Blue
Lagoon
Triathlon

• All participants must hold a valid TSA licence to compete
• Annual TSA licence holders are already covered — no day licence fee charged
• No annual licence? A day licence fee is added to your entry at registration
• Day licences cover public liability for the specific event only
• EIM strongly recommends personal accident and medical insurance in addition to TSA cover

• Strict non-drafting rules apply — maintain required draft zone distance at all times
• TT bikes and aerobars/tribars are permitted — all bar ends must be plugged
• Drafting violations penalised by TSA Technical Officials
• Approved hard-shell helmet mandatory — no helmet, no ride
• Helmet must remain clipped and on for the entire cycle leg
• No cycling permitted in or around the transition area

• Swim buoys (pull buoys) are not permitted
• Race numbers may not be worn during the swim leg
• A brightly coloured swim cap is mandatory for all participants
• EIM does not always provide a cap — bring your own if not confirmed in your race pack
• Athletes must complete the swim course as marked — cutting the course results in disqualification

Age is determined by the athlete's age as at 31 December of the race year — not age on race day.

• Sprint: must turn 16 by 31 December 2027
• Standard & Ultra: must turn 18 by 31 December 2027
• Minimum age requirements are absolute — parental consent does not override TSA rules

• Headphones, earphones and personal audio devices are strictly forbidden
• Action cameras (GoPro etc.) require prior written permission from EIM
• Mobile phones may be carried for emergency use only — stored away, not used during the race
• Each athlete is responsible for the safety and roadworthiness of their own equipment

• A timing chip is issued to each participant
• Chips must be returned at the end of the event
• Lost or unreturned chips charged at the replacement cost of R400

• Substitutions allowed at no charge up to 4 weeks before the event
• Category changes before deadline: R150 admin fee applies
• No informal transfers or friend swaps — official process only
• All requests: events@electricinkmedia.co.za

• No unsportsmanlike behaviour — abuse of officials or competitors may result in disqualification
• No unauthorised person may run or cycle on the active race course
• Transition is restricted — registered participants and accredited officials only
• TSA Technical Officials' and race organisers' decisions are final
• Pre-race briefing on race morning takes precedence over all published rules