C.1 General Rules
Failure to comply with the TC Competition Rules may result in a competitor being warned, disqualified, suspended, or expelled. Prior to competing in any TC event, competitors will sign the TC Athlete's Waiver, which states that any dispute arising from regulations of Triathlon Canada (TC), which cannot be settled by its existing appeal procedure, shall be settled finally by the Center for Sport and Law (CSL) in Ottawa, Ontario, or its successor program, to the exclusion of recourse to ordinary courts. Any decision taken by the arbitration panel set up by ADR shall be without appeal and shall be binding on the parties concerned.
C.1.0.1 OAT Mod – Compliance
Failure to comply with the TC Competition Rules and OAT modifications in an OAT Sanctioned event may result in a competitor being warned, disqualified, suspended, or expelled.
C.1.1 Warnings
It is not necessary for an official to give a warning prior to issuing a more serious penalty. The purpose of a warning is to alert a competitor about a possible rule violation and to promote a "proactive" attitude on the part of officials.
C.1.2 Warnings and Officials
A warning will be given at the discretion of the official. They shall assess a warning by:
a) Sounding a whistle or horn
b) Showing a yellow card
c) Calling the competitor's number and saying "STOP".
d) OAT Mod - An OAT Official may use one, some or all of these methods.
C.1.3 Reasons for a Warning
A warning may be given when:
a) A competitor violates a rule unintentionally
b) An official believes a violation is about to occur
c) No advantage has been gained.
C.1.4 Procedure during Warning
When assessed a yellow card, the competitor will stop in a safe manner and follow the instructions of the official. If on a bicycle, the competitor will stop in a safe manner, dismount with both feet on one side of the bicycle, and raise both wheels off the ground at the same time. The official will then say "GO", at which time the competitor will continue in a safe manner.
C.1.4.1 OAT Mod – Time Penalty
At the discretion of the OAT Head Official, where stopping the competitor may cause a dangerous situation, a time penalty may be awarded instead of a “Stop and Go”. Participants shall be advised before the race if this option will be used. In such an event, when assessed a warning, the competitor may continue without stopping. Time penalties awarded shall be:
a) one (1) minute in sprint distance races (half or less the distance of an International/Olympic distance race);
b) two (2) minutes for races from sprint distance up to International/Olympic distances, and
c) three (3) minutes for races beyond the International/Olympic distances.
C.1.4.2 OAT Mod – Penalty for All Warnings
The time penalty is awarded for each and every warning.
C.2 Disqualification
C.2.1 General
A disqualification is a penalty appropriate for a violation.
C.2.2 Assessment
Officials assess a disqualification by:
a) Sounding a horn or whistle
b) Waving a red flag or card
c) Calling the competitor's number.
d) OAT Mod - An OAT Official may use one, some or all of these methods.
C.2.3 Procedure after Disqualification
A competitor may finish the race if an official calls a disqualification. A disqualified competitor may appeal the decision (except in the case of a judgment call) in accordance with the provisions of Section L (Appeals) of the Competition Rules.
C.2.4 Reasons for Disqualification
A competitor may be disqualified for:
a) Failing to follow the prescribed course
b) Using abusive language or behavior toward any official or unsportsmanlike behavior. (also possible suspension)
c) Blocking, charging, obstructing, or interfering with the forward progress of another competitor
d) Unfair contact. The fact that contact occurs between competitors does not constitute a violation. When several competitors are moving in a limited area, contact may occur. This incidental contact between competitors in equally favorable positions, is not a violation.
e) Accepting assistance from anyone other than race officials or accepting assistance from a race official which constitutes an unfair advantage.
f) Refusing to follow the instructions of race officials
g) Departing the course for reasons of safety, but failing to re-enter at the point of departure.
h) Failure to wear the unaltered race number provided by the Organizing Committee in the proper way, which is: during the entire cycle segment the number must be worn on the bicycle; during the entire run segment the number must be worn on the front.
i) Leaving equipment or discarding personal articles on the course. Tires, plastic bottles, and other discarded items must be placed safely off the course.
j) Wearing items deemed a hazard to self or others, i.e., a hard cast, jewelry, headsets, or headphones.
k) Using unauthorized equipment to provide an advantage or which will be dangerous to others.
l) Violating traffic regulations
m) Contrived or intentional ties by elite athletes and junior athletes in TC sanctioned events.
C.3 Suspension
C.3.1 General
Means a competitor will not take part in TC or ITU competitions or competitions sanctioned by PGBs affiliated to TC during a stated suspension period.
C.3.2 Suspension
A competitor may be suspended for, (but not limited to):
a) Unsportsmanlike conduct
b) Fraud, i.e., entering under an assumed name or age, falsifying an affidavit, or giving false information
c) Participating when not eligible
d) Repeated violations of TC Rules
e) Drug abuse.
f) Suspensions will be assessed by the Competition Jury, for lengths from three (3) months to four (4) years, depending on the violation.
C.4 Expulsion
C.4.1 General
For the lifetime of the competitor they will not take part in TC competitions or competitions sanctioned by PGBs affiliated to TC.
C.4.2 Expulsion
A competitor may be expelled for life (but not be limited to):
a) For a drug offense as outlined in the ITU and TC Doping Control Rules and Procedural Guidelines
b) For an unusual and violent act of unsportsmanlike behavior.
C.4.3 Procedure during Expulsion
A competitor will not be eligible to compete in ITU, TC and PGB competitions while suspended or expelled from TC.
C.4.4 Expulsion due to Drug Abuse
If the suspension or expulsion is for drug abuse, the decision will be revealed to ITU and any national sport federation under which the competitor may wish to compete.
C.4.5 Disciplinary Notice
When a competitor is suspended or expelled, the President of TC will notify the concerned PGB, in writing, within 30 days. All suspensions and expulsions will be announced on the TC internet website and communicated to the ITU and COC.
C.4.6 Right of Appeal
Competitors charged with a violation have the right to appeal, except in the case of judgment calls by officials. See Section L. Appeals.
C.4.7 Reinstatement
After suspension, a competitor must apply to the President of TC for reinstatement.
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