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The Skinny
The USAT Officials joining you on the course on your race day would like you to take a moment and refresh yourself on some IMPORTANT safety
concerns. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, we hope you will take the time to read the following summary of Position
Violations, which you probably know as the drafting rules.
Position Rules
I have reduced the Position Rules to the following concepts, which everyone can remember:
Will I Be Warned?
Remember you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are trained referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition.
There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition. Triathlon is an individual event and you must take personal responsibility to
understand the rules and avoid penalties. At the end of the race all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if
a penalty should be assessed. The Head Referee's ruling is final in the case of Position Violations and there are no protests or appeals of
Position penalties. Marshals commonly cite the following violations:
Most Common Violations
Three Strikes, You're Out
Though Position Violations carry a time penalty for each occurrence, if you are cited for three violations, you will be disqualified. Remember to treat
other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called "Unsportsmanlike" Conduct and you will be
disqualified.
Complete Rules
For the complete set of rules, visit USAT.
The USAT Officials joining you on the course on your race day would like you to take a moment and refresh yourself on some IMPORTANT safety
concerns. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, we hope you will take the time to read the following summary of Position
Violations, which you probably know as the drafting rules.
Position Rules
I have reduced the Position Rules to the following concepts, which everyone can remember:
- Ride on the right side of your lane. When you hear, "On your left," move to the right and stay right.
- Keep three bike lengths between you and the cyclist in front of you.
- Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right.
- Complete your pass within 15 seconds.
- If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass.
Will I Be Warned?
Remember you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are trained referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition.
There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition. Triathlon is an individual event and you must take personal responsibility to
understand the rules and avoid penalties. At the end of the race all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if
a penalty should be assessed. The Head Referee's ruling is final in the case of Position Violations and there are no protests or appeals of
Position penalties. Marshals commonly cite the following violations:
Most Common Violations
- Illegal Position or Blocking - riding on the left side of the lane without passing.
- Illegal Pass - passing on the right.
- Overtaken - failing to drop back three bike lengths after being passed and before re-passing.
- Drafting - following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass or exit the draft zone within 15 seconds.
- Bike Helmet - Always have your chinstrap securely fastened prior to getting on your bike. Do not unfasten your helmet until you are off your
bike. The helmet and chinstrap rule apply before, during, and after the event failure to do so will result in a DQ. - Walkmans-There are no walkmans on the course at any time.
Three Strikes, You're Out
Though Position Violations carry a time penalty for each occurrence, if you are cited for three violations, you will be disqualified. Remember to treat
other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called "Unsportsmanlike" Conduct and you will be
disqualified.
Complete Rules
For the complete set of rules, visit USAT.
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