Peterborough Kids Triathlon

Race Rules

1.      Maps of the course are posted (on race day) and participants are responsible for being familiar with the course layout.

2.      Participants are responsible for knowing the number of laps they must complete on the bike course and counting the number of laps they have completed.  Volunteers will try to assist but the final responsibility is the participants’.

3.      Helmets are mandatory.  Chinstraps must be fastened before getting on the bike and must stay fastened until after the participant is off the bike.

4.      No riding in the transition area.

5.     Athletes & Parents may enter/exit The Transition Area before and after their race only when given verbal instruction by the race announcer.

6.      Participant numbers must be visible from the front during the race.

7.      Parental assistance is not permitted in the transition area or on the course.

8.      Bike check is mandatory

9.      Drafting is not permitted.

10.  The Race Director reserves the right to limit the number of entries.

11.  PROFANITY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED FROM PARTICIPANT OR PARENTS!

12.  Swimming Aids are allowed for kids 5 & under only (water wings, pool noodle, life jacket, etc.)

13. Race Bib # Must be visible when the child crosses the line.

More Rules corresponding  to Triathlon Canada Competition Rule numbers (where applicable):

  1. All participants must wear approved helmets (ASTM F-1447 and CPSC-1203) on the bicycle course.  (7.3.2.1.1)

2.      Chinstraps must be fastened before removing the bike from the bike rack. Chinstraps must remain fastened until the bike has been returned to the bike rack.  (7.3.2.3) and (9.1.1)

3.      Participants must rack their bikes in the transition area (9.1.2)

4.      Boys must wear shirts or singlets during the bike (7.1.4) and run (5.2.4.8)

5.      Pedals:

    1. Cages will not be allowed at any age
    2. Clipless pedals will be allowed at any age provided the following conditions are met:

                                                               i.      Only SPD’s will be allowed for athletes under the age of 14.  The cleats just be recessed in the tread to all the athlete to walk without slipping.  Pedals need not be double sided.

                                                             ii.      Athletes 14 or older may use "Look-type" pedals and shoes

  1. Gear ratios RECOMMENDED for ages 13 & under: 45x16 and for 14 & over: 52x16
  2. Ages 14 & over MAY use race wheels.  Ages 13 & under are required to use standard wheels.

    Standard wheels have:      A minimum of 16 metal spokes
  3. Wheels: 14 and older - Adopt UCI rules for mass start races with the further restriction of a maximum rim depth of 60mm (Zipp 404's are 58mm)
  4. Maximum rim depth for athletes under the age of 14 is 25mm 
    • Round, oval, or flat spokes which may not exceed a depth of 2.5mm
    • Metal rims may not exceed a depth of 2.5cm.  Rim depth includes the exclusion of disk wheels.
    • Standard road tires, being no thinner than 23c type i.e. No racing slicks.
  5. Drafting on the bike course is not permitted (7.2.3.1)
  6. Participants and parents must conform to the rules of fair play and good sportsmanship (5.2.4.2)
  7. Parental assistance is not permitted on the racecourse or in the transition area once the race has begun.  Any outside assistance may result in immediate disqualification. (5.2.4.5)
  8. The Official or Race Director may disqualify a participant who is in direct violation of the rules. (5.0)

FAILURE TO FOLLOW RULES IS GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION