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 Queensland 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.

Withdrawal

Withdrawals prior to the event day must be in writing - Email: info@usmevents.com.au or mail to USM Events PO Box 1345 Noosa Heads Q 4567. Please note, cancellation fees apply to withdrawals (see below).

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 If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Event Information and advise them you have withdrawn and also hand your timing band in.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.

Cancellation Fees

You will incur the following cancellation fees if you withdraw:

10% of your entry fee up until 5pm Friday 3oth December 2011.
25% of your entry fee up until 5pm Friday 27th January 2012.
50% of your entry fee up until 5pm Wednesday 14th March 2012. 
NO REFUND after 5pm Wednesday 14th March.

All withdrawal requests to be made in writing - Email:info@usmevents.com.au or Mail: USM Events PO Box 1345 Noosa Heads Q 4567 

Changes to Entry

Changes can be made to your race entry before Wednesday 14th March at 5pm by contacting the USM EVENTS Noosa office - Email info@usmevents.com.au or Phone 07 5449 0711. Any changes to your individual or team registration after 5pm Friday 14th March can be made at the Athlete Help Desk located at the Check-In Tent during Check-In times. You will incur a fee if you wish to make changes to your registration. This includes but is not limited to switching categories, updating personal information, or changing team members.

Change Fee:
Individuals - $10
Teams - $20

Withdrawal

Withdrawals prior to the event day must be in writing - Email: info@usmevents.com.au or mail to USM Events PO Box 1345 Noosa Heads Q 4567. Please note, cancellation fees apply to withdrawals (see below).

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 Queensland. 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 both the cycle course and 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.