ASIA TRIATHLON CUP RULES
Introduction: These rules are revised in line with World Triathlon Continental CupRules.
Rule 1 : Purpose
The Asia Triathlon (AST) will promote Asia Triathlon Cup Series, every year. The
national federation (NF) will inform Secretary General of AST & Chair of TechnicalCommittee (TC) on their desire to hold the Cup. The series will be held according tothe existing World Triathlon Rules. Every NF may hold up to 2 series events in a year& up to 20 such event in Asia. Any NF wishing to hold more than 2 series events must
apply to the Secretary General of AST before 31 Dec. of the preceding year and it issubject to the approval of AST Executive Board.
Rule 2 : Hosting Asian Cup Series
Application to hold the Asia Triathlon Cup Series shall be submitted to the Secretary
General before 15th December or any date as declared by the Secretary General for
events to be held the following year. The EB shall consider the date & make necessary
adjustment to avoid clashing of other regional, international & major events subject toagreement by all parties.
Rule 3 : Asia Triathlon Cup Series shall hold the following races;a) For elite Men & U23 Men and Elite Women & U23 Women at the distance of1.5km Swim, 40km Bike and 10km Run.
b) For Junior Men and Women at the distant of 0.75km Swim, 20km Bike and 5kmRun.
c) For U15 Men and Women at the distance of 0.4km Swim, 10km Bike and 2.5kmRun.
d) For Age grouper for men and women as per existing World Triathlon
Competition Rulese) For Team Mixed Relay, wherever possible, it is encouraged to hold the eventat the distance of 250m to 300m Swim, 5km to 8km Bike and 1.5km to 2kmRun.
Rule 4 : Duration
The maximum period for the Asia Triathlon Cup Series Event shall not exceed 3days.
Rule 5 : Program
The organizing member shall determine with the Technical Delegate (TD) the order ofthe events and complete event schedule at least three (3) months before the Asia
Triathlon Cup Series Event.
Rule 6 : Eligibility of AthletesCompetitors must comply with the qualification defined in existing World Triathlon
Competition Rules.
Rule 7 : Competition Rules
All competitions are to be carried in accordance with existing World Triathlon Rules.
Rule 8 : Closing Date for Entries
All entries must be submitted by the NFs via WT’s website and shall not be later thanfourteen (14) days prior to the first day of the competition.
Rule 9 : AwardThe awards shall consist of medals. In individual events the first prize shall be gold
(not real) medal, the second prize a silver (not real) medal and their prize a bronze(not real) medal.
Rule 10 : Symbol of the Asia Triathlon
The Asia Triathlon Logo must be prominently shown on all the materials.
Rule 11 : Financial Obligation of Organizing Member
1. To pay airfare (economy) for TD by the host country, board and lodging for 3nights and 4 days.
2. To pay for 2 elite athletes (one of whom must be a female) and 1 official frommember counties for 2 nights and 3 days accommodation & meals, provide
local transportation and waiver of entry fee.
3. To pay sanction fee of US$ 1,000 to Asia Triathlon.
4. To pay TD allowance of US$300.
5. To pay for the airfare of the Assistant TD & an allowance of US$150.
Rule 12 : Duties of Organizing Member
1. Bear all the cost of organization
2. Set up the venue and race course for TD’s inspection.
3. Provide all resources for the safe conduct of the race to TD, aTD and otherCTOs.
4. After the event, the LOC is to send the full results to the Secretary General andWorld Triathlon on the same day.
Rule 13 : Doping Control
Doping control shall be carried out under the following conditions;
1. The Organizing Committee shall provide the technical and medical facilities(in particular personnel and equipment) to carry out the doping procedureaccording to the World Triathlon Doping Control Rules and Procedural

Guidelines.
2. The LOC’s Anti-doping Agency and the TD shall decide by the draw before
each session which basis but not by selection of named individuals.
3. Minimum of 8 in-competition tests are to be carried out.
4.
Rule 13 : Duties of TD
1. TD shall approve the course and conduct the race in accordance with existing
World Triathlon Rules.
2. TD shall submit a full report of the series to World Triathlon & cc to Secretary
General not later than three weeks after the race.