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USAT Competitive Rules

USAT Competitive Rules

Transition

Am I allowed to mark my transition spot with balloons, chalk, etc?

Can I leave my bag in the transition area?

Can I use a bike trainer in transition?

Can I rack my bike by the seat, brake levers or handlebars?

What is the proper way to rack a bike?

Can I ride my bike in transition?

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Swim

Can I play music without using headphones, headset or earbuds?

Can I leave shoes or other items at the edge of the water?

Can I walk in the water during the swim?

Can my overall time be adjusted if I go off course or become delayed on the course?

What happens If I go off course, or if a volunteer directs me off course?

What happens if I receive assistance during the swim?

Can I rest during the swim?

Can I swim to either side of the swim buoys?

Can I push off the wall in a pool swim?

Can I use the breaststroke or flip over and use backstroke during the swim?

Can I wear a personal flotation device during the swim?

Can I wear gloves during the swim?

Can I wear shoes during the swim?

Can I wear foot socks during the swim?

Can I use fins or paddles during the swim?

Can I use a tempo trainer during the swim?

Can I use the Powerbreather during the swim?

Can I use a snorkel for the swim?

Can I use a snorkel mask (covering the nose) with or without a snorkel for the swim?

Are goggles required for the swim?

Can I wear compression sleeves (arm/leg) during the swim?

Can I wear a garment that covers my entire body for the swim?

If my suit does not appear on the USAT “Approved List” is it legal to use?

Can I wear a Swimskin/Skinsuit/Speedsuit when the swim is wetsuit mandatory?

Can I wear a Swimskin/Skinsuit/Speedsuit when the swim is non-wetsuit legal?

Can I wear a wetsuit hoodie or booties during the swim?

Can I wear neoprene buoyancy shorts?

If the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees Fahrenheit can the race director disallow wetsuits be worn for the swim?

Are wetsuits required?

Can I wear a wet suit for the swim?

What happens if my body marking is covered during the swim?

How do I display my official race number during the swim?

Can I wear two swim caps?

What if swim caps are not provided by race management?

Can I wear my own swim cap?

Do I have to wear a swim cap?

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Bike

Do I have to wear a shirt on the bike?

Can I play music without using headphones, headset or earbuds?

Can I use a helmet with an elastic chin strap?

Can I use a skateboard helmet?

Can I put my bike anywhere I want?

Can I accept help?

Can I drop my water bottle, gear or gel packs anywhere?

If I’m passed, do I have to hit my brakes and immediately drop out of the draft zone?

If I’m passed, can the person who passed me slow down?

If I'm passed, do I have to wait 15 seconds before I can re-pass?

Can the person I am passing speed up during my attempt to pass?

If I enter the draft zone of the biker ahead of me do I have to pass?

What happens if I enter the draft zone of the biker ahead of me?

What is the draft zone?

Can I pass on the right?

Can I use a helmet mirror?

Can I mount a Go Pro Camera on my helmet?

Can I mount a Go Pro Camera on my bike?

How far to the side of the course must I ride?

Do I need to wear my run number on the bike?

Can I use a bike with only one brake, or no brakes at all?

Can I use disc wheels?

If my bike breaks down on the bike course, can I leave it on the bike course and run back to transition?

Can my overall time be adjusted if I go off course or become delayed on the course?

What happens If go off course, or if a volunteer directs me off course?

Are recumbent bicycles allowed?

What is the allowed rim depth for bike wheels?

Are bar end mirrors legal to use?

Are disc brakes legal to use?

Are bar end shifters legal?

Why do I need bar end plugs?

What constitutes properly “mounting” and “dismounting” the bicycle?

Can I take my helmet off after I dismount and carry it to T2?

Can I wear a smart helmet?

Do I have to wear a helmet?

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Run

Do I have to wear a shirt on the run?

Can my overall time be adjusted if I go off course or become delayed on the course?

What happens If go off course, or if a volunteer directs me off course?

Can I play music without using headphones, headset or earbuds?

Can I accept help?

Can I drop my water bottle, gear or gel packs anywhere?

Can I push a baby stroller on the run course?

Can I wear leg braces when I race?

Are dogs allowed on the course?

Can I use a cadence watch/metronome?

Can I carry my own water bottle?

Do I have to wear my run number?

Can family or friends who are non-participants pace on run with me on the course?

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