Lonestar Splash N Dash at Typhoon Texas

The rules set forth in this section are constructed to supplement the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules and shall apply to all competition sanctioned as “Youth Events.” For any issue not specifically addressed in these Youth Rules, the relevant USAT Competitive Rules shall apply.

Penalties. The type of penalty for violating a specific rule is listed at the end of the rule as either “T” for Time or “DQ” for Disqualification. Time penalties shall be administered according to the table and are added to the participant’s final time.

1st Offense - 1:00 minute
2nd Offense - 2:00 minutes
3rd Offense - Disqualification

MEMBERSHIP & ELIGIBILITY

1. All Youth participants shall compete based upon their age on December 31 of the year of the event.
2. The minimum age for Youth competition is six years and the maximum is 15 years of age on December 31 of the year of the event.
3. Youth participants must be Youth members of USA Triathlon. Youth Membership in USA Triathlon is available to all persons, age 17 and under, in good standing with USA Triathlon who, along with their parents or guardians, submits a completed application, pay the required membership fee, and comply with all the requirements determined by USA Triathlon to be applicable to Youth Membership. 4. Race officials reserve the right to require proof of age from each participant in the form of a birth certificate or other official proof of age document. Failure to produce a proof of age document may result in disqualification from the event.

SWIMMING RULES

1. Proper swimwear must be worn. DQ
2. No flotation devices of any kind may be used during the swim. DQ
3. No artificial propulsive devices such as fins, paddles, or gloves may be used. DQ
4. Swimmers must be able to complete the entire course using any stroke. Swimmers may not make forward progress by pulling on lane ropes, swim gutters or any other inanimate object. T
   Goggles or face masks may be worn but are not required.
5. If provided by the event, swimmers must wear the assigned swim cap throughout the swim. T
6. Participants must follow instructions given by lifeguards and officials including prohibitions against running on the pool deck or diving in restricted areas. T or DQ at official’s discretion

TRANSITION RULES

1. The transition area is open to participants and their parents, only. When transition closes for competition to begin, only participants and race officials may enter transition. Finishers may not retrieve gear until all participants have finished the cycling portion and have begun the run. T or DQ at official’s discretion
2. Competition apparel (shoes, socks, shirts) must be placed next to the rack and may not be taken to the pool or swim start area. T
3. Equipment must be placed in the rack according to the directions given by race officials. T
4. Participants may not interfere with other participants’ gear. T or DQ at official’s discretion
5. After completing the swim portion, participants must return equipment in the same assigned location before beginning the run portion. T
6. Event specific Rule - All athletes must claim their equipment by the time posted on the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS page. All unclaimed equipment may be left unprotected after that time.

RUNNING CONDUCT

1. Participants shall run or walk the entire course. DQ
2. Participants shall wear shoes at all times while on the run course. T

GENERAL RACE RULES

1. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of participants or their parents and supporters will not be allowed. Participants must treat others with courtesy and respect. No rude, abusive, or discourteous language or behavior will be tolerated. T or DQ at official’s discretion
2. Participants must complete the prescribed course in its entirety. DQ
3. No personal audio devices or headsets may be used or carried during any portion of the event. T
4. No unauthorized assistance of any kind is allowed. Parents or other non-participants may not run or ride a bicycle with a participant nor may they provide participants any food, fluid, or equipment aid during competition. T
5. Race numbers must be displayed at all times. Swimmers must be clearly body-marked and runners must wear their bib numbers. T