15.1 Medical Guidelines p. 99
- a.) Specific medical guidelines, including "hot weather" guidelines and medical evacuation plans will be developed by the Race Medical Director in conjunction with the World Triathlon Medical Delegate.
15.2 Distances p. 99
- a.) The course should have demanding hills and challenging technical aspects. A 5% tolerance margin will be accepted for the distance of the bike course, provided it has been approved by the Technical Delegate.
15.3 Penalties:
- a.) Details about penalties are outlined in section 3.
15.4 Coaches Stations p. 99
- a.) In elite races, coaches will have a designated space available on the bike and run segments in order to supply athletes with their own food and beverages. LOC will assign volunteers to assist those athletes without accredited coach.
15.5 Personal Needs Station p. 99
- a.) Additional stations on the bike and or run may be provided for personal needs;
- b.) Any items given out at these stations will be handed out by volunteers supplied by the Local Organising Committee.
15.6 Transition Area p. 99
- a.) In the transition area, Technical Officials or Local Organising Committee staff may assist athletes by receiving and placing their bikes and handing out their equipment. This service must be equal for all athletes;
- b.) Athletes are allowed to replace their uniforms in the transition area. If the athlete needs to become nude to do it, this action needs to be done inside the tent provided by the Local Organising Committee for this purpose. All the uniforms used by the athlete have to comply with the World Triathlon Competition Rules;
- c.) Wetsuits must be removed in the designated area;
- d.) For the events where the bag drop system is in place, all equipment must be deposited inside the proper bag provided by the Local Organising Committee. The only exception is the bike shoes that may remain attached to the pedals at all times.
15.7 Outside Assistance p. 99
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a.) Medical assistance, food and liquid are permitted at aid stations, personal needs stations or at coaches' stations;
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b.) Bike catchers may be provided;
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c.) Bike Mechanic support may be provided at the approved locations and by the approved vehicles;
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d.) The Local Organising Committee may provide helpers to remove wetsuits;
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e.) All other outside assistance is prohibited.