Health Commitment Statement

Your health is your responsibility. The management and staff of Tempus Leisure are dedicated to helping you take every opportunity to enjoy your participation in our event. With this in mind, we have carefully considered what we can reasonably expect of each other. Parents/Carers are requested to uphold this commitment on behalf of a mini/youth/junior competitor.

Our commitment to you

1. We will respect your personal decisions, and allow you to make your own decisions about what exercise you can carry out. However, we ask you not to exercise beyond what you consider to be your own abilities.
2. We will make every reasonable effort to make sure our events are organised to accepted safe operational standards for you to enjoy.
3. We will make all reasonable steps to ensure our staff are trained to deliver our events to industry standards.
4. If you tell us you have a disability which puts you at a substantial disadvantage in accessing our event, we will consider what adjustments, if any, are reasonable for us to make.

Your commitment to us

1. You should not exercise beyond your own abilities. If you know or are concerned that you have a medical condition which might interfere with your safe participation in our event, before you enter you should seek advice from a relevant medical professional and follow that advice.
2. It is the decision of the user, not the event organiser, to determine whether he or she is fit enough to exercise. If the user is in any doubt, the user should seek medical advice. It is up to the user where to seek that medical advice.
3. You should let us know immediately, if you feel unwell whilst participating in one of our events. Our staff are not qualified Doctors, but there will be first aid provision in attendance at our events.
4. If you have a disability, you must follow any reasonable instructions to allow you to complete our event safely.

This Health Commitment Statement sets the standards that Tempus Leisure and the event participant can reasonably expect from each other in regards to the health of the participant.

This statement is for guidance only. It is not a legally binding agreement between you and us and does not create any obligations which you or we must meet.

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Competitor Code of Conduct

The following Code of Conduct must be followed by all participants in Tempus Leisure triathlons, including mini, youth and junior events. Failure of a competitor or parent/carer/accompanying adult to comply with the Code of Conduct may lead to disqualification from an event, or the Series, or time penalties imposed. This Code of Conduct has been compiled using the British Triathlon (BT) Race Conduct rules and also the Cornwall Triathlon Series Rules and Regulations.

Competitors must conduct themselves in a proper manner and not bring the sport into disrepute. Failure to do so may result in further disciplinary action by Triathlon England and/or British Triathlon and/or Tempus Leisure. (BT Rule 22.1)

All other competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators must be treated with respect and courtesy. (BT Rule 22.2)

Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct are not permitted, and competitors may be disqualified for using such behaviour. (BT Rule 22.3)

No individual support by vehicle, bicycle or on foot is permitted except as provided by the organisers. Competitors may not receive any assistance other than that provided by the race organiser. (BT Rule 22.7)

Failure by a competitor/parent/carer/accompanying adult to carry out instructions from officials, or failure to conduct themselves in a proper manner may lead to disqualification and/or disciplinary action against the competitor by the appropriate Triathlon England or British Triathlon or Tempus Leisure. Misconduct by a competitor/parent/carer/accompanying adult may include, but is not limited to:

threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct
failure to obey marshals’/officials’ instructions
handing water bottles or any other equipment to, or collecting them from, competitors
tampering with the equipment of others
unsporting impedance.
(BTF Rule 22.8)

Any equipment that acts as an impediment to hearing or concentration is prohibited from use during an event (including transition). This includes but is not limited to mobile telephones (should be switched off if stored in transition), personal stereos and MP3 players. (BT Rule 8.1)

Competitors must exercise sound, mature judgement, carry out all reasonable instructions from officials and obey the laws of the land and observe traffic regulations. (BT Rule 21.1)

Competitors must obey instructions given by the Police. Failure to do so may result in disqualification and may lead to disciplinary action by Triathlon England and/or British Triathlon and/or Tempus Leisure. (BT Rule 21.2)

It is the competitor’s responsibility to know and correctly complete the full course of the event. (BT Rule 21.6)

No competitor shall be permitted to continue racing if, in the opinion of any race official, he or she is physically incapable of continuing without potentially suffering physical damage, loss of life or a danger to others. (BT Rule 21.8)

Competitors shall adhere to all of the rules and regulations set for an event including:

– The British Triathlon technical and competition rules as set out in the BT rule book.

– The Series rules as set out in the Cornwall Triathlon Series Rules and Regulations.

– The event specific rules as set out in the Competitor Information Pack, sent out prior to the event.

Competitors are not permitted to draft during the cycling segment of the race. Penalties will be issued for drafting violations. (BT Rule 27.1)

Officials, referees, marshals and event volunteers must not be confronted or challenged during an event. Anyone doing so will be disqualified. If you wish to challenge the result of an event or the distances an athlete has completed, the appeals procedure must be followed.

