Competition rules
Triathlon Québec has set up its “Académie du triathlon”, offering free online training courses to help you perfect your knowledge of the regulations.
It is also possible to consult all documents relating to competition regulations, anti-doping rules and the code of conduct.
Application of competition rules
TQ competition rules apply to all Triathlon Québec “Age Group – Adult” partner events, with or without sillonnage. They also apply to the Coupe Québec jeunesse (CQJ) and junior (CQJR) series, the Jeux du Québec (JQ) series and the Grand Prix (GP) series. Competition rules must be applied appropriately by the technical delegate and the designated chief official.
Exclusions
Excluded from the application of these rules are events in the following categories: recreational youth categories U5 to U15, age-group events sanctioned by TC and World Triathlon such as Canadian Championships, World Cups and World Triathlon Series (unless otherwise stated), as well as IRONMAN events.Regulations videos
Swimming
Swim strokes permitted
Water temperature and isothermal combination
Items permitted for swimming
False start and start procedure in swimming
Bike
Cycling and its penalties
Wearing a helmet when cycling
Completing the whole course
Running
Rules for running
General
Outside help
Embarkation and disembarkation line
Transition zone
Penalty tent
Anti-doping rules
Sportsmanship and integrity are two very important values for Triathlon Québec.
In keeping with these values, Triathlon Québec is proud to implement its “100% clean” anti-doping program, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES).
