Favour:
0
Result:
Change Accepted
Actual Adopted New Rule Book Wording:
Team
1 bin on the centre line, and 4 litter cartons touching each other on the 2 metre mark at
the changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Pairs
1 bin on the centre line, and 4 litter cartons touching each other on the 2 metre mark at
the changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Individuals
1 bucket on the centre line, and 3 litter cartons touching each other on the 2 metre mark
at the changeover end, offset between the bending pole lines.
Reason for Decision:
Makes the rules more accurate.
Implementation Date:
1st January 2016