Every competitor (and parent, parent/guardian for drivers under 18) must be conversant with all rules governing kartsport. Every competitor must hold a current kart competition licence endorsed by a KartSport New Zealand Steward approving competence to compete in any sprint, road or circuit race before an entry is submitted or accepted. In all competition from Club level up, a competitor MUST be currently registered with KartSport New Zealand (i.e. must hold a current kart competition licence.)

In all competition from Club level up a competitor must also be a full driving (racing) member of a KartSport New Zealand affiliated club on the day of the event and be able to produce proof of such club membership on demand. Such membership may be as provided for by One Day Competition Licences.

No person shall drive, in competition, practice or testing, a class of kart other than that specified for their age group.