Safety#
Be Prepared for Any Circumstance #
Safety is a top priority for any USA Triathlon Race Director. This resource guide provides guidance on risk management, emergency action planning, and medical support. Race directors can also find information on weather-related issues, security, and command structures.
Emergency Action Plans #
Incident Command System #
Having an incident command system in place will allow for efficient planning and incident response during your events.
Reporting an Emergency to USA Triathlon #
Learn more about USAT's incident reporting process
Communication Strategies #
The ability to effectively communicate is critical to the operational success of an event. Whether its with with internally or event staff or externally with event competitors and spectators, a well-considered communication plan can either help ensure a smooth event or quickly give people the neccessary information during an emergency.
Course Safety #
After your event, submit a swim safety report on the Sanctioning hub. The report will ask for the following information:
- Air temperature at start (in Fahrenheit)
- Percent humidity at start (weather.com, a local news station or similar sources are okay)
- Water temperature the day prior (in Fahrenheit)
- Number of athletes who started the swim (including relays)
- Number of athletes who voluntarily withdrew during swim
- Number of athletes rescued during swim
- Number of athletes who DNF swim (including relays)
- Total number of athletes seen in medical tent
World Triathlon Safety Videos#
Courtesy of World Triathlon
Athlete Responsibility to Minimize Risk