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BIKE, FOOT RACE AND SURF CONTEST POLICY
The purpose of this policy regarding the use of City streets and beaches for conducting
bicycle races, running events, surf contests and other athletic contests is to minimize the
inconvenience to City residents, and to eliminate any potential City liability for injuries
resulting from the event. All bicycle races, running events, surf contests and similar
athletic contests shall be required to secure a Special Event Permit, comply with all of
the conditions to the permit, and comply with the provisions of this Policy. Races,
running events and other athletic contests using City streets shall not be conducted
during the summer Qune 15 through September 15). No more than twelve (12) such
events shall be permitted during any calendar year and not more than four (4) in one
geographical area in one year. Surf contests using City beaches shall not be conducted
during Memorial Day weekend or summer (June 15 - September 15). No more than
eight (8) large and /or commercial events shall be permitted during any calendar year
and events shall be scheduled at least three (3) weeks apart.
All Surf competitions, no matter what the size, are required to register with the
Recreation & Senior Services Department a minimum of one month prior to the
scheduled event in order to receive approval for use of the requested location. There is
no fee for registration of a surf competition, only for the Special Event Permit, if needed.
All responsible parties must be able to provide upon request proof of a valid
registration approval during the hours of the surf competition.
The person or entity primarily responsible for administering the event must prove their
ability to pay for all required City safety and maintenance services prior to issuance of
any permit. Proof of ability to pay for these services shall be in the form of a cash
deposit, bond, or similar instrument. The permittee shall, prior to the event, provide
the City with evidence of insurance, with the City named as an additionally insured,
with minimum coverage of one (1) million dollars per occurrence unless the City
Attorney and City Manager determine that due to the circumstances surrounding the
event, more insurance coverage is necessary.
No permit shall be issued for any race, running event, surf contest or athletic contest
which is sponsored or financially supported by a tobacco or alcohol company and no
alcohol or tobacco shall be permitted to be dispensed or available in the event there are
participants under the age of 21.
Surf contest permits will be granted for specific dates only. No more than one surf
contest will be scheduled per day. Surf contest permits do not allow for the exclusive
use of the ocean or contest area and are always subject to blackball rules and
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regulations. There can only be a maximum of six (6) large and /or commercial contests
at any one location per calendar year. The Fire Department determines acceptable
locations for surf contests.
Adopted - February 14,1983
Amended - November 14,1983
Amended - September 22,1986
Amended - January 24,1994
Amended - July 25, 2000
Amended & Reassigned - April 8, 2003
Amended - April 13, 2004
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