J.1 General
The duties of the Officials are to conduct the competition in accordance with the TC Competition Rules.
J.1.1 Officials
The officials at all TC races are:
a) The TC Technical Delegate (TD) ensures that all aspects of the TC Competition Rules and Operations Manuals are fulfilled.
b) The Head Referee (HR) directs the certification of race officials and makes final judgments on rule violations.
c) The HR assigns and monitors the work of all Race Officials.
d) Race Officials are assigned to Registration, Start/Finish, Transition Area(s), Swim, Cycle, Run, and Vehicle Control. An adequate number of race officials will be assigned to each area and will be responsible for the enforcement of TC Competition Rules within their assigned jurisdiction.
e) The Competition Jury, which will be appointed by the Technical Delegate.
f) OAT Mod – Except for OAT Provincial Championships and Grand Prix Series races, a TD is not usually assigned to OAT races. The OAT Head Official serves the functions of both the TD and HR.
J.1.2 Competition Jury
For Triathlon Canada events, the Competition Jury consists of three (3) people:
a) A member of the TC Executive Board or Council member;
b) A representative of the host PGB;
c) The TD or a person designated by the chair of the TC Technical Committee.
J.1.3 OAT Mod – Competition Jury
For OAT Sanctioned events, the Competition Jury shall consist of three (3) people drawn from the following categories:
a) A member of the Board of OAT or of another PGB;
b) A representative of the host organizing committee (not the RD);
c) The TD or a person designated by the chair of the OAT Technical Committee;
d) An experienced OAT Official (level II or higher, if not involved in the incident);
e) An experienced competitor (former or current National Team member, if not involved in the incident);
f) An OAT Elite competitor (if not involved in the incident)
J.1.4 Duties of Competition Jury
The Competition Jury rules on all protests and appeals.
J.1.5 Jury Integrity
The Competition Jury will observe the following principles:
a) Give equal weight to the evidence and testimony provided by all
b) Recognize that honest testimony can vary and be in conflict as a result of personal observation or recollection
c) Keep an open mind until all evidence has been submitted
d) Recognize that a competitor is innocent until the alleged violation has been established to the complete satisfaction of the Jury.
J.1.6 Video Tapes
Videotapes may be used by TC officials to acquire data on rule infractions.
J.2 Volunteer Certification
All volunteers who are assigned to areas of responsibility on the field of play must be certified as a Level 1 official. This will involve a 2 hour course with the EO (Event Organizer) and TD prior to the event. Volunteers must carry credentials allowing passage only to those areas that allow them to carry out their duties on or around the field of play.
J.2.0.1 OAT Mod – OAT Volunteers
This rule does not apply for OAT events. OAT Officials shall ensure that the officials they work with are fully briefed prior to the start of the event. RD’s shall be held accountable for the performance of volunteers working for them and should ensure volunteers receive the necessary instruction prior to the event.
