2014 ATH LETE G U IDE

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1 2014 ATHLETE GUIDE

2 Greetings Life Time Tri Minneapolis Athletes, Thank you for racing with us! We are excited to bring you what we hope to be the best weekend of triathlon you ll ever experience regardless of your standing within the sport of triathlon, from the newbie to the athlete who s finished every Life Time Tri Minneapolis to date. If you re a newbie, welcome to the family. And if you ve been with us for previous Life Time Tri Minneapolis or Life Time Tri events, welcome back. Life Time The Healthy Way of Life Company SM and Toyota are proud to present Life Time Tri Minneapolis, Minnesota s premier triathlon featuring one of the most scenic urban courses in the United States. A swim in Lake Nokomis is followed by a relatively flat but winding tour that includes Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Mississippi River that divides them. A fast, flat run around Lake Nokomis finishes the race before participants are greeted by a raucous crowd of VIPs, professional triathletes, vendors and musical entertainment. There are only a few days left before the event is upon you so be sure to rest, hydrate and get ready to race with your friends and family! The current water temperature is hovering around 74 degrees. It is not expected that the water temperatures will rise to a point where wetsuits will not be legal, according to USAT standards, so plan on swimming in wetsuits! Finally, thank you to the City of Minneapolis for the endless support. Also, please take a minute out of your day to thank all the fantastic volunteers on the course that are the key ingredient to making Life Time Tri Minneapolis a safe, successful and memorable event! Finally, thank you to Allina Heath for providing an unprecedented number of well trained medical professionals to ensure the safety of all athletes. Have a great race! Good luck and have fun out there! Best Regards, The Life Time Tri Team 2

3 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - FRIDAY, JULY 11 Expo / PACKET PICKUP WHEN Friday July 11, :00am 6:00pm WHERE Lake Nokomis 4955 West Nokomis Parkway Minneapolis, MN Packet Pickup Things required: Current driver s license/photo ID Only the athlete racing may pick up their packet, you cannot pickup for others. USAT membership card* (for members only) ALL RELAY TEAM MEMBERS must come check in at Packet Pick-up, you do not have to come at the same time though it is preferred that you do. What you receive: Athlete wristband, MUST be worn after packet pickup through checking out your bike, no exceptions Timing Chip It is IMPERATIVE to wear it on race day, no chip means no time, chip will be removed after finishing Clear Plastic Transition bag, see below for details on use Participant Race T-Shirt Stickers for Bike and Helmet DO NOT alter or cut Racebib optional to wear on back during bike. Mandatory to wear on front during run, DO NOT alter or cut Participant Goody Bag Swim Cap do not forget it on race day! Safety Pins 3

4 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - FRIDAY, JULY 11 OPTIONAL Bike AND GEAR Check-In 11:30am-6:30pm Lake Nokomis Transition Area Optional Bike Check-In, you MUST get your packet before you check-in your bike. The bike sticker that you receive in your race packet must be on your bike and clearly visible prior to checking it in. Bike spots in transition are labeled with sticker number. Optional Gear check-in All gear checked in or brought into transition with you on race day must be in the clear plastic transition bag provided to you at packet pickup or clearly visible on you or on your bike. In other words absolutely no backpacks or duffle bags will be allowed in transition. As a third option you may use a clear bin you personally provide. Athlete Meetings Lake Nokomis 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 4:30 pm We HIGHLY recommended that you attend one of these meetings particularly if you have never done a triathlon, but even for veterans the course, transition area, start times and format have changed quite a bit so it is recommended that you make every effort to attend. This is also where we give final course updates and changes due to rain/road issues. 4

5 OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - SATURDAY, JULY 128 SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2014 RACE DAY 4:30 am Lake NOKOMIS Transition Area Transition Area opens for final preparations ATHLETES ONLY Body Marking available inside transition Bike Tech available inside transition provided by Gear West Sag and On-course Tech provided by Gear West 4:30 am 6:45 am Lake nokomis Transition Area Body marking, please do not apply sunscreen, body glide, or any type of lotion prior to being body marked. Alternatively you are welcome to body mark yourself prior to arrival with your own sharpie, please be sure to have race number written vertically on both arms, and USAT age on left calf Body marking will also be available at the swim staging area 6:15AM Southeast end of Expo Lifetime Tri 10x10 Bag drop opens 6:42AM Swim Start Area, North End of Beach National Anthem Sung by Tim Mahoney 6:45AM Lake Nokomis Transition Area Transition closes for ALL athletes 6:45 AM Swim Start Area, North End of Beach Women Pros started by Mary Stroebe. Pro men start after the women in equalizer format (chasing the pro women for the win) 5

