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2009 Competitor Updates.
Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon Update #2
10/17/2009
Participants,
I’ll see you bright and early on Sunday morning for the Sporteve
Playa Del Rey Triathlon! Please read this e-mail for final race-day
logistics.
ARRIVAL TIME
Parking opens to participants around 5:30 am. Please arrive by 6:00
am at the latest. Directions are available on the race website.
PARKING
Parking is $8. Please have cash on hand in order to avoid delays
in entering the park.
TRANSITION AREA
Remember you must be wearing your wristband in order to get into
the transition area. No wrist band, no race.
PACKET PICKUP
Early packet pickup is Saturday from 11am – 4pm at the Sporteve
store in Culver City. If you do not pick up your race packet on
Saturday, you must do this on Sunday morning. Please arrive at the
packet pickup tent with your photo
ID and USA Triathlon
card in hand. If you do not have a USA Triathlon
membership card, you will be required to fill out the one-day membership
form (note that most of you have already paid the $10 one-day membership
fee, but you must still fill out the form).
TIMING CHIPS
All competitors must pick up their timing chip on race morning (by
showing your race number at the timing chip table).
WAVES
You are required to start in your designated wave. Here are the
wave start categories and start times.
WAVE 1 – 7:00 – Pro, Male 29 & Under, Relays (Bibs
1 – 86)
WAVE 2 – 7:07 – Female 49 & Under (Bibs 100 –
188)
WAVE 3 – 7:14 – Male 30 – 39 (Bibs 200 –
280)
WAVE 4 – 7:21 – Male 40+, Female 50+, Team Triathlon
(Bibs 300 – 397)
WEATHER
Due to the recent weather, it appears that the surf may be a bit
larger than usual. Please be at the 6:50 am race meeting at the
swim start. You will receive special instructions and tips to deal
with the waves.
RELAYS
Remember your “baton” is your timing chip, which you
should pass from member to member. The exchange location is at your
spot in the transition area where you rack your bike. All relay
members must pick up their race packet individually. No one can
pick up your packet for you.
TEAM TRIATHLON
It is against the rules to follow within 3 bike lengths of another
cyclist. These rules have been lifted for the special Team Triathlon
Division. Other competitors should be aware that these teams exist,
that they are designated with yellow bike numbers, and that drafting
is OK for them and them alone.
RULES
All athletes are expected to be familiar with the rules. Here is
a summary of the most commonly violated rules:
* Helmets are required. No helmet, no race.
* You must wear the provided swim cap.
* No riding your bike in the transition area. Mount/dismount at
the mount/dismount line.
* You must get body marked. Volunteers will be body marking in the
transition area.
* Ride your bike to the right of the road unless passing.
* If following another cyclist, do not follow more closely than
3 bike lengths. This is a rule violation known as drafting.
* NO iPods or mp3 players at any time.
I hope you have a great race! Stay safe, thank the volunteers,
and be courteous to your fellow athletes.
Cheers,
Marcus
Race Director
Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon Update #1
10/12/09
Participants,
It's just under a week to the Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon!
It's shaping up to be a great race and we hope you're excited. This
e-mail contains a few updates and reminders about the race. Please
take the time to read it.
CHECK THE WEBSITE
These and other race announcements will be posted on the event website.
Please remember to check http://www.playadelreytri.com
until Saturday for any last-minute announcements or changes.
USAT SANCTIONING AND RULES
The Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon is sanctioned by USA Triathlon,
the sport's governing body. Whether you are a seasoned athlete racing
for an age-group win or are just out to have fun, all athletes are
expected to be familiar with the rules. Here is a list of the most
commonly violated rules. If you are new to the sport please take
the time to read a more comprehensive list here:
- A certified bike helmet must be worn at all times when on your
bike -- including before and after the event. DO NOT unbuckle
your chin strap unless you are completely off your bicycle. No
helmet, no race.
- No one other than race or medical officials may assist you
during the event.
- You must keep at least 3 bike lengths between you and the cyclist
in front of you. If you are passing another cyclist you must complete
the pass within 15 seconds.
- If you are passed by another cyclist you must drop back 3 bike
lengths. You must do this even before attempting to pass them
again.
- Unless you are passing another cyclist, you must ride to the
right edge of the road. Do NOT ride in the middle or left of the
lane unless passing.
- Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, etc. are
NOT allowed.
- You must wear your race number at all times during the run.
- No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course (no
littering).
TIME LIMITS
Our permits with the City of Los Angeles allow us to use the roads
until 10:00am. After this time the bike course will open to normal
traffic. If you have not completed the bike course by this time
you will be required to follow the normal rules of the road - including
stopping at all stop signs and traffic lights. Not to worry -- we
anticipate all participants will have ample time to complete the
course.
CHIP TIMING
SB Timing will be providing chip timing for the event this year.
For those of you who have never participated in an event with chip
timing, you are required to wear a small band on your ankle (picked
up on race morning) during the race. The computer chip will keep
track of your time. If you lose your timing chip you will be required
to pay a $20 replacement fee.
WAVE STARTS
Competitors will be sent off in 4 waves, the first starting at 7am.
A wave start list will be posted online the night before the event
as well as at the race site.
WATER TEMPERATURE AND SAFETY
The LA County Dept. of Public Health currently gives the water at
the race site an "A" rating - the best rating for water
quality. Water temperature is currently in the mid 60s. Wetsuits
are recommended. LA County lifeguards will be on hand to ensure
your safety.
SECURE YOUR VEHICLE AND BELONGINGS
Dockweiler State Beach is a very popular Southern California beach
and it will be open to the public throughout the event. It is recommended
that you make sure to properly secure your vehicle and belongings.
Also, please remove your bike from the transition area in a timely
manner once the event is over.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Want to avoid the rush of race-day check-in? Attend our Saturday
packet pickup. Packet pickup is from 11am - 4pm on Saturday, October
17, at Sporteve in Culver City. Directions are available at http://www.playadelreytri.com.
Remember to bring photo ID (no ID, no race, no exceptions). Annual
USAT members must show proof of current membership (if you forget
such proof you will be required to purchase a one-day license or
extend your membership an additional year). Non-USAT members will
be required to fill out a form to obtain a one-day license). You
may not pick up someone else's packet.
RACE-DAY CHECK-IN
If you attend the Saturday packet pickup, you do not need to check
in on race morning, although you must still get body marked and
pick up your timing chip (show your wristband). Everyone else should
aim to arrive at Dockweiler State Beach by 5:45 am to check in and
pick up your race packet. The race will start promptly at 7am. Don't
miss the start by being late.
PARKING
Parking is available at Dockweiler State Beach at a cost of $8.
Please remember to have cash on hand to avoid delays when entering
the park. Event staff will direct you to a parking spot. Street
parking will NOT be available on Vista Del Mar. Directions are available
on the event website.
RELAY TEAMS
All relay handoffs will occur at the spot you selected to rack your
bike in the transition area. A handoff occurs by passing your timing
chip from one team member to the next.
TRANSITION AREA SECURITY
You will be provided with a plastic wristband at packet pickup to
designate that you are an official event participant. You will be
required to show this wristband to event staff in order to enter
the transition area. Do not lose your wristband! In order to remove
your bike from the transition area you will be required to show
3 items: your wristband, your bib number, and your bike number (which
should still be attached to your bike).
Remember to keep an eye on the website for additional announcements
and updates. See you bright and early on October 18th!
Cheers,
Marcus
Race Director
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