Rules
Half ICAN Paguera Mallorca Regulation
1. General
In these rules all the technical aspects of the test are included. The test will be refereed and regulated by the judges, who must approve the official results of the test.
2. Participation and insurance
Participation in Half ICAN Paguera Mallorca 2012 is open to all people, whatever their nationality, gender, licensed or not and year of birth in 1994 or earlier. Each participant is part of the test individually. Under his responsibility should know if you have the physical and conditions for the disciplines of the different segments that form the race.
Participants will be covered by insurance of federation and liability insurance contracted by the organization.
3. Security and medical care
The organization ensures the security and medical care during the race. This requires to be federated or acquire a temporary license for a day.
4. Distances of competition:
The three segments of Half ICAN Paguera Mallorca are:
Swim: 1.9 km. starting and ending in Paguera. It´s a one lap course.
Cycling: 90 km starting and finishing in Paguera. Two laps around the circuit.
Race walking: 21 km. starting and finish line in Paguera. Two laps on circuit that will pass through near the beach.
5.Participant identifying material
5.1 The athlete is responsible for their own equipment and must verify that their properties comply with this regulation. In addition, you should use, unmodified, all dorsal and identification elements provided by the organizer and approved by the Technical Delegate.
5.2 In the left arm and the vertical, as directed by the responsible official in this area.
5.3 The numbers must be clearly visible when its use is mandatory. They can be cut or bent. Their use in different segments are regulated as follows:
(I) Swimming: Should be left in the transition area for control. Therefore it is not allowed to introduce into the water.
(II) Cycling: It is mandatory to use and should be visible on the back of the athlete.
(III) Race: its use is mandatory and must be visible in the front of the athlete.
5.4 The athletes can not compete with bare-chested except for the swimming segment. At all times the torso will be adequately covered. The two straps of the garment that covers the trunk must be properly placed on the shoulders. Advertising is allowed on the clothing of the athlete, if not hamper the work of identification and control of the officers.
5.5 The athletes carry visible identification sticker on the bike (back of the frame or seat post) and the helmet on the front and sides.
6. Start
6.1 All participants must be screened out before the swimming segment.
6.2 All entrants must be equipped with swimsuit, goggles, cap of the organization, number in the arm and the Chip assigned to record test times. Participants will wear chip in his/her ankle during the entire competition.
6.3 No warm up is allowed in the starting area, only in the lateral sides.
6.4 Stating time at 08:15a.m.
6.5 The control closing is at 09:15 hours. Participants who have not passed the control at this time will be disqualified.
7. Swimming
7.1 It allows the use of wetsuits in accordance with the rules of the Spanish Triathlon Federation. Not allow the use of gloves or boots.
7.2 are required to use swim caps provided by the organization of the test. The number must be clearly visible.
7.3 You are obligated to wear swim glasses.
7.4 Not permitted the presence of helpers or companions during the course of the swimming segment.
7.5 The athletes who do not follow the official route or not properly passed by the buoys will be disqualified.
7.6 Must leave the water in the area marked by the organization, to control the timing mat. Besides being a safety measure, is how to control the partial times of the race.
8. Transition 1 (swim-bike)
8.1 It should enter the transition zone along the route defined by the organization.
8.2 is forbidden to leave any material outside of the area designated for that purpose. Each rider has his. It is forbidden to leave objects left lying around.
8.3 You may not take off the clothes ,use the changing booth.
Participants should leave the cap, goggles and neoprene ifused .
8.4 Put on and fasten your helmet before moving the bike.
Dorsal must be visible in your back.
8.5 You may override the bike racks, should follow the corridors established by the organization.
8.6 Non-cycling within the transition area, moving the bike to the starting line only by pushing. Cycling within the prohibited zone will be a yellow card.
8.7 It is forbidden to receive outside help during the transition zone.
9. Bike ride
9.1 During the entire segment the dorsal must be visible on his back, placed with safety pins or rubber band. Not written on the back or made any modifications on it.
9.2 All athletes will receive a runners bag which contains a helmet sticker that should be placed on the front. Also another sticker for the bike to be placed in the frame or seatpost.
