Rules & Regulations

GENERAL

1. Completion of this entry form evidences the Participants' agreement to abide by the relevant rules and regulations of the TAS and Singapore Duathlon 2012. These rules apply at the material time and to all and any ruling of the Organizer's, TAS and Singapore Sports Council (SSC).
2. Whilst every reasonable precaution will be taken by the Organizers to ensure the participants' safety, participants partake in this event at their own risk and the Organizers shall not be liable for any bodily injuries, loss and/or damage to property, whether personal or otherwise, and howsoever arising.
3. Any disputes arising from the participation in the Singapore Duathlon 2012 shall be referred to Arbitration to be conducted in Singapore under the law of the Singapore Courts.
4. The Organizers reserve the right to use any photographs, motion picture, recordings, or any other record of this race and its participants for any commercial advertising including legitimate purpose.
5. The Organizers reserve the right to limit and/or refuse entries without assigning any reason thereof.
6. Once the registration form has been duly processed, there will be no fee refund for those who fail to turn up for the race and/or withdraw from it.
7. Race category is non-interchangeable.
8. On-the-spot entries will not be entertained.
9. The Organizers will not be responsible for any disputes arising from incomplete/wrong entry details given by the participants.
10. Entry forms that are incomplete will not be entertained. A Race Confirmation Slip will be sent to registered email addresses after registration to confirm your race entry. Please inform the Organizers if you do not receive the Race Confirmation Letter by the Closing Date on 20 January 2012.
11. The race registration will be only confirmed when full payment of race registration fee has been made.
12. To ensure that your race details are correct, please check your particulars upon receipt of the Race Confirmation Letter and report the discrepancy from your intended registration within 48 hours after entry form has been submitted to the organizers. Any changes thereafter will be subject to an admin charge of SGD$10.00 (GST7% is applicable).
13. All participants should pick up their Race Entry Kits that include a ChampionChip Timing Band, Event Handbook, Race Bib Number, and other Race essential items at the Race Expo. Please check the race expo dates and venue at the Singapore Duathlon 2012 event website. Participants who do not collect their Race Entry Kit at the Race Expo will not be allowed to race on the Race Day. (There will be no On-Site Registration on Race Days). We will however, give consideration for late collection to overseas participants who unable to attend due to their scheduled arrival in Singapore.
14. The details on the reverse side of your RACE BIB must be filled in to enable us to contact your next-of-kin in case of emergency.
15. As the ChampionChip Timing Band is a loan item, all participants are responsible to return the ChampionChip, both the Timing Chip and Band to the organizers immediately after the race. A $50 payment applies for any loss &/or damage to the ChampionChip, both the Timing Chip and Band.
16. Personal ChampionChip user will be not given the rental ChampionChip Timing Chip & Band.
17. The ChampionChip Timing Band is the sole means of race timing measurement.
18. NO CHIP = NO TIMING = DNF (Did Not finish).
19. All participants in both the Individual and/or Relay category must ensure that their ChampionChip Band are securely strapped to their left ankles before beginning on any leg of the race. Participants not adhering to the rule of strapping the ChampionChip Timing Band to their left ankle before the start of their race will be disqualified.
20. The Organizers will not be responsible for any inaccuracy in participant's race timings due to improper wearing of ChampionChip.
21. As there will not be any Race Briefing scheduled for the event, all participants are required to download the E-Briefing notes from Singapore Duathlon 2012 Event Website that contains essential race information and guides for the race.
22. A participant who wishes to protest against another competitor or notify a violation must do so in writing to the Organizers within 30 minutes of his/her finish time. All protests must be made in accordance with the existing ITU Rules. A deposit of SGD80/US$50 or equivalent must accompany the appropriate protest and will be refunded if the protest is successful.
23. The Transition Area will be opened at least 1 hour before the commencement of the race and participants shall place their bicycles at the designated location marked by their race numbers on the Bike Racks in the Transition Area. The bicycles are to be arranged according to the allocated numbers. All participants shall be ready and assembled at the Start Holding Area 15 minutes prior to their respective race.
24. A grace period of 15 minutes after the commencement of the race will be given for latecomers. Anyone who reports later than this grace period will not be allowed to participate in the race. Latecomers should be aware that their timings would have commenced when the race begins.
25. Participants racing in the Kids Duathlon must be 7 - 12 years old on 31 December 2012 to compete in the race.
26. Participants racing in the Mini Duathlon must be 13 years old and above on 31 December 2012 to compete in the race.
27. Participants racing in the Sprint Duathlon must be 16 years old and above on 31 December 2012 to compete in the race.
28. Participants racing in the Duathlon must be 18 years old and above on 31 December 2012 to compete in the race.
29. Relay disciplines are non-transferable among the team members and is not replaceable by another person.
30. All participants in relay teams are responsible for passing their ChampionChip Timing Band to their teammates at designated areas after completing their respective legs. Passing of ChampilonChip Timing Band outside of the outside of the designated area would result in immediate disqualification. In other words, the first runner will have to hand over the Timing Band to the cyclist at the designated area before the cyclist collects his/her bike. The cyclist will have to rack his/her bike before handling over the Timing Band to the second runner at the designated area.

CYCLING 

1. Cyclists must ensure that their competition numbers are clearly visible at the back of their adorned apparel at all times.
2. Bare torso is NOT allowed.
3. The Bicycle number tag must be properly secured on the lift side of seat-stay OR seat post.
4. The Helmet number tags must be clearly displayed on the FRONT, LEFT & RIGHT side of the helmet.
5. A participant may run or walk with his bicycle.
6. Cyclists are to keep to the left side of the road unless overtaking and are reminded to observe traffic rules at all times. Overtaking on the left of a cyclist is dangerous and should not be allowed.
7. All participants will have to perform their own repairs if their bicycles should breakdown. Changing of bicycles is only permitted at designated point(s).
8. Support vehicles and crews are not permitted.
9. All cyclists must wear helmets approved by the following recognized testing authorities: American National Standard Institute (ANSI Z-90.4), Snell Memorial Foundation & National Swedish Board of Consumer Policy.
10. The helmet must be worn before the cyclist remove his/her bicycle from the bicycle rack and has to stay on the cyclist's head until he/she has placed his/her bicycle back securely at the allocated spot on the bicycle rack.
11. All participants are encouraged to have their bicycles inspected by professional bicycle shops before their race. It is the participants' responsibility to ensure that their bicycles and bicycle brakes are in good working condition.
12. No drafting is allowed.
13. Aero bars are allowed if they do not extent more than 15cm beyond the front wheel axel, and they are not longer than the brake levers foremost line.

RUNNING

1. Runners must wear their race numbers in front at all times during the run. Support vehicles or pacers are not allowed. Runners must run on the designated path for the entire route. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. No Running with bare torso.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

1. In the event of inclement weather, the Organizers reserve the right to delay the commencement of the race.
2. Should the inclement weather persist after delay, the Organizers reserve the right to cancel the race without any refund of registration fees.

MEDICAL ADVISORY

1. The multi-sport like duathlon is physically demanding. If you are not sure of your physical health, please seek the advice of a medical professional before you register for the race.
2. Participants are advised against the consumption of alcohol or stimulants or any kind of drugs within 24 hours of their race.
3. Participants are to ensure that they are well-rested and well-hydrated on day of race.
4. Participants are advised to dress lightly.
5. Should any participant feel unwell in the course of race, he/she should stop and seek immediate medical attention at designated medical posts.

The Organizers reserve the right to remove any participant deemed physically incapable (i.e. severe physical harm) of continuing the race.