+33(0)4 71 00 82 65
ASSOCIATION RESPIR'
CHEZ M. MICHEL EXBRAYAT
COUTEAUX • 43260 LANTRIAC
Tel. : +33(0)4 71 00 82 65
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Regulations
The rules applied are those of the FFTRI (French Federation of Triathlon).
http://www.fftri.com/reglementation-sportive
Swimming events will be cancelled if the water temperature is below 12°C, and only in this case the swimming events will be converted into running events.
A numbered label will be provided by the organizer and must be placed on the seat post so that it is clearly visible from both sides.
The specifications are available from each club and from the organizer.
Registration is limited to 1000 competitors for all 7 events.
The registration deadline is the Friday before the events (D-1). Registrations will be accepted in the order in which COMPLETE applications are received, subject to availability.
In case of non-participation, for any reason whatsoever, competitors will not be entitled to a refund of the entry fee.
Only the organizer reserves the right to modify the race conditions according to the requirements of the moment.
Timing will be done using an electronic chip on the ankle. Any chip not returned will be charged at €60.
After the bike park closes and the timers stop, the organization cannot be held responsible for any items left behind or lost by competitors. No refunds or claims will be accepted.
Any competitor who does not respect the cleanliness of the areas will be heavily penalized. The entire site is classified, so let's respect it!
In the event of cancellation or modification of the trails, no refunds or claims will be accepted.
Regulations SwimRun
Article 1 – Organization
The Triathlon and SwimRun are organized by the association “RESPIR.”
Article 2 – General Conditions
All competitors agree to abide by these rules by virtue of their registration. Competitors participate at their own risk and cannot hold the organization responsible for any accident, theft, or loss of equipment and/or personal items that may occur during the race.
Article 3 – Presentation of the races
The SwimRun consists of a series of swimming and running sections, without stopping the clock and is completed in one go by teams of two persons.
Article 4 – Registration procedures
To participate, your team must consist of two persons (two men, two women, or mixed: one man and one woman).
To register, each competitor must provide:
For triathlon license holders: a federal triathlon license.
For non-triathlon license holders:
- a medical certificate less than 1 year old stating “Fit to participate in SwimRun or Triathlon or competition”
- a signed and completed Competition Pass
The organizers will not be able to validate incomplete registrations and will not allow you to start the event.
Each participant must present proof of identity when collecting their race number.
The organizers reserve the right to refuse registration in case of doubt.
Article 5 – Fees, dates, and registration deadlines
The number of participants is limited to 100 teams.
Article 6 – Refund terms and dates
Registration is definitive and fees paid will not be refunded, except for medical reasons (only upon presentation of a medical certificate) or other serious reasons deemed valid by the organizers.
In the event of forfeiting, race numbers cannot be resold for reasons of liability and insurance.
Article 7 – Competitor categories and rankings
All SwimRun participants are grouped into pairs:
Men, Women, and Mixed. They must pass all checkpoints and the finish line together.
Timing is from the start line to the finish line for both team members.
There will be no rankings by category.
Article 8 – Equipment provided by the Organization
Before the start of the race, each competitor may, if they wish, leave their belongings in a closed bag at the start/finish area. A label numbered to match your race number will be given to you when you collect your race number. You must attach it to a handle of your bag so that it can be easily identified by the volunteers who will return it to you after the event.
Provided to each team and to be returned to the organization at the finish line: 1 timing chip.
Provided by the organization to each competitor: 1 swimming cap, 1 whistle.
Article 9 – Equipment checks at the start and during the race
Each competitor must keep all their equipment with them throughout the race. If a team fails to bring all its equipment to the finish line, it will be disqualified.
Mandatory equipment per team:
- 2 numbered race swim caps, 1 per person, must be worn on the head during the swimming sections (provided by the organization)
- 2 whistles, 1 per person (provided by the organization)
- 2 isotherm wetsuits, 1 per person, depending on the water temperature
- 1 timing chip (provided by the organization) worn by the captain. If lost or not returned, the chip will be charged at €100.
No one will be allowed to start the race if they do not have the mandatory equipment required by the organization.
