Tribe Tri Kids Triathlon

General Rules:

1. Entries are not transferable or refundable.
2. USAT rules apply. Unsportsmanlike conduct is grounds for disqualification.
3. Age groups 6-8 and 9-11 may have one chaperone with them during the RUN course. 
4. No alcohol, drugs, or stimulants before or during the race.
5. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED.

Transition:

1. Athletes must have their timing chip, body marking, bike sticker, and helmet sticker on prior to entering.
2. There will be a designated area to organize your transition gear for the bike and run.
3. Use only this area, we will not be responsible for lost items.
4. Absolutely no glass in transition area.
5. When the race is finished you will have to show matching numbers on the athlete and bike.
6. There is no changing tents/room in transition. You may bring a towel and dry off to add clothes such as a t-shirt, shorts, and socks.

Swim:

1. No glass in the pool area.
2. There are restrooms and locker rooms inside the pool area.
3. 6-8 age group should be lined up no later than 8:50.
4. Once the last swimmer is out of the water in that age group there will be a 5 minutes before the pool is closed for the next race setup. This means your athlete will not get to race. Please be on time we want them to race.
5. Swimmers will enter the water in 15 second intervals.
6. When entering the water there will be NO DIVING.
7. Swimmers will swim down one lane, touch the wall and go under the lane line and swim back in the next lane. You may go under the lane line as you push off the wall to come back down. 
8. Swimmers will stay on the right side of the lane to leave room if someone is a faster swimmer. 
9. If a pass is needed touch the swimmer in front on the toes or feet to let them know. Do not swim on to the backs of other swimmers.
10. Always pass on the LEFT.
11. Wet Suits, Fins, or artificial propulsion are not allowed.
12. Worn floatation devices may be used in the 6-8 age group. However, they will not be eligible for awards. 
13. Athletes may hold on to the lane lines to rest, but MAY NOT make forward movement. 
14. When exiting the pool, walk until you get outside the pool facility to the sidewalk. 

Bike:

1. Please review the bike course map online or at packet pick-up
2. Helmets must be on and buckled before leaving transition.
3. Torso must be covered with shirt, trisuit, or one piece swim suit (females)
4. Bib number does not need to be worn on the bike, but if its affixed to your shirt for the run that is ok.
5. No riding in transition. Bikes must be pushed to the mount/dismount line.
6. The bike can be mounted after the line on the way out and before the line on the way back in to transition. 
7. The course will be well marked with volunteers around to help guided athletes. 
8. Stay to the right at all time do not swerve to allow faster riders to pass.
9. Stay 3 bike lengths away from the bike in front. If you need to pass, do so on the left of the bike you are passing.
10. No headphones on the bike. 
11. When back in transition rack your bike in the same place it started.

Run:

1. Please review the run course map online or at packet pick-up.
2. Your bib number must be worn and VISIBLE during the run, either on a race belt or affixed to a shirt or shorts.
3. Stay to the right accept to pass.
4. Follow the marked course and volunteer direction. Going off course or cutting course will lead to disqualification.
5. There will be designated trash areas after water stations. DO NOT LITTER. 
6. No headphone on the run. There will be music playing throughout the course.
7. MOST IMPORTANT RULE: Smile and Celebrate when you cross the finish line. YOU MADE IT. 

Timing Chip/Finish Line:

1. You must present your race number on race day to receive your timing chip.
2. Your timing chip should be with you at all times until the end of the race. (You will be responsible for lost timing chips.)
3. Timing chips must be worn around the ankle during the race. 
4. Make sure you cross the timing mats as you enter/exit transition and cross the finish line. 
5. Timing chips and strap must be returned immediately after you cross the finish line. You will be charged a $75.00 fee for any lost or un-returned chips or bands.