Rules & Regulations

Pre Event Training

When you are on the road cycling or running, remember the rules of the road. Do not ride two abreast on narrow road sections and obey all traffic rules. Being a competitor does not mean you are exempt or above the law. Be courteous to motorists and remember that wearing a helmet is compulsory in Victoria and police can issue on the spot fines for breach of this law.

Participation

You must ensure that you have trained sufficiently and are physically capable of completing the event within your current level of health and fitness. You must also ensure at all times during the event that you are performing well within your level of skill and ability for each of the three disciplines. To not abide by these conditions can create apotentially dangerous situation for yourself and other competitors.

In line with Triathlon Australia, USM Events requires all competitors to meet the minimum age requirements below. If you have any questions in regards to this policy please email multisport@usmevents.com.au or call 07 5449 0711. 
  

Cancellation Fees

You will incur a cancellation fee if you withdraw.  Detailed fees will be released at the time of online entries opening. 

All withdrawal requests to be made in writing - Email:multisport@usmevents.com.au or Mail: USM Events PO Box 1550 Noosaville BC, QLD 4566 

Withdrawal

You can cancel your own registration online by logging into your registration. You will receive an email confirmation of your cancellation. A cancellation policy applies to all registrations, and details of this policy will be released at the time of online entries opening. 

Your refund will be processed within 7 working days onto the credit card you used to register for this event.  If your credit card has expired please forward your new expiry date or if your credit card has been cancelled please forward your nominated bank account details to multisport@usmevents.com.au.

If you withdraw on race day before the race start, please advise the Help Desk at either T1, T2, or Event Info near Expo and hand your timing chip in. If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Event Information and advise them you have withdrawn and also hand your timing band in. If you do withdraw please DO NOT cross the finish line area.

Rules

Event is sanctioned by Triathlon Victoria. Triathlon Australia Race Rules apply. All disqualifications will be posted at the Event Information near expo following the race. All enquiries about disqualifications must be made within an hour after the event and can only be discussed with a Triathlon Queensland official.

View Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules.

Speed Suits

Triathlon Australia have updated their speed suit ruling as of July 2011.

SPEED SUIT RULING:

A competitor may wear a speed suit at any time during an event. Please note the Triathlon Australia definition of a speed suit, detailed here:

A speedsuit must be comprised of 100% textile material such as nylon or lycra and must not include rubberised material such as polyurethane or neoprene. The speedsuit may contain a zipper.

Race Numbers

Competitors are required to clearly display their race numbers whilst on the run course. Note that the event's context and environment will be taken into account by the Technical Official when considering whether to issue a stop/start penalty.

Prize Collection

If you are place within in your category and are unable to stay for presentations, you will need to contact the USM Events | IRONMAN Asia Pacific office within 60 days of the event to arrange collection of your medal.  You will be able to collect your prize from our office or alternatively have your medal posted to you at a surcharge of $5.00. Similarly, any product prizes  can be collected or posted out to you. The postage charge will be dependent upon the item that you have won.