WELCOME LETTER... 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS... 4 PACKET PICKUP/EXPO... 5 RELAY TEAMS... 7 MIXED RELAYS... 8 RACE VENUE/LOGISTICS...9

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME LETTER... 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS... 4 PACKET PICKUP/EXPO... 5 RELAY TEAMS... 7 MIXED RELAYS... 8 RACE VENUE/LOGISTICS...9 BIKE CHECK-IN/TRANSITION ACCESS SWIM COURSE BIKE COURSE RUN COURSE SPRINT COURSE MAP SUPERSPRINT COURSE MAP RACE AMENITIES FINISH FESTIVAL, RESULTS, AWARDS AWARDS / LIFE TIME TRI CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION OTHER RACE CONSIDERATIONS USA TRIATHLON & RULES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SUGGESTED ATHLETE CHECKLIST SPONSORS

3 WELCOME ATHLETES! We are excited to bring you the Life Time Tri San Diego, home of the modern triathlon! A laidback paradise with a blossoming craft industry that brings you a taste of south of the border mixed with the fresh, entrepreneurial relish which keeps us California Dreamin. This historic SoCal event, formerly known as the Esprit de She (and She Rox before that) has seen much progress since its inception as an all-women triathlon yet still offers a fairly unchanged course that meanders through stunning Mission Bay. The eighth and final event of the 2017 Life Time Tri Series, San Diego features both a Sprint & SuperSprint distance and is the only race in the Series which allows athletes to qualify with a Sprint distance for the Life Time Tri Series Championship in 2018! New this year is the advent of the Mixed Relays division, where teams comprised of four competitors will each complete the SuperSprint course. Mixed Relays, while previously unconventional to a historically individual event, have been included in the program for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It is just one more way in which Life Time Tri San Diego is making waves for the sport and cultivating a new generation of athletes. This course provides athletes and spectators with phenomenal views of the Bay and the perfect opportunity to watch the race unfold as they compete throughout the day. Cruise through the Finish and get ready to celebrate with a taste of San Diego with local favorites, Konito s Café & Second Chance Beer Co.! As we get closer to race day be sure to take a moment to read through this year s Athlete Guide for all your important race weekend information that is sure to set you up for a successful race. Be sure to rest up, prepare all your gear and get ready to race with all your friends and family! We are thrilled to back in Southern California and look forward to providing you with an unforgettable experience. Please remember to take a moment to thank all the fantastic volunteers with whom this race would not be possible. With sincere appreciation, The Life Time Tri San Diego Crew 3

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 South Shores Park Mission Bay Drive - San Diego, CA :00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration & Packet Pick Up All Athletes, including all members of a relay, must come to packet pick up. There is NO race day pick up or registration. Mandatory Bike Check-In All stickers must be placed on bike prior to entering transition. Only athletes with wristbands will be permitted into the transition area. There is NO bike check-in on race day 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Mandatory Athlete Meetings Open to all athletes. Meetings are mandatory. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, :00 a.m. Transition area opens (all distances) 6:30 a.m. Road into South Shore Park closes (all athletes must arrive prior) 6:45 a.m. Transition area closes 7:00 a.m. Race start 7:00 a.m. Finish Festival celebration opens 9:00 a.m. Bike cut-off (all cyclists must be off Fiesta Island) 10:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony 10:00 a.m. Roads reopen 10:30 a.m. Transition reopens (approx.) 11:30 a.m. Transition closes/mandatory bike check-out Due to the road closure, athletes will not be able to exit the South Shore parking lot until 10:00 a.m. OR until the bike course is closed. 4

