Last Updated 27/8/2010
Championship Rules
1.
To participate in club
races and be eligible for club championships, individuals must be a current
financial member of the Wild Dog Triathlon Club. This will ensure the club meets
the conditions set out by the governing body whose insurance policy covers our
club and its members.
2.
The general committee
shall decide the format, total & location of club races at the start of each
season, including the rules and requirements for eligibility for club
championships.
3.
Disqualification of any
competitor/s shall be left to the discretion of the race committee.
4.
In the event of unsafe racing conditions such as wet weather, unforeseen heavy
traffic or road accident (particularly during the bike leg), race marshals may
shorten or call off any race at any time. This may include limiting races to 1
or 2 legs, eg swim/run. Competitors will be advised verbally as soon as possible
before or during the race if the race is modified or called off.
5.
Awards for the Club
Champions are awarded to the winners of the premier race (male and female).
Championships will also be awarded in other grades and age categories. A senior
club stalwart (Wildest Dog) trophy for best club person can also be awarded at
the discretion of the president. The Wildest Dog must be a full club or social
member. Perpetual trophies remain the property of the Wild Dog Triathlon Club.
2010-2011
Club Races
1.
The Summer Series will be
held on Saturdays in October, November and December 2010 and January, February
and March 2011. Precise dates are available on website and fliers.
2.
Members must have competed or marshalled
in at least four races prior to the final race to be eligible to win the Summer
Series on that day.
3.
The Series Champions will
be determined by their participation in the required number of races in that
grade and by being the highest placed
qualifier in the final race of the Summer Series.
4.
Where the member has
competed in more than one grade during a season, he/she is still eligible to win
one grade championship as long as he/she has competed in at least one race in
that grade and competes in that grade on the final day.
5.
Being an official/marshal
on any race day entitles you to count this as ‘competing’ in the race of your
choice for the purpose of qualifying for a championship.
6.
Individuals must actually
compete in at least one race in that
grade prior to the championship race to be eligible to win the championship.
Compulsory Race
Briefing
All competitors must attend
the compulsory race briefing prior to the start of the race.
Swim
1.
Wet Start - All swim components of the race begin in
the water - No diving is permitted.
2. Competitors may be asked
to swim with more than one person in their lane. Swimmers should keep left in
the lane both up and back the pool.
3.
Tumble turns are permitted but are not compulsory.
Be wary of others in your lane.
1. ALL competitors
are required to wear an approved helmet and a top that covers the torso (upper
body) throughout the Bike Course. Helmet must be fastened on your head before
you touch your bike and must not be removed until the bike is racked at the end
of the bike leg.
2. Absolutely no
drafting (following closely behind) another bicycle or any other vehicle. A
space of 4 bike lengths must be left between all riders at all times unless
passing.
3.
Passing another rider must occur on the right hand
side only, leaving a 10m x 4m space around the bike being passed.
4. ALL competitors
must keep to the left hand side of the road, observing all road rules.
5.
Cyclists must mount their bikes at the designated mounting point on the
left-hand side of
6. Use designated Bike Lane
when turning left into Burke Street from Spring Street, watch and listen for
traffic.
7. Be wary of cars entering
from side streets or reversing out of driveways.
1. Running in bare
feet is not allowed.
2. You must give way
to traffic as you cross Burke St.
3.
Be wary as you cross any driveway entering into the
park and give way if necessary.
1. Course Marshals
have the authority to disqualify any competitors.
2. Medical staff
shall have ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the event if
the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race
without risk of serious injury.
3. Competitors are
responsible for counting their own laps and may be disqualified at the
discretion of the race director if incorrect laps have been completed.
4. Receiving or accepting
assistance during the race may result in disqualification. You are not obliged
to assist others or should expect that others will assist you unless it is a
medical emergency.
5. In the event of unsafe
racing conditions such as wet weather, unforeseen heavy traffic or road accident
(particularly during the bike leg), race marshals may shorten or call off any
race at any time. This may include limiting races to 1 or 2 legs, eg swim/run.
Competitors will be advised verbally before or during the race if the race is
modified.
1. Your safety is your
responsibility.
2. A thorough medical and
physical examination is recommended prior to competing.
3. Drink plenty of
fluid before, during and after the event.
4. Use caution
throughout the event.
5. Obey ALL road
rules and instructions given by marshals and in this entry form.
Wild Dog Tri Club reserves the right to accept or refuse any event entry.