Parents are not allowed in the water. There will be lifeguards along the swim course, and swimmers under 7 years old will be able to stand on the bottom. Parents are allowed in the transition area only for children 7 and under. For these racers, parents may assist the kids in toweling off, lacing up their shoes, putting on their bike helmets and sending them off on the bike and run. Racers who are 8 years of age or older should be able to set up their own transition area. There will be race volunteers to direct traffic and advise the kids in the transition area. Outside assistance on the bike and run are allowed for children 7 and under. You may walk or run with your kids, but you may not carry them over the finish line. Kids over the age of 7 must complete the entire race on their own with no outside assistance. Any action by a non-participant that affects the finish of a racer who is 8 years of age or older is strictly forbidden. Each racer will be provided with a numbered bib and some safety pins. The bibs must be worn on the front of the body during the run and must be clearly visible when the racer crosses the finish line. Properly fitting ANSI approved bicycle helmets must be worn during the bike portion of the event. Helmets must be fastened before mounting the bicycle and must remain fastened until the racer dismounts their bike at the end of the ride. Be sure to make your child aware of this important safety rule. Shoes and shirt must be worn during the bike and the run portions of the race. Shoes must be laced or buckled-up prior to mounting the bicycle and must remain laced until the racer dismounts their bike at the end of the ride. Shoes must be properly laced during the run. All race gear that will be used throughout the race, including shirts, shoes, shorts, towels, bicycle helmets and socks must be arranged in the transition area prior to your wave start. No gear may be brought in afterward, or provided by spectators on the course. Inappropriate or un-sportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. This includes behavior directed to fellow racers, fans, organizers, or volunteers. This includes behavior by parents as well as kids. Dangerous behavior will be cause for immediate ejection from the Boulder Reservoir. Inappropriate behavior may be subject to disqualification. All rules are subject to the interpretation of the race officials, whose decision will be final.