USA Triathlon

National Triathlon Development Race (NTDR)

San Diego, CA

January 25^th, 2025

Head Referee: Maya Bryson

Race Directors: Greta Feague & Joshua Scott

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_{Thank You!}

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_{UCSD Triathlon Team}

_{Event Sponsors}

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Overall Start Schedule & Awards

• 6:45 am – Draft Legal Female
• 8:00 am – Draft Legal Male
• 10:00 am – Draft Legal Awards Ceremony

Draft Legal Female Schedule

• 5:00 am – Athlete Check-in/Transition Open
• 6:00 am – Packet Pickup Closes
• 6:10 am – Swim Course Open
• 6:30 am – All athletes out of water
• 6:35 am – Athletes Staged at Start
• 6:40 am – Transition Closes
• 6:45 am – Race Start

Draft Legal Male Schedule

• 5:00 am – Athlete Check-in/Transition Open
• 6:00 am – Packet pickup closes
• 6:40 am – Transition closes
• 7:25 am – Swim Course Open
• 7:45 am – All athletes out of water
• 7:50 am – Athletes Staged at Start
• 8:00 am – Race Start

Transition (Start of Race)

• Athlete number assigned randomly.
• Athlete rack location marked with placard.
• Bikes racked by the seat nose pointing toward flow of traffic.
• Gear on bike, behind front wheel of bike or in Transition Bin.
• Once racked in Transition, bike may not be removed �until competion begins.

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Transition Map

Swim Course – 750M (1 lap)

• In water start.
• Clockwise – 1 Lap (buoys on right, except last buoy will be on the left).
• Athletes receive swim cap and chip in race packet (after briefing).
• Line up on the beach in numerical order then make your way to our position between the buoys
• “On Your Mark!” - Air horn starts race
• Water temperature: 57˚F (Friday 6am)

Swim Map

Transition 1

• Used equipment must go in Transition Bin.

Bike Course – 21k (Three laps)

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• Counterclockwise direction

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• Athletes stay on island until all laps complete, then return to Transition.

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• No official wheel pit

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• Lap out rule in effect

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Bike Map

Transition 2

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• Rack bike by seat, or both handlebars/both brake levers.
• All equipment must be placed in Transition Bin even if not used.

Run Course – 4.775k (Three laps)

• Course follows clockwise direction
• Aid Stations with water on the course
• On last lap athletes cut to the Finish Line
• Pacing is not allowed by coaches, teammates, friends

Run Map

Post-Race

• Food and drink at Finish Line.
• Awards ceremony at 10:00 am near Transition.
• Top three athletes in each race will be recognized.

Uniform & Aero Bars

• Uniform must cover torso.
• Front zipper must remain up.
• Sleeves are not allowed.

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• Clip-on aero are NO LONGER ALLOWED in Draft-Legal racing.
• Bar-end plugs in place.

Swim Equipment

• Swim caps & timing chips will be in your race packet.
• Wet suits are forbidden if �the water temperature is 68˚F (20˚C) or higher.

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• Wet suits are mandatory if the temperature is 60.62˚F (15.9˚C)
• Water and air temperature will be taken 1 hour prior to the race start.

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Place bike number sticker

on the seat post or on the

top tube of the frame.

The ends of both handle

bars must be securely

capped with bar-end plugs.

Both wheels must have a

minimum of 20-spokes. �Disc wheels are not allowed.

Only traditional

drop-style handlebars and

brake levers allowed.

Disc brakes are allowed.

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Bike Equipment

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Aero Bars

are NO longer allowed in draft-legal racing.

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Helmet

Helmet

• Helmets must be approved by a testing authority which is recognized by any national federation that is an affiliate of World Triathlon.
• Clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards (original sticker in place).
• Chin straps snug against chin.

Parking and Park Rules

• Park North of San Diego Mission Bay Resort – street and lot parking available
• No smoking/vaping
• No glass bottles

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• No alcohol
• No littering
• No dogs after 9am. Please do not bring a dog. All dogs + owners will be removed at 9am sharp

Athlete ID & Body Marking

• All athletes will be assigned �a race number. Numbers are assigned in.
• A bike frame number and helmet number will be provided at packet pick-up, held immediately after the mandatory pre-race briefing.

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• Athletes will be body marked with markers or temporary tattoos.
• Every athlete must wear a timing chip/strap distributed in your packet that you are picking up today.

Uniform

Race Day Check In

• Athletes should arrive �with body, bike and helmet numbering properly �applied at visible.
• Timing chip on ankle.
• Officials will review each athlete’s body marking and bike and helmet.

Transition (Race Start)

• Only registered athletes allowed in Transition area.
• Athletes rack bike at �assigned position.
• Once in Transition, bikes cannot be removed until competition begins.

