Rules & Regulations

Withdrawal

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

If you withdraw on race day before the race start, please advise the help desk near the gear tent and hand your timing band in. If you withdraw during the race, please report to the Festival Information Centre and advise them you have withdrawn and also hand your timing band in.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 Fee

• A 20% cancellation fee will be incurred if you withdraw up until 5pm 2nd April 2012
• A 30% cancellation fee will be incurred if you withdraw up until 5pm 4th June 2012
• A 50% cancellation fee will be incurred if you withdraw up until 5pm 18th October 2012

All entries are NON REFUNDABLE from 19th October 2012. 

Pre Event 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 potentially dangerous situation for yourself and other competitors.

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.

Rules

Event is sanctioned by Triathlon Queensland. Triathlon Australia Race Rules apply. All disqualifications will be posted at the Festival Information Centre 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.