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Appendix V

T100 Triathlon World Series

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1. Introduction [p.10]

  • 1.1. This section has been created to outline the specific rules and regulations applied to the T100 Triathlon World Tour. If not specified, the competition rules of World Triathlon are applied.

2. Qualification [p.13]

  • 2.1. The specific Qualification Criteria for the T100 Triathlon World Tour are outlined on the World Triathlon website under the following link: https://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/qualification_criteria

3. Ranking [p.33]

  • 3.1. The specific Ranking Criteria for the T100 Triathlon World Tour are outlined on the World Triathlon website under the following link: https://www.triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/ranking_criteria

4. Event Format [p.40]

  • 4.1. The event format of these races is a Triathlon with 2k swim, 80k bike, and 18k run with the tolerance as per World Triathlon Competition Rules.

5. Technical Officials [p.50]

  • 5.1. World Triathlon will appoint one Technical Delegate (TD) and one Head Referee (HR) to each T100 Triathlon World Tour;
  • 5.2. The number of Technical Officials to be determined by the Technical Delegate cannot be less than sixteen (16);
  • 5.3. The composition of the Competition Jury will consist of:
  • a.) World Triathlon Technical Delegate;
  • b.) PTO representative;
  • c.) representative from the National Federation.
  • 5.4. The World Triathlon Technical Delegate is the chair of the Competition Jury;
  • 5.5. The competition jury members must have completed the World Triathlon Competition Jury module, and the T100 Triathlon World Tour rules module before the race, to be eligible to sit on the jury.

6. Athlete Race Number Allocation [p.66]

  • 6.1. Athletes' race numbers allocations are according to the T100 Race to Qatar Standing. If an athlete does not have a series ranking, the athletes' PTO Contender Rankings will be used.

7. Race Briefing [p.68]

  • 7.1. The Technical Delegate and the PTO representatives hold the T100 Triathlon World Tour briefing. The Head Referee will be presented at the briefing;

  • 7.2. All Athletes are required to attend the Athletes Briefing;

  • 7.3. The Athletes Briefing shall be held 2 days before the race;

  • 7.4. Where male and female athletes are racing on separate days, separate briefings will be held;

  • 7.5. Failure to attend an Athlete Briefing will result in the athlete receiving a PTO contract sanction (fine) as per the athlete's contract. No other penalties are to be applied;

  • 7.6. If an athlete misses more than two T100 Triathlon World Tour Athletes Briefings in the same calendar year. In that case, he or she will be removed from the start list from the third missing briefing, and each missing briefing after, even if they inform the technical delegate in advance;

  • 7.7. No one can accompany the athletes to the race briefing. It is open to competing athletes only. The race briefing will be closed to the media.

  1. Athlete Kit, Logos, & Sponsorship
  • 8.1. Family name specifications:
  • a.) Athlete's family name must be located on both the front and the back of the uniform and in a readable location and orientation;
  • b.) The font height must be 5cm;
  • c.) If the uniform is a dark colour, the letters must be white. If the uniform is a light colour, the letters must be black.
  • 8.2. NOC code or country flag:
  • a.) The country flag must in a readable location and orientation or NOC code below the Family name;
  • b.) The font height must be 4cm.
  • 8.3. World Triathlon or PTO logo as indicated in Appendix F 6.5;
  • 8.4. Uniforms complying with Appendix F points 3 to 8 are allowed in T100 Triathlon World Series;
  • 8.5. There is no limit on the number or size of any sponsor logos. There is no restriction on the type of logo used in the sponsor spaces other than those representing (but not limited to) tobacco, spirits, or products containing any substance on the WADA Prohibited List, as long as it is by advertising regulations in each territory.
  1. Start Position Selection
  • 9.1. Before racing, all Athletes will select their start position, this will take place immediately after swim familiarisation. Selection will take place according to the race numbers;
  • 9.2. Athletes failing to attend the swim course familiarizations will have their start position allocated by PTO after all athletes have made their selection, according to the ranking order.

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10. Bike [p.74]

  • 10.1. Athletes' bikes must comply with World Triathlon Competition Rules. Bike specifications and photos must be submitted before their first competition for approval by World Triathlon, if any changes occur during the season, the bike must be re-submitted for approval. Random checks will be carried out before racing.

11. Drafting [p.85]

  • 11.1. Draft Zone - 20 meters - measured from the leading edge of the front wheel;
  • 11.2. When passing, an athlete must move to the side before beginning forward progress. A pass must be completed within 45 seconds;
  • 11.3. Any drafting penalties during the bike section will be served at the next bike penalty box;
  • 11.4. The drafting penalty is 1 minute. The third drafting penalty is a disqualification.

12. Run [p.88]

  • 12.1. Wear the bib number when it is mandatory. Losing it or failing to wear it will result in the athlete stopping at the next penalty box to rectify.

13. Prizes and Awards [p.97]

  • 13.1. The prize money for the T100 World Championship Tour is outlined below and on the World Triathlon website under the following link: https://triathlon.org/about/downloads/category/prizemoney information

14. Exceptional Conditions [p.98]

  • 14.1. When a competition cannot be held in the original format due to force majeure, T100 Triathlon World Tour Ranking Points will not be reduced depending on the final conditions under which the event took place;
  • 14.2. In the situations outlined in 14.1) prize money will be distributed to athletes as follows:
  • a.) Points a.) - d.), prize money will be paid based on finishing order;
  • b.) Point e.), prize money will be distributed evenly amongst attending athletes.

15. Penalties [p.99]

  • 15.1. The penalties for the T100 Triathlon World Tour follow the World Triathlon Competition Rules except as outlined in the table below;
  • 15.2. All time penalties, other than drafting penalties and early start, are to be served in the Penalty Box on any lap of the Run.
Area Infringement Penalty Location Served
Briefings Failure to attend or lateness - Athlete Contract Sanction -
Start Early Start - 30 seconds T1
All Departing the course for reasons of safety, but failing to re-enter at the point of departure when advantage is gained - If advantage is gained: Time penalty PB - Run
All Failing to follow the prescribed course; - Warning and re-enter the competition by the same point - If not: DSQ -
All Failure to have the top of the uniform covering the shoulders at all times; - Warning and amend, - If not: 30 seconds PB - Run
Swim Failure to wear official swim cap at the start of the race - Warning and amend, - if not 30 seconds PB - Run
All Accepting assistance from anyone other than a Technical Official, race official or other athlete; - Warning and amend if it is possible and return to the original situation - If not: DSQ -
Transition Area Transition Area infringement - 30 seconds PB - Run
Bike Blocking - 30 seconds PB - Bike
Bike 1st & 2nd Drafting Offense - 1 minute PB - Bike
Bike 3rd Drafting Offense - DSQ
Bike To dispose of rubbish or equipment around the bike course outside the clearly identified places, such as littering zones; - 30 seconds PB - Bike
Run Not wearing the bib number on the run - if mandatory in the event - Athlete to rectify at Penalty Box, - if not DSQ
All To dispose of rubbish or equipment around the course - except the bike course - outside the clearly identified places, such as aid stations or rubbish disposal points; - Warning and amend, or 30 seconds PB - Run

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