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Bike Dismount Area
USA Triathlon June 06, 2018
USA Triathlon rules do not require a mount or dismount area though it is strongly suggested for larger races.
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Wet Suit Guidelines
USA Triathlon June 06, 2018
To ensure a safe event, it is important to abide by the wet suit rule.
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Illegal Equipment
USA Triathlon June 05, 2018
Race directors are prohibited from allowing athletes to participate with illegal equipment on the course in a sanctioned event.
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Permissible Strokes
USA Triathlon June 05, 2018
Swimmers may use any stroke to propel themselves through the water and may tread water or float.
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Knowledge of the Course
USA Triathlon June 05, 2018
We recommend that all RDs make race course map(s) available to all participants well in advance of the event. However, it is the athlete's ultimate responsibility to know the course.
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Bicycle Placement
USA Triathlon June 05, 2018
Proper racking of bikes is important to maintain a smooth, safe, and efficient transition area.
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Race Identification and Race Numbers
USA Triathlon June 05, 2018
The race director is required by the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules and sanctioning requirements to provide official race numbers for each leg of the event.
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Age Group Competition
USA Triathlon June 04, 2018
Athletes are required to participate in their assigned age group.
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Wetsuit Rules
USA Triathlon June 04, 2018
Race Directors that are producing wetsuit legal races should be aware of the USA Triathlon rules on wetsuits.
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Traffic Laws
USA Triathlon June 04, 2018
Did you know that roads are not required to be closed for sanctioned events?