5 PACKET PICK UP/ EXPO Athletes must pick up their own packet on Saturday, October 14 th between 12:00 p.m. and 4 p.m. All athletes are required to pick up their own registration packet in advance of the event, including each member of a relay team at packet pick up. There is no race day packet pick up option. ATHLETE MEETINGS Athlete meetings are mandatory. It s the athlete s responsibility to know the rules and the course. REQUIRED FOR CHECK-IN In order to successfully complete the packet pick up process, each participant, this includes all members of the relay team, will need to provide: Current Driver s License/Photo ID o Participating athletes may pick up ONLY their own packet. NO EXCEPTIONS. This includes all relay team members. USAT Membership Card o For USAT Annual Members only Your Bib Number o Participants will be ed their bib number prior to race week. They may also reference their bib number at the bib look up kiosk at the Expo. REGISTRATION PACKET ITEMS The following items are customized for each individual participant. Please ensure you receive each of the following at the packet pick up area: Swim Cap Bib Number (in envelope) Athlete wristband (in envelope) Tri Tats (one for each arm) Timing Chip and Strap Bike/Helmet/Gear Bag number (in envelope) Safety Pins (in envelope) T-Shirt Goodie Bag ***RELAY TEAMS: Each team member will receive their own corresponding packet with their individual leg items (ie. only the swimmer will receive the swim cap, the biker, bike stickers, etc). ALL team members will receive an athlete wristband, tri tat, t-shirt and goodie bag. Make sure all the above items are collected as a team. One timing chip per team only. 5

6 TIMING CHIPS Timing chips and straps will be provided to you at the packet pick up tent. Please make sure that timing chips are affixed tightly and correctly to avoid any timing issues. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BRING YOUR CHIP ON RACE DAY IN ORDER TO COMPETE! The chip must be affixed to the left ankle prior to the swim start and must be worn during the entire event. RELAY MEMBERS: You will pass the chip to your teammate after completing your segment of the race at the respective relay pen area. If your chip falls off during the race, please notify the timing staff located at the Finish Line. All chips must be returned to volunteers at the finish line! Missing chips/velcro straps will incur a $50.00 fee BIKE, HELMET & BAG STICKERS The adhesive bicycle frame number must be attached to your bike with the race number clearly visible from both sides of the bike by joining both end of the adhesive around the center frame of the bike. Do not affix the number to your bike frame until you are prepared to enter transition during mandatory bike check-in on Saturday. Lost bike numbers cannot be replaced! The small adhesive helmet number must be affixed to the front of the helmet. A helmet is mandatory for the bike course. The bike frame number must match the athlete wristband, mandatory for bike check-out. RUN BIB NUMBER The race issued bib must be worn on the run course only (not necessary for the swim or bike), and must be visible at all times. Safety pins will be provided at packet pick up for those not using a triathlon race belt. Please wear on the front of your running shirt or shorts. The number MUST be visible from the front while you run. Do not cut, fold, or alter your race number in any way apart from removing the bottom tear tags. Please fill out emergency contact information with a pen (not a marker or Sharpie). SWIM CAPS Your official swim cap will be provided to you at packet pick up. This cap is provided for your safety during the swim and must be worn during the entire swim. You will not be allowed in the swim staging area without it. Multiple waves will utilize the same cap color. Be alert and ensure that you start with the correct wave. Participants must start in their designated swim wave (please follow signage), NO EXCEPTIONS. 6

7 PARTICIPANT WRISTBAND An athlete wristband will be affixed to all participants at packet pick up. ALL WRISTBANDS MUST BE WORN THROUGH THE DURATION OF RACE WEEKEND. Athlete wristbands must be presented in order to check-in your bike on Saturday, to enter/exit transition and to claim your bike following the race on Sunday. Do not remove your wristband until you have removed all gear from transition and left the event site following the event. Relay team swimmers and runners will wear a special wristband denoting Relay. TRITAT BODY MARKING TATTOOS All participants will receive a temporary tattoo sheet complete with their race number one for each arm. Please apply the tattoos prior to leaving your house/hotel on race morning. Body marking volunteers will be available on race morning to assist using permanent markers applying race age to the left calf. RELAY TEAM DETAILS ALL RELAY TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET. Each member of the team will receive their own packet with the materials for their particular leg of the race. Only the biker of each relay team will be allowed to enter transition early. Like all other athletes, the biker must rack their bike on Saturday during the mandatory bike check hours. On race morning, following the swim portion, the swimmer will pass their timing chip to their biker in the relay pen, located just outside of the transition area. The biker will then proceed into transition, grab their bike from the rack and exit onto the bike course. Upon completing the bike course, the biker will enter transition, rack their bike then proceed to the relay pen outside of transition where they will pass their timing chip to their runner. All timing chip exchanges must be done at the respective relay pen areas only. If the swimmer and runner have bags or other items which won t be used during their race, they can be handed-off to/from the biker inside the relay pen. There is no need to use the Transition area for storage especially since all athletes must wait to re-enter Transition until the end of the race. Only the runner will cross the finish line, thus receiving their finisher medal in the finish chute. Remaining team members can report to the results tent within the Finish Festival to receive their medals. 7