9.3 It is obligatory the use of a helmet, according to the rules of the Spanish Triathlon Federation.
9.4 It is forbidden to use any device designed exclusively to reduce air friction.
9.5 Any unusual equipment will be subject to inspection and validation by the judges of the race.
9.6 The athletes should always move the right side of the road.
9.7 You may not stick to wheel racers to relocate just ahead (sticking to other races wheel) taking advantage of the row in front.
9.8 The athletes must move independently while maintaining a distance of 7 meters in the direction of the race and 3 meters along side with the other runners. A given reference is to the rear wheel of the bicycle that goes ahead and to the front wheel of the rider behind.
9.9 The overtaking maneuver during which he is allowed to enter the drafting zone lasts 15 seconds. If after that time there has been no advancement is considered to have violated the rule.
I know you can skip this rule for safety reasons, at the entrance and exit the transition area or in sharp turns and provisioning.
A triathlete must advance quickly leave the drafting zone.
Any violation of this rule will result in a yellow card, which means a sanction that is to stop for 5 minutes in the penalty area.
9.10 During the bike ride is not allowed outside assistance that promotes the advancement of the racer. Participant is required to reject any attempt to help, encouragement and monitoring progress. Otherwise he/she will be punished.
9.11 The racers are responsible for repairing and maintaining their own bikes using only their own tools. Receive any assistance other than by the race organization is grounds for disqualification.
9.12 The runners will follow the instructions and all judges of the race as well as public authorities.
9.13 In case of need, the rider can always walk or run with your bike and without interfering the other runners.
9.14 At 13:15 will be closed the end of the segment control rider.
10. Transition 2 (bike – run walk)
10.1 The athlete should get off the bike before passing the pit entry line, indicated by a signal. Here are directed to their assigned area to leave his bike in boxes
10.2 The triathlete will pass over the carpet for partial control of tempos.
10.3 The athlete must take off his helmet, change shoes, put on the back dorsal in the front of the body and leave all the material in their assigned area.
10.4 Then will run to start the running segment.
11. Running Segment
11.1 All athletes must wear the race number clearly visible on the front of the chest, fitted with safety pins or rubber band.
11.2 No allow any type of movements, which is not running or walking. It is forbidden to push or promote the progress of the athlete.
11.3 Only support verbal or gesture is allowed, from the lateral and never entering into the circuit. May not be accompanied by anyone who will set the pace.
11.4 The athletes must follow the instructions of race officials and security agents.
11.5 The athletes must always move forward on the right side of the trail, without ever crossing the line of cones set by the organization.
11.6 The closing hours of race is at 16:00.
12. Penalties and disqualification
12.1Tarjetas penalty
The judges will have different cards for different levels of sanction
Red card
Involves the immediate disqualification of the test. May be due to: clearly unsportsmanlike behavior, inappropriate attitude to race officials, any type of aggression, not to accept the rules and directions of officials, not wearing the back, using a shortcut, technical assistance or external, not respect the rules of the road race, drafting clear.
Yellow Card
Serves as a warning and involves a behavior change immediately.
Yellow card will be cause: A bad position at the start, riding a bicycle in prohibited areas, wear the helmet without buckling in the transition zone, be accompanied by another person, place the bike correctly and other objects in the transition zone , urinating outside the portable toilets, blocking the way to the other runners, crossing the transition line on the bike, use a shortcut with the possibility of returning to the official point of the route, running bare-chested, so bring the dorsal Incorrect or defective equipment or clothing inappropriate to carry, use portable music players, mobile phones or radio.
12.2 The official race judges are obliged to punish any infringement when it occurs.
12.3 The athletes should not protest the penalties made by race officials.
12.4 Before an infraction of the rules there will be a verbal warning by the judge, indicating the number of dorsal and then teach him the card.
12.5 If an athlete receives a yellow card will make a stop for 5 minutes in the penalty box located contiguously to the transition zone.
12.6 If an athlete receives a red card, the judge will take the number and the timing chip in the same place where there’s a penalty. If the chip is proprietary, it will be returned after the race. All this means the disqualification and exclusion from the race permanently.
12.7 If the athlete receives a second black card equivalent to a red card which leads to disqualification.
12.8 If the athlete receives a second yellow card must comply with a second penalty of 5 minutes in the penalty box area. A third card regardless of color would a red card which means the disqualification.
12.9 The triathlete is responsible to appear at the next point penalty or penalty box. Failure to meet this regulation results in disqualification.