6 7:00 AM Swim Start Area, North End of Beach International waves start in time trial fashion, see wave chart 8:00 AM Swim Start Area, North End of Beach Sprint race swim start in time trial fashion, see wave chart 9:00AM 12PM Lake Nokomis Expo Area Race Expo Visit with vendors, sponsors and our official charity partner, St. Jude! 10:30AM 12:30PM(when all bikes are in) Lake Nokomis transition area Transition area reopens for Athletes only for bike/gear check out. Please be patient and courteous to fellow athletes and respect this timing Be sure to have your wristband and bib on you as we will use this ensure you are checking out your gear 11:30AM - Lake Nokomis, Expo Stage Award ceremony and Prize Giveaways! Custom Life Time Tri MPLS HED Wheelset! Stop by the Life Time Athletic Events Marketing Booth and register for the 2015 Life TIme Tri Minneapolis (or register online before August 1) and you ll be eligible to win the custom Life Time Tri Minneapolis Cruiser Bike on display on the awards stage. Life Time Tri Minneapolis Series finishers be sure to stop by Life Time Athletic Events Marketing Booth to pick up your Life Time Tri Minneapolis finishers patch. 11:45AM Southeast end of Expo Lifetime Tri 10x10 Bag Drop Closes 6

7 USA TRIATHLON This event is a USAT sanctioned event, therefore all USAT rules apply. USAT annual members must bring a current USAT membership card to participate in the event. You MUST show your USAT membership card at packet pickup or you will have to purchase the one-day membership. If you are not a current USAT member, you will be required to purchase a one-day membership for $12 at packet pick-up if you did not do so as part of registration. For more information on becoming a member of USA Triathlon and for complete USAT Rules, please visit: Per USA Triathlon Rules, we will be utilizing the age up rule: All age group athletes must participate and compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete s age on December 31 this year. For Example: If you are 34 on the day of the race, but turn 35 before December 31, 2014, you will be placed in the 35 year old age group. If you are 34 on race day and turn 35 after December 31, 2014, you will be placed in the 34 year old age group. Frequently Violated USAT Rules Drafting: Keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front of you. If you pass the person in front of you ( enter the zone ), you must do so within 15 seconds. Position: You must remain to the right hand side of the bike lane of travel unless you are passing the cyclist in front of you. Blocking: You may not ride on the left side of the lane if you are not passing anyone. This interferes with other cyclists who are attempting to pass. Overtaken: If someone passes you, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear (i.e. slow down so there are at least three bike lengths in front of you) before attempting to pass again. Headphones: No headsets, radio and/or headphones are allowed on any portion of the course. 7

8 Race Divisions and Swim Waves This event will utilize a mix of wave starts and time trial start. Time Trial wave order was determined by averaging the swim times from last year s divisions then putting those in order from fastest average division time to slowest. These two methods were implemented to help provide a smooth swim as much as possible. Divisions starting in wave start fashion will do an in water start. Divisions utilizing a time trial start will begin from land with 2 athletes being released into the water every 3 seconds. You MUST enter the water with YOUR WAVE or you will be INELIGIBLE for AWARDS. It is important to note that wave times listed below are guidelines, waves will most likely move faster than times listed. To be safe we recommend all athletes are at the start area at least 10 minutes prior to the time their distance starts. For example sprint distance waves start at 8:00am so all sprint athletes should be at swim start by 7:50am 8

