German Federation and ITU Competition Rules  S-Distance
http://www.dtu-info.de/ordnungen.html
AGB`s Scheiderbauer Sports:

General Rules
It is not allowed:
• to alter the start number in any way. 
• to compete with i-pod, walkmann...
• to receive outside assistance (all competitors must take their own spare tubes, etc.)
• to receive food and drink from outside helpers. Food and drink is available in the Feed zones. 
• Athletes with a history of doping are not welcome on the start in Offenburg.

Swim rules:
• no swimming with your start number
• your wetsuit must be taken off in the transition zone 
• you must wear the swim cap provided by the organiser
• Wetsuits are able to be worn when the water temperature is between 16,9 °C – 21,9 °C.
When the temperature rises above 22 °C wetsuits will not be permitted!

Bike rules
• NO DRAFTING. 10 m gap (front wheel to back wheel)!
• Overtaking must be done within 15 seconds. The athlete that is being overtaken is responsible for the 10 m rule. Don´t speed up when someone is overtaking you.
• the start number must be visable at all times on your back, either on your number belt or pinned onto your jersey. 
• the helmet must be fastened at all times.
• Athletes must obey the road rules
• no cutting corners
• it is not possible to have a friend helping out in a car beside you. 

Penalty
• black card - 4 minute time penality 
• red card = Disqualification 
• two black cards = Disqualification 

Penality procedure from commisare:
• whistle
• calling your start number
• calling the penalty
• showing you the card (black or red)

Rules Running
• the start number must be visible at all times. 
• it is not allowed to run without a top on.
• no outside assistance possible.