2751. In this Competition the Athletes are divided into groups. They can either be divided by draw, according to the results of a qualifying Competition or according to a recent Jumping Rankings, to be specified in the Schedule.
2. The way, in which the Athletes are divided among the groups, and how the starting order within the groups is determined, must be specified in the Schedule.
3. First all Athletes in the first group start, then all Athletes in the second group and so on.
4. The best Athlete of each group qualifies for the winning round.
5. The OC may stipulate in the Schedule that a limited number of Athletes, who have not obtained the best result in their group, but who are the next best of all Athletes, also qualify for the winning round.
6. All Athletes in the winning round start with zero Penalties.
7. Athletes in the winning round will retain their starting order of the first round or, if so stipulated in the Schedule, they will start in reverse order of the results (Penalties and time) in the first round.
8. The first round and the winning round are judged under Table A against the clock.
9. This Competition may not be used for the Grand Prix or for the Competition with the highest prize money or as a qualifying Competition for another Competition.
10. All Athletes participating in the winning round must receive prize money.
11. If an Athlete qualified for the winning round does not start in this round, he will not be replaced.
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