9 6:45am INTERNATIONAL WAVES START WAVE # DISTANCE START TIME START TYPE CAP COLOR INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE WAVES 1 PRO WOMEN 6:45AM MASS BLACK 2 PRO MEN EQUALIZER MASS WHITE 3 ELITE WOMEN 7:00AM MASS NEON ORANGE 4 ELITE MEN 7:02AM MASS NEON PINK 5 COLLEGIATE 7:04AM MASS BLACK 6 LIFE TIME TRI TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 7:06AM TIME TRIAL PEARL GOLD 7 ST.JUDECORPORTE CHALLENGE MALE, FEMALE & RELAYS 7:07AM TIME TRIAL SILVER 8 MEN, FEMALE AND COED RELAYS 7:08AM TIME TRIAL GREEN 9 MALE 19 & UNDER AND FEMALE 19 & UNDER 7:10AM TIME TRIAL ORANGE 10 FEMALE :11AM TIME TRIAL VIOLET 11 MALES :12AM TIME TRIAL NEON YELLOW 12 MALES :13AM TIME TRIAL NAVY BLUE 13 MALE :15AM TIME TRIAL DARK GREEN 14 MALE :18AM TIME TRIAL NEON ORANGE 15 MALE :21AM TIME TRIAL YELLOW 16 MALE :23AM TIME TRIAL SILVER 17 FEMALE :26AM TIME TRIAL POWDER BLUE 18 FEMALE :27AM TIME TRIAL PURPLE 19 MALES :28AM TIME TRIAL NEON RED 20 FEMALE :29AM TIME TRIAL PEARL GOLD 21 MALE :31AM TIME TRIAL NEON GREEN 22 FEMALE :32AM TIME TRIAL DARK RASPBERRY 23 FEMALE :34AM TIME TRIAL OCEAN BLUE 24 MALE & MALES :35AM TIME TRIAL ROYAL BLUE 25 FEMALE & FEMALES :36AM TIME TRIAL NEON RED 26 FEMALE 60-64, FEMALE 65-69, FEMALE 70 & OVER 7:37AM TIME TRIAL NEON PINK 27 MALE 70 & OVER 7:38AM TIME TRIAL BLACK 28 BUDDY WAVE 7:39AM TIME TRIAL BLUE 29 FIRST TIMER WAVE 7:40AM TIME TRIAL WHITE 9

10 8:00am SPRINT WAVES START WAVE # DISTANCE START TIME START TYPE CAP COLOR SPRINT DISTANCE WAVES 30 PC OPEN MALE & FEMALE 8:00AM MASS BLACK 31 LIFE TRI TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP 8:03AM TIME TRIAL PEARL GOLD 32 ST.JUDECORPORTE CHALLENGE MALE, FEMALE & RELAYS 8:04AM TIME TRIAL SILVER 33 MALE, FEMALE & COED RELAYS 8:05AM TIME TRIAL SILVER 34 FEMALE 19 & UNDER 8:07AM TIME TRIAL PURPLE 35 MALE :08AM TIME TRIAL ROYAL BLUE 36 MALE :11AM TIME TRIAL NEON GREEN 37 MALE 19 & UNDER AND MALES :14AM TIME TRIAL NEON YELLOW 38 MALE :15AM TIME TRIAL NEON RED 39 MALE :16AM TIME TRIAL GREEN 40 FEMALE :17AM TIME TRIAL YELLOW 41 FEMALE :18AM TIME TRIAL NEON PINK 42 FEMALE :20AM TIME TRIAL DARK RASPBERRY 43 MALE :22AM TIME TRIAL NAVY BLUE 44 FEMALE :23AM TIME TRIAL POWDER BLUE 45 MALE :24AM TIME TRIAL ORANGE 46 FEMALE :26AM TIME TRIAL PEARL GOLD 47 FEMALE :28AM TIME TRIAL VIOLET 48 MALE 70 & OVER 8:29AM TIME TRIAL NEON ORANGE 49 MALE :31AM TIME TRIAL WHITE 50 MALE & MALES :32AM TIME TRIAL GREEN 51 FEMALE 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, AND 70 & OVER 8:33AM TIME TRIAL PURPLE 52 BUDDY WAVE 8:35AM TIME TRIAL OCEAN BLUE 53 FIRST TIMER 8:37AM TIME TRIAL WHITE, ORANGE 54 JUNIOR INVITATIONAL 8:39AM TIME TRIAL PURPLE 10

11 Transportation and Parking Expo and race day - Parallel parking is available throughout the neighborhoods surrounding Lake Nokomis, please obey all city parking signs. Remember there is no parking on Lake Nokomis Pkwy or any of the bike course as it is a closed course. Medical Thanks to our medical partner Allina Health. There will be a medical tent located at the finish line area with Allina Health staff on hand, as well as ambulances. If you are having problems please notify the nearest official or aid station and they will inform command to dispatch medical attention. Please be sure to hydrate well. In the event that lightening occurs along the race course please immediately seek shelter under a permanent structure. Lost and Found During the Event Weekend, lost and found will be located at the Information Tent located next to the Gear West (expo day) and St. Jude (race day) tent with red carpet. 11

