Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

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4 SWIMMING CONDUCT4.1. General Rulesa) Athletes may use any stroke to propel themselves through the water. They mayalso tread water or float. It is allowed to push off the ground at the beginning andthe end of every swim lap.b) Athletes must follow the prescribed swim course. (Penalty: Stop and Go TimePenalty in T1 or Disqualification)c) Athletes may stand on the bottom or rest by holding an inanimate object, such asa buoy or stationary boat. Dolphin diving in shallow water is permitted.d) In an emergency, an athlete should raise an arm overhead and call forassistance. Once official assistance is received, the athlete must retire from thecompetition except as described in rule 4.1 c.4.2. Wetsuit Use:a) Wetsuit use is governed by the following tables:Elite, U23 and Junior athletesSwimLengthForbiddenAboveMandatory BelowMaximumStay in Water300m 20 o C 14 o C 10 min.750m 20 o C 14 o C 20 min.1500m 20 o C 14 o C 30 min.2000m 22 o C 16 o C 1 h 15 min.4000m 22 o C 16 o C 1 h 45 min.For Age Group athletes:SwimForbidden Mandatory MaximumLengthAbove:Below: Stay in Water750m 22 o C 14 o C 30 min.1500m 22 o C 14 o C 1 h 10 min.2000m 23 o C 16 o C 1 h 40 min.4000m 24 o C 16 o C 2 h 15 min.Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 12
4.3. Modifications:a) The swim distance can be shortened or even cancelled according to this table:Originalswimdistance16.9ºC –16.0ºC15.9ºC –15.0ºCTemperature of water14.9ºC –14.0ºC13.9ºC –13.0ºCBelow13.0ºC750 m 750 m 750 m 750 m 750 m Cancel1500 m 1500 m 1500 m 1500 m 750 m Cancel2000 m 2000 m 2000 m 1500 m 1000m Cancel4000 m 4000 m 3000 m 1500 m 1000m Cancel* Note: If the water temperature is under 16 degrees and the air temperatureis lower than the water temperature then the water temperature will beadjusted downwards by 0.5 degrees for each 1 degree of difference betweenthe water and air temperatures as illustrated in the following table. If the airtemperature is expected to change significantly (either up or down) theTechnical Delegate should take into account the expected air temperature atthe time the athletes will be exiting the water when modifying the watertemperature(*) Air temperature15ºC 14ºC 13ºC 12ºC 11ºC 10ºC 9ºC 8ºCWatertemperature16ºC 15.5ºC 15ºC 14.5ºC 14ºC 13.5ºC 13ºC Cancel Cancel15ºC 15ºC 14.5ºC 14ºC 13.5ºC 13ºC Cancel Cancel Cancel14ºC 14ºC 14ºC 13.5ºC 13ºC Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancelb) If other weather conditions dictate, i.e., high winds, heavy rain, etc. theTechnical Delegate or Race Referee may adapt limits on the swim length orprovisions about the wetsuit use. The final decision will be made one hourbefore the start, and will be clearly communicated to the athletes by theTechnical Delegate or Race Referee.c) Water Temperature: Water temperature must be taken one (1) hour prior to thestart of the event on race day. It must be taken at the middle of the course andin two other areas on the swim course, at a depth of 60 cm. The lowestmeasured temperature will be considered as the official water temperature.d) Elite, U23 and Junior Athletes must wear their Tri NZ approved uniform for nonwetsuitswims. If athletes choose to wear a second suit, it must be wornunderneath the official uniform and cannot be removed during the entirecompetition.e) Male Age Group Athletes in a non-wetsuit swim (or who, when wetsuits areallowed, chose not to wear one) may complete the swim with a bare torso butthe torso must be covered before commencing the cycle section.f) For Aquathlon events, if the water temperature is below 20°C the event will bemodified to a Swim-Run event.Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 13
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