Competitors are only permitted to transfer their entry to another person through the official Series Entry Transfer process. Tempus Leisure must be notified of the transfer via a Series Transfer form which must be received and processed before the event closing date. Any transfers that have not been sanctioned by Tempus Leisure will result in disqualification of the competitor from that event and a written Series warning will be given to both the existing and the new competitor.

Competitors who are disqualified from a Series event (including Mini and Junior events) for an infringement of the rules, unofficial entry transfer or failing to adhere to the Code of Conduct will be given a written Series Warning. Any competitor that receives two Series warnings will be disqualified from the Series and will no longer be permitted entry in to other Tempus Leisure organised events. Please note no refunds will be given for disqualifications as per the Refunds policy in the Terms and Conditions.

Appeals

An appeal is a request for a review of a decision made by a referee, official or marshal.

Appeals cannot be made against “judgment calls” by officials. Judgment calls include, but are not limited to, drafting, dangerous riding, number violation and unsporting conduct.

Appeals must be made in writing to the race referee within one hour of a penalty being posted or after his or her finishing time, whichever is later. A fee of £15 will be charged, which is refundable if the appeal is upheld.

British Triathlon Penalties

The following official penalties will be imposed for infringements of the British Triathlon Rules:

Disqualification – to include, but not limited to:

Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct
Breaking road traffic regulations
Dangerous conduct/riding
Diving
Failing to obey marshals or the police
Nudity
Outside assistance
Tampering with the equipment of others
Unsporting impedance – including, but not limited to, incorrectly racked bikes, discarded equipment and the use of marking devices that impede others
Two drafting violations noted by motorcycle official OR four reports from static draft control marshals (There is no requirement for a draft control marshal to indicate that a competitor has been reported)
Course irregularities (unless the competitor returns to the point at which he or she left the course, or a point on the course prior to it, and then completes the course)
Breach of conduct by parent/guardian/accompanying adult.
Disqualification if fault not rectified after a warning – to include, but not limited to:

Illegal equipment (swim, cycle or run equipment)
Banned equipment – including, but not limited to, mobile telephones, MP3 players and personal stereos
Illegal progress (during swim, bike or run)
Racing topless.
Two minute penalty – to include, but not limited to:

Helmet violations (unclipping helmet while in contact with cycle)
Number violation (not able to be altered after a warning)
Riding in the transition area
Markers in the transition that cannot be removed, but do not impede the progress of others
One drafting violation noted by a motorcycle official OR three reports from static draft control marshals (There is no requirement for a draft control marshal to indicate that a competitor has been reported).
Notes on penalties:

In the interests of safety, motorcycle officials will NOT provide an audible or visible warning for a drafting violation.

The race official may issue a discretionary two minute penalty for infringements not listed above.

Penalties will be posted on the penalty board by a senior official as soon as they are available. The penalty board will be provided by the race organiser and placed at an agreed position with easy access for competitors.

In the case of any competitor or his or her parent/guardian/supporter using threatening, abusive or insulting conduct, Triathlon England and British Triathlon and Tempus Leisure will consider disciplinary action against that competitor.

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Parent/Carer Code of Conduct

The following Code of Conduct must be followed by all parents/carers of competitors competing in mini/youth/junior related events. Failure of a parent/carer to comply with this Code of Conduct may lead to a competitor being disqualified from the event.

Encourage the competitor to learn the British Triathlon Competition Rules, which can be found on our website, and the exact distances of each race they are competing in (e.g. how many lengths they swim, how many laps they cycle). Competitors must take responsibility for ensuring they complete the correct distances.

Parents/Carers are not permitted to assist competitors during the race. Any assistance may lead to a competitor being disqualified.

Help competitors to recognise good performance, not just results. Never punish or belittle someone for losing, making mistakes or a poor performance. Only ever encourage in a positive manner.

Never pace a competitor or run beside them. Doing so may lead to their disqualification.

If you intend to take any photographs/video footage at any event, you must first familiarise yourself with the British Triathlon guidelines to taking photos/video. Please check at registration.

Use appropriate language at all times. Swearing and abusive language is completely unacceptable, by competitors and parents/carers, and may lead to a competitor being disqualified.

Officials, referees, marshals and event volunteers must not be approached, confronted or challenged during an event. Anyone doing so will lead to the competitor being disqualified. If you wish to challenge the result of an event, or the distances a competitor has completed, the appeals procedure must be followed, but not until all the day’s races are completed.

Appeals

An appeal is a request for a review of a decision made by a referee, official or marshal. Appeals cannot be made against “judgment calls” by officials. Judgment calls include, but are not limited to, drafting, dangerous riding, number violation and unsporting conduct.

