Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

RulesPenalty45. Illegal pass (passing on left) - Time penalty:- Sprint Distance – 1 minute- Standard Distance – 2 minutes- Long Distance – 3 minutes- Ultra Distance – 4 minutesAPPENDIX D: Technical Official Duties and ChecklistsNote: In the checklists that follow the officials are asked to undertake tasks such as verifyingthe course measurement and other tasks which assume that the officials will have arrived atleast the day prior to the race. The TD needs to take account of when the rest of the TOteam will be arriving in respect of some of these activities. In the case of items such ascourse measurement, the TD should confirm that the course has been accurately measuredand mapped – it can then be left to the TO’s to confirm on race day that (for example) theturning points have been set up at the correct places.It should also be noted that these checklists are guidelines only as to how the tasks requiredof the technical team will be delegated to the various officials. Who actually undertakes thesetasks will be dependent upon the number of available Technical Officials at each event.Technical Delegate DutiesAfter being appointed by Tri NZ/ITU:• Work with Tri NZ and the LOC in regard to the sanctioning or endorsementapplication and approval process (if required)• Review and provide feedback on course design and layout (if required)• Arrange a pre-race meeting with the Competition Manager to resolve any issuesrelating to the safety and/or fairness of the course or any other matters arising from areview of the sanctioning or endorsement application• In conjunction with Tri NZ, confirm decisions on any race-specific regulations. Shouldthese race specific regulations be in conflict with Tri NZ rules, confirm which rule shalltake precedence (see rule 1.5). Check that these decisions are communicated toathletes in pre-race material and in the athlete briefing and that this is also included inthe TO briefing material• In conjunction with the Race Referee and Tri NZ allocate roles to the TechnicalOfficials who have been assigned to the race (consult with TAG if required).Communicate these appointments to the Technical Officials• Review and provide feedback on technical aspects of material to be provided tocompetitors• Coordinate the preparation of the technical run sheet• Arrange and prepare for pre-race meeting for technical officials• Appoint and Chair the Competition JuryPrior to the competition:• Inspect the course to ensure that the course setup, race infrastructure, safetyprovisions, race personnel and volunteer numbers are in accordance withcommitments made by the LOC or Race Organiser in the sanctioning or endorsementapplication. (The TD may be assisted by the appointed Chief Technical Officials inregard to the different sections of the course)• Discuss and resolve with the LOC, Competition Manager any matters arising from theabove inspection• Convene and conduct a pre-race meeting for all Technical Officials• Attend the pre-race briefing• Be present to advise and assist competitors on any technical matters relating to thecourse, the competition rules or competitors equipment.During the competitionTriathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 50