12 Course and Race Information Course Cut-Off Times (all events and divisions) Swim: International 1 hour after start of last international wave Sprint 30 minutes after start of last sprint wave Bike: All cyclists must complete the bike course by 10:30am General Course Description In order to familiarize yourself with the course, please review the course map on the website. It is the RESPONSIBILITY of all ATHLETES to know the course. Sprint Swim-.25 miles Bike 15 miles Run- 3.1 miles International Swim.93 mile Bike 24.8 miles Run- 6.2 miles 12

13 THE SWIM The swim course takes place in Lake Nokomis. Both courses are guided by small yellow tetrahedron swim buoys and are supervised by a large team of lifeguards as well as kayakers. Please follow the colored buoys listed below that are dedicated to the turns for your distance. International All turns are right turns are at large yellow tetrahedrons. Sprint All Turns are right turns at large orange tetrahedrons. WETSUITS Each non-pro participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, non-pro participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. If the water temperature warrants this measure a wetsuit wave will be added to the end of each distance. No participants shall wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for Elite Pro athletes shall be determined by the USAT Athletes Advisory Council (AAC). The AAC has set the wetsuit maximum temperature for elite/pros at 68 degrees for swim distances less than 3,000 meters and 71.6 degrees for distances of 3,000 meters or greater. The water temperature will be taken by a USAT official on race morning and the temperature will be announced. TRANSITION For safety reasons during the race, you are not permitted to ride your bike into or out of Transition. You must walk or run your bike. There will be clearly marked mount and dismount lines; please obey them for your safety and for the safety of spectators and other participants. Please watch out for other athletes as you move through the Transition area and follow the instructions of race officials and volunteers. Please do not bring any glass containers into the transition area. 13

14 RELAY In order to keep transition clear of extra traffic relay team members will stage and exchange their timing chips in the relay pen, which is located next to the Run Out inflatable. Upon completion of the swim leg the swimmer meets the biker in the relay pen exchanges their timing chip then the biker goes to their rack space un racks their bike and heads out onto the bike course. When the biker returns they rack their bike then head back to the relay pen to meet the runner. They exchange the timing chip once more and the runner then completes the race. 14

15 The Bike This is a closed bike course but you still need to ride with your full attention, as there are some sharp turns, and areas where you will be merging with other athletes. While we will staff the course with as many police and volunteers as possible it is imperative that as a rider you are familiar with the course. You must constantly be aware of what is going on around you and what is coming up next around the bend. International Bike Course TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS: After exiting at the bike in/out inflatable mount bike at mount line on Lake Nokomis Pkwy riding south opposite normal traffic flow pattern, continue on Lake Nokomis Pkwy counter clockwise around lake Take a right onto East 50th Street Immediate left on Woodlawn Blvd. Turn right on Minnehaha Pkwy, follow it over the railroad crossing(use caution)through the round about as it turns into Godfrey Pkwy and then as it curves left to turn into West River Pkwy. Turn left onto Franklin Ave. ramp, use caution as it is a sharp turn Turn right onto Franklin Ave stay in the right lanes Turn right onto East River Pkwy, after the turn you will see the first bike aid station slow down and stay to the right to receive aid or pass on the left. Follow East River Pkwy as it curves left to go east then does a soft u-turn to go west and finally as it curves left to go south and turn into Mississippi River Blvd S. Go under the Ford Bridge and turn left to head up to Ford Pkwy, take a left onto Ford Pkwy riding opposite the normal traffic pattern. Slow down to make a sharp left onto 46th Ave S. As you come out of that turn the road is EXTREMELY rough with brick pavers mixed in please slow down and use caution through here as it is a downhill. At the bottom of the downhill you will be turning right onto Minnehaha Pkwy. Use caution as you turn as bikers are heading out in the opposite direction. Continue on Minnehaha Pkwy as you approach Cedar stay to the right to go straight through the intersection After going under the I-35W slow down as you will be making a sharp right onto Stevens followed by a sharp left to put you back on Minnehaha Pkwy. Cross West 50th Street and turn right at Lake Harriet Pkwy. 15