Appeals must be made in writing, to the race referee, within one hour of a penalty being posted. See British Triathlon Competition Rules for details.

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British Triathlon Competition Rules For Children’s Events

13 General Rules

NB: in the case of a child taking part in an event it is the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or accompanying adult(s) to ensure that the child understands these rules and that the child’s equipment, clothing, etc. is suitable, maintained, correctly prepared and used. See also the Additional Rules for Children, section 30.

13.1 Competitors must exercise sound, mature judgment, carry out all reasonable instructions from officials, obey the laws of the land and observe traffic regulations.

13.2 Competitors must follow instructions given by the police. Failure to do so will result in disqualification and may lead to disciplinary action by British Triathlon.

13.3 Competitors are ultimately responsible for their own safety and for the safety of others.

13.4 Competitors must take responsibility for knowing the rules and abiding by them.

13.5 It is the competitor’s responsibility to be properly prepared for an event and to ensure that their equipment is suitable and fit for its intended purpose.

13.6 It is the competitor’s responsibility to know and correctly complete the full course of the event.

13.7 Triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon are individual endurance events. Any teamwork that provides unfair advantage over other competitors is expressly forbidden.

13.8 No competitor shall be permitted to continue racing who, in the opinion of any race official, is physically incapable of continuing without sustaining physical damage or loss of life.

13.9 It is recommended that British Triathlon members do not participate in triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon events that have not been registered with British Triathlon. British Triathlon insurance does not cover the member while participating in such an event, which may not meet the safety standards of British Triathlon. Participation may also render the member ineligible for selection to a National team. For the purpose of these rules this applies to Age Group, Junior, U23 and Elite teams.

14 Race Conduct

14.1 Competitors must conduct themselves in a proper manner and not bring the sport into disrepute.

14.2 All other competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators must be treated with respect and courtesy.

14.3 Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct are not permitted and competitors may be disqualified for using such.

14.4 All competitors must wear any official swim cap, bib or numbers provided by the race organiser. These must be worn unaltered and be both visible and/or readable at all times. (See Race Numbers, section 16.)

14.5 Competitors must be adequately clothed at all times, the minimum being a one or two piece non-transparent swim suit together with a running top if appropriate. All competitors must ensure that their upper body (especially the chest area) is clothed during the running sections of the event.

14.6 Race equipment must not be discarded at any point on the course but must be placed in the athlete’s allotted position in transition -see Penalties (section 21).

14.7 No individual support by vehicle, bicycle or on foot is permitted except as provided by the organisers. Competitors may not receive any assistance other than that provided by the race organisers.

14.8 Parents/Guardians/Accompanying adults: Failure by a parent/guardian/accompanying adult to carry out instructions from officials, or failure to conduct themselves in a proper manner may lead to disqualification of the competitor and/or disciplinary action against the competitor by British Triathlon. Misconduct by a parent/guardian/accompanying adult may include, but is not limited to:
• threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct
• failure to obey marshals/officials instructions
• handing water bottles or any other equipment to, or collecting them from competitors
• tampering with the equipment of others
• unsporting impedance

15 Transition Areas

15.1 In order to avoid accidents, safeguard equipment and protect personal possessions, athletes must not bring helpers, friends or family members into any transition area.

15.2 Pets are not permitted in the transition area.

15.3 Equipment must be PLACED in its allotted position and not where it may hinder the progress of other competitors. Equipment that is discarded will be regarded as a hindrance and a time penalty may be issued – see Penalties (section 21).

15.4 Cycles must be placed in their correct allotted position both at the start & finish of the cycle section. Cycles should be racked by either the seat pin or by the handlebars/brake levers unless other arrangements are provided. Cycles which are incorrectly racked may be determined as being an impedance to other athletes – see Penalties

15.5 Competitors must mount their cycles and start riding only when the parts of both wheels which touch the ground are outside the transition area (i.e. at or beyond the officially designated cycle start).

15.6 When returning to transition competitors must dismount their cycle before any part of the cycle leaves the 3m dismount zone, which should be clearly marked before the end of the cycle course. They may then walk or run with their bike to its allocated position.

15.7 Competitors must not interfere with another competitor’s equipment in the transition area.

15.8 Competitors must not use any device to mark their position in transition. Any device or marker will be removed by the referee but if this is not possible a penalty will be applied – see Penalties (section 21).

16 Race Numbers

16.1 Race numbers provided by the organiser must not be altered, cut down, folded or in any way mutilated. Numbers so treated will result in a time penalty to the competitor if the offence is not corrected.

