USAT Rule?
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overcome posted 18 weeks ago.
I didn't find it but you can look for yourself if you want to.
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/usat_rule_book.htm
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kylie posted 18 weeks ago.
I have heard that it is a rule not for USAT but instead a rule that many race directors adapt (they can add basically whatever rules they want on top of the USAT ones). I've never really checked though -- I know triguy knows more about it, so maybe he'll see this and chime in.
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Anton posted 18 weeks ago.
I combed the USAT rules. Nada. Might be an RD's rule and if that's the case, you're wearing a shirt...unless you're willing to risk a DQ to make a fashion (fashionless) statement. ;)
It is possible that the race goes through an area where the locals frown on that kind of thing so to keep them happy, the RD says you have to.
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PJT posted 18 weeks ago.
It is a rule amendment from the standard USAT rules and applies for Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races:
"Shoes and covered torsos are required on the bike and run course."
http://www.nasports.com/RaceRules.pdf
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Anton posted 18 weeks ago.
Thanks PJT! I couldn't find it. Maybe I should have put my glasses on...
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kylie posted 18 weeks ago.
So it isn't a USAT rule, but it is one that the NA Sports folks have added to IM and 70.3 rule books -- so yeah, sounds like it is up to the race director.
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Triguy98 posted 18 weeks ago.
USAT tried to instate this horrible rule last year. It was promptly (and thankfully) struck down. HOWEVER race directors have th option of instating a top required rule. NAS/ IM/ world cup races all require tops.
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Tamara posted 18 weeks ago.
Just out of curiousity, why is it "horrible"?
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J.Michael posted 18 weeks ago.
Tamara wrote:
Just out of curiousity, why is it "horrible"?
yeah.....I'm wondering that too....
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Triguy98 posted 18 weeks ago.
It might not affect those of you who race in more mild climates, but down here, a tri top in the middle of summer is downright repressive. The materials do not wick when saturated, making them nothing more than a heavy weight you have to carry throughout the race. If I am on the course for something the length of a half ironman, the coverage may help keep me cooler, but for an Olympic or shorter, where I am off the course in 2 hours or less, its nothign more than a hinderance.
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J.Michael posted 18 weeks ago.
Triguy98 wrote:
It might not affect those of you who race in more mild climates, but down here, a tri top in the middle of summer is downright repressive. The materials do not wick when saturated, making them nothing more than a heavy weight you have to carry throughout the race. If I am on the course for something the length of a half ironman, the coverage may help keep me cooler, but for an Olympic or shorter, where I am off the course in 2 hours or less, its nothign more than a hinderance.
I guess I can understand that....
I live/train in FL and it's usually quite hot/humid. I find that the moisture the tri top keeps actually helps cool me off, especially on the bike. Plus there are a few folks I don't want to see run in just a speedo or tri shorts.......
(Now in the womens AG.........j/k)
Does anyone know what is with the USAT's rule that all participants must cover their torsos? Where does this rule come from?