8 MIXED RELAYS - NEW! Mixed Relay teams are comprised of four competitors. Each competitor will complete a SuperSprint triathlon course. Two team members will start in wave #1 and complete the SuperSprint triathlon course (swim, bike, run), then tag the next team member who will then complete the SuperSprint course and continue into to the Finish Line. In this particular event, a single Mixed Relay team of four is broken down into two sub-teams. Timing begins when the first team member begins the swim, and ends when the last team member crosses the finish line. Timing results for each team member will be combined to form one Team timing result. Three different team categories available: Traditional Mixed Relay: Two Men, Two Women (Racing: Female, Male, Female, Male) All Male: 4 Men All Female: 4 Women RACE ROUTE & KEY INSTRUCTIONS Two Mixed Relay participants will start simultaneously, each in Swim Wave 1 (Coed teams: one of each gender). The first two participants to finish the SuperSprint course will NOT proceed to the Finish Line. Instead, toward the end of their respective run course, they will veer to the right (before entering the Finish Chute) and enter the Mixed Relay pen, near the Swim Start by the southern dock. There will be a timing mat near the end of the run course, just before the Mixed Relay pen (near the Swim Start), which will record the first two teammates run splits. Be sure to cross that timing mat for accurate scoring. Once the first two mixed participants finish their course, they will pass their timing chip to the next mixed relay participant of their same sex in the Mixed Relay pen at Swim Start. The third and fourth participants will then join the time trial (SuperSprint course wave starts) line and complete their swim course. Participants #3 and 4 will race independent of each other (no need to wait for the other). When participants #3 and 4 finish their swim, bike and run, they continue to the Finish Line chute. Once all four mixed relay participants are across the Finish line, cumulative times from both chips will be combined into a single team score. AWARDS Awards will be issued for the top three teams in each category: Traditional Mixed Relay, All Male, and All Female. DRAFTING Although traditional Mixed Relay is a draft legal event, as with all other events on race day, Life Time Tri will be following NO DRAFTING policy for this event. 8

9 RACE VENUE & LOGISTICS Race day requires all athletes, spectators, volunteers and staff to abide by a variety of special timelines, access points and security processes. To ensure a successful day, please review the race venue map below: PARKING Saturday, October 14 - Public parking is available at South Shores Park (S Shores Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92109). Additional parking is available along the San Diego flood channel that runs parallel to Sea World Drive. Vehicles will turn left at the stoplight to access this lot, rather than turning right into the park. Sunday, October 15- Public parking is available at South Shores Park (S Shores Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92109). There will be no parking in the lot after 6:30 a.m. (or once lot fills). Due to road closures, no vehicles will be permitted to exit the parking lot until 10:00 a.m. Additional parking is available along the San Diego flood channel that runs parallel to Sea World Drive. Vehicles will turn left at the stoplight to access this lot, rather than turning right into the park. 9