16.2 Race numbers must be affixed to the competitor’s clothing or to a suitable race belt or bib so that the number is clearly visible at all times.

16.4 During the running phase a number must be displayed to the front.

16.5 Additional body marking may be provided by the organiser but this is not a substitute for, or replacement of, an official race number.

17 Swim Conduct

17.1 Competitors may stand, or rest on the bottom, or on a non-moving object, but may not gain unfair advantage or make progress, other than is deemed necessary to execute entry into and exit from the designated swimming course by doing so. In shallow waters, an exact point when swimming must commence and may cease shall be appointed and marked.

17.2 Competitors shall at all times swim so that they do not deliberately obstruct or interfere with other competitors. Making contact other than by accident shall be declared unsporting impedance.

17.3 Race organisers may set a time limit for the swimming section. The time limit will be determined when the event is registered with British Triathlon and be published in all race information and must be covered in all race briefings.

17.4 At the end of the specified time limit any competitor still in the water shall be ordered to retire. Competitors refusing to retire will not be insured to continue racing and may be subject to disciplinary action by British Triathlon.

17.5 At all events, both pool-based and open water, no diving is permitted unless pre-agreed at the time of registering and then only for entry at the start of the swim and for re-entry on multiple lap courses.

18 Cycle Conduct

18.1 Every competitor must ensure that his or her cycle is in a safe and roadworthy condition and conforms to the technical specifications laid down by British Triathlon.

18.2 During the event, competitors are individually responsible for the repair of their machines.

18.3 Where a competitor is preceded or followed for any length of time, or frequently passed, by the same motor vehicle not provided by the organisers, that vehicle shall be considered as being associated with the competitor and to be giving support.

18.4 Any part of the cycle course may be covered on foot but on these occasions the competitors must carry or push their own bikes.

18.5 All competitors must follow the normal rules of the road, obey all traffic signals and must follow any instructions given by the Police. Any infringement of the law and subsequent legal action is the sole responsibility of the competitor.

18.6 Competitors shall at all times cycle so that they do not deliberately obstruct or interfere with other competitors. Making contact other than by accident shall be declared unsporting impedance.

18.7 Helmets must be fastened before the competitor’s cycle is moved from its allotted place in the transition area and must remain fastened until the cycle is returned to this position at the end of the cycle section of the race. Failure to do so may result in a time penalty – see Penalties.

19 Pacing/Drafting

19.1 Competitors are not allowed to draft, i.e. take shelter behind or beside another competitor or motor vehicle during the cycling segment of races.

19.2 Bicycle Draft Zone

For all Age Group Events (except Long Distance):
The draft zone is a rectangle measuring seven (7) metres long by three (3) metres wide which surrounds every cycle on the cycle course. The front edge of the front wheel defines the centre of the leading three (3) metre edge of the rectangle. 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 is allowed to progress though the draft zone of another competitor. If an overtaking manoeuvre is not completed within 15 seconds, the overtaking cyclist must drop back.

19.3 The draft zone of one competitor may not overlap the draft zone of another competitor.

19.4 Competitors may enter the draft zone of another competitor for the purpose of overtaking as detailed above or in the following circumstances:
a) For safety reasons
b) At an aid station
c) At the exit or entrance of a transition area
d) At an acute turn, such as 180o turn around a traffic cone
e) If race officials exclude a section of the course from the drafting rule because of narrow lanes, construction, detours or for other safety reasons

19.5 When a competitor is passed by other competitors, it is his/her responsibility to move out of the draft zone of the overtaking competitor. A competitor is passed when another competitor’s front wheel is ahead of his/hers.

19.6 Side-by-side riding, while still observing the draft zone, is only allowed on courses that are fully closed to other traffic.

20 Running Conduct

20.1 No form of locomotion other than running or walking is permitted.

20.2 Competitors shall, at all times, run so that they do not deliberately obstruct or interfere with other competitors. Making contact other than by accident shall be declared unsporting impedance.

21 Penalties

21.1 Competitors may only be penalised by readily identifiable race referees.

21.2 All infringements are to be reported to the senior race referee who will have the responsibility of posting penalties.

21.3 Penalties may be issued or disqualifications given at any time up to the announcement of the final results, except where drug testing is involved, when results must be considered provisional until test results are known.

