Join us on Sunday, August 14, 2011, in sunny Sundridge, Ontario
Spirit of the Sport: Safety and fairness first. Treat other competitors, officials, volunteers and spectators with respect and courtesy. Equipment: Be sure that your equipment is tuned and safety checked before you start the race. Shirts or tanks must always be worn during the bike & run. The race number must always be visible. Swim: Any swim stroke, even doggy paddle, can be used. You can float or tread water if you need a rest. Bathing cap must be worn & usually is marked. No kicking or grabbing other swimmers. Wetsuits can be worn. Goggles and nose clips are OK but fins and paddles are not. Go around the outside of the buoy unless otherwise instructed. Bike: Usually any 2-wheeled bike is OK as long as the brakes are functional. Mountain bikes are recommended. Baskets or clips and not allowed in KOS races. Before the race, note the marked mount & dismount zone. Approved helmets must be worn at all times while riding and must not be cracked. The helmets must be clipped on before handling the bike. Never cross over into the oncoming lane/path/road. Never block another cyclist. Run: Any pace is permitted but no crawling. No pacer bunnies or pets. Transition: No spectators or pets in the transition zone, except with special permission from the race director for AWAD (athletes with a disability) participants. Pick up your bike from the stands and walk it to the mount zone. Return your bike to the exact location where you picked it up. Do: Arrive, register and set up early. Check race start and age category start time. Tune up your bike before the race. Keep your transition area tidy and tucked away. Be familiar with the race course before you start. Clip on your helmet BEFORE you handle your bike. And keep it on until your bike is racked. Zero tolerance of littering. Don’t: No headsets or ipods, bringing your comfy chair or fan club into the transition zone, hang your bike or equipment in your neighbor’s transition space. No glass containers in the racing area. Don’t deviate from the marked course. Don’t warm up or cool down in the race track/path while the race is still going on. Unwritten rules: Have fun and treat your fellow racers as your friends. Always pass on the left and give a head’s up. If a racer is down, ask if they need you to call for help. Volunteers and race officials can issue warnings and/or disqualify racers for non-compliance.
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General Race Rules and Regulations 
