Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

APPENDIX H: CHANGES AND REVISIONS TO THESE RULESVersion Rule Details of Change2010.1 All This is the first major revision of the Triathlon New Zealand Rulessince 1996. It has been undertaken to bring the Tri NZ more closelyinto line with the ITU rules, which have also undergone a majorrevision. In most cases the intent of rules has not changed but inmany cases the wording has changed to align with the ITU rules.Where there has been a substantive change from the previous TriNZ rule, the change is listed below.The numbering structure of the rules has also changed to align withthe ITU rules.2010.1 1 Rule modified to align with structure and wording of equivalent ITUrule.2010.1 1.1 (C) The role of the Tri NZ Technical Advisory Group (TAG) is defined2010.1 1.4 Introduces a process under which exceptions to the Tri NZ rulesmay be granted to cater for specific circumstances2010.1 1.5 Introduces a process for specific regulations to be put in place for aparticular race and what must be done if there is a conflict withanother Tri NZ rule2010.1 2.1 General Conduct: Replaces the old Tri NZ Rule 5.2 Structure andWording changed to align with equivalent ITU Rule but there is nosignificant change from the previous general conduct rules.2010.1 2.2 Drug Abuse. Replaces the old Tri NZ Rule 16. There have beensome wording changes but there is no change to the anti-dopingcode.2010.1 2.3 Health: Replaces the old Tri NZ Rule 5.4. Revision of Swim Cutofftimes for Standard and Long Course to align with ITU time limits.2010.1 2.4 Eligibility: In combination with Appendix B, this replaces the old TriNZ Rules 2 and 3. Wording changes only2010.1 2.5 Registration and Briefings: Replaces the old Tri ZN Rules 5.5 and5.6. Wording changes only except for clarification that failure toattend registration or briefing can result in athlete being preventedfrom racing.2010.1 2.6 Competition Duration: Replaces the old Tri NZ Rule 2.1. Changesthe period during which Tri NZ rules apply from commencement ofpre-race registration. Coverage of 2.1 (v) (Respect and Courtesy forother athletes and officials) extended to cover all post race dealingsin relation to the race2010.1 3 Penalties: In the old Tri NZ rules Penalties were covered in rules 4and 13. This rule replaces both of those rules2010.1 3.1 General: Wording brought into line with equivalent ITU rule.2010.1 3.2 Warnings: Wording brought into line with equivalent ITU rule.Clarification of when verbal warnings and time penalties should beissued and process for doing so.2010.1 3.3 Disqualification: Wording brought into line with equivalent ITU Rule.Clarification of when disqualification should be issued and processfor doing so.Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 59