10 BIKE CHECK-IN/TRANSITION ACCESS MANDATORY BIKE CHECK-IN Saturday, October p.m. 4:00 p.m. Bike check-in is mandatory! No bikes will be accepted into transition on race morning. Bike frame stickers must be applied prior to entering. Overnight security will be provided. Check signs at the ends of each row of bike racks to locate your specific rack and spot. Transition racks will be designated with athlete number stickers. Once a bike has been checked into the transition area, it cannot be removed until after the start of the race (for use during the bike portion). Athletes will need bib number/wristband to reclaim your bike after the race. Bike tech support will be provided during the race. RELAY TEAMS: Only the relay team biker will have access to the transition area during bike check-in. NOTE: This does not apply to Mixed Relay participants, each of whom will have full access to the transition area. TRANSITION - RACE DAY ACCESS 5:00 a.m. Transition area opens for all athletes Body Marking Volunteers will be available on the east side of transition to assist with body marking. Please do not apply sunscreen, body glide or any type of lotion prior to being body marked. 6:45 a.m. Transition closes for all athletes Race Staff and volunteers will close and secure transition during the race to ensure security. Bike number stickers will be checked against bib numbers and wristbands before bikes are permitted to enter and exit transition. Please do not ask to retrieve your bike or gear prior to 10:30 a.m. Be courteous to fellow athletes, volunteers and staff. Harassment will lead to disqualification. TRANSITION AREA CONDUCT For safety reasons during the race, you are not permitted to ride your bike into or out of the Transition area - 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. Watch for other athletes as you move through the transition area and follow the instructions of race officials and volunteers. No glass containers are allowed in the transition area. 10

11 THE SWIM COURSE SPRINT DISTANCE Start Time: 7:00 a.m. Start Location: Mission Bay Distance:.46 mile SUPER SPRINT DISTANCE Start Time: 7:35 a.m. Start Location: Mission Bay Distance:.24 mile SWIM DETAILS Timing strap must be placed securely around your left ankle. Remember your race-issued swim cap. Give yourself time to get from Transition to Swim Start. Listen for final water temperature announcements (water must be under 78 F to be wetsuit legal). Wait in your assigned corral - (Practice swims are NOT permitted). SWIM BUOYS Swim buoys will line the course, including both turns and straightaways. Please keep all of the buoys on your left shoulder during the swim. It is a counterclockwise direction course and will be well marked. LIFEGUARDS AND SUPPORT Lifeguards and support vessels will be lined up throughout the course. If assistance is needed, please visibly raise and wave your hand and a lifeguard will assist you. You are allowed to briefly rest on a lifeguard board as long as you don t receive forward assistance. WETSUITS The use of wetsuits during the swim will be allowed if the water temperature on race morning is 78 degrees or less. If the water temperature exceeds 78 degrees but is less than 84 degrees, an athlete may wear a wetsuit but will be ineligible for awards and USAT national ranking points. Speed suits are allowed. We anticipate the water temperature to be in the mid to high 60 s F. 11

12 SWIM CAPS Only the swim cap placed in your race packet must be worn during the swim. Do not trade your swim cap with another athlete, as the caps are color-coded to assist race management with organizing you at the swim start. Your swim cap color dictates the start of swim wave. See below for wave start breakdown. SPECIAL NEEDS TABLE There will be a special needs table at the swim exit for those athletes who need eyeglasses, inhalers, and other medical supplies. The table will be located to right of the swim exit as you are coming out of the water. Athletes are responsible for placing their items on this table prior to heading to swim start. SWIM COURSE TIPS Bring enough food and hydration with you to the swim start to stay nourished while you re waiting for your wave. If you re struggling in the swim, raise and wave your arm to get the attention of one of our many swim support teams members. If you need to grab onto a lifeguard s flotation device for a second, you may do so without being DQ d, but you can t make forward progress. Please be at the swim start AT LEAST 15 minutes before your start time. WAVE START SEQUENCE Life Time Tri San Diego will utilize a time trial swim start. You MUST enter the water with YOUR ASSIGNED WAVE. 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 arrive to the Start Area at least 15 minutes before their distance (not their specific wave), is scheduled to start. 12

