M.T.A. RACE RULES OF COMPETITIONS
The
The attention of
Triathletes is drawn, in particular, to the following:
Intention - The
competition Rules are intended to:
Create an atmosphere of
sportsmanship, equality, and fair play.
Provide safety and
protection.
Penalize competitors
who gain an unfair advantage.
General Conduct -
Competitors will:
Practice good
sportsmanship at all times.
Be responsible for
their own safety and the safety of others.
Understand the ITU
Competition Rules, available from the National Federation.
Obey traffic
regulations and instructions from race officials.
Treat other
competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators with respect and courtesy.
Avoid the use of
abusive language.
DRUG ABUSE
The
WARNING
It is not necessary for an official to give a warning prior to issuing a
more serious penalty. The purpose of a warning is to alert a competitor about a
possible rule violation and to promote a “proactive” attitude on the part of
the officials.
– A warning may be given when:
A competitor violates a
rule unintentionally
An official believes a
violation is about to occur
No advantage has been
gained.
PENALTY - A penalty will be given for:
(2 minutes added to finish time)
Drafting
In the cycle section,
crossing the road on to the wrong side of the road
In the run segment,
failure to stay on designated side of road
Taking bike before
fastening helmet
Unclipping helmet
before racking bike
Leaving one’s equipment
in the transition area in such a way as to create an obstruction to other
triathletes
Mounting and
dismounting of the bike while still in the transition zone
DISQUALIFICATION -
Athletes will be disqualified for:
Failing to follow the
prescribed course
Using abusive language
or behavior toward any official or unsportsmanlike behavior
Unfair contact. The
deliberate contact with another triathlete in order to gain an advantage
Accepting assistance
from anyone other than race officials or accepting assistance from a race
official which constitutes an unfair advantage
Blocking, charging,
obstructing or interfering with the forward progress of another competitor
Departing the course
for reasons of safety, but failing to re-enter at the point of departure
Failure to submit
oneself to body marking prior to the race
Failure to wear the
unaltered race number (if any) provided by the Race Organisers
Failure to wear the
crash-helmet during cycling segment of Race
Wearing items deemed a
hazard to self or others, i.e. a hard cast, jewelry, headsets or headphones
Using unauthorized
equipment to provide an advantage or which will be dangerous to others
Drafting (2nd
offence)
Cycling or running with
a bare torso
Refusing to follow the
instructions of race officials
BICYCLE DRAFT ZONE
The draft zone is a
rectangle 7 metres long by 3 metres wide. The centre of the leading 2 metre
edge will be measured from the back edge of the back wheel. A competitor may
enter the draft zone of another competitor, but must be seen to be progressing
through that zone. A maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to pass through the
zone of another competitor.
ENTRY INTO BICYCLE DRAFT
ZONE
A competitor may enter
a bicycle draft zone (subject to the official’s judgment) in the following
circumstances:
a) If the competitor
enters the draft zone, and progresses through it within 15 seconds;
b) For safety reasons
c) At an aid station
d) At an exit or
entrance of a transition area
e) At an acute turn
f) If race officials
exclude a section of the course because of narrow lanes, construction, detours,
or for other safety reasons.
OVERTAKING DEFINITION
A competitor is passed
when another competitor’s front wheel is ahead of theirs. Once overtaken, a
competitor must immediately move out of the draft zone of the leading
competitor.