Deaf Triathlon UK
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We happy to provided you the your share experience or information at here DTUK website for us Deaf people who can see the your information on it. And I do have a both newsletters & forum which we can to be sharing our information and forthcoming events in every year.
Triathlon?
A triathlon is a multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. While many variations of the sport exist, triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling and running in immediate succession over various distances. Triathletes compete for fastest overall course completion time, including timed "transitions" between the individual swim, bike, and run components.
Triathlon races vary in distance. According to the International Triathlon Union, and USA Triathlon, the main international race distances are Sprint Distance, which has a 750 metres (0.47 mi) swim, 20 kilometres (12 mi) cycling, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) run; Intermediate (or Standard) distance, commonly referred to as "Olympic distance" (1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) swim, 40 kilometres (25 mi) bike, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) run; the Long Course (1.2 miles (1.9 km) swim, 56 miles (90 km) ride, 13.1 miles (21.1 km) run, such as the Half Ironman), and Ultra Distance (2.4 miles (3.9 km) swim, 112 miles (180 km) ride, and a full marathon: 26.2 miles (42.2 km) run); the most recognized branded Ultra Distance is the Ironman triathlon.
Transition areas are positioned both between the swim and bike segments (T1), and between the bike and run segments (T2) and are where the switches from swimming to cycling and cycling to running occur. These areas are used to store bicycles, performance apparel, and any other accessories needed for preparing for the next stage of the race. The time spent in T1 and T2 is included in the overall time of the race. Transitions areas can vary in size depending on the number of participants expected for the race. In addition, these areas provide a social headquarters before the race.
The nature of the sport focuses primarily on persistent and often periodised training in each of the three disciplines, as well as combination workouts and general strength conditioning.
Triathlon races vary in distance. According to the International Triathlon Union, and USA Triathlon, the main international race distances are Sprint Distance, which has a 750 metres (0.47 mi) swim, 20 kilometres (12 mi) cycling, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) run; Intermediate (or Standard) distance, commonly referred to as "Olympic distance" (1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) swim, 40 kilometres (25 mi) bike, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) run; the Long Course (1.2 miles (1.9 km) swim, 56 miles (90 km) ride, 13.1 miles (21.1 km) run, such as the Half Ironman), and Ultra Distance (2.4 miles (3.9 km) swim, 112 miles (180 km) ride, and a full marathon: 26.2 miles (42.2 km) run); the most recognized branded Ultra Distance is the Ironman triathlon.
Transition areas are positioned both between the swim and bike segments (T1), and between the bike and run segments (T2) and are where the switches from swimming to cycling and cycling to running occur. These areas are used to store bicycles, performance apparel, and any other accessories needed for preparing for the next stage of the race. The time spent in T1 and T2 is included in the overall time of the race. Transitions areas can vary in size depending on the number of participants expected for the race. In addition, these areas provide a social headquarters before the race.
The nature of the sport focuses primarily on persistent and often periodised training in each of the three disciplines, as well as combination workouts and general strength conditioning.
Duathlon?
Duathlon is an athletic event that consists of a running leg, followed by a cycling leg and then another running leg in a format bearing some resemblance to triathlons. The International Triathlon Union governs the sport internationally.
Paratriathlon?
Paratriathlon is a variant of the triathlon for athletes with a physical disability. The sport is governed by the International Triathlon Union(ITU) and has been accepted by the International Paralympic Committee as from the 2016 Summer Paralympics to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The annual ITU Triathlon World Championships includes a paratriathlon sprint distance event with a 750m swim, 20km cycling using handcycles, bicycles, tricycles or tandem bicycles with a guide and a 5km wheelchair or running race. Athletes compete in six categories according to the nature of their physical impairments.
Paratriathlon at the Summer Paralympics will consist of 750m swimming, 20km cycling and 5km running stages. Athletes compete in the same six classes as in ITU events.
Disabled triathletes will abide, in most part, by the same rules of competition as non-disabled triathletes, detailed by the British Triathlon Federation. Modifications to these rules have been made for disabled participants to ensure that they can experience the same fair competition within the sport of triathlon as non-disabled triathletes.
A Classification System for disabled triathletes has been adopted by the British Triathlon Federation, and should be used by all disabled competitors, participating in triathlon events. The system is an attempt to ensure fair competition, and by requesting all disabled triathletes complete a ‘Statement of Declaration’, and submitting this with their race entry form, event organisers and referees will be aware of any additional considerations they must undertake.
All disabled triathletes who intend to enter national championships must be classified by a process of assessment by a trained British Triathlon Federation Classifier.