13 THE BIKE COURSE SPRINT DISTANCE Distance: miles Course Limit: All bikers must be off Fiesta Island by 9:00 a.m. SUPERSPRINT DISTANCE Distance: 6.35 miles Course Limit: All bikers must be off Fiesta Island by 9:00 a.m. BIKE COURSE OVERVIEW Starting the bike portion of the event in the South Shores Parking lot, athletes will follow cones out to Sea World Drive making a right. There will be a sharp turn-around for our cyclists to follow cones out to Sea World Drive back east, toward Fiesta Island. Athletes will follow markers to Fiesta Island. SuperSprinters will ride one shortened loop on Fiesta Island, while Sprint athletes will ride two full loops before heading back to transition. There will be police, barricades, and volunteers on course. The course will be marked, although it is ALWAYS the athlete s responsibility to know the course. Pass on the left tell someone if you are passing by yelling on your left or passing. Stay right when not passing. Be courteous and safe. Yes, you can be nice and fast at the same time. Be safe (and smart) on all turns. BIKE AND HELMET INSPECTIONS Please make sure your bike handlebars have bar-end plugs. If you do not have them, you will not be allowed to race. There will NOT be 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. Pulse Endurance bike 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. Helmet must be worn 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 will be disqualified. BIKE SUPPORT Show up with your bike ready to race. This means pumped tires, lubed chain, bar-end plugs, gears and breaks adjusted, and seats and handlebars properly fitted. Pulse Endurance mechanics will be available in transition for basic support during bike check-in and on race day. 13

14 THE RUN COURSE SPRINT DISTANCE Distance: 3.08 miles Course Limits: 10:30 a.m. SUPER SPRINT DISTANCE Distance: 1.65 miles Course Limits: 10:30 a.m. RUN COURSE OVERVIEW The run course takes athletes through South Shores Park toward the Fiesta Causeway and back before entering the chute within a raucous Finish Festival. See map on following pages. 14

15 THE SPRINT COURSE Sprint athletes will complete a.46 mile swim, mile bike and finish with a 3.08 mile run. Transition is located just east of the swim exit. Bike out and in are located on the south/west side of transition, while run out is on the north/east side of transition. Athletes will cross the finish line, just south of transition upon completing the course. 15

16 THE SUPERSPRINT COURSE Sprint athletes will complete a.24 mile swim, 6.35 mile bike and finish with a 1.65 mile run. Transition is located just east of the swim exit. Bike out and in are located on the south/west side of transition while run out is on the north/east side of transition. Athletes will cross the finish line, just south of transition upon completing the course. 16

17 COURSE AMENITIES AID STATIONS / TOILETS Life Time San Diego Tri will provide aid stations throughout the race venue and course, providing water and Gatorade Endurance. There will be signage along the route at these locations. All aid stations on the course will have dozens of enthusiastic volunteers and portable toilets located nearby. Aid Stations will be available at approximately miles 0, 1 and 2 on the run course. Public restrooms and/or portos will be located at aid stations and near the Finish Festival /swim start area. Gatorade Endurance Formula Gatorade Endurance Formula will be on course at every aid station. With nearly double the sodium and triple the potassium of original Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Endurance Formula is a specialized sports drink designed to hydrate athletes engaging in prolonged training and racing when fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate losses can be significant. Newly reformulated, it now contains no artificial flavors or sweeteners and has a new, lighter flavor. Gatorade Endurance Gels Gatorade Endurance Gels will be available on course at aid station #1 for all race distances. Featured flavors are Blackberry and Vanilla. MEDICAL SUPPORT The event will operate a medical tent located at the finish line area with licensed EMT/ Paramedics on hand. Should you experience any medical issues, please notify the nearest official or Aid Station who will dispatch appropriate medical attention. EVENT ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) This race will utilize the EAS system, encompassing a color-coded system to reveal current event conditions. Participants will notice flags posted in transition, the race venue and at each aid station along the run course. The EAS system is developed to help athletes understand changing race conditions due to weather-related, environmental or other man-made situations. EAS updates will be communicated through PA alerts, social media, web, s, etc. 17

