USAT Rule: Article 3.3 General Conduct

During youth triathlon races, USAT rules are not always enforced. However, if a youth wants to continue in the sport of triathlon it's a good idea to start following the rules at a young age. Break some rules, get a time penalty; break others and you're disqualified from the race. 

At almost every triathlon you'll notice a real sense of community within the people who participate in the race. So, for most people USAT Article 3.3 is an easy one to follow. However, should someone happen to wake up on the wrong side of the bed the morning of a race they could get themselves into a bit of trouble.

Special caution should be taken regarding this Article. The opening sentence states these rules should be followed during the event, or while at the event site. This means that general conduct rules should be followed during packet pickup, waiting in long lines to use the restroom, trying to position your bike on a rack that barely has any room available and even when your biggest competitor passes you during the race.

3.3 General Conduct.

At or during an event, or while at the event site, all participants must:

a. Act in compliance with these competitive rules;

b. Conduct themselves in a manner that is not offensive in any way to fellow participants, spectators, officials or volunteers and is considered reasonable and acceptable in the community;

c. Treat all participants, officials, volunteers and spectators with fairness, respect and courtesy;

d. Refrain from the use of abusive language or conduct; and

e. After violating any of the competitive rules, report such violation to the Head Referee or retire from the event.

For more information or to view all the rules visit the USAT website.