16 THE BIKE COURSE Go counter-clockwise around Lake Harriet, use caution on the sharp turns around the north end of the lake As you complete the loop around the lake you will turn right back onto Minnehaha Pkwy please slow down and use caution as athletes are coming in the other direction to start the lake loop. As you return on Minnehaha Pkwy headed east just before Girard Ave S. will be the second bike aid station stay right for aid or pass on left As you approach Cedar Pkwy slow down to turn right as you will be merging with athletes turning left from the sprint course. At Lake Nokomis Pkwy you will make a sharp left and ride counter flow back to the bike dismount line.n SPRINT Bike Course TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS: After exiting at the bike in/out inflatable mount bike on lake Nokomis Pkwy riding south opposite normal traffic flow pattern, continue on Lake Nokomis Pkwy counter clockwise around lake Take a right onto East 50th Street Immediate left on Woodlawn Blvd. Turn right on Minnehaha Pkwy, follow it over the railroad crossing(use caution)through the round about as it turns into Godfrey Pkwy and then as it curves left to turn into West River Pkwy. Turn left onto Franklin Ave. ramp, use caution as it is a sharp turn Turn right onto Franklin Ave stay in the right lanes Turn right onto East River Pkwy, after the turn you will see the first bike aid station slow down and stay to the right to receive aid or pass on the left. Follow East River Pkwy as it curves left to go east then does a soft u-turn to go west and finally as it curves left to go south and turn into Mississippi River Blvd S. Go under the Ford Bridge and turn left to head up to Ford Pkwy, take a left onto Ford Pkwy riding opposite the normal traffic pattern. Slow down to make a sharp left onto 46th Ave S. As you come out of that turn the road is EXTREMELY rough with brick pavers mixed in please slow down and use caution through here as it is a downhill. At the bottom of the down hill you will be turning onto Minnehaha Pkwy. Use caution as you turn as bikers are heading out in the opposite direction. 16

17 Continue on Minnehaha Pkwy as you approach Cedar stay to the left to make a left turn, use caution as you will be merging with international athletes turning right coming from the other direction. At Lake Nokomis Pkwy you will make a sharp left and ride counter flow back to the bike dismount line. you cross highway 61 Turn right onto Lake Park Dr. and follow it into transition Bike and Helmet Inspection: There will be no mandatory bike or helmet inspection. It is up to each individual athlete to make sure his or her bike is in safe and proper working order. Bike shop mechanics will be on site during packet pick-up and on race morning to assist with any needed repairs. Please make sure your bike handlebars have bar-end plugs. If you do not have them, you will not be allowed to race. All participants must wear a helmet which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). You MUST have your helmet securely fastened on your head before you mount your bike. Also remember to wear your helmet at ALL times when on your bike at an event, including before or after the race. If you are spotted riding your bicycle without your helmet, you can be disqualified. 17

18 394 INTERNATIONAL BIKE COURSE C MINNEAPOLIS Franklin Avenue LAKE OF THE ISLES 94 Lake Street LAKE CALHOUN 55 LAKE HARRIET LAKEWOOD CEMETERY Lyndale Avenue 46th Street 35W Chicago Avenue Cedar Avenue LAKE HIAWATHA Hiawatha Avenue West River Parkway MISSISSIPPI RIVER East River Parkway Ford Parkway DIAMOND LAKE LAKE NOKOMIS MPLS./ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 55 18

19 SPRINT BIKE COURSE 19

20 The RUN The run course follows the lake bike path in a counter clockwise fashion, with a small out and back section running north then turning around and going south on the Cedar Ave Bridge. On the bridge there will be two turnaround points, one if you are on your first lap, and a different one if you are on your second lap please pay attention to the signage and turn around according the lap you are on. Due to flooding on the path between Cedar Ave and Derby Ave runners will be pushed up onto Lake Nokomis Pkwy sharing a small part of the road with bikes. Once the flooded path is passed runners will be shifted back onto the path. Right before the bridge on the northwest side of the lake follow the signs to stay on the path for your second loop or onto Lake Nokomis Pkwy running south into the Finish Line. 20

