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Drafting Rules ITU
In races where the drafting rule applies:
1. Drafting off another competitor or motor vehicle is forbidden. Competitors must reject attempts by others to draft. 2. A competitor is entitled to any position on the course, provided they get to that position first, and without contacting others. When taking a position, a competitor must allow reasonable space for others to make normal movements without making contact. Adequate space must be available before passing. 3. A competitor, who approaches from any position to take advantage of the draft, bears responsibility for avoiding the draft.
E.2.3 Bicycle Draft Zone
For all Age Group competitions in Sprint/Olympic Distance events the draft zone will be a rectangle 7 meters long by 3 meters wide. The center of the leading 3-meter edge will be measured from the leading edge of the front wheel. A competitor may enter the draft zone of another competitor, but must be seen to be progressing through that zone. A maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to pass through the zone of another competitor.
E.2.4 Entry into Bicycle Draft Zone
A competitor may enter a bicycle draft zone (subject to the official’s judgment) in the following circumstances: 1. If the competitor enters the draft zone, and progresses through it within 15 seconds. 2. For safety reasons. 3. At an aid station. 4. At the exit or entrance of a transition area. 5. At an acute turn. 6. If race officials exclude a section of the course because of narrow lanes, construction, detours, or for other safety reasons.
E.2.5 Overtaking Definition
1. A competitor is passed when another competitor's front wheel is ahead of theirs. 2. Once overtaken, a competitor must immediately move out of the draft zone of the leading competitor. 3. Competitors must keep to the side of the course and not create a blocking incidence. Blocking is where a competitor(s) behind cannot pass due to the leading competitor being poorly placed on the course. 4. See the diagrams below for events where left hand side road rules apply.
E.2.6 Vehicle Draft Zone
1. Motorcycles are the only vehicles allowed on any section of the course. All drivers, officials, media, and race personnel must wear a securely fastened certified motorcycle helmet at all times when on the motorcycle. 2. The vehicle draft zone is a rectangle thirty-five (35) meters long by five (5) meters wide, which surrounds every vehicle on the cycle segment. The front edge of the vehicle will define the center of the leading 5 meter edge of the rectangle. 3. Competitors may not pass through this zone. The responsibility for ensuring that this zone is upheld lies with the driver of the vehicle and the Vehicle Control Official (VCO). All vehicles on the course will be controlled by the regulations outlined in the Event Organizers’ Manual.
E.2.7 Penalties for Drafting
1. When assessed a yellow card, the competitor will stop in a safe manner and follow the instructions of the Technical Official. 2. If on a bicycle, the competitor will stop in a safe manner, dismount to the outside of the course with both feet on one side of the bicycle, and follow the instructions of the Technical Official. 3. The Technical Official will then say "GO", at which time the competitor will continue in a safe manner.
C DISCIPLINE OF COMPETITORS
C.1 General Rules
1. Failure to comply with the ITU Competition Rules may result in a competitor being warned, disqualified, suspended, or expelled. 2. Prior to competing in any ITU event, elite competitors will sign the ITU Competitors’ Agreement, which states that any dispute arising from the rules and regulations of the International Triathlon Union (ITU), which cannot be settled by its existing appeal procedure, shall be settled finally by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, to the exclusion of recourse to ordinary courts.
C.2 Warnings
1. It is not necessary for an official to give a warning prior to issuing a more serious penalty. 2. The purpose of a warning is to alert a competitor about a possible rule violation and to promote a "proactive" attitude on the part of officials. 3.
Assessment (i) Sounding a whistle or horn; (ii) Showing a yellow card; (iii) Calling (in English) the competitor's number and saying "STOP". A warning may be given when: (iv) A competitor violates a rule unintentionally; (v) An official believes a violation is about to occur; (vi) No advantage has been gained. d) Procedure during warning: (i) When assessed a yellow card, the competitor will stop in a safe manner and follow the instructions of the Technical Official; (ii) If on a bicycle, the competitor will stop in a safe manner,dismount to the outside from the course with both feet on one side of the bicycle, and follow the instructions of the Technical Official; (iii) The Technical Official will then say "GO", at which time the competitor will continue in a safe manner.
