Supervision

• Constant visual supervision by a certified NLS Lifeguard is required during the swimming portion.
• Constant visual supervision is recommended during initial skill instruction.
• In-the-area supervision is recommended for cycling and running following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• Student athletes should train with a partner in all three events.
• A record of student athletes running and cycling, and the route they will be traveling should be left in the school with the appropriate staff.
• Student athletes should be made aware of the value of wearing wetsuits to prevent hypothermia.
• Student athletes should be made aware of the importance of eye protection for swimming, cycling and running.
• Student athletes should not use audio devices during practice and must not use them competition.
• Prior to giving athletes access to deep water (above chest height) for swimming, student athletes must be able to meet the Swim to Survive Standard, a sequence of three skills: roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50 m.

Equipment/Facilities

• Adequate fluid stations should be made available for student athletes during competition.
• Correctly fitting approved bicycle helmets must be worn, i.e., CSA, ASTM, CE, Snell or CPSC.
• Regular inspection of bicycles should be done to ensure that they are in safe working order prior to use.
• Bicycle size should be appropriate for the student athlete.
• Bicycles must be inspected by a designated person to ensure that they are in safe working order prior to competition.
• Bathing suits and/or wet suits should be worn for swimming.
• Teacher/coach should choose routes carefully in terms of length, road surface, and frequency or speed of traffic during practices.
• Traffic should be controlled during competition.