Athletes:

Bicyclists:

1. Helmets meeting ANSI standard must be worn at all times and chin strap must be fastened at all times when on bicycle.

2. Number must be visible at all times on back and both thighs.

3. No escorts of any type allowed.  No unauthorized assistance from anyone except a race official.

4. Team bicyclists must cross the finish line with timing chip and hand off to runners.  Notify timers upon completion of fourth lap.

5. No drafting of any type of vehicle, maintain two bike lengths behind next biker except when passing. If unable to pass, drop back.

6. Follow and obey all traffic regulations.  Don't cross solid yellow lines.

7. No tandems, recumbents, fairings or other devices designed to reduce air resistance (Aero bars are allowed).

8. Handlebars must be plugged.  Equipment may not be abandon on race course.

9. Bikes must be walked out of and into the transition area.  Please observe marked mount and dismount areas.

10. No intentional or accidental blocking or interference with forward progress of another participant.

11. No unauthorized equipment including headsets/personal audio devices, iPods.

Runners:

1. Race number must be visible at all times.

2. Be sure to start and finish with your D-tag timing device.
3. Escorts not permitted.  No unauthorized assistance from anyone except a race official.
4. No intentional or accidental blocking or interference with forward progress of another participant.
5. No unauthorized equipment including headsets/personal audio devices, iPods.

Swimmers:

1. Number must be written on both shoulders.

2. Team swimmers must hand team timing chip to bicyclist in the transition area. 
3. A participant may stand on the bottom or rest by holding an inanimate object such as a buoy, boat, rope or floating object. Excluding the bottom (yes, you may walk), a participant shall not use any inanimate object to gain forward progress. A violation of this section shall result in a variable time penalty, unless the Head Referee in his/her sole discretion determines that (i) the violation was substantial and resulted in an unfair time advantage, or (ii) the violation constituted endangerment under Section 3.4(1).
4. Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for elite athletes shall be determined by the USAT Athletes Advisory Council. The AAC has set the wetsuit maximum temperature for elite/pros at 68 degrees for swim distances less than 3000 meters and 71.6 degrees for distances of 3000 meters or greater. Effective January 1, 2013, any swimmer wearing a wetsuit with a thickness measured in any part greater than 5 millimeters shall be disqualified.
5. Swimmers must start with their designated wave or group. Starting in an earlier group will result in a disqualification.
6. No artificial propulsion devices including fins, gloves, etc.

ChronoTrack D-Tag disposable timing device:

1. You will receive detailed instructions for using your ChronoTrack D-Tag disposable timing device in your packet at registration.  

2. You must wear your D-tag disposable timing strip & cross over the mats at the finish of each segment of the event, to receive a time. 

3. Each event and all transition times are recorded.
4. At the end of the event you do not need to return your D-tag strip.  You can remove and dispose of it.