Disabled Triathlete Competition Classes
Competition Classes are:
TRI 1 – Wheelchair users with arm impairment. Swim, tricycle or hand cycle and wheelchair.
TRI 2 - Severe impairment of 2 or more limbs. Swim, tricycle, run.
TRI 3 – Wheelchair users with no or minimal arm impairment. Swim, hand cycle, wheelchair.
TRI 4 - Severe impairment of one lower limb, or moderate impairment of 2 lower limbs, or minimal impairment of 4 limbs. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 5 – Impairment in one or both upper limbs. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 6 - Slight impairment of one or 2 limbs. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 7 - Totally blind and partially sighted as defined by BBS. Swim, tandem, run (all with guide).
TRI 8 - Learning impairment as defined by UK SAPLD. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 9 - Hearing impairment as defined by Deaflympics and UK Deaf Sports. Swim, cycle, run in age group categories.
The annual ITU Triathlon World Championships includes a paratriathlon sprint distance event with a 750m swim, 20km cycling using handcycles, bicycles, tricycles or tandem bicycles with a guide and a 5km wheelchair or running race. Athletes compete in six categories according to the nature of their physical impairments.
Paratriathlon at the Summer Paralympics will consist of 750m swimming, 20km cycling and 5km running stages. Athletes compete in the same six classes as in ITU events.
Disabled triathletes will abide, in most part, by the same rules of competition as non-disabled triathletes, detailed by the British Triathlon Federation. Modifications to these rules have been made for disabled participants to ensure that they can experience the same fair competition within the sport of triathlon as non-disabled triathletes.
A Classification System for disabled triathletes has been adopted by the British Triathlon Federation, and should be used by all disabled competitors, participating in triathlon events. The system is an attempt to ensure fair competition, and by requesting all disabled triathletes complete a ‘Statement of Declaration’, and submitting this with their race entry form, event organisers and referees will be aware of any additional considerations they must undertake.
All disabled triathletes who intend to enter national championships must be classified by a process of assessment by a trained British Triathlon Federation Classifier.
Disabled Triathlete Competition Classes
Competition Classes are:
TRI 1 – Wheelchair users with arm impairment. Swim, tricycle or hand cycle and wheelchair.
TRI 2 - Severe impairment of 2 or more limbs. Swim, tricycle, run.
TRI 3 – Wheelchair users with no or minimal arm impairment. Swim, hand cycle, wheelchair.
TRI 4 - Severe impairment of one lower limb, or moderate impairment of 2 lower limbs, or minimal impairment of 4 limbs. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 5 – Impairment in one or both upper limbs. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 6 - Slight impairment of one or 2 limbs. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 7 - Totally blind and partially sighted as defined by BBS. Swim, tandem, run (all with guide).
TRI 8 - Learning impairment as defined by UK SAPLD. Swim, cycle, run.
TRI 9 - Hearing impairment as defined by Deaflympics and UK Deaf Sports. Swim, cycle, run in age group categories.
History of Triathlon
Triathlon is considered by some to have its beginnings in 1920s France. According to triathlon historian and author Scott Tinley, the origin of triathlon is attributed to a race during the 1920s–1930s that was called variously "Les trois sports", "La Course des Débrouillards", and "La course des Touche à Tout". This race is held every year in France near Jionville-le-Pont, in Meulan and Poissy.
An earlier tri-sport event in 1902 featured running, cycling, and canoeing. There are documented tri-sport events featuring running, swimming, & cycling (not necessarily in that order) in 1920, 1921, 1945, and the 1960s. In 1920, the French newspaper L´Auto reported on a competition called "Les Trois Sports" with a 3 km run, 12 km bike, and a swim across the channel Marne. Those three parts were done without any break. Another event was held in 1921 in Marseilles with the order of events bike-run-swim. Among the participants was American athlete Charles Sector. There are also articles in French newspapers about a race in Marseille in 1927. There is a 1934 article about "Les Trois Sports" (the three sports) in the city of La Rochelle, a race with: (1) a channel crossing (c. 200 m), (2) a bike competition (10 km) around the harbor of La Rochelle and the parc Laleu, and (3) a run (1200 m) in the stadium André-Barbeau.