13. Doping Control
13.1 There doping tests among athletes who finish in positions involving the receipt of cash prizes.
13.2 The entry in the Half ICAN Paguera Mallorca implies consent to undergo such tests if appropriate doping.
13.3 The non-negative result in the doping control is not receiving the prize money.
14. Complaints and appeals
14.1 It is possible to appeal a disqualification and the official results of a test. The protest can be written only in terms of a possible violation of rules by judges, not the judges’ decision is in itself a (de facto) incorrect.
14.2 The protests will enhance written in English or Spanish
14.3 The period of implementation of protests during the race day lasts until 18:30. The next day may be from 9:00 to 10:00. In the information center ICAN, upon payment of a deposit of 50 € in cash. This deposit will be refunded if the protest is upheld.
15. Teams
15.1 The team classification is made by adding the times of the first three classified as the final individual general classification federated and belonging to the same club.
15.2 For it is essential to register as a member of a club and being able to justify that owned by the federal license or assignment sheet. The top three teams receive a trophy and a gift by the organization.
16. Relay
Half ICAN Paguera Mallorca
16.1 In the 2012 competition will be a relay mode. The rules governing this type is the same for each of the three segments that make up the ICAN (swimming, cycling and running)
Specific legislation for the relay mode:
16.2 The registration is done through the registration form specific for this event.
16.3 The registration must be signed by all team members.
16.4 All team members must sign the signature control on the day of the competition.
16.5 Each segment (swimming, cycling, running) will be held by a single team member.
16.6 The control to be passed between different team members will be chip timing control, the athlete must keep the ankle chip at all times.
16.7 There will be a specific area to make the transition between members of the same team. You may not leave the area of relief until you put the chip in the ankle.
16.8 The dorsal and swim caps for the teams will be of a different color to individual participants.
16.9 Teams must communicate in advance that component will make each of the segments.
16.10 There is the possibility of teams of 2, which implies that one of the team members perform two of the three disciplines.
16.11 not distinguish the category of relief on the basis of gender of staff members.
16.12 trophies and other prizes will be given to the top three relay teams.
17. Prize Money
The top 3 male and female triathletes in the final of the individual classification will receive cash prizes, distributed as detailed bellow.
Individual General
List of awards is depending on the position in the overall individual male and female respectively.
- 1.000 €
- 700 €
- 400 €
The 4th to the 10th position will have a free inscription for the HALF ICAN 2013.
Best Relays
The first, second and the third position will receive a free inscription for next year.
Receiving cash prizes will be subject to the negative result for doping control to be held between the candidates for the award.
All cash prizes will be subject to taxes according to regulations.
18. – Wetsuits
The wetsuit will be allowed if the sea temperature is below 23 º C. If the temperature is 23 º C or higher, the wetsuit is prohibited.
For the +50 age group is allowed at its discretion if the temperature is 23 º C or higher, and mandatory if lower.
In case of non-wetsuit swim as a result of water temperature exceeding the official rules given by the Balearic Federation of Triathlon, speed- and swimsuits with a maximum polyurethane thickness of 0.5mm will be allowed. Suits are not allowed to cover knees or shoulders. This is according to the official rules by the FETRA2011.
To ensure your suit is allowed please check the following list (for other models refer to the organization):
Xterra Velocity 0.02. swimsuit
Xterra Velocity 0.02+. swimsuit
Xterra Velocity 0.02++. swimsuit
2XU Kona Fusion Speed Suit
Blue Seventy Pointzero2 Speed Suit
Blue Seventy Pointzero3 Speed Suit
Nineteen Frequency SS
Ultra SpeedZoot
Sailfish Furious
Aquaman Insulator
Maystorm skinsuits
Rocket Science Rocket Skin
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swim Shorty 0,3
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swim Shorty 0,5
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swimsuit “Dynamic Cut” 0,5
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swimsuit “Dynamic Cut” 0,3
Camaro Seamless Modetec Swimsuit “Dynamic Cut” 0,3
Seamless Swim Shorty
Camaro Seamless Swimsuit “Dynamic Cut”
Camaro Seamless Dynamic Pants
Aqua Sphere Ironman Skinsuit
TYR Sayonara
Tri11 SCS Suit
Orca RS1 Killa Race Suit
Orca RS1 Body Suit
Orca RS1 Aero Race suit
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