Rules & Regulations

USA TRIATHLON:

The Great Atlantic Ocean Triathlon and Fitness Sprint are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. USAT rules will be in effect during the event. These rules will be reviewed at the pre-race meeting described below. This is a non-drafting race. Please direct any rules questions and/or protests to the USAT officials on site. Protests of penalties must be filed with the Race Director within 60 minutes after the protesting individual finishes the race. See their web site for additional info at www.usatriathlon.org.

Race Numbers

Registration will mark your body with race number at check-in on race morning. A number for your bike will be provided in the race packet and must be used.
Runner's numbers are also in race packet and must be worn in FRONT of the body at the run finish.

Dropping Out

If you drop out of the race, it is IMPERATIVE that you notify a race

No iPods and earphones!
No breaststroke
No drafting out
Keep right, pass left on both the

Swim

Great Atlantic starts 6:45

Each swimmer must wear

Wet suits will be permitted

The course will be patrolled

Swimmers may hang on to a

Relay swimmers tag off to

Swim course closes at 7:55

Bike

Each competitor is responsible

All cyclists are responsible

Cyclists are expected to heed

ALWAYS ride on the right side

HELMETS are required during

RELAYS if applicable:

No individual support

There are NO aid stations on

NO DRAFTING OFF ANOTHER

Exemptions to the drafting

Bike course closes at

Run

Runners stay right, pass

Runners must wear official

No support or escort runners

There will be two water

The running course closes at

Transition Areas

Only registered racers and

Security will be provided,

Before the race transition

After the race transition

General Rules

No one is allowed in the

Course marshals and the head

USA Triathlon rules

Protest must be filed at the

Please pace yourself,

Timing splits are

Swim: at exit from

Transition time: swim

Bike: at exit from

Transition time: bike

Run: at finish

No participant shall wear

HAVE A FUN, SAFE, ENJOYABLE

Timing

The Event will be timed by Jersey Shore

official immediately and return your timing chip to the marshal.
kick in high traffic swim lanes. Please move to the far side of the buoys if you need this technique. We like the side and backstroke if you need an alternate stroke.
on the bike course!
bike and run.

sharp. Fitness Sprint starts at 7:10 am. official cap as provided in race packet-no exceptions or substitutions. according to USAT regulations. by water safety certified personnel in safety vessels. Medical personnel will be on shore. buoy, boat or a pontoon to rest without disqualification so long as they are not pushed or propelled in any way by. team cyclists in the designated relay team area in the bike corral. am. Anyone not finished at this time will be escorted from the water and disqualified. for having his/ her bike in proper working condition. Bike support will offer a complimentary safety check on bikes either Saturday at time of packet pickup or Sunday morning. This is a quick inspection of the bike and is not meant as a guarantee that the bike is in proper working condition. Bike support will inspect for bar end plugs. You MUST have bar end plugs to compete. We will have an inventory of bar end plugs but can not guarantee we will be able to provide them to everyone in need of them. at all times for their own safety and for compliance with traffic laws on the cycling course and are solely responsible for the consequences of any infraction. directions and instructions of race officials. of the road, and Pass left. Crossing the center line is not allowed. Take care making corners at high speed. They will be swept, but use caution. the bike race. They must be on your head with chin strap fastened securely any time you are on your bike before, during and after the race. This is a new USAT ruling and violation is grounds for disqualification. Cyclists must return to the designated relay team area to tag off with the runner. vehicles or assistance by anyone is allowed. the bike course. BICYCLE or motor vehicle is allowed. Drafting is defined as the maintenance of a static position to the rear (within four bike lengths) or to the side (within 3 feet) of another cyclist or vehicle. rule are: (a) when passing a cyclist if done within 15 seconds, (b) when the cyclist is required to reduce speed for safety reasons (e.g. weather, traffic control) or to receive aid, and (c) on curves or turns of 90 degrees or more. 9am. left. The boardwalk is open to the public. It will not be busy, but be careful out there, especially navigating around concession stand areas. race number on the course at all times. Numbers must be placed in FRONT of the body. Runners must make sure their official printed race numbers are visible to timing volunteers at the finish line. are allowed. This is an individual event. Receiving help results in disqualification. stations on the run 9:55 pm. Police protection ends at this time. official race personnel are allowed in transition areas. but race organization is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment. Please remove your bike and equipment A.S.A.P. will close at 6:45am. All athletes (other than relay bikers and runners) must clear transition and make their way to the swim start. area closes at 10:30am. Please have all bikes and equipment removed prior to this time. transition area, except registered racers and transition area officials. official have the ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race if the participant has violated rules of the race. Medical personnel have ultimate and final authority to remove a participant from the race, if, in their judgment, the participant is physically incapable of continuing the race without sustaining physical damage or loss of life. reign. finish line in accordance with USA Triathlon. maintain hydration, and keep health and safety in their proper perspective. as follows: water at beach to bike transition area (start of run course) to run line headphones or any sound producing device during the race (results in disqualification). RACE AND THANK A VOLUNTEER! Race Timing, utilizing the Winning Time computer chip timing system to accurately time and quickly provide day of race results. You must wear the timing band on your ankle during the race to receive your finishing time and all splits. Any participant not returning their issued timing chip at the end of the event will be charged a $20 chip replacement fee. If you lose your chip, stop and notify the next marshal you see on the course and continue the race, subject to disqualification if relative splits do not match athletes past performance.