Youth A Triathlon

Age requirement: from 14 to 15

JUNIOR TRIATHLON RULES:

XTERRA South Africa is a Triathlon South Africa (TSA) sanctioned event - World Triathlon Rules and Regulations will apply.

General Rules:

• No music devices/earphones

• No course cutting. Immediate DQ. Life time ban on 2nd offence.

• No littering. 5 minute penalty for littering on course. Use Litter Zone at aid stations.

• No outside assistance. Athletes may help each other.

• Unsportsmanlike behavior, foul riding and running or the use of profane or abusive language may lead to disqualification

• Athletes who do not finish the event, at the time of pulling out, must please report it to any Technical Official.

Swim:

• Swimsuit & provided swim cap must be worn.

• Goggles are optional.

• Wetsuit is optional, depending on water temperature, see Rules.

Bike:

• Mountain bike with race number displayed on handlebars is required.

• Helmet and shoes are compulsory.

• Clothing covering bottom and torso is compulsory.

• Bike needs to be in good working order.

• Bikes may only be removed when all athletes are off the course.

Run:

• Race number must be worn on the front. (Best is an elastic with 3 pins or special triathlon number belt)

• Clothing covering bottom and torso is compulsory.

Transition:

• Helmet on and buckled before taking your bike.

• Remove helmet only once back has been racked after cycling leg.

• Riding your bike within the Transition Area is prohibited. You may only begin cycling once you have passed the mount line outside the Transition Area

• Familiarise yourself with the mount and dismount lines.

• Only participants allowed in transition.

• Bikes must be returned to the same location on the bike rack during the transition to the run

• Bikes must be securely racked and may not be left on the ground before heading onto the run

• Personal seconding or assistance in the Transition Area is prohibited