Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

Triathlon New ZealandIncorporated (Tri NZ)Triathlon New ZealandBoardVenueViolationWarningUltra Distancecombines swimming, cycling and running skills in continuum.The governing body for Triathlon and other related multisportcompetitions in New Zealand. Tri NZ is a National Federationaffiliated to the International Triathlon UnionThe group comprising elected and appointed individuals which,under the Tri NZ constitution, is responsible for governance of TriNZ. With specific relevance to these rules, the Tri NZ board isresponsible for ratifying any proposed changes to the competitionrules. The Board will also rule on any athlete suspensions orexpulsions and will hear level two appeals.All warm-up and competition areas, the air space above suchareas, official hotel, broadcasters, press and media areas, sportexpo area, contiguous areas, including without limitationspectators’ area, VIP areas, Transition Area, finish area and allother areas under control of LOC.A rule infringement which results in the awarding of a penalty.A verbal caution or a Stop and Go Time Penalty issued by aTechnical Official to an athlete during the course of a race. Thepurpose of a verbal warning is to alert the athlete to the potentialfor a rule violation to occur and to promote a pro-active attitude.A Stop and Go Time Penalty is given for minor ruleinfringements.Where this term is used in these rules it refers to a Triathloncomprising a swim of up to 4000 metre swim, a cycle of up to 180kilometres cycle and a run of up to 42 kilometres.Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 43