18 FINISH FESTIVAL POST RACE FOOD Konito s will be on-site providing the post-race athlete food. Thank you to Konito s for being a huge supporter of Life Time Tri over the past several years. We truly appreciate everything they do for all of us! BEER GARDEN One complimentary beer from Second Chance Beer Co. will be available for all athletes in the Beer Garden. Must be 21 years and older to get a beer wristband, which is required to enter the Beer Garden. Athletes may pick up their wristband at packet pick up on Saturday or at the results tent on Sunday morning, with valid ID. ATHLINKS RESULTS Race results will be updated regularly online throughout the day. Please visit the Athlinks results tent after you finish for your personal time. You can also access your results directly from your mobile phone using the Race Day App or via this link: 2017 Life Time Tri: San Diego PHOTOGRAPHY / SOCIAL MEDIA Athlinks will provide complimentary race photography before, during, and after the race. Please make sure your race numbers (body marking, bike, and bib numbers) are visible at all times so you can be identified. Photos will be posted to the event website within 24 hours of the event. 18

19 AWARDS All finishers will receive a finisher s medal. Top performing individuals and relay teams will earn additional awards. The Awards Ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m., with awards issued to top three overall, age groups (19 & Under thru 85+), special divisions (Premier, Clydesdale/Athena, ParaTri, Tri Club Championships, First Responders, Collegiate) and relay teams within each distance. Should you win an award but can't stay for the awards ceremony, simply us at events@lt.life and we will mail it to you. LIFE TIME TRI CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION Life Time Tri San Diego is a qualifying event into the inaugural Life Time Tri Championship race, to be held Sunday, July 1, 2018 within the 2XU New York City Triathlon. This unique, racewithin-a-race competition will attract 500 participants from across the nation into a variety of special race weekend events, culminating with a shot at winning big on race day. Sunday s Sprint distance race offers 132 qualifying spots for the Championship event. Top 3 female and male performers from these divisions will earn guaranteed entry: Sprint Division Championship Race Implications Overall Age Group Will compete in their respective 2018 age group Age Groups (5 year) Will compete in their respective 2018 age group Clydesdale/Athenas Will compete in Clydesdales/Athena Div Para Tri Will compete in respective, existing CAF classifications First Responders Will compete in First Responders Division Be one of the first 50 qualifiers to register for the 2018 Championship and earn complimentary bike shipping to/from New York City! All athletes who register will have access to a $50,000 prize purse, VIP finish line tickets, big swag and more great perks. Each of the above qualifiers will be included within the Awards Ceremony. Immediately after receiving their award, qualifiers may register at the Awards Tent ($310 fee, credit cards only). Otherwise, qualifiers have until October 27 to register for the Championship. 19

20 OTHER RACE CONSIDERATIONS DROPPING OUT If you drop out of the race for any reason, it is MANDATORY that you notify a race official immediately and return your timing chip to them or to the timing tent. SPECTATOR INFORMATION This is a family-friendly event all are welcome! Spectators can see all parts of the race from within the South Shores Park parking lot. Crosswalks will be set up to allow spectators to see athletes during the race. Families and spectators must stay off the course at all times, and may not enter Transition or the finish line chute for athlete safety. Please be respectful of all participants. Dogs are not allowed in the park or venue between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. You risk being cited if you bring your furry friends to the race! ONLY ATHLETES ARE ALLOWED IN THE TRANSITION AREA. ATHLETE TRACKING Spectators may track their athletes via ChronoTrack Live. Simply search for your athlete s bib number at this link. CHILDREN / PETS Parents, please supervise your children at all times. The race site and course are busy and potentially dangerous areas. There will be no dogs allowed at the venue from 9:00 a.m 6:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. VOLUNTEERS This event requires hundreds of volunteers to dedicate their time during the weekend. Please remember to thank them as you come across their services! The event would not be possible without them. LOST AND FOUND Lost and Found items should be turned in or claimed at the results/awards tent. Unclaimed items will be relocated to the Life Time warehouse following the event, and donated after 30 days to a local charity. PERSONAL BELONGINGS / VALUABLES Please make sure any valuables left in your car are not out in the open. We recommend you leave them at home. Personal Belongings: Anything you take with you on the course must remain in your possession. With exception of dedicated aid stations, no garbage, clothing, etc. may be thrown on the course. 20

