Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

APPENDIX C: PENATIES FOR RULE VIOLATIONSNote: This summary is included in the rules to provide a quick reference point for athletes andofficials. If for a particular scenario it is found that that the penalty indicated in this appendixconflicts with the penalty which is indicated in the main body of the rules, the penalty listed inthe main body of the rules shall prevail.RulesPenalty1. Starting before the starter’s signal; - Stop and Go (15 seconds in T1)2. Failing to follow the prescribedcourse;3. Using abusive language orbehavior toward any official;- Stop and Go and reenter the race at the samepoint.- If the above is not or cannot be complied with,then DSQ- For the guidance of the Referee, a time penaltyrather than DSQ may be considered if theviolation is considered to be not deliberate andthe advantage gained is minor- DSQ- Possible escalation to Tri NZ Board to considersuspension4. Using unsportsmanlike behavior; - DSQ- Possible escalation to Tri NZ Board to considersuspension or expulsion5. Blocking, charging, obstructing, orinterfering with the forward progressof another athlete;6. Unfair contact. (Note: The fact thatcontact occurs between athletesdoes not constitute a violation.When several athletes are movingin a limited area, contact mayoccur. This incidental contactbetween athletes in equallyfavourable positions, is not aviolation)7. Accepting assistance from anyoneother than a Technical Official orRace Official ;8. Refusing to follow the instructionsof Technical Officials, Race officialsor NZ Police;- If unintentional: Verbal Warning or a TimePenalty (cycle)- If Intentional: Time Penalty (cycle) or DSQ- Blocking on the cycle section of a draft illegalevent will be penalised with the same timepenalty applied to drafting at that event but DSQremains an option for serious breaches- Unintentionally: verbal warning- Intentionally: DSQ- If it is possible to amend and return to theoriginal situation Stop and Go/Time Penalty- If not possible to return to the original situation,DSQ- DSQTriathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 46