The BSG Energade Triathlon Series events are run by Tigerbrands in accordance with the rules set out below.
1.Kit
To qualify for prize money and series points all athletes must adhere to the following ITU rules regarding sponsor logos and placements. Please click on the link below:
http://www.triathlon.org/docs/uniform-rules-2009-final.pdf?ts=1247656519
2.Ambush Marketing
2.1. It is our aim to have a "clean" finish area (this will be the area 75m after the finish line) and only designated officials will be allowed in this area. No team managers will be allowed in the finish area.
2.2. No ambush marketing will be tolerated at the event. There will be a specially allocated corporate area within which branded material may be setup. Please see www.bsgenergadetriseries.co.za/corporate for more info.
3.TSA (Triathlon South Africa) Registered Athletes
A separate transition area will be available for all TSA registered athletes in possession of a TSA registration card for 2009/10. TSA athletes will not have a separate swim wave but will start at the front of their group
3.1. To qualify an athlete must:
3.1.1. Prior to the entry for the event, be registered with TSA prior to the entry for the event, through his/her province, and be in possession of a TSA 2009/2010 TSA registration card (driver's license format)
3.1.2. Pre-enter online for the event
3.1.3. Present his/her 2009/2010 TSA registration card at the TSA registration table at the event to register and collect a TSA swim cap
3.1.4. Present the TSA swim cap to gain access to the TSA transition area
3.1.5. Wear the TSA swim cap to gain access to the TSA swim start pen
3.2. The swim cap must be returned to the designated official in the transition area upon exit of the transition, after the event.
3.3. No TSA registration facilities will be available on the day of the even
3.4. No athlete will be allowed access to the TSA transition area or the swim start pen without a TSA registration card entitling the athlete to a TSA swim cap.
4.Swim
4.1. Brightly coloured swim caps are COMPULSORY for all events. NO SWIM CAP, NO RACE. NO BLACK OR DARK COLOURED SWIM CAPS will be permitted. For sea swims NO BLACK, WHITE, SILVER OR BLUE swim caps are permitted. This is to allow the lifesavers and officials to clearly identify the athletes in the water.
4.2. The use of WETSUITS will be determined on the day and announced 1 hour before the start of the event. Water temperature above 22 degrees: NO wetsuit is permitted. However, below 14 degrees a wetsuit will be compulsory.
4.3. NO pushing, shoving, pulling or blocking is permitted during the swim.
4.4. Participants MUST SWIM AROUND THE BUOYS and not take short cuts. Failure to obey this rule will result in disqualification.
5.Compulsory Race Numbers
5.1. All participants must be clearly body-marked by race organisers.
6.Bicycles and Transition
6.1. NO HELMET, NO RIDE. Helmets must be produced for inspection at bike check in. Only approved hard-shell helmets will be permitted.
6.2. THIS IS A DRAFT LEGAL RACE.
6.3. HANDLEBARS. Only traditional drop handlebars are permitted. Clip-ons will be permitted provided they do not extend more than 15cm beyond the front wheel axle, and are not longer than the brake levers' foremost line. Straight forward clip-ons must be bridged and must not carry forward-facing brake levers. No forward facing bar or gear shifters are allowed on the end of the clip-ons. All bar ends must be properly plugged.
6.4. ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT. Glass containers, headphones and headsets are not permitted.
6.5. Only wheels of spoke construction will be permitted. NO DISC WHEELS OR WHEEL COVERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
6.6. Helmets must be clipped on tightly and correctly before taking bike from rack. Helmets must be worn during the full duration of the cycle leg and only be removed after racking the bike. DO NOT un-clip or remove your helmet on re-entry into the transition area before your bike is racked. You will be stopped to re-clip your helmet. Make sure that your helmet is securely fitted. As a self-test, push your helmet back over your head. If it moves beyond your forehead then the helmet straps must be tightened. You will be stopped, if in the referee's opinion, your helmet is not secure enough. (10 second time penalty will be applicable once the helmet is re-secured)
6.7. No cycling is permitted in the transition area.
6.8. Only competitors will be allowed in transition area.
6.9. Bikes may only be removed from transition after an announcement is made that all cyclists have finished the cycle leg.
7.Cycle
7.1. An UPPER BODY GARMENT MUST BE WORN during the cycle leg of the event. No nudity is permitted. (One-piece suits must be zipped and both "straps" of the top or vest must remain on the shoulders)
7.2. Traffic rules must be obeyed. DO NOT ride over the centre line (solid or staggered) unless otherwise instructed by the Chief Referee. Keep left and pass right. Obstructing, blocking and physical contact is not permitted. Failure to obey this rule will result in disqualification.
8.Run
8.1. An UPPER BODY GARMENT MUST BE WORN during the run leg of the event. No nudity is permitted (One piece suits must be zipped and both "straps" of the top or vest must remain on the shoulders). Footwear is compulsory.
9. Timing, Results and Points
9.1. All participants will need to either purchase or hire a Spectrum Sport Timing Chip for these events.
9.2. The chip can be purchased at registration for a once off fee of R80 or hired at a cost of R30 with a R50 deposit.
9.3. Only athletes competing with a Spectrum Sport Timing Chip will qualify for results.
9.4. The chip must be worn around the ankle.
9.5. Results will be posted at the events and on www.bsgenergadetriseries.co.za and www.spectrumsport.co.za on the Monday following the event. For queries regarding results please e-mail: gharmse@yebo.co.za
9.6. Points will be allocated to the top 20 finishers in all individual categories.
9.7. Athletes may choose any four events.Athletes competing for the Series winner title will have to start the final race - if they have sufficient points from four other races, the final event won’t be taken in to consideration for the Series winner.
9.8. If two or more athletes have the same number of points going into the final event, the athlete with the best placing in the final event will be determined the winner.
10.General
10.1. A pre-race briefing will be conducted 15 minutes prior to the start of the event where any additional instructions will be given. Regular instructions will also be announced over the public address system.
10.2. Please note that it is the participants' responsibility to know the route. Please ensure that you have checked the route maps.
10.3. This is an individual event and no seconding or assistance will be permitted. This includes the handling of kit, water bottles, puncture repairs etc. No unauthorised vehicles will be permitted on the course.
10.4. These rules are made to protect the participants and to prevent unsportsmanlike behaviour. It is in your and your fellow participants’ best interest to race in a safe and fair manner. The referees are there to ensure the safety of participants and to ensure that unsportsmanlike behaviour is addressed appropriately.
10.5. Should any rules be unclear you are welcome to consult with the Chief Referee on the day prior to the start of the event.
11.Disclaimer
Neither Tiger Brands, BSG nor their successors, assigns, subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors will be held liable by a participant for any damage, loss, claim, judgment, or other liability or expense (including, but without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees), of whatever kind or nature, whether for death, personal injury, property damage or otherwise, that may be sustained or arise as a direct or indirect result of the participation in any of the BSG Energade Triathlon Series events and the participant indemnifies Tiger Brands and BSG in this regards. All race rules prescribed by Triathlon South Africa are at the discretion of Tiger Brands and BSG.