21.4 The following penalties will be imposed for infringements.

Disqualification
a) Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct
b) Breaking road traffic regulations
c) Dangerous conduct/riding
d) Diving (but see Swim Conduct, section 17)
e) Failing to obey marshals or the Police
f) Nudity
g) Outside assistance
h) Tampering with the equipment of others
i) Unsporting impedance – including but not limited to incorrectly racked bikes, discarded equipment and the use of marking devices which impede others
j) Drafting: Four (4) reports from static draft-control marshals NB: there is no requirement for a draft-control marshal to indicate that a competitor has been reported
k) Course irregularities (unless the competitor returns to the point at which he/she left the course, or a point on the course prior to it, and then completes the course)
l) Breach of conduct by parent/guardian/accompanying adult

Disqualification If Fault Not Rectified After A Warning
m) Illegal equipment (swim, cycle or run equipment)
n) Banned equipment including, but not limited to, mobile telephones, MP3 players and personal stereos
o) Illegal progress (during swim, cycle or run)
p) Racing topless

2 Minute Penalty
q) Helmet violations (unclipping helmet whilst in contact with the cycle)
r) Number violations (not able to be altered after a warning)
s) Riding in the transition area
t) Markers in transition that cannot be removed but do not impede the progress of others
u) Drafting: Three (3) reports from static draft-control marshals. NB: there is no requirement for the marshal to indicate that a report has been made

Notes:
• The race referee may issue a discretionary two minute penalty for infringements not listed above
• Penalties will be posted as soon as they are available, on the penalty board, by the senior referee. The penalty board will be provided by the race organiser and placed at an agreed position with easy access for competitors e.g. near transition or next to the results display
• In the case of any athlete or their parent/guardian/supporter(s) using threatening, abusive or insulting conduct, British Triathlon will consider disciplinary action against that athlete

22 Appeals

22.1 An appeal is a request for a review of a decision made by a referee

22.2 Appeals cannot be made against “judgment calls” by officials. Judgment calls include, but are not limited to, drafting, dangerous riding and unsporting conduct

22.3 Appeals must be made in writing to the race referee within one hour of a penalty being posted and be accompanied by a fee of £15.00 refundable if the appeal is upheld

27 Age Categories

27.2 Age category shall be determined as at 31st December in the current year.

30 Additional Rules for Children

These extra rules or rule variances are written for children and their parents/guardians, and are intended to help make children’s events safe and enjoyable.

Please refer to British Triathlon’s Child Protection Policy re guidelines for the use of photographic and filming equipment at British Triathlon registered children’s competitions

30.1 The maximum permissible air temperature in which events can take place is 30°C.

30.2 The following maximum race distances are applicable for each age group:

Swim Cycle (Grass) Run
TriStar Start (8 years) 50m 800m 600m
TriStar 1 (9-10 years) 150m 2km 1.2km
TriStar 2 (11-12 years) 200m 4km 1.8km
TriStar 3 (13-14 years) 300m 6km 2.4km

30.6 Event organisers must obtain written consent from a child’s parent or guardian that their child has permission to compete in any given event, is fit and healthy, that their child’s cycle is roadworthy, and they agree to abide by the rules of British Triathlon.

30.7 It is the children’s parent’s/guardian’s/accompanying adult’s responsibility to ensure that the competitor’s machine is in a safe and roadworthy condition. Aero bars (handle bar extensions) must not be fitted to bicycles where cycling takes place on grass. (Please note that mountain bike bar-ends are acceptable.)

30.8 The bicycle sizing rules for adults may not apply to children’s bicycles but all cycles must, at the least, have:
• handlebar and aero bar/bar extensions all plugged
• properly fitted and serviceable tyres, wheels, gears and controls
• a working brake on both wheels

30.9 The following additional safety requirements apply to events for competitors aged 8 to 14:
• Cycling and running must take place on roads closed to vehicular traffic
• Fluids must be made available at the start and finish of both cycle and run sections
• Competitors must be visible to officials at all times

30.10 No individual support/pacing by bicycles or on foot is permitted, except where provided by the organisers.

30.11 In order to avoid accidents, safeguard equipment and protect personal possessions, competitors must not bring helpers, friends or family members into any transition area when the race is in progress.

30.12 The following penalties will be imposed for infringements:

Disqualification
• Threatening, abusive or insulting words or conduct
• Diving
• Failing to obey marshals
• Nudity
• Outside assistance (other than that given by the organiser)
• Tampering with the equipment of others
• Unsporting impedance

Disqualification If Fault Not Rectified After A Warning Formal Warning:
• Helmet violations on the cycle course
• Illegal equipment (swim, cycle or run)
• Illegal progress (during the swim, cycle or run)
• Topless during bike or run

Time Penalty – A time penalty will be imposed for:
• Number violations (not able to be rectified after a formal warning)
• Riding in the transition area
• Helmet violations in the transition area

The time penalty for each age category is as follows:
Tristar 1: 30 seconds
Tristar 2: 40 seconds
Tristar 3: 50 seconds