All USAT-sanctioned triathlons must follow a stringent set of rules and regulations in order to ensure a safe, fair, and fun experience for all participants. Parents, please review these rules with your children well ahead of time so that there are no surprises on race weekend!

• All participants' parents must sign a waiver at packet pickup and purchase either a one day or annunal membership to USA Triathlon.
• Shoes must be worn for both the bike and run portions.
• ANSI/SNELL or ASTM approved helmets are required for the bike portion. The helmet must be buckled before the athlete removes the bike from the rack in the transition area and must remain buckled until the bike is returned to the rack.
• Bikes must be properly fitted (athlete must be able to straddle top tube with both feet flat on the ground) and inspected for safety prior to the race. Race sponsor Bicycle Heaven is offering free bike safety inspections for all participants.
• No outside assistance may be provided during the race except by race or medical personnel.
• No headphones, radios, MP3 players, etc. are allowed during the race.
• Race numbers must be visible at all times during the race. Each athlete will be provided with a numbered swim cap (to be worn during the swim), two numbered stickers (one for the bike helmet and one for the bike frame) and one race number bib (to be worn during the run).
• Only race participants are allowed in the transition area once the race has begun. Parents and friends may not enter the transition area to assist athletes. Race volunteers will be available to help as needed.
• Participants may not ride their bicycles in the transition area. Bikes must be mounted and dismounted at the exit and entrance to the transition area.
• Athletes must stay to the right at all times on the bike course unless in the immediate act of passing another cyclist. Riders should always pass on the left and alert other cyclists before passing (ie by calling out "on your left").
• No flotation devices (kickboards, fins, floaties, etc.) are permitted during the swim. Athletes may stand on the bottom of the pool, hang on the wall or the lane line to rest if needed. Lifeguards will be available at all times.
• Inappopriate or un-sportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated from participants, parents, or spectators. Please remember that we are all here to have a good time and respect everyone on the race course.
• All rules and their enforcement are subject to the interpretation of the race officials, whose decisions will be final.

For more information on USAT rules & regulations, please visit www.usatriathlon.org.