| Shoreline Orthodontics Tri-k Triathlon Rules 2019.pdf |
- Wetsuits are not permitted. Swimmers will be seeded in heats by their estimated swim time.
- Absolutely no drafting another bike or moving object at any time. Each leg of the race is an individual endurance event. Teamwork which provides you with an advantage over another competitor is not allowed.
- Approved (A.N.S.I. or Snell) cycling helmets must be worn in the cycle portion.
- Competitors are expected to heed the directions and instructions of all race officials.
- Competitors are individually responsible for following traffic laws and are solely responsible for the consequences of any infraction.
- It is the cyclist's or legal guardian's sole responsibility to maintain their bikes in good working order.
- All swimmers must provide an estimated swim time on the registration form.
- All swimmers will be required to wear the colour- coded swim cap provided at check-in.
- Team swimmer to get arm band at swim finish and give to cyclist. It is the responsibility of the swimmer to get arm band. Team runner will receive arm band from team cyclist before starting running leg. At finish to hand in arm band. Lost arm bands will result in disqualification.
- Course marshals have ultimate and final authority and will remove a participant from the race if the participant has violated the rules of the race.
- Medical personnel have the ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race if he or she is physically incapable of continuing the race without sustaining severe physical damage, injury or loss of life.
- Good sportsman-like conduct is expected of all contestants.
- The Comox Tri-K Triathlon Society reserves the right to make changes to the course or the rules if they deem necessary.
- If an athlete does not pick up his/her race package at registration, he/she may not receive it. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS
- Race age is determined as of December 31 of the event year.