21 Aid Stations/Post-Race Food Water and Gatorade will be available at all aid stations and the finish line. Bike Aid Station: There are two aid stations on the international course just after your turn onto East River Pkwy and on the eastbound side of Minnehaha Pkwy before Girard Ave S. Run Aid Stations: Aid stations will be located at the start of the run, the 1 mile mark and the two mile mark. Finish Line: Water and Gatorade will be distributed at the Athlete Food tent along with food provided by Sand Castle and acclaimed chef Doug Flicker. 21

22 Special Needs Table We will provide a special needs table at swim exit for those athletes who need eyeglasses, inhalers, challenged athlete needs etc. The table will be located to the right of the swim exit as you are coming out of the water heading toward Transition. Athletes are responsible for placing their items on this table before heading to the swim start. Spectator Information Spectators can see athletes start the swim, from the shoreline. Crosswalks will be set up to allow spectators to see athletes during the race. Families and spectators must stay off the course, and may not enter Transition or the finish line chute for athlete safety. Please be respectful of all participants. Be sure to join us at the Expo Stage for our post race awards ceremony. ONLY ATHLETES ARE ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION AREA. Awards Ceremony All athletes will receive a custom finisher s medal immediately after crossing the finish line. Relay runners, please request 2 additional medals for your relay team partners. All athletes that compete at Life Time Tri Minneapolis will receive a medal to commemorate the day. 22

23 Awards will be given to 1st to 3rd place in the following categories: International St. Judes Corporate Challenge Team Challenge Pro Male Pro Female Elite Male Elite Female Life Time Tri Team Championship Collegiate Male Collegiate Female Overall Age Group Male Overall Age Group Female Coed Relay Male Relay Female Relay Males 19 and under Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males 70 and over Females 19 and under Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females 70 and over 23

24 Sprint St. Judes Corporate Challenge Team Challenge Life Time Tri Team Championship P.C. Male P.C Female Overall Age Group Male Overall Age Group Female Coed Relay Male Relay Female Relay Males 19 and under Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males Males 70 and over Females 19 and under Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females Females 70 and over Junior Invitational Male Junior Invitational Male Junior Invitational Male 17 Junior Invitational Female Junior Invitational Female Junior Invitational Female 17 Junior Invitational Team 24

25 Other Race Considerations Race Photography Chronotrack photographers will be on-site to capture your race day moments. Photo links will be sent in your post race with instructions on how to find your images. Dropping Out If you drop out of the race for any reason, it is MANDATORY that you notify a Race Official or Race Staff immediately and return your timing chip to them or the timing tent. Unsportsmanlike Conduct Unsportsmanlike conduct during any portion of the race will not be tolerated and will result in an immediate disqualification. MP3 Players Headphones, headsets, Walkmans, ipods, personal audio devices and any other MP3 players may not be carried, worn or used at any time during the race. This is for safety reasons so that in the event of an emergency you ll be able to hear instructions. Valuables Please make sure any valuables left in your car are not out in the open. Life Time is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Personal Belongings Please make sure that anything you take with you out on the course remains in your possession. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. Volunteers Please remember to thank the volunteers. The race wouldn t be possible without their assistance. If you know of anyone who would like to join our race weekend volunteer team, please skeiser@lifetimefitness.com 25

26 Special Interest Stories Know anyone racing with an inspirational story? Please to let us know! For more information, visit or contact our team at We look forward to hosting you soon! 26