21 USA TRIATHLON The Life Time Tri San Diego is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event, therefore all USAT rules apply. Annual members MUST show the USAT membership card at packet pick up or will have to purchase the one-day membership should they not have it on them. All non-usat annual members will have to purchase a one-day membership at packet pick up for $15.00 if they did not do so already during registration. All youth participants must be a valid member on race day. For more information on becoming a member of USA Triathlon and for complete USAT rules, please visit them at Per USA Triathlon Rules, these races will enforce 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 of the year of the event. Example: Athletes who are 34 on the day of the race, but turn 35 before December 31, 2017, will be placed in the 35 year old age group. Those who are 34 on race day and turn 35 after December 31, 2017, will be placed in the 34 year old age group. 21

22 TRIATHLON RULE VIOLATIONS Helmets Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. Penalty: Disqualification Chin Straps Chin straps must be fastened at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. Penalty: Disqualification on the course; time penalty in transition area only. Unauthorized Assistance No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Time penalty Transition Area All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No glass containers in the transition area. Penalty: Time penalty or disqualification Bike Drafting Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Illegal Pass-- cyclists must pass on the left, not on the right. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and impeding other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. Penalty: Time penalty Course All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey traffic laws at all times. Penalty: Referee's discretion, time penalty or disqualification 22

23 Unsportsmanlike Conduct Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators, or fellow athletes is forbidden. Penalty: Disqualification Headphones and Telephones Headphones, headsets, Walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Telephones may be carried, but must be stored out of sight, and in the off position. A participant may only use the phone when dismounted, off course, and not making forward progress. Penalty: Time penalty Race numbers All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be altered in any way that prevents a clear identification. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. Penalty: Time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission. Wetsuits Each age group 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, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited. Abandonment All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. Penalty: Time penalty Variable Time Penalties Distance Category 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Sprint 2:00 minute 4:00 minutes Disqualification Intermediate 2:00 minutes 4:00 minutes Disqualification Long 4:00 minutes 8:00 minutes Disqualification Ultra 6:00 minutes 12:00 minutes Disqualification For a complete list of rules, please refer to the most up to date USA Triathlon Competitive Rules at: 23

24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS PACKET PICKUP Can I pick up a race packet for a friend or coworker? No. Each participant is required to pick up his or her own packet. No exceptions! You must have your photo ID with you to pick up your race packet. Where is race packet pickup? Packet pickup will be at South Shores Park, Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA Is there packet pickup race morning? No. All race packets must be picked up prior to race day at the Expo at South Shores Park. Can I pick up race packets for my relay team members? No, each member of the relay team needs to show their ID in order to pick up their own packet. Do I need a driver's license or USAT license for packet pick up? Yes. A photo ID (current driver's license, certified state ID or passport) is required at packet pickup. If you are a USAT annual member you must present your current member card, otherwise you will be required to pay a $15 single-event licensing fee. What will be included in the race packets? Race packets will include the following: Race numbers for your bike and helmet; swim cap; race information; and rules and sponsor-related materials. You will also pick up your T-shirt and timing chip at the expo along with your packet. SWIM COURSE What is the water temperature on race morning? The water temperature will be checked by USAT officials on race morning and will be given during pre-race announcements. What are the rules for requesting assistance from lifeguards? If you need to rest during the swim, you may hold onto the rescue tubes and safety boats used by lifeguards along the swim course. However, you will be disqualified if you use one of these devices to assist yourself in forward progress. Which equipment is needed for the swim? Swim cap (provided in the race packet), goggles or mask (optional) and swimsuit or tri suit. Wetsuits are legal under USAT rules if the water temperature is 78 degrees or lower. When the 24

