Triathlon Rules - 13 - TRANSITION AREAS
13 - TRANSITION AREAS
In order to avoid accidents, safeguard equipment and protect personal possessions, competitors must not bring helpers, friends or family members into any transition area when the race is in progress.
13.1 No assistance other than that provided by the organisers is permitted
13.2 Competitors equipment must be placed in the allotted space and not where it may hinder the progress of other competitors
13.3 Competitor's cycles must be placed in the allotted space at the start and finish of the cycle section
13.4 Competitors must not ride their cycles in the transition area
13.5 Competitors must not interfere with another competitor's equipment in the transition area
13.6 Cycle helmets and clothing must be placed in the competitors allotted space in the transition area. Under certain circumstances organisers may allow running shoes to be placed outside of the transition area; for example events where there is a long run from the swimming pool to the transition area