Western Snow & Ice Conference and Snow Roadeo

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2006-2007 Loader Roadeo Course

Loader narrative and course (printable PDF)

Course map

Obstacle #1 - Parallel Parking

The objective is to drive forward to the stop sign. Back the loader into the confined space without touching or hitting any cones. Stop with the loader completely in the space and the rear most part of the loader in the 12” box without touching or going past the line. The operator must sound the horn when completing the maneuver. The bucket must be level and approximately 1 foot off the ground while entering and exiting this maneuver.

Total points possible	350 Points
Rear of loader is in 12" box	150 Points
Bonus points for cones not hit	150 Points
Bonus points for no penalties	50 Points
Points deducted for each cone touched or hit	- 50 Points
Bucket not level and/or bucket is above the cones	0 Points

Obstacle #2 – Ball in Chute

The objective is to push the ball with the loader bucket and place the ball in the chute.

Total points possible	350 Points
Ball not in Chute	- 350 Points
Points deducted for each cone touched or hit	- 100 Points

Obstacle #3 – Tapered Backing

The objective is to drive the loader backwards between a set of cones that are gradually closer together. The operator must negotiate the loader between the cones without touching or hitting any cones. The bucket must be level and approximately one foot off the ground while entering and exiting this maneuver.

Total points possible	350 Points
Points deducted for each cone touched or hit	-100 Points

Obstacle #4 – Back & Forward Serpentine

The objective is to maneuver the loader backward through a series of barrels in a continuous motion and not make contact with the barrels, reverse direction and continue the maneuver. The bucket must be level and approximately one foot off the ground while entering and exiting this maneuver.

Total points possible		350 Points
Barrels touched or hit	0	350 Points
	1	200 Points
	2	Points
	3	50 Points
	4	0 Points
Points deducted for each cone touched or hit		- 50 Points
Bucket not level and/or bucket is above the barrels		0 Points

Obstacle #5 – Backward S-Curve

The objective is to maneuver the loader backwards through an S-Curve without touching or hitting any cones. The bucket must be level and approximately 1 foot off the ground while driving through this maneuver.

Total points possible	350 Points
Cones not touched or hit	200 Points
Points deducted for each cone touched or hit	-20 Points
Bonus points only for all cones if not touched or hit	150 Points
Bucket not level and/or bucket is above the cones	0 Points

Obstacle #6 – Offset Parked Cars w/ Tennis Balls

The objective is to maneuver the loader through the left and right parking obstacles knocking the tennis balls of the holders without touching or hitting the holders

Total points possible		350 Points
50 points for each tennis ball knocked off the holder	6	300 Points
	5	250 Points
	4	200 Points
	3	150 Points
	2	100 Points
	1	50 Points
	0	0 Points
Bonus points for knocking all 6 tennis balls off		50 Points
Points if barrels are touched or hit		- 50 Points

Obstacle #7 – Stop Line

The objective is to come as close to the stop line as possible with the front of the loader bucket without touching or going past the stop line. The time stops when the operator sounds the horn.

Total points possible	350 Points
Within 6"	250 Points
6" - 12"	75 Points
12" - 18"	25 Points
Over 18"	0 Points
Front of loader bucket goes over the stop line	0 Points
Bonus for finishing the course within the time limit	100 Points
Penalty points for going over the course time limit	-1 Point for each second
Finishing the course over the time limit	-100 Points

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