Club rules

April 2016

These rules may be amended at the discretion of the committee. All changes will be publicised to members.

General

  1. Members agree not to bring the Club into disrepute.
  2. Members agree to abide by these rules and the Club’s Code of Conduct (Annex A to these rules(to be added)) as a condition of membership
  3. Members must abide by the rules and articles of British Triathlon

Parents and Carers

All Parents and Carers of junior members agree to abide by the Code of Conduct for Parents and Carers (Annex C to these rules (to be added)) as a condition of membership.

Training and club organised activities

Swimming

  1. The local swimming pool rules must be adhered to.
  2. Members must not enter water until appropriate number of lifeguards is in place for all swim sessions.
  3. In open water members must make themselves aware of all specific dangers relating to the chosen location.  Members must take their own appropriate safety precautions, and ensure reasonable safety cover is in place.
  4. Members must not swim in prohibited areas.

Cycling

  1. Helmets must be worn and meet ANSI Z90.4, SNELL B90, EN 1078 or equivalent standard.
  2. Bikes must be roadworthy
  3. Cyclists must obey the Highway Code.
  4. Cyclists must be courteous to other road users.

Running

  1. Members must have due regard for, and be courteous to, pedestrians, dog walkers and other legitimate users of foot paths, roads and bridleways, and any other users of the land.

Competition

  1. Members must obey all rules relating to the event they are competing in and compete in a sportsmanlike manner.
  2. Members who compete in Club races must attend the race briefing and abide by any additional requirements introduced by the race organiser.
  3. Members who compete in Club competitions are expected to observe the rules above for each discipline, in particular adherence to the Highway Code and respect for other road and path users, and to compete with due care for their own safety and those of the public.
  4. Members who compete in Club competitions agree to volunteer in at least one club organised event during that calendar year.
  5. All officials and volunteers of Club events agree to abide by the Triathlon England Code of Conduct for Club/Event Officials and Volunteers (Annex B to these rules (to be added))