25 water temperature is degrees, you may wear a wetsuit, but you will be ineligible for age group awards. No wetsuits are allowed when the water temperature is 84 degrees or higher. Fins and other propulsion devices are not allowed. BIKE COURSE What equipment is mandatory for the bike section? A bike and a bike helmet are required. Your bike must be in good working condition with your bike race number properly attached. Your bike helmet must be ANSI- or SNELL- certified, and it must have your number sticker properly attached. We recommend having your bicycle checked through a reputable bike shop prior to the event. We also advise to bring along all necessary equipment for changing a flat tire or making minor adjustments to your bike. Will drafting be allowed? No. You must stay three bike lengths behind the rider in front of you. When passing, you need to complete the pass within 15 seconds. If you are being passed, you must drop back three bike lengths from the person passing you. Riding side by side within two meters of a rider is illegal. If you are caught drafting, you will be penalized. See race rules for more information. Are you allowed to use a mountain bike? Yes. You may use a mountain bike, hybrid/city bike, road bike, single-speed bike, or triathlon bike. No motorized bikes, tandems, fixed-gear bikes, or recumbent bikes are allowed. Fairings (windshields) are not allowed. RUN COURSE How many aid stations will be on the run? Aid stations will be approximately every mile on the run course. What mandatory equipment do I need for the run? It is required to have your race number and timing chip during the run. Race numbers are to be attached on the front of your body and the timing chip must be securely strapped to your left ankle. Are headphones and/or mobile phones allowed when racing? Headphones, headsets, ipod, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Telephones may be carried, but must be stored out of sight, and in the off position. A participant may only use the phone when dismounted, off course, and not making forward progress. 25

26 TRANSITION What is transition? The transition area is a common area where participants rack their bike, run, and swim gear before and during the race. It is also your assigned spot where you will transition from swim to bike and bike to run. Relay teams have a designated region in transition where they exchange their timing chip strap from swimmer to cyclist and cyclist to runner. Who is allowed in the transition? Only race participants (with attached bike race number), transition volunteers, and race officials are allowed inside transition. Family members and friends are unable to access this secured facility. What time does transition open and close in the morning? Transition opens at 5:00 a.m. and closes at 6:45 a.m. TIMING CHIPS How does chip timing work? A computer chip encoded with the athlete s name, race number and wave start is attached to a strap that the athlete must wear SECURELY around their left ankle. Scanners located on mats positioned near transition (Swim Start/Finish; Bike Start/Finish; Bike Turnarounds; Run Start; Run Turnarounds and Finish) reads the chips and records the time as each athlete steps on the mat. For this reason, athletes much be careful to step/ride near the mats along the course. In addition, an athlete who starts any wave after the first swim wave begins, must take care not to step on a mat in or around the transition area accidentally as he/she waits for their wave to begin. The chips go live after Saturday s mandatory Packet Pick Up and will record every instance an athlete steps on a mat; if such a time is recorded that is earlier than an athlete s scheduled wave, accidentally or intentionally, the chip will automatically disqualify them. May I wear the chip wherever I want as long as the chip is with me? No. The strap with the timing chip must be worn on the left ankle. 26

27 If I lose my chip, will I be timed for the race and where can I get another chip? You must have a chip to participate. If you lose your chip before the race starts, see race personnel at the Swim Start to rent a replacement chip. Each timing chip is very valuable. Replacement cost in case of loss is the athlete s responsibility and is $ What do I do with my timing chip if I decide to stop racing? Please turn all timing chips into race personnel. If you end up picking up your packet and timing chip Saturday but do not race Sunday please mail you chip to: Race Place Events, 9117 E Via Montonya Scottsdale, AZ

28 SUGGESTED ATHLETE CHECKLIST PHOTO ID AND USAT ID [If you are a member] (For packet pick up) BIKE WITH RACE-ISSUED FRAME NUMBER ATTACHED (Checked into transition Saturday 12-4 p.m.) 2 BIKE BOTTLES FULL AND LOADED ON BIKE RACE UNIFORM (Tri-Tank and Tri-Shorts Recommended) ANTI-CHAFING PRODUCT TIMING CHIP AND STRAP WET SUIT GOGGLES RACE ISSUED SWIM CAP TOWEL EXTRA WATER BOTTLE TO RINSE FEET VISOR OR HAT BIKE SHOES SUNGLASSES SOCKS RACE ISSUED BIB HELMET WITH RACE ISSUED NUMBER ATTACHED BIKE GLOVES NUTRITION BIKE AND TUBE REPAIR KIT RACE BELT (Optional) SUNSCREEN RUNNING SHOES SAFETY PINS FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT 28

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