Subject: RE: Jmk-brooklyn's mentor group- FULL!Rules question here: Can competitors hand something to a spectator? For example, if it is getting dark and you don't need your sunglasses anymore for the run. Is that considered outside assistance or is it only assistance if the spectator hands something to a competitor? I'm thinking athlete -> spectator is OK now that I see this. Thoughts? "Unauthorized Assistance. No participant shall accept from any person (other than a race official ) physical assistance in any form, including food, drink, equipment, support, pacing, a replacement bicycle or bicycle parts, unless an express exception has been granted and approved, in writing, by USA Triathlon. The receipt of information regarding the progress, split times, or location of other competitors on the race course shall not be considered the acceptance of unauthorized assistance. Any violation of this Section shall result in a variable time penalty." Edited by jmkizer 2010-08-19 2:38 PM
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