C.3 Disqualification
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General 2.
Assessment (i) Sounding a whistle or horn; (ii) Showing a red card or flag; (iii) Calling (in English) the competitor's number and saying STOP".
3. Procedure after Disqualification (i) A competitor may finish the race if an official calls a disqualification. A disqualified competitor may appeal the decision (except in the case of a judgment call) in accordance with the provisions of Appeals of the Competition Rules. (ii) In the event of Elite and U23, being lapped on the cycle course, requires the athlete to exit the Field of Play (FOP) immediately (where safe). 4. Reasons for Disqualification A competitor may be disqualified for, but not limited to the following: (i) Failing to follow the prescribed course; (ii) Using abusive language or behaviour toward any official or unsportsmanlike behavior (also possible suspension); (iii) Blocking, charging, obstructing, or interfering with the forward progress of another competitor; (iv) Unfair contact. The fact that contact occurs between competitors does not constitute a violation. When several competitors are moving in a limited area, contact may occur. This incidental contact between competitors in equally favourable positions, is not a violation. (v) Accepting assistance from anyone other than a Technical Official ; (vi) Refusing to follow the instructions of race officials; (vii) Departing the course for reasons of safety, but failing to re-enter at the point of departure; (viii) Failure to wear the unaltered race number if provided by the Local Organizing Committee, in the proper way, which is: worn on the front during the entire run segment; (ix) Leaving equipment or discarding personal articles on the course. Tires, plastic bottles, and other discarded items must be placed safely off the course; (x) Wearing items deemed a hazard to self or others, i.e., a hard cast, jewelry, headsets, or headphones; (xi) Using unauthorized equipment to provide an advantage or which will be dangerous to others; (xii) Violating traffic regulations; (xiii) Contrived or intentional ties by Elite athletes, U23 and Junior athletes in ITU sanctioned events.
C.4 Suspension
1. General (i) Means a competitor will not take part in ITU competitions or competitions sanctioned by NFs affiliated to ITU during a stated suspension period. 1. Reasons for Suspension A competitor will be suspended for, (but not limited to): (i) Unsportsmanlike conduct; (ii) Fraud, i.e., entering under an assumed name or age, falsifying an affidavit, or giving false information; (iii) Participating when not eligible; (iv) Repeated violations of ITU Rules; (v) Drug abuse. Suspensions will be assessed by the Competition Jury, for lengths from three (3) months to four (4) years, depending on the violation.
C.5 Expulsion
1. General (i) For the lifetime of the competitor they will not take part in ITU competitions or competitions sanctioned by NFs affiliated to ITU. 2. Reasons for Expulsion A competitor will be expelled for life (but not be limited to): (i) For a second drug offense as outlined in the ITU Anti-Doping Rules and the World Anti-Doping Agency rules; (ii) For an unusual and violent act of unsportsmanlike behaviour. 3. Procedure during Expulsion (i) A competitor will not be eligible to compete in ITU competitions while suspended or expelled from ITU. 4. Expulsion due to Drug Abuse (i) If the suspension or expulsion is for drug abuse, the competitor will not be able to compete in any other sport whose federation is recognized by the ITU, IOC or GAISF (General Assembly of International Summer Federations. 5. Disciplinary Notice (i) When a competitor is suspended or expelled, the President of ITU will notify the concerned NF, in writing, within 30 days; (ii) All suspensions and expulsions will be announced in the ITU newsletter and communicated to the IOC and GAISF. 6. Right of Appeal (i) Competitors charged with a violation have the right to appeal, except in the case of judgment calls by officials. 7. Reinstatement (i) After suspension, a competitor must apply to the President of ITU for reinstatement.
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