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MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES |
For a
complete list of rules, please refer to the current USA Triathlon Competitive
Rules at www.usatriathlon.org
1.
Helmets: (Penalty: Disqualification)
No modification may be made to the
helmet. Helmets must be worn as they
were purchase. If the helmet came with a
cloth cover, the cover must be on the helmet when competing.
2.
Chin Straps: (Penalty:
Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.)
Chin Straps must be buckled at all times
when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your
chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.
3.
Outside Assistance: (Penalty:
Variable time penalty)
No assistance other than that offered by race
and medical officials may be used.
Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness.
4. Transition Area: (Penalty: Variable time
penalty)
All equipment must be placed in the properly
designated and individually assigned bike corral. All participants must return their bicycles
to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another
participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. No participant shall bring any glass
containers into the transition area (DQ!).
5.
Drafting: (Penalty: Variable time
penalty)
Drafting—keep at least three bike lengths of clear space
between you and the cyclist in front. If
you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds.
Position—keep to the right hand side of the lane of traffic
unless passing.
Blocking—riding on the left side of the lane without passing
anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass.
Overtaken—once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone
from the rear, before attempting to pass again.
6.
Course: (Penalty: Referee’s
discretion)
All competitors are required to follow the
prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation
and going outside the course is a safety issue.
Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic
laws at all times.
7.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: (Penalty:
Disqualification)
Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive
language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA
Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.
8. Headphones: (Penalty: Variable time
penalty)
Headphones, headsets, walkman’s, etc. are not
to be worn at any time.
9.
Race Numbers: (Penalty: Variable time
penalty for missing or altered number. Disqualification and one year suspension
from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director
permission)
All athletes are required to wear race
numbers at all times during the run.
Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not cut or folded or altered in
any way. DO NOT transfer your number to
any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing.
10.
Wetsuits:
Each age group participant shall be permitted
to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up
to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78
degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear
wetsuits at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wear
a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or
awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are
prohibited.
11.
Abandonment: (Penalty: Variable time
penalty)
All personal equipment and belongings taken
out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on
the course.
12.
Bar-end Plugs: (Penalty: Disqualification)
Handlebars and stem must be fashioned to
prevent any danger. All handlebar ends
must be solidly plugged to lessen the possibility of injury.
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VARIABLE TIME PENALTIES |
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DISTANCE
CATEGORY |
1ST
OFFENSE |
2ND
OFFENSE |
3RD
OFFENSE |
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Short or Sprint |
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Disqualification |
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International & Olympic |
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Disqualification |
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Long |
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Disqualification |
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Ultra |
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Disqualification |
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