B.1 General Conduct
Triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, winter triathlon and the other related multi-sports involve many competitors. Race tactics are part of the interaction between competitors. Competitors will:
a) Practice good sportsmanship at all times,
b) Be responsible for their own safety and the safety of others,
c) Understand the TC Competition Rules
d) Obey traffic regulations and instructions from race officials,
e) Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers, and spectators with respect and courtesy,
f) Avoid the use of abusive language.
g) If they violate the rules knowingly, report the violation to a race official, and if necessary retire promptly from the competition.
h) Inform race officials after withdrawing from the race.
i) OAT Mod - Understand the OAT modifications.
B.1.2 Drug Abuse
TC condemns the use of substances that artificially enhance performance. Competitors will follow the ITU Doping Control Rules and Procedural Guidelines. All competitors are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the ITU Doping Rules and Procedural Guidelines including medical control tests, testing obligations and procedures, penalties and appeal processes, and forbidden substances.
B.1.3 Health
Triathlons, duathlon, and other multi-sport competitions are strenuous. To be able to compete, competitors should be in excellent physical condition. Their health and welfare is of paramount importance. Time limits for the swim and cycle segments, plus overall finish time will be established for each competition by the Technical Delegate (TD). These limits will be published in the pre-event registration material.
B.2 Eligibility
B.2.1 World Championships
Qualification Criteria for the ITU Triathlon, Junior Triathlon, Duathlon, Long Distance Triathlon, Indoor Triathlon and Winter Triathlon World Championships are established solely by the ITU. Entry to those races must be endorsed by TC.
Qualification criteria for participation in the age-group waves of the ITU Triathlon, Duathlon, Long Distance Triathlon, Indoor Triathlon and Winter Triathlon World Championships are established by TC, and posted on its Internet web site before the start of each season.
B.2.2 Competing in ITU events:<br>
Eligibility for competing in ITU events is governed by the ITU’s eligibility rules, as published in ITU’s Competition Rules.
B.2.3 Competing in TC events:
a) Competitors must hold current membership with their PGB before the start of the race.
b) Competitors under suspension by ITU, TC or any other National Federation (NF) or PGB, will not be eligible to compete in TC competitions.
c) Members of a PGB may represent that province in TC competitions, without any residency requirements other than those governing the said PGB’s eligibility rules.
B.2.4 Insurance:
a) Each competitor must have adequate insurance coverage, provided by their PGB.
b) Failing that, they will be required to purchase day of race coverage.
B.2.5 OAT Mod - Competing in OAT events:
a) OAT Mod - Competitors must hold current membership with their PGB or another NGB before the start of the race.
b) OAT Mod - Competitors under suspension by ITU, TC or any other National Federation (NF) or PGB, will not be eligible to compete in OAT competitions.
B.3 Registration
Entry for elites, junior and age group teams to any TC National Championships will be completed through the competitor’s PGB, who must qualify by meeting the standards of the said PGB.
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, any athlete meeting eligibility requirements for competing at TC events can register directly with the race director, under the conditions set out by its organization.
B.3.1 Language and Communication
The official language is English, although reasonable efforts will be made to conduct events and communicate documents in both of Canada’s official languages.
B.3.2 Team Uniforms
For TC National Triathlon Championships, each elite and junior competitor must wear the official team uniform of the province he/she represents. Failure to do so will result in their inability to participate or disqualification
For ITU World Championships, each competitor must wear the official team uniform of the country he/she represents. Failure to do so will result in their inability to participate or disqualification. All National Team Uniforms must conform with the ITU World Championships Uniform Specifications. Competitors participating in World Cup events must comply with the ITU World Cup Uniform Guidelines (See Appendix B in ITU Competition Rules).
B.3.3 Pre-Race Meeting
A compulsory meeting of elite competitors will be held before all TC competitions and will be conducted by the Technical Director and the Race Director. Each PGB must have a team captain and/or coach and/or team manager and/or competitors in attendance.
B.3.3.1 OAT Mod – OAT Drafting Races
Where special waves exist in OAT Provincial Championship and Ontario Grand Prix Series races, for elite and junior competitors only, a compulsory meeting will be held.
B.4 Packet Pick-Up
At Triathlon and Duathlon National Championships, junior and age group competitors must pick-up their own race packet at the official race registration area during designated time. At all TC events, elite competitors will pick up their race packet at Registration and the Race Briefing.
B.4.1 Packet Pick-Up Times
For age group and junior competitors at Triathlon and Duathlon National championships, there will be two days of race package pick-up. The hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. two days prior to the competition. If a PGB is unable to make the designated registration time, they must request a different time, in writing, to the Organizing Committee.
B.4.2 Packet Contents
Race packets will contain a minimum of:
a) five official race numbers (one for body, one for bike, and three for the helmet) and four safety pins.
b) Security/Credentials Pass
c) Schedule of Events
d) Start List
e) Course maps
f) Event Tickets
g) Competition Rules specific to the competition. (It is the competitor's responsibility to know the TC Competition Rules. It is the PGBs responsibility to ensure that competitors have a copy of the TC Competition Rules).
h) OAT Mod – The details of race packet content for OAT sanctioned races are contained in the OAT Race Operations Manual.
B.5 Timing and Results
The official results shall be in accordance with the ORIS standards. Time splits to be included are:
a) Finish of the swim or first segment
b) Cycle (to include both swim/cycle and cycle/run transitions)
c) Run time
d) Overall finish time.
Results will include disqualifications and reasons.
B.5.0.1 OAT Mod – Timing Standards
When an athlete is disqualified (DQ) that fact will appear in the results. The OAT Head Official will post the reason for the DQ and explain it to the athlete. Sprint, Try-a-Tri, KOS and recreational races may record and display only the Overall Finish Time. Additional details of race timing and results for OAT sanctioned races are contained in the OAT Race Operations Manual.
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