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this is helpful link for the rules and regulations

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All of our events are run under the rules of British Triathlon.

To see a full list of the rules please visit www.britishtriathlon.org.

Race Numbers

One number must be worn on the front and one on the lower back. Numbers must not be folded, cut down or mutilated in any way.

Cycle Helmets

BSI, ANSI or SNELL approved helmets are compulsory and must be worn throughout the cycle section. They must be fastened prior to removing your bike and neither undone or removed until after returning your bike.

Transition

No riding is allowed in the transition area at any time. You must run with your bikes to the mount zone and on your return to transition dismount in the zone before entering transition. Check out where the mount and dismount lines are prior to the race.

Cycle Conduct

Competitors must make sure that their cycle is in a safe & roadworthy condition. All competitors must keep to the left & overtake on the right. Please take note of signs & obey MARSHAL INSTRUCTIONS.

Drafting

During the cycle section competitors must not take pace behind or beside another competitor or vehicle. You must be 5 metres behind the front wheel of the competitor in front, apart from when overtaking there is no side-by-side riding. When overtaking you must pass the competitor in front within 30 seconds.

It is the responsibility of the cyclist in front to drop back once the over taking cyclists front wheel is ahead of hers/his.

Disqualification

The following infringements will result in disqualification:

Abusive Language

Breaking road traffic regulations

Dangerous conduct/riding

Failing to obey marshals or the police

Nudity

Outside assistance

Unsporting impedence

2 x drafting violations

Course irregularities (short cut)

Tampering with other competitors equipment.

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All of our events are run under the rules of British Triathlon. To see a full list of the rules please visit www.britishtriathlon.org. One number must be worn on the front and one on the lower back. Numbers must not be folded, cut down or mutilated in any way.

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Registration will be open on the Saturday before your event and early Sunday morning (except The South Coast Triathlon, which is Friday and early Saturday morning).

All registration opening times will be in your competitor race notes.

All events have different opening times so make sure you the check times in your competitor race notes.

Where do I need to go first on race day?
Registration will be on the main arena field at all our events.

Look out for the Mornflake bright orange marquee, that's where registration will be. If you haven't registered the day before then you need to look for the Mornflake marquee on arrival.

At registration you will be giving everything you need to take part in your event, if you need to ask any questions then registration is the perfect place.

What do I get in my race envelope?
Your race envelope will be picked up when you go to register at the venue for your event (nothing will be sent to you through the post).

The content of your race envelope is as follows (this info is also in your competitor race notes):
What is an arm tattoo and how do I apply it?
The arm tattoo is there for safety, security and identification.

To apply your arm tattoo to your arm you need to:

Carefully read the instructions on the back of the tattoo.

Read the instructions in your race notes (these are the same as on the back of your tattoo).

Read the instructions on the pull up banner at registration.

If you are still not sure, then ask at registration, they are always there to help you.

Your arm tattoo needs to be completely visible; the best place to apply it is to the forefront of your bicep area of the upper arm.

What are bike and helmet stickers and how do I apply them?
Like the arm tattoo the bike and helmet stickers are there for your safety, security and identification throughout your event.

There will be two bike stickers, one for the front of your handle bars and the other to go onto the seat stem of your bike.

Your helmet sticker needs to go onto the front of your helmet.

When do I need to put the stickers on my bike and helmet?
Once you have registered, then they all need to be applied almost straight away.

You CANNOT go into the cycle transition area without your bike or helmet stickers being applied, this is for security reasons.

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Registration will be open on the Saturday before your event and early Sunday morning (except The South Coast Triathlon, which is Friday and early Saturday morning). All registration opening times will be in your competitor race notes. All events have different opening times so make sure you the check times in your competitor race notes.

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here a link - a Full PDF of rules and regulations of triathlon
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/britain/documents/events/competition-rules/british-triathlon-competition-rules-2018.pdf

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this link shows the timeline of British Triathlons.

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found this great image for the history of triathlon

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found this great image for the history of triathlon

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this website might help with health benefits for a triathlon

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With 1.5 km of swimming, 40 km of biking and 10 km of running, completing a triathlon is no easy task. But if you're a beginner, there are shorter "sprint" distances that can ease you into the sport. Either way, you're sure to become healthy and fit, as triathletes are some of the most well-rounded athletes in the world.

Here are the Top 10 from Health Fitness Revolution and author of the book ReSYNC Your Life Samir Becic:

Whole-body workout: Triathlons will strengthen all muscle groups in your body. Swimming strengthens your upper body while cycling and running helps you build lower body strength. You will develop lean muscles, build strength and tone your entire body.

An ideal weight-loss program: The combination of swimming, cycling and running - known as cross training - will make you fitter than you've ever been in your life, as well as burning huge amounts of fat from every area of your body.

Enjoy eating healthy and training: Training for this three-sport event will push you to eat a well-balanced diet, as well as fuel your body with things that will give you energy to reach that next milestone.

Improved health: A regular combination of swimming, cycling and running will help you lower your blood pressure, prevent diabetes and obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and even lower the risk of osteoporosis or depression. Triathletes have larger hearts and a heart rate that is 17% below the average heart rate. Consequently, your heart doesn't have to work as hard as the heart of a non-trained individual. These health benefits will automatically add more years to your life.

More energy: A dramatic increase in your exercise and the change in your diet will help to heighten your energy levels and improve productivity. Although some training sessions will be grueling to get through, and you will obviously be tired afterwards, your overall energy levels will be much higher.

Feel 10 years younger: As well as slimming down, your body will be given a new lease on life. No matter how wrinkly or rotund you feel, there is always a way to turn it around with a gently increasing training program that will take you from zero to hero, knocking 10 years off in a matter of months.

Full body strengthening: Each aspect of a triathlon offers its own health benefits, helping to sculpt you into a god or goddess. Swimming creates definition in your upper body and improves flexibility, while running develops long and lean muscles, leaving cycling to tone the lower body while building strength.

Reducing the risk of injury: When you stick to just one sport - running, for example - you continue to stress the same body parts, resulting in common injuries like shin splints. With triathlon training, you are pushing yourself in three different sports, which each focus on different parts of your body, taking the constant stress off of one particular area. So, with a more balanced method of fitness, you can enjoy being injury-free for longer, resulting in less pain and a stronger body.

Mental health: When you begin to improve your health, you also start to improve your perspective on what you can achieve and how far you can push yourself. You will begin to notice an increased level of self-confidence and a difference in the way others perceive you.

Improved confidence: Completing a triathlon is highly impressive, so you will have to try to reign in the bragging and name-dropping in every conversion you partake in. After completing the distance of a triathlon, you should feel good about your achievements!

To see more of our Top 10 lists, click here.

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With 1.5 km of swimming, 40 km of biking and 10 km of running, completing a triathlon is no easy task. But if you're a beginner, there are shorter "sprint" distances that can ease you into the sport. Either way, you're sure to become healthy and fit, as triathletes are some of the most well-rounded athletes in the world.

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should we use images/text/hyperlinks to our presentations?

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below is a photo of Cardiff bay's triathlon - I plan to use this for my presentation