Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

Version Rule Details of Change2010.1 5.6 Penalties for drafting: Updates the penalties in the old Tri NZ rule4.6. The penalties for drafting have been increased to 1 minute forSprint distance races, to 2 minutes for Standard distance races and3 minutes in Long Distance races. For Ultra distance races thepenalty is unchanged at 4 minutes.A second drafting offence in a Sprint or Standard Distance event ora third drafting offence in a Long or Ultra Distance event will result indisqualification.The penalty box system is explained.2010.1 6.1 Running – General Rules: Replaces the old Tri NZ rule 9.1.Wording brought into line with the equivalent ITU rule. No change inintent to this rule.2010.1 6.2 Finish Definition: Adoption of ITU Definition. No equivalent in oldTri NZ rules.2010.1 6.3 Illegal Equipment – Run. Replaces the old Tri NZ rule 9.2. Updatedin line with ITU rules2010.1 7.1 Transition – General Rules: Replaces the old Tri NZ rule 6.2.Wording updated in line with ITU rules. This contains someadditional clarification rather than any significant changes in intent.2010.1 8.1 National Championship Categories: Defines the distances andcategories of National Championship events. Consolidatesinformation previously included in the old Tri NZ rule 2.2010.1 8.2 Related Multisport Categories: Establishes Tri NZ’s right toorganise championship events for related multisport disciplines.2010.1 8.3 School Categories: Establishes Tri NZ’s role in sanctioning SchoolChampionship events.2010.1 9.1 Prize Money: Replaces the old Tri NZ rule 3.4. No change fromexisting rule.2010.1 9.2 Awards: Replaces the old Tri NZ rule 3.4 (b). Wording changesonly.2010.1 9.3 Primes: Adoption of the equivalent ITU rule. No equivalent in theold Tri NZ rules.2010.1 10.1 Technical Officials – General: Adoption of wording from equivalentITU rule2010.1 10.2 Tri NZ Technical Officials: Replaces and Updates the old Tri NZrule 12.1. In general, technical official roles have been brought intoline with those defined in the ITU rules but allowances have beenmade to allow use of the rules at NZ domestic events. Appendix Dintroduced to provide additional information and guidance toTechnical Officials in regard to their role.2010.1 10.3 Competition Jury: Updates the old Tri ZN rule 12.1 (f) to bring it intoline with the equivalent ITU rule, but with changes to allow practicalapplication in NZ. Main change is that all members of the jury mustbe fully conversant with the Tri NZ rules. Also clearly sets out theneed for integrity of Jury members and the conflicts of interest to bedeclared.2010.1 10.4 Technology Tools: Establishes the right of Technical Officials to useany kind of technology tools to undertake their roles.Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 61