What rules apply to prizes and prize money?

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Under ASA Rule 2: Equal prize money for men and women. Team prizes are only for South African citizens and permanent residents. Road race teams are 3 to count in each category, except Senior/Open men and women where 4 count, unless the province approves otherwise. Prizes and prize money must be paid directly to the athlete, even if they have an athlete representative. The athlete may authorise a third party in writing. At events without drug testing, prize money should be paid immediately after the prize-giving, and the athlete signs the payment schedule approved by the referee. At minimum, provide awards for Senior/Open athletes. If the budget allows, add Junior, Masters and adaptive athletes. Junior awards cover all ages up to 19. For masters, offer all 10-year categories (35-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) before 5-year ones. Junior prize money must follow ASA's financial and safeguarding policies. Only eligible athletes may receive prize money. Fun runs may only offer lucky-draw prizes, never money or money vouchers.