AQUATHLON BASIC RULES

AQUATHLON – BASIC RULES

In the interest of safety and fairness, there are Rules for Aquathlon.  In-depth competition rules can be found on website www.triathlon.org.  We have however listed some basic rules so that you can compete at our events, please familiarize yourself –

It is the Athlete’s responsibility to attend race briefing and know the course and if not certain, ask an Official

No kitbags etc can remain in the transition area during the race. They must be removed prior to the start

You must wear a top/vest for the run sections, bare torsos are not permitted on the course

You should wear shoes for the run sections

Any individual/team that is taking part in the swim section MUST be a competent swimmer

Obey ALL instructions from Traffic and Course officials

Do not abuse or swear at Officials – this is an IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION

Headphones, Mobile phones, I-pods and glass containers are NOT permitted in any section of the Race

You must not block or impede the progress of other athletes

You cannot have a ‘pacemaker’ on the course or accept any outside assistance

Should you be unable to finish the event, you MUST notify an official or the Finish Table Officials

If competing in a team, the tag band(s) must be passed from runner 1, to the swimmer and finally to runner 2. If runner 2 finishes the event with the incorrect number of bands, the team will be disqualified

If an individual or team is found to have not completed the full number of laps in the run or swim section, they will be disqualified.