Rules and Regulations
Competition Standards
The triathlon competition at the Games will be conducted under the auspices, rules and regulations of the International Triathlon Union and will conform to any special requirements of the International Masters Games Association (IMGA).
Triathlon Victoria will conduct the competition.
RULES:
* All ITU/TA race competition rules apply.
* Swim - maximum time allowed in water is 1 hour 10 minutes after start of competitor's wave. This will necessitate a separate cap colour for each wave.
* Swim - all turn buoys (nominate colour) in the Olympic distance must be kept on the RHS; all turn in the Sprint distance must be kept on the LHS. Intermediate line of sight buoys are an indication of the direct course line only.
* Wetsuits - compulsory if temperature below 14 degrees C, banned if temperature above 22 degrees C.
* Cycle and Run - upper torso must be covered at all times (swim costume acceptable for females).
* Registration and body numbering prior to entry into transition.
* Bike and helmet inspection as entering transition.
* Bike mechanic available at registration for last minute repairs.
* Bikes not allowed out of transition for warm up once in so warm up before hand.
* Bike racks individually numbered.
* Only bike and run clothing to be left at bike rack. Bags etc to be placed in secure baggage area provided by Race Director. Any bags left will be removed by marshals.
* Stop/Start penalty will apply on cycle course for drafting and blocking rule violations.
* Two or more rule violations for drafting and/or blocking will result in DQ.
PROTESTS:
Protest Jurisdiction
1. A competitor may file a protest with the Race Referee provided that the action protested has not previously been reported by a Technical Official and ruled upon by the Race Referee.
2. A protest cannot be made on a judgment decision.
3. Protest Concerning the Course. A protest that the course does not conform to the requirements of the Sanctioning Authority, or is unsafe, must be made in writing to the Referee at least 24 hours before the start of the race.
4. Protest Concerning Eligibility. A protest concerning the eligibility of a competitor must be made in writing to the Referee before the start of the event. The affected competitor may compete. A decision on the protest will be made prior to the announcement of results.
5. Protest Concerning Equipment. A protest concerning a competitor's equipment being in violation of the conditions set out in these Race Competition Rules must be made in writing to the Referee no later than 30 minutes after the protesting competitor's finish time.
6. Protest Against Another Competitor or an Official. A protest against the actions of another competitor or official carried out before, during or after the race must be made in writing to the Race Referee within 30 minutes of the protesting competitor's finish time. Such a protest may be submitted only if the protesting competitor claims that the action of the alleged offender was detrimental to the performance of the protester.
7. Protest Concerning Timekeeping. A protest concerning an error in timing must be made in writing to the Race Referee within 30 minutes after the posting of the unofficial results. A state or territory association may protest an error in timekeeping in the official results of a national or international championship event within 30 days after the competition, in writing, to the TA Board through the TA Technical Committee.
CONSIDERATION OF A PROTEST:
8. A protest will not be considered unless:
a. The protest is submitted to the Race Referee within the time laid down in the foregoing paragraphs;
b. The protest is accompanied by an Protest Fee of $50.00 for national and international level events and a fee determined by the sanctioning association for other events, and which will be refunded only if the protest is upheld; and
c. The protest is submitted in writing, preferably on a TA Race Protest Form, which may be obtained from the Race Referee, but in any case contains the following information:
(i) The name, race number, address and home and business telephone numbers of the protesting competitor;
(ii) The rule or procedure alleged to have been violated;
(iii) The location and approximate time of the alleged violation;
(iv) The person(s) involved in the alleged violation;
(v) A statement, including a diagram if possible, of the alleged violation; and
(vi) The name or identity of one or more witnesses who observed the alleged violation.
APPEALS:
Appeals Jurisdiction
9. A competitor may file an appeal with the Technical Delegate provided that the decision appealed against has not previously been the subject of an appeal and ruled upon by the Competition Jury.
10. An appeal cannot be made on a judgment decision.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL:
11. An appeal against a decision will not be considered unless:
a. The appeal is submitted to the Technical Delegate within 30 minutes of the Race Referee's decision being formally advised;
b. The appeal is accompanied by an Appeal Fee of $50.00 for national and international level events and a fee determined by the sanctioning association for other events, and which will only be refunded if the appeal is upheld; and
c. The appeal is submitted in writing, preferably on a TA Race Appeal Form that may be obtained from the Technical Delegate, but in any case contains the following information:
(i) The name, race number, address and home and business telephone numbers of the appellant;
(ii) The rule or procedure alleged to have been violated;
(iii) The location and approximate time of the alleged violation;
(iv) The person(s) involved in the alleged violation;
(v) A statement, including a diagram if possible, of the alleged violation;
(vi) The rationale for and a summary of the appeal; and
(vii) The name or identity of one or more witnesses who observed the alleged incident.