Official Rules of the CLF Challenge

1. All participants must adhere to the Official Rules of the Nautica Malibu Triathlon, as listed on the Nautica Malibu Triathlon website, and LISTED BELOW.

2. All participants must agree to raise a MINIMUM of $2,000 per person, OR , PER TEAM.

3. Each Participant and Team Member MUST send back their athlete waivers by August 31st, 2008.

4. All pledges will be returned to the Children’s Lifesaving Foundation by September 7th, 2008.

5. All participants must conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, with full respect for other participants.

6. Must agree to give their best, and have the most fun they possibly can!

Official Rules of the Nautica Malibu Triathlon

1. All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to other athletes.

2. If an athlete/team is unable to attend an event he/she can complete an event deferment form 3 weeks prior to the event. Once an athlete has completed the deferment form, they will automatically be removed from the 2008 database and cannot be added back into the database for any reason.

3. Race Policies
A) USAT rules are enforced. If present, USA Triathlon officials will handle protests, and their rulings are final.

B) Number Plates and Race Numbers: Numbers MUST be visible at all times in order for riders to be scored!

C) Registration forms: All registration forms must be complete and legible, be sure to notify MESP if you move or change classes during the season.


4. Athlete Conduct
All athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsman-like way. MESP reserves the right to refuse future race entry and to disqualify anyone who conducts himself or herself in a way unbecoming of an athlete. Fighting, foul language, cheating and other un-sportsmanlike practices will not be tolerated.

5. Timing:
A) The timing director and the USA Triathlon official will resolve all timing problems. If an official is not present, the timing director will have the final decision on all protests and will consult with the Race Director if necessary. B) For all triathlon events timing problems must be presented within the 15-minute protest period posted. Problems presented after the protest period will not be addressed. C) Website results will be posted on race day afternoon. Please email all questions on results to mesp@mesp.com, all disputes will be sent to the timing director and addressed in a timely manner. Changes will be made up to two weeks following the event after which time all results will be considered final and reported to USAT. D) Wave Starts: Athletes starting in the wrong wave will be disqualified.