General Rules

FEW RULES:
• Draft legal race
• No Tri-Bars
• Chinelli Bars allowed

WHEELS:
• Only spoke constructed wheels allowed eg. Deep Sections
• No disc wheels
• No Tri Spokes

BUNCHES:
• Only leader of Bunch allowed on his/her Chinelli Bars.
• Rest of bunch may not use the Chinelli Bars.

TEAMS:
• Runner wears chip
• On Entry form just name of Team

GOODY BAGS:
• To Everyone

MEDALS:
• Children Only

BODY MARKING:
• 50+ Red Pen + Red Elastic Right leg front from top down eg. 1
• 40+ Green Pen + Green Elastic
• Jnr 12-15 Green Pen + Green Elastic
• Jnr 16-19 Red Pen + Red Elastic
• Open: Black Pen Long and Short Categories on Right Calve
• Dark skinned Athletes marked with white pen

TSA Rules

The Momentum Teavigo National Duathlon Series events are run by Teavigo and in accordance with the rules set out below.

1. AMBUSH MARKETING
1.1 It is our aim to have a "clean" finish area (that will be the area from the finish line and 75m after the finish line) and only designated officials will be allowed in the finish area. No team managers will be allowed in the finish area.
1.2 No ambush marketing will be tolerated at the event and no non-sponsor of the event will be allowed any branding within the parameters of the event.

2. TSA REGISTERED ATHLETES:
2.1 To qualify an athlete must:
2.1.1 pre-enter online for the event, or enter on the day;
2.1.2.present his/her 2007/8 TSA registration card at the TSA registration table at the event to register;
2.1.3 present the TSA time chip to gain access to the TSA transition area
2.2 The time chip must be returned to the designated official in the transition area upon exit of the transition after the event.
2.3 On the day of the event, no TSA registration facilities will be available.
2.4 Without a TSA registration card enabling the athlete to a time chip, an athlete will not be allowed access to the TSA transition areas.

3. COMPULSORY RACE NUMBERS
All participants must clearly be body marked as marked by race organisers.

4. BICYCLES AND TRANSITION
4.1. NO HELMET, NO RIDE. Helmets must be produced for inspection at bike check in. Only approved hard shell helmets will be permitted.
4.2. THIS IS A DRAFT LEGAL RACE. All bar ends must be properly plugged.
4.3. HANDLEBARS. Only traditional drop handlebars are permitted. Clip-on's will be permitted provided they do not extend more that 15cm beyond the front wheel axle, and they are not longer than the brake levers' foremost line. Straight forward clip on's must be bridged and must not carry forward facing brake levers. No forward facing bar or gear shifters are allowed on the end of the clip-ons.
4.4.ILLEGAL EQUIPMENT. Glass containers, headphones and headsets are not permitted.
4.5 Only wheels of spoke construction will be permitted. NO DISC WHEELS OR WHEEL COVERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
4.6. Helmets must be clipped on tightly and correctly before taking bike from bike rack. The helmet must be worn during the full duration of the cycle leg and only be clipped off after racking the bike. DO NOT un-clip or remove your helmet on re-entry into the transition area before your bike is racked. You will be stopped to re-clip your helmet. Make sure your helmet is securely fitted. As a self-test, push your helmet from the front over your head. If it moves beyond your forehead then the helmet straps must be tightened accordingly. You will be stopped, if in the referee's opinion your helmet is not secure enough. ( a time penalty will be applicable once the helmet is re-secured)
4.7. No cycling is permitted in the transition area.
Only competitors will be allowed in transition area.
Bike may only be removed from transition after announcement is made when all cyclists finished the cycle leg.

5. CYCLE
5.1 An UPPER BODY GARMENT MUST BE WORN during the cycle leg of the event. No nudity is permitted. (One-piece suits must be zipped and both "straps" of the top or vest must remain on the shoulders)
5.2 Traffic rules must be obeyed. DO NOT ride over the centre line (solid or staggered) unless otherwise instructed at each venue by the Chief Referee. Keep left and pass right. Obstructing, blocking and physical contact is not permitted. Failure to obey this rule will result in the participant being disqualified.

6. RUN
An UPPER BODY GARMENT MUST BE WORN during the run leg of the event. No nudity is permitted (One piece suits must be zipped and both "straps" of the top or vest must remain on the shoulders). Footwear is compulsory.

7. TIMING, RESULTS & POINTS
7.1 All participants will need to either purchase or hire a Spectrum Sport Timing Chip for these events.
7.2 The chip can be purchased at registration for a once off fee of R80.00 or hired at a cost of R30 with a R50 deposit.
7.3 Only athletes competing with a Spectrum Sport Timing Chip will qualify for results.
7.4 The chip must be around the ankle.
7.5 Results will be posted at events on www.duathlon.co.za and www.spectrumsport.co.za after each event.
7.6 Points will be allocated to the top 10 finishers in all individual categories. The three best events will count plus the final. If two or more athletes finish the series with the same amount of points, the athlete with the best placing in the final will be the winner.

08. GENERAL
8.1. A COMPULSORY pre-race briefing will be conducted 15 minutes prior to the start of the event where any additional instructions will be given. Regular instructions will also be announced over the public address system.
8.2. Please note that it is the participant's responsibility to know the route. Please ensure that you have checked the route maps.
8.3. This is an individual event and no seconding or assistance may be rendered to any athlete during the event. This includes the handing of kit, water bottles, puncture repairs etc. No unauthorised vehicles permitted on the course.
8.4. These rules are made to protect the participants and to prevent unsportsmanlike behaviour. It is in your and your fellow participant's best interest to race in a safe and fair manner. The referees are there to ensure the safety of participants and to ensure that unsportsmanlike behaviour is addressed with the appropriate penalties.
8.5 Swearing and foul langauge by an athlete towards a race referee, marshall or official will lead to automatic disqualiication of the athlete.
8. 6 . Should any rules be unclear you are welcome to consult with the Chief Referee on the day prior to the start of the event.

09. REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FEES
9.1 Online entries close on Wednesday 12h00 prior to each event.
9.2 No refunds for no shows or if race is changed or cancelled due to safety reasons.
9.3 Athletes can also register at the venue on the day.
9.4 To qualify for the TSA discount on entry fees, athletes must register prior through their province and be in possession of an official TSA registration card.
9.5 Late entries will be accepted on race morning at an additional charge.
9.6 Registration of all participants must be completed by 09h00, therefore ensure your early arrival at the event.

Entry Fees:
Pre Race (Online):
Individual R155.00 (late entries 200.00)
Team R210.00 (late entries 250.00)
Kiddies R50.00 (late entries 60.00)

10. DISCLAIMER
Neither Teavigo or Momentum Health nor its successors, assigns, subsidiaries, associates, affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors or TSA will be held liable for any damage, loss, claim, judgement, or other liability or expense (including, but without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees), of whatever kind or nature, whether for death, personal injury, property damage or otherwise, that may be sustained as a direct or indirect result of participating in any of the Momentum Teavigo National Duathlon Series events. TSA triathlon competition rules will apply. All other rules are at the discretion of Teavigo and Momentum Health.