(Download Adobe Reader to read PDF files, if you don't already have it
on your computer.)Race Rules and Safety Tips
1. Swim Caps: A competitor must wear the swim cap
provided by the race organization.
2. Helmets:
a) helmets are compulsory and must be certified to existing bicycle helmet standards and
b) chin straps must be fastened anytime the athlete is in possession of the
bicycle. This means that before the bike is removed from the rack, the chin strap must be fastened and remain
fastened until the bike is placed back on the racks.
3. Bicycles: Riding of bicycles in the transition zone is strictly prohibited at all times.
4. Assistance: Competitors may not receive assistance at any time during the race, or in the
transition zone. (This excludes medical or safety assistance given by designated race volunteers or qualified
staff.)
5. Drafting: Drafting of another competitor or motor vehicle is prohibited on the bike course. The
draft zone surrounding each competitor measures 7 metres X 3 metres from the
front edge of the front wheel. Competitors have 15 seconds to pass through this zone when overtaking another
athlete.
6. Blocking: Cyclists should keep to the right at all times, unless passing. Alert fellow cyclists
of your intention to pass by saying, "on your left".
7. Personal Musical Devices: Personal musical devices of any sort cannot be used while racing.
8. Race Course: Competitors must follow the prescribed course route in all segments of the race as
defined by the race organization.
9. Race Instructions: It is the Competitor's responsibility to read all supplied information given
in the race kits, posted at the race site and listen to verbal announcements given by the Race Director and Race
Officials.
10. Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Verbal or physical abuse of officials and race volunteers is not
acceptable or tolerated.
11. Torsos: All athletes must have their torsos covered on the
bike and run portions of the event. Bib numbers must be visible on the bike and run courses.
The following six page document explains many of the rules of Triathlon and the role of officials enforcing them.
Officiating and Rules at Races (Adobe PDF)
The following six page document has many safety tips for triathletes:
Safety Tips (Adobe PDF)
Race organizers must complete a Sanctioning Application and submit it to Triathlon Manitoba. This ensures that all of our events are safe and well organized. Athletes may be interested to read the Sanctioning Application.
Sanctioning Application (Adobe PDF)
Triathlon Canada Rules and Regulations
http://triathloncanada.com/rtecontent/document/Triathlon_Canada_Competition_Rules.pdf
Full International Triathlon Union rules can be found at
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This page was last updated on April 20, 2007