Authorized equipment (non-exhaustive list):
Pair of paddles
Pull buoy
A link between competitors from the same team
Prohibited equipment, under penalty of disqualification:
Floats or inflatable devices larger than 100cm x 60cm
Snorkels, fins
Any motorized equipment
Mandatory equipment checks will be carried out at the start to verify that each competitor has the required equipment. The organizers may also carry out random checks at any time during the event.
Article 10 – Checkpoints / Time barriers
Checkpoints are located along the course and are mandatory check-in points for competitors.
There will be no time barriers for this edition.
Any pair that has not followed the route planned by the organizers at the checkpoints will be disqualified.
Article 11 – Abandonment
Any competitor who withdraws must have their race number invalidated at the nearest checkpoint (or marshals) and hand over their race number and chip so that it can be neutralized.
Failure to do so will result in the organizers declining all responsibility for any consequences that may arise (e.g., search and rescue operations) and, furthermore, the organizers reserve the right to refuse the competitor's registration for future editions.
WARNING: Never leave the race without having your race number invalidated. Your absence at the end of the event will result in a search to find you. The costs incurred will be borne by the competitors.
Article 12 – The course
The race route is marked and must be followed in its entirety. Failure to do so will result in the team being disqualified.
Participants may explore the course before the race, but must respect the areas crossed.
The organizers reserve the right to modify the course at any time without prior notice.
Article 13 – Medical Assistance
A multidisciplinary medical team, set up by the organizers, will be present on site.
It will provide medical assistance to competitors. It may immediately notify the organizers if a competitor is unfit to continue the event.
Article 14 – Insurance
The organizers have taken out F.F.Tri approval for the event, as well as civil liability insurance for third parties and competitors, which means that any damage suffered by the latter is caused by the organizer's fault.
Each team member must have valid civil liability insurance.
The organizers are not liable for withdrawals or disqualifications due to missed checkpoints, medical decisions, or other decisions made by the organizers.
Article 16 – Assistance provided by the organization during the event
Competitors will have access to at least one refreshment station along the course and one at the finish line, provided by the organizers.
Article 17 – Personal assistance
Competitors may not receive assistance from persons outside the organization, which excludes any mobile assistance, such as pacers, companions, or water carriers. In case of outside assistance, the team will be disqualified.
Article 18 – Cancellation of events
In case of force majeure (exceptional weather conditions or administrative prohibition), the organization reserves the right to cancel the competition entirely.
The registration fees will not be refunded, and no claims or liability can be held against it.
Article 19 – Reasons for disqualification
If the facts below are proven, the disqualification of one (or more) teams will be final and the decision will be irreversible.
- Absence of timing chip and/or swimming cap during the competition.
- Competitors are not allowed to use unfair methods to gain an advantage (use of prohibited equipment (Article 9), any means of transport during the event, etc.).
Absence of more than one item of mandatory equipment during the race.
Failure to assist a competitor in difficulty.
Littering and/or damage to sites by competitors.
Verbal or physical disrespect towards other competitors, volunteers, spectators, etc.
Refusal to be examined by doctors during the event.
Physical condition of a competitor deemed unfit to continue the event by a doctor.
Participants who do not follow the marked route or who fail to pass through a checkpoint.
Article 20 – Photos, Videos, and Rights
All competitors expressly waive their image rights during the event and waive any recourse against the organizer and its approved partners for the use of their image.
Article 21 – Safety and Assistance
Safety is ensured by checkpoints (timekeeping) and medical stations, first aiders (water and land), controllers, marshals, etc.
Participants are required to assist in an emergency if requested to do so by the organizers.
Teams are required to do their best to help another team that is injured or ill.
It is worth remembering that this event is first and foremost a team race, promoting the values of mutual aid and sharing.
A member of the race organization may stop the first team member to wait for their teammate if the distance between them is judged to be too great.
There is a €10 surcharge for registrations on the day of the events.
This surcharge is applied in order to meet the deadlines required for the organization (safety, number of meals, referees, refreshments, volunteers, etc.).
