USAT Events

USA Triathlon will host the 2012 Junior Elite National Championship on August 11, 2012 in West Chester, Ohio

The Junior Elite race is a draft-legal race for athletes ages 16-19. Athletes must qualify for this race.

Draft-Legal Rules Summary

• The pre-race briefing is mandatory.
• Time penalties assessed in the Penalty Box on the run course or stop-and-go in transition.
• Wetsuits are not allowed above 20°C (68°F).
• Athletes must move forward after the start signal.
• Blocking or interfering with the forward progress of another competitor is not allowed.
• Athletes lapped (overtaken) on the bike course will be withdrawn from the competition.
• Helmet chin-strap must be buckled at all times when touching the bike.
• Aero helmets are not permitted.
• All equipment must be placed in your individual transition bin after use.
• Torso must be covered from race start to finish.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct, including inappropriate language directed at fellow competitors, volunteers, or officials, may result in disqualification.
• Bicycle must have a traditional triangular frame; wheels must have at least 12 spokes and should be of equal dimensions; handlebars must be traditional drop-style with bar-ends plugged; clip-on aerobars may not extend beyond the brake levers’ foremost line and must be bridged; no bar-end gear shifters allowed; elbow pads are allowed; wheels can be replaced only at official Wheel Stops (when provided) and the athlete is responsible for replacing the wheel in the forks; there are no junior gear restrictions as in cycling.

Race Uniform Rules

• Torso must be covered from race start to finish.
• Last name and country code are not required on race suit, but are highly recommended.
• No limitations apply with respect to logo placements.
• Front zippers are allowed but may not be lowered during the race.
• The recommended race suit for men is a one piece “tri suit” with a rear zipper.  The recommended race suit for women is either a one piece swimsuit or a one piece tri suit.
• Athletes who intend to participate in international junior competitions (such as any ITU/PATCO championship or ITU World Championships) will need to comply with ITU Uniform Rules. 

For more information on racing as junior elite please email steve.kelley@usatriathlon.org.