Deportes

INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON UNION

AGE GROUP UNIFORM RULES
1.

Overview:
1.1.
1.2.

2.

To compete in ITU events, athletes must comply with the ITU Uniform Rules.
The images in this document are intended to show a typical triathlon uniform. For winter
triathlon, and in some cases in triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon, long sleeves and pants are
allowed. This rule applies in the same wayin all cases.

Purpose:
2.1.
2.2.

Provide sponsors with reasonable space for viable exposure.

2.3.

3.

Provide a clean and professional image of our sport to local and global spectators and media.
Provide a framework enabling ITU member National Federations (NFs) and athletes to have a
mutually beneficial relationship with respect to rights and responsibilities, as per AppendixF.6.

General Requirements:
3.1.

Uniforms will be completely clean of any logos or images other than those described below.

3.2.

Logos will be measured on a flat surface when the athlete is not wearing the uniform. The “ITU
Logo Measurement Template” will be used to measure the logo sizes.

3.3.

There is no restriction on the type of logo used in the sponsor spaces other than thoserepresenting tobacco, spirits and products containing any substance on the WADA Prohibited
List. (See Diagram 1 for location of sponsor spaces).

3.4.

There must be a minimum clearance space of 1.5cm around all marks including:
a)
b)

The family name;

c)

The country code;

d)
4.

The ITU logo;

All sponsor spaces

Uniform Colour and Design:
4.1.

Uniforms must be inthe colours chosen by the National Federation (NF) for ITU World
Championship Grand Final, ITU Continental Championships and ITU Multisport World
Championships events.

4.2.

The colour and design of the uniform and podium apparel must be distinct to that country and
must be approved by ITU in advance.

4.3.

Country uniforms must have a distinct look, however the design requirementsshould not impact
on technical requirements athletes might have due to body shape or size.

4.4.

The approval process for the uniform colour and design is outlined in Appendix F.8. The goal of
the approval process is to ensure different countries do not have the same uniform colour and
design.

International Triathlon Union  ITU Competition Rules  21-02-2012

Diagram 1: Sponsor LogosSize and Space
Uniform Front

5.

Uniform Back

Family Name and Country Code:
5.1.

The IOC country code must be placed on the upper front of the uniform and also on the buttocks.
The placement of the family name on the upper front and on the buttock of the uniform is
optional for Age Group athletes. The representation of both the family name and country code
must meet the followingcriteria:
a)

Font Type:
 The font type must be “Arial”.
 Letters for the family name and country code must be in upper case, unless the name is
more than 9 letters, in which case lower case letters should be used following the first
capital letter. (See Diagram 2: Family Name Layout).

b)

Colour:
 If the uniform is a dark colour, the letters must be white. If the uniform is a lightcolour,
the letters must be black.

c)

Position:
 Front: The position on the front is below the ITU logo and Sponsor Spaces B and F. The
athlete’s family name is above the country code and Sponsor Space A.
 Back: The position on the back is below the waistline so that it is clearly visible when the
athlete is on the bike.
 Height: The family name and the country code must be a 5cm inheight, regardless of the
number of letters in the name.
 Width: The length for the family name is a minimum of 12cm and a maximum of 15cm. A
family name with few letters must still be a minimum length of 12 cm. (See Diagram 2:
Family Name Layout) The width for the country code must be 8cm in length.

International Triathlon Union  ITU Competition Rules  21-02-2012

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