27 2014 USA TRIATHLON PACKET PICKUP GUIDE Event sanctioning and insurance compliance require every participant of a USA Triathlon sanctioned event to be a member of USA Triathlon and to present a photo ID. NO PHOTO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. Event materials, timing chips, race numbers, swag, etc. should not be given to the athlete until membership and photo ID requirements have been met. Every participant is regarded as an individual for membership purposes. This includes each participant of a relay team. There are two types of USAT memberships: 1. Annual Membership a. Annual members must show proof of a current membership in order to participant. If proof is not available then the participant must purchase a one-day license or renew their membership. b. Youth (age 17 and under) = $15 c. Adult (age 18 and older) = $45 2. One-day License a. Youth (age 17 and under) = $10 b. Adult (age 18 and older) = $12 In an effort to go green, USAT will not send athlete waivers unless necessary. The application form can be printed by visiting the Documents tab of the race director s online account. If an annual USAT member can not show proof of current membership, they will need to sign the waiver and either purchase a one-day license or renew their annual membership. Do not give the waiver and membership application to athletes to take home. These are to be completed at the race venue. How to Complete the USAT Membership Application 1. Member shows photo ID. This is MANDATORY! 2. Member fills the waiver and membership application out completely. Member MUST sign waiver. 3. Registration worker accepts payment, verifies proper signatures and credit card information (if applicable). Only cash and checks are accepted forms of payment for one-day memberships. Credit cards can be used for annual memberships. 4. Registration worker retains top sheet of the waiver and membership application, then provides the yellow copy to member as proof of purchase. Explanation of Membership Options The same waiver and membership application can be used whether the athlete is renewing or purchasing a new membership. Please refer the athlete to our website for a complete listing of benefits offered at Members need to allow 6-8 weeks for processing. Adult - $45, for all adults turning 18 and over that wish to purchase an annual membership. Youth - $15, for athletes turning 17 and younger, the benefits are the same as our regular adult membership and include a special gift. Tax-deductible contribution - We always appreciate donations if the athlete is willing. Adult with Credit - $33, if an athlete has already purchased a one-day license for the event, this can be applied to an annual membership by paying the balance due. If the participant has an on-line receipt they would like to submit as credit toward membership they will also need to complete the waiver and membership application. Only one receipt can be used per annual membership. Proof of Annual Membership USAT issued current membership card or key card (amateur and elite) Membership card printed from USAT website Membership card displayed digitally on smart phone Current waiver and membership application receipt from a sanctioned event An official letter from the USAT National Office Triathlon Life magazine showing athlete name, membership # and expiration date Race Director Membership Check PPG022205

28 Payment Methods Annual membership: Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard One-day membership: Cash or Check Only. If a participant only has a credit card, they will need to find an ATM, borrow money from a friend or purchase an annual membership. USAT does not accept credit card payment for one-day licenses Troubleshooting Other triathlon federation memberships are not recognized by USA Triathlon. Participants must purchase a oneday membership or show proof of a current annual USAT membership Foreign elites are also subject to the same requirements. They must purchase a one-day license or show proof of a current USAT foreign elite license U.S. Elites must show proof of a current elite USAT membership or they may not race. If an elite races as an amateur they are subject to suspension and/or further penalties Post Race Responsibilities 1. Upon completion of annual membership sales, the race director completes the USAT accounting sheet. 2. Race director then submits completed accounting sheet, all annual waiver and membership applications and payments to USAT using the prepaid UPS shipping label (included in the sanction approval box). This must be postmarked within 15 business days of the event. The RD will receive a late fee fine of $200 if the post-race materials are not postmarked correctly. FAQ A member forgets or has lost their membership card; what options do they have? 1. Purchase a one-day license. They can apply the one-day fee towards their renewal fee at a later date. Make sure they complete the membership application and the event waiver. Give them the yellow copy of the waiver and membership application as a receipt. They will need to submit this with their application in order to receive the discount. 2. Renew their annual license with USA Triathlon. Membership will be extended one year from their current expiration date. 3. Find a computer with internet access and print their card from the USAT website. As a race director, you may want to provide internet access for this reason. 4. The Race Director can check memberships (should they choose) via the online dashboard. An athlete either does not have their membership card or it is expired, but insists they are a current annual member of USA Triathlon. They refuse to purchase a one-day membership, can they participate? NO. Allowing this athlete to participate could render the event insurance null and void. Do not allow this athlete to participate without a one-day license or an annual membership. Can a credit card be used to purchase a one-day license? NO. Only cash or check is accepted. You may suggest that they find an ATM or borrow money from a friend. An athlete shows up to race as an Elite without proof of a current annual membership with USAT. Can they still participate? NO. Elites know they must bring proof of their current elite membership to all events in order to participate as an Elite. Only Foreign Elites may purchase a one day license ONLY if their current Elite Federation license is shown. They also risk suspension if they attempt to then race as an amateur. Do I need to see a photo ID if someone is purchasing an annual membership? YES. Event sanctioning and insurance compliance require a photo ID to be presented when an annual or one-day membership is purchased. Verification of a photo ID also protects yourself and the member from the possibility of credit card fraud. What forms of payment are acceptable for annual memberships? Cash, check, Visa and MasterCard are all acceptable forms of payment. What is the CVV # and how do I find it? The CVV # is a 3 digit security code found on the back of the credit card in the signature line. It is required that this information be provided in order to process a credit card transaction. PPG022205