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Frequently Asked Questions:
- Will the races be sanctioned by USAT? Yes, all three races (intermediate triathlon, short triathlon, and duathlon) will all be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Even the kid's triathlon will be a USAT sanctioned event!
- Where will race proceeds go? After budgeted items are taken care of, proceeds will go directly to the Yates County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
- What are the dates for entry discounts?
2010 Registration fees will increase by $5.00 on
March 14th, and then again
by $10 on May 23rd.
- Who do I contact about bike shipping?
Bike shipping has not been determined.
- What is the latest date that I can withdraw and still get a partial refund?
There are no transfers of registrations to other athletes are allowed.
There will be no race refunds!! Race transfers are allowed only if
requested at least two weeks before the date of event for a $35 fee. No
transfers can me made to or from the Finger Lakes Triathlon. Transfers can only be made
to a race of equal or lesser value. Requests for transfer to another Score
This!!! Multisport Series event can me made in writing either by email or USPS. The transfer will be completed once Score This!!! has
received the processing fee via our online services.
- What are the withdrawal procedures? You must submit in writing a letter to the Race Director. Please include your name, address, and phone number.
- I didn't turn in my timing chip after the race. Where do I return it so I won't be charged the "lost chip" fee? Send it to:
Score This!!! 15 Ranch Trail Ct. Orchard Park, NY 14127 USA Tel: (716) 662-9379
- Is the swim a mass start? No. It is a wave start. Waves will be determined by the number of athletes in each age division.
- IWhat
time can I swim in that really cold water on Saturday?
The college has lifeguards on duty from 1-6pm.Are we starting in the water or is it a beach start? Knee deep in water start Are wetsuits allowed? Yes. In fact, wetsuits are strongly advised for this time of year.
The water is typically in the lower 60's. In 2009, race day water
temp was 61.3 degrees F. Check out the graph of the last few years:
CLICK THIS!!!
How is the transition area organized? The transition area is organized
my number. You will be place in a row with about 55 others athletes.
We group you by race and age group. This keeps everyone who you are
racing next to you all all times and no one gets an unfair advantage based
on TA position. To see the TA site plan go here:
TA Site Plan
W hen
can I rack my bike?
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will take place race morning only starting at 5:15am.
What does a bag free clutter free transition area mean? This means
you may bring your gear into the TA with a bag but then must remove your
bag. After you have the gear you need in transition please remove your
bags, buckets, wagons, carts and whatever you do not need to race with.
This ensures we have enough space for others around you. Please make
arrangements to give these things to a love one or place them into your
vehicle.
What do you mean transition closes at 7:15am, but my race doesn't start
until later. This means at 7:15am all athlete need to have everything
they need to race for the start of the swim. (goggles, swim cap, wetsuit,
etc.) You will not be able to enter or re-enter the transition until you
are racing. The transition will be staged and ready to go.
Who do I contact regarding race photos? Race photos will be taken by a professional photographer to be announced in the near future. What is the race course? Swim/Bike/Run/Transition maps and directions are available in the course section of the web site. Where will the aid stations be and what will be available?
Aid stations are located approximately 1 to 1.5 miles apart on the run and
should be several positioned in and around the transition area. Nutrition
and beverages available can vary between years and races, depending upon
who the sponsors are. Aid stations will consist of water, ice,
and HEED. What are the cutoff times? There are no cutoff times expected at this year's race. I have moved, how do I change my address? Please email Keuka Lake Triathlon Race Director at: info
(at) score-this (dot) com with the new address or correction. Are disk wheels allowed? Yes What is the timing system used for the event? Five split ChampionChip Timing from Score This!!! located in Orchard Park, NY If I have my own chip can I use it? Of course.
Check in with Score This!!! at registration. I want to buy my own ChampionChip, where do I go? Click here for more info! Will there be a relays? Yes, you can do either the short triathlon, intermediate triathlon, or duathlon with 2 or 3 people.
Will there be a Clydesdale or Athena Division in 2010? Yes. Will there be a Kid's Triathlon?
Yes unless the water is too cold then we will hold a duathlon (run bike
run)
What if I missed the extra meal option for my family during registration?
For anyone who misses the extra meal option during online registration
there are two different ways to get tickets.
1) They are $10 per person and we will be selling extras at the door of
the dinner facility.
2) If you wanted them in advance you would have to fill out a paper
application and send a check to reserve them. Please also make a note on
the application that you already registered for the event and just want
extra meal tickets.
When do we need to rack our bikes in the transition area?
Bike racking starts race
morning when the transition area opens at 5:30am. All bikes need to
be rack and the transition area needs to be cleared before the race starts
so please make arrangements to get to the race site early
.Where
can I find a room?
You can get a room several ways. The first is in the Keuka College
Dorms and the second is a local hotel or motel. Go here for more
info:
http://www.keukalaketri.com/page12.html
Last updated 12/06/09
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