An earlier tri-sport event in 1902 featured running, cycling, and canoeing. There are documented tri-sport events featuring running, swimming, & cycling (not necessarily in that order) in 1920, 1921, 1945, and the 1960s. In 1920, the French newspaper L´Auto reported on a competition called "Les Trois Sports" with a 3 km run, 12 km bike, and a swim across the channel Marne. Those three parts were done without any break. Another event was held in 1921 in Marseilles with the order of events bike-run-swim. Among the participants was American athlete Charles Sector. There are also articles in French newspapers about a race in Marseille in 1927. There is a 1934 article about "Les Trois Sports" (the three sports) in the city of La Rochelle, a race with: (1) a channel crossing (c. 200 m), (2) a bike competition (10 km) around the harbor of La Rochelle and the parc Laleu, and (3) a run (1200 m) in the stadium André-Barbeau.
Triathlon Rules
While specific rules for triathlon can vary depending on the governing body (e.g. USA Triathlon, ITU), as well as for an individual race venue, there are some basic universal rules. Traditionally, triathlon is an individual sport and each athlete is competing against the course and the clock for the best time. As such, athletes are not allowed to receive assistance from anyone else outside the race, with the exception of race-sanctioned aid volunteers who distribute food and water on the course.
Triathlons are timed in five sequential sections: 1) from the start of the swim to the beginning of the first transition (swim time); 2) from the beginning of the first transition to the end of the first transition (T1 time); 3) from the start of the cycling to the end of the cycling leg (cycling time); 4) from the beginning of the second transition to the end of the second transition (T2 time); 5) and finally from the start of the run to the end of the run, at which time the triathlon is completed. Results are usually posted on official websites and will show for each triathlete his/her swim time; cycle time (with transitions included); run time; and total time. Some races also post transition times separately.
Other rules of triathlon vary from race to race and generally involve descriptions of allowable equipment (for example, wetsuits are allowed in USAT events in the swimming stage of some races when the water temperature is below 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), and prohibitions against interference between athletes. Additionally, the use of flippers or other swim propulsion and flotation aids are illegal in triathlon and can result in disqualification.
One important rule involving the cycle leg is that the competitor must be wearing their bike helmet before the competitor mounts the bike and must remain on until the competitor has dismounted; the competitor may remove their helmet at any time as long as they are not on the bicycle (e.g. while repairing a mechanical problem). Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification. Additionally, while on the bike course, all bicycles shall be propelled only by human force and human power. Other than pushing a bicycle, any propulsive action brought on by use of the hands is prohibited. Should a competitor's bike malfunction they can proceed with the race as long as they are doing so with their bicycle in tow.
Triathlons are timed in five sequential sections: 1) from the start of the swim to the beginning of the first transition (swim time); 2) from the beginning of the first transition to the end of the first transition (T1 time); 3) from the start of the cycling to the end of the cycling leg (cycling time); 4) from the beginning of the second transition to the end of the second transition (T2 time); 5) and finally from the start of the run to the end of the run, at which time the triathlon is completed. Results are usually posted on official websites and will show for each triathlete his/her swim time; cycle time (with transitions included); run time; and total time. Some races also post transition times separately.
Other rules of triathlon vary from race to race and generally involve descriptions of allowable equipment (for example, wetsuits are allowed in USAT events in the swimming stage of some races when the water temperature is below 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), and prohibitions against interference between athletes. Additionally, the use of flippers or other swim propulsion and flotation aids are illegal in triathlon and can result in disqualification.
One important rule involving the cycle leg is that the competitor must be wearing their bike helmet before the competitor mounts the bike and must remain on until the competitor has dismounted; the competitor may remove their helmet at any time as long as they are not on the bicycle (e.g. while repairing a mechanical problem). Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification. Additionally, while on the bike course, all bicycles shall be propelled only by human force and human power. Other than pushing a bicycle, any propulsive action brought on by use of the hands is prohibited. Should a competitor's bike malfunction they can proceed with the race as long as they are doing so with their bicycle in tow.
Our Aim?
- encourage deaf people to participate in general triathlon whatever their ability, gender, religious beliefs, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.
- Link deaf people to their local Triathlon Club.
- Develop deaf coaches on vary sports. (In Future)
- Ensure that Deaf Triathlon UK can realise their talent and fulfil their potential.
- Use the power of sport to engage, unite and motivate people, promote social inclusion and improve health.
- Give individuals responsibility to challenge discriminatory practice and promote inclusion.
- Identify fairness in triathlon, equality of access, recognising inequalities and taking steps to address them.
- Be the first point of contact to external organisations that require information relating to deaf triathletes.
- Provide Deaf Awareness Information to Triathlon Coaches who deals with deaf people, thus encouraging good communication skills between Deaf and Hearing coaches.
- Assist with organising local and national Triathlon Championships or competitions where deaf triathlete are expected to take part.