Eligibility & Rules:

Age Groups- Male and Female

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,50-54, 55-59, 60-64,
65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over

Clydesdale:

Male 200+, 39 and Under, 40 and Over

Athena:

150+ all ages

First Time Triathletes (entering their first triathlon)

Relay: Male, Female & Co-Ed

Relays:

Relay teams may have 2 or 3 members. All relay team members must fill out an application and sign a waiver. If any member of a relay team is not a member, a one day $10.00 insurance will be charged.

Attention Triathletes: We will be using the Chip for accurate and timely scoring. All participants must wear the Chip during the entire race. The chip must be returned at the finish line. Failure to return your chip will result in a charge of $35.00

Entries cannot be transferred to another person.

Note: A photo ID and USAT Membership Card (if applicable) is required at packet pickup.

RULES:

Most Triathletes come to races with only a rudimentary understanding of the rules of Triathlon.
Few have ever read the Competitive Rules in its entirety. In order to minimize misunderstandings
on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of Position violations, which you probably know as the drafting rules. I have reduced the position violations to the following concepts, which everyone can remember.

• RIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR LANE.
• KEEP THREE BIKE LENGTHS BETWEEN YOURELF AND
  THE CYCLIST IN FRONT OF YOU.
• PASS ON THE LEFT OF THE CYCLIST IN FRONT, NEVER ON THE RIGHT.
  COMPLETE YOUR PASS WITHIN 15 SECONDS.
• IF YOU ARE PASSED, YOU MUST DROP COMPLETELY OUT OF THE ZONE,
  TO THE REAR, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-PASS.
  
  Remember, you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, and there are trained referees on
  the course, to ensure fairness during the Competition. There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during Competition. Triathlon is an individual event, and you must take personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties. All citations by the marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee following the race, who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. The Head Referee’s ruling is final in the case of position violations. Marshals commonly cite the following violations:

• ILLEGAL POSITION OR BLOCKING – Riding on the left side of the lane without passing.
• ILLEGAL PASS – passing on the right.
• OVERTAKEN – Failing to drop back three bike lengths after being passed, and
  before re-passing.
• DRAFTING – Following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and
  failing to pass or exit the draft zone within 15 seconds.
  
  Although position violations carry a time penalty for each occurrence, if you are cited
  for three violations, you will be disqualified.
  Always have your chinstrap securely fastened! The helmet and chinstrap rule apply before, during, and after the event. The chinstrap rule is the easiest to follow, but some people
  Always seem to forget – that’s a DQ.
  Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is considered unsportsmanlike conduct, and you will be disqualified.
  I hope you have a great race, and achieve all your goals.