Nyon Triathlon Rules
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For all categories, the Swiss Triathlon competition rules apply.
Swiss Triathlon StartPass (Annual License)
StartPass required for Olympic Distance (individual race), National League and Youth League
A competition license from Swiss Triathlon (StartPass) or an ITU/ETU-affiliated foreign federation is required for the following individual races affiliated to a national series:
– Youth League 14-15
– National League
– Olympic Distance (individual race)
Full competition rules apply.
The annual StartPass must be ordered from the Swiss Triathlon website. If you don’t have one, you’ll need to order a daily StartPass (a license valid for one race) when you register online, directly on the Datasport website. It costs CHF 32.50 online and CHF 40.- for on-site registration. Further information on the Swiss Triathlon website.
EasyPass and Fun Pass from Swiss Triathlon
EasyPass required for Duathlon, Short distance and relays
An EasyPass is required by Swiss Triathlon for races with rankings and referees that are not part of the Triathlon Series. It costs CHF 10 and entitles you to become a member of the Swiss Triathlon Federation. In the races where it applies, the competition rules are simplified in a spirit of education and promotion. This contribution makes it possible to boost the range of popular competitions in Switzerland, standardize them and increase their quality, while at the same time helping to develop triathlon in our country.
In Nyon, the EasyPass is required for the Duathlon, the Short Distance race (individual and relay) and the Olympic Distance relay. For relays, a single EasyPass is required for the whole team. Further information on the Swiss Triathlon website.
The EasyPass must be purchased at the time of registration on the Datasport platform. A person with an annual license (StartPass) does not need to purchase an EasyPass.
Swiss Triathlon FunPass
FunPass required for Discovery Triathlon and Aquathlon
For races without ranking or referees, a FunPass is required by Swiss Triathlon. It costs CHF 3 and entitles you to become a member of the Swiss Triathlon Federation. In races where it applies, the competition rules are not applied. Swiss Triathlon’s aim is to offer events that are fun, relaxed and accessible to all. This contribution will enable us to develop this type of project and improve its quality, while at the same time promoting the development of triathlon in our country.
In Nyon, the FunPass is required for the Discovery Triathlon and the Aquathlon. Further information on the Swiss Triathlon website.
The FunPass must be purchased at the time of registration on the Datasport platform. A person with an annual license (StartPass) does not need to buy a FunPass.
Other rules
Swimsuit
Wearing a wetsuit is compulsory when the water temperature is 14°C or less. As a reminder, the swimming suit is :
– forbidden if water temperature is over 22°C (20°C for Youth League and National League categories)
– compulsory if water temperature is 14°C or less
Wearing a helmet
Hard helmets are compulsory for all categories. As the courses are not closed to road traffic, all traffic regulations must be observed.
Drafting
Drafting on bicycles is forbidden except in the Youth League and National League categories (see Swiss Triathlon competition rules).
Time limits
Any athlete competing in the Olympic Distance category (individual or relay) who has not started his/her run by 11:45 a.m. will be warned by the race marshals that he/she is out of time. After this time, it will be possible to finish the race, but under your own responsibility, on a course open to traffic and without the presence of volunteers or medical equipment; the timing of the total time cannot be guaranteed.
Any athlete competing in the Short Distance category (individual or relay) who has not started his/her run by 11.50 a.m. on Saturday or 3.50 p.m. on Sunday will be warned by the race marshals that he/she is out of time. After this time, it will be possible to finish the race, but under your own responsibility, on a course open to traffic and without the presence of volunteers or medical equipment; the timing of the total time cannot be guaranteed.
Doping
All relevant information on the fight against doping, in particular concerning prohibited substances, authorized medication, supplements, expiry of controls, exceptional authorizations, rights and duties, can be found at www.sportintegrity.ch.