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• Only equipment to be used during competition can be left in Transition.
• Equipment (shoes, helmet, etc.) must be contained directly on, under or �behind bike.
• Marking Transition spot �is not allowed.

Swim Start (in water)

• Athletes will be called �to the start by race number and name.
• Once called to the start �athletes will swim out and select a position behind the start buoys in the water.
• Official start command is �“On Your Marks” followed �by a horn blast.

Swim to Bike Transition (T1)

• Swim gear (swim cap, goggles, wet suit) must be placed in the athlete’s assigned bin/Transition basket.

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• Helmet on and buckled before touching your bike.

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Bike

• Athlete may not ride their bike in the Transition area (Mount/Dismount Line).
• No official wheel pit.

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• Athletes about to be overtaken/passed �by the first-place athlete on the bike will be lapped out.
• Official will show the �athlete a red card and �say “Athlete “#” you are overtaken/lapped out.”
• Athletes must move to the side of the road and stop.
• Athletes must walk bike �back to Transition off the course/on the sidewalk and not interfere with the race.
• Lapped athletes are disqualified from the race.
• Disqualification cannot�be protested.

Lap Out Rule Enforced

Bike to Run Transition (T2)

• Bikes must be racked by:
• Both handlebars/�brake levers.
• Front of seat (facing either direction.

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• All equipment/gear must be placed in the athlete’s assigned Transition bin/basket.

Run

• There will be a run course bike leader for the first runner.

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• Water and/or sports drink will be provided at an aid station(s) on the course.

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Rules of Competition

• The official rule set for the competition is the USA Triathlon Multisport Competition Rules which can be found at www.usatriathlon.org.
• USAT Draft Legal Equipment and Rules Checklist can also �be found at www.usatriathlon.org.
• It is the athlete’s, coaches, parent’s responsibility to know �the rules.
• Questions about rules should be brought up prior to the competition, or to Officials when checking in to Transition.

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Penalties

• Warning – Verbal warning by Official to correct an issue �during competition.
• Time Penalty – :10 second penalty served in Transition, �on the spot, or at the Penalty Box on the run course.
• Disqualification (Red Card):
• Athletes shown a Red Card by an Official are disqualified.
• Athletes who receive the Red Card may complete the �race, except for those athletes who are lapped out.

• Missing Athlete Check-in (DSQ).
• Early start on swim (:10).�False start on swim (Restart).

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• Must make forward �motion at swim start (:10).
• Blocking or interfering with the progress of another competitor (:10).

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Overview of Penalties

Overview of Penalties

• By the time the athlete leaves T2 all gear must be in athlete’s Transition Bin (:10).
• Helmet must be buckled when touching bike (:10).
• Mounting your bike before the mount line or dismounting your bike after the dismount line (:10).
• Must follow prescribed course / correct lap count (:10 or DSQ).
• Unsportsmanlike �conduct (DSQ).

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Penalty Box

• Penalties not served in Transtion will be served in Penalty Box.
• Penalty Box located on the road approx. 200m before �Finish Line on the run course.
• Race number and penalty code will be written on white �board at Penalty Box.

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Serving Your Penalty

• Procedure:
• Identify yourself;
• Official will start timing penalty;
• Must remain in Penalty Box entire time;
• May not receive any outside assistance while �serving penalty;
• Official will let you know when your time is served.

Penalties not served will result �in disqualification.

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Check the Penalty Board.

Protest:

• Protest:
• Athlete may file a Protest with Head Referee provided it has not been previously observed and ruled upon by Officials.
• Protest is filed against the conduct of an athlete, an athlete’s equipment, an Official, or the conditions of �the competition.

Protest:

Generally, Protests must follow these steps:

1. Notify Head Referee of intent to submit a Protest within 5 minutes of finish time.
2. Head Referee will provide appropriate form for athlete �to complete.
3. The completed Protest form must be submitted �to Head Referee no more than 15 minutes after the athlete’s finish time accompanied by $50 in cash or check.

Protest:

• Protests are reviewed by the Lead Official and the Competition Jury.
• All decisions on Protests are final.
• Questions should be directed to USA Triathlon:
• USA Triathlon – rulesandofficials@usatriathlon.org
• Competition Jury: Maya Bryson, Greta Feague, Anne Lynch.

Timing, Results & Awards

• The competition is won by the athlete who has the shortest time from the start signal to the moment when the athlete’s torso crosses the Finish Line.
• Results will be provided – including splits for swimming, T1, bike, T2, running, and the overall time.
• Awards will be presented to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place in each division.

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Exceptional Conditions

• The following race formats may be considered due to exceptional conditions or inclement weather:
• Duathlon, aquathlon, or a two-segment competition…swim/run, bike/run or run/bike.
• Time trial starts may be allowed.
• Preferred option will be a duathlon with the �shorter run first.
• Rules for the replacement event will be followed.

Questions?

Thank You!

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Good Luck!