RACE REFEREE MESSAGE
Yellow Card Penalties (60 second stop at Penalty box) include: Blocking – Riding on the right side of an athlete without passing or riding on the right-hand side of the bike lane when clear of other athletes. Once Overtaken, an athlete re-passing another cyclist before dropping out of the draft zone of the cyclist. Yellow Card Penalty to be served immediately: Helmet – Failing to have your chin strap securely fastened when moving with your bike. NOTE: that any 3 blue card Penalties across the course during the event may result in a Disqualification. Other infringements which may result in Disqualification include: offensive and unsportsmanlike behaviour, public personal toilet, outside assistance (from anyone other than a race official), athletes may not use communication devices of any types including Headphone(s), headset(s) or technical earplug(s) which are inserted or covering the ears Always remember to treat other athletes, volunteers and officials with courtesy and consideration as they are important in keeping the event safe and fair. I sincerely hope you have a great race, enjoy the experience, and achieve your IRONMAN goals.
IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races are run under the IRONMAN Competition Rules. Please note that rules may vary slightly to other races that are raced under National Federation race rules. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the rules published here: https://m.ironman.com/triathlon/pages/resources/r ules-and-regulations.aspx Of particular note for Australian events are the rules relating to penalties for Yellow and Blue cards. Physically Challenged (PC) and Hand Cycle (HC) Division athletes should also refer to the IRONMAN Competition Rules – Division Article VIII and Article IX. Note that the ITU Paratriathlon Rules do not apply unless specifically referred to in the IRONMAN Competition Rules. Triathlon is an individual race and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid infringements. A Referee’s ruling is final in the case of Drafting, Blocking, and Illegal Pass infringements (Judgment Calls) and these are not subject to either protest or appeal. To minimise the possibility of infringing the rules on race day and avoiding a visit to the Penalty Box, please observe the following: Ride on the left side of the bike lane Keep 12 metres between yourself and the cyclist in front of you – front wheel to front wheel Pass on the right of the cyclist in front (never on the left) Complete your pass within 25-seconds If passed, drop back immediately 12 metres and ensure you have dropped back the full 12 metres before re-passing Referees will notify athletes of a rule violation by showing the athlete a coloured card in combination with a verbal directive. It will then be your responsibility to serve the 5-minute or 60 second time Penalty(s) at the next Penalty Box. The following are the most common rule infringements: Blue Card (5-minute) Penalties include: Drafting – Following closer than 12 metres behind another cyclist and failing to pass in 25 seconds OR after being passed, failing to drop back out of the 12 metre draft zone. Illegal Pass – Passing on the left Littering - Discarding items, e.g. tyres, bidons, gel wrappers etc., on any part of the course except in a discard zone at Aid Stations
Shane Burnett Head Race Referee IRONMAN Western Australia
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