Rules

General Rules

It is the competitor's responsibility to be well prepared for the competition, both in general health as well as present level of training.
Each competitor is responsible for his/her own equipment and must ensure it meets accordingly with the regulations.
Competitors must not interfere with the progress of another competitor, whether intentionally or accidentally.
Athletes must not compete in the cycling or running sections with a bare torso. The lower body must be adequately covered with a minimum bathing costume.
No assistance will be allowed to competitors through the pacing by escort vehicles, drafting (minimum of 7m between cycles) or in the transition area. Side by side riding is only permitted during overtaking and should be completed within 30secs.
Shortcutting or disregarding the official course will result in immediate disqualification.

Each competitor with a colour coded swim hat, which must be worn throughout the swimming section and must be deposited with the lane marshal.
The race starter will start swimmers in the water either in groups or individually, depending upon available lane space.
No artificial aids such as paddles, fins and snorkels are allowed. Swimming goggles are recommended.
Swimmers must swim in an anti-clockwise/ clockwise direction as determined by each lane.
Drafting in the swim section is allowed until the end wall of the lane where overtaking may take place.
If a swimmer taps your legs during the swim you must wait at the end of the lane for them to overtake. There should be no overtaking during the length.
With two lengths to go the lane counter will let you know by taping you on the head or signalling underwater. The lane counter is always right and there should be no discussion with them. Only exit pool when told to do so.

Competitors are responsible for his/her bike to be in safe order.
Cyclists must wear an approved helmet throughout the cycle section. Helmets must be fastened before leaving the transition area. No helmet, no race
Competitors incurring punctures, accidents, etc must repair their cycle themselves, without assistance, to the satisfaction of the race marshal. Do not continue cycling if your bicycle is unsafe.
The Highway Code must be obeyed at all times.

Running shoes must be fastened by means of tied laces or toggle system, to prevent tripping.
Drafting does not apply in this phase. Runners are advised not to run more than two abreast, and shall stick to the pavements or left hand side of the road.

For individuals racing outside Scotland other rules may apply.
It is the responsibility of the competitor to make themselves familiar with the local competition rules.
A risk assessment will be carried out before each event using the STA approved format.
A copy of the completed risk assessment will be available at the race venue and will be held by the STA Director of Competitions.