Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

Version Rule Details of Change2010.1 3.4 & 3.5 Suspension and Expulsion: Wording brought into line withequivalent ITU rules. Only significant change is that the suspensionor expulsion of an athlete is extended to races sanctioned by otherNational Federations affiliated to ITU.2010.1 3.6 Right of Appeal: Under the old rules it was not possible to appeal a“judgment call”. To bring the Tri NZ rules into line with ITU rules, it isnow possible to appeal ALL rulings made in regard to violations ofthese rules.2010.1 3.7 Reinstatement: Process for reinstatement was not covered in old TriNZ rules2010.1 4.1 Swimming – General Rules: Replaces rule 7.2 in the old Tri NZrules. Wording brought into line with equivalent ITU rule but nochange to the intentions of this rule.2010.1 4.2 & 4.3 Wetsuit Use and Modifications: Replaces the wetsuit use table in theold Tri NZ rule 7.1. Introduces guidelines for modification orcancellation of the swim based on water temperature, factoring inthe air temperature.2010.1 4.4 Starting position selection for Elite, U23 and Juniors. Based on theequivalent ITU rule but has been modified to allow it to be used fordomestic races. There was no equivalent in the old Tri NZ rules.2010.1 4.5 Starting Procedure: Based on the equivalent ITU rule but modified toallow it to be used for domestic races. There was no equivalent inthe old Tri NZ rules.2010.1 4.6 Swim Equipment: Replaces and updates the old Tri NZ rule 7.1 inline with current ITU Swim Equipment rules.2010.1 5.1 Cycling – General Rules: Replaces the old Tri NZ rule 8.4. Nosignificant changes. Wording changed to align with equivalent ITUrule.2010.1 5.2 Cycling Equipment: Replaces and updates the old Tri NZ rule 8.1 inline with current ITU equipment rules but provides discretion forTechnical Delegate to allow non-compliant bikes if there are nosafety concerns and no unfair advantage created.There is additional detail in the new rules relating to wheels andhandlebars including the requirement for these to beapproved/certified by UCI and ITU (in line with ITU rules). Againthere is discretion for the Technical Delegate to allow the use ofnon-compliant equipment subject to safety and unfair advantage.The rules covering wheels which can be used in SchoolChampionships are unchanged.Helmets must be approved by a recognised testing agency andOfficials may check that they fit correctly2010.1 5.3 Bike Check: Clarifies that it is the responsibility of the athlete toensure that their bike is safe to use. Bike checks undertaken byTechnical Officials are to ensure compliance with competition rules.2010.1 5.4 Overlapping: Provides for athletes who are lapped out in draft legalevents to be withdrawn, but with provision for modification by theTechnical Delegate. No equivalent in the old Tri NZ Rules.2010.1 5.5 Drafting: Replaces the old Tri NZ rule 8.5. There are no changes tothe drafting rules.Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 60