AGE GROUP DRAFT LEGAL PRE- RACE INFORMATION Dear 2015 Racer, On behalf of our entire team, we welcome you to the 5 th Annual Draft Legal Challenge at Clermont. You are taking part in an exciting event and we are thrilled to have you. This event was the first ever sanctioned age group draft legal in the USA. We are excited to carry on the tradition! Our teams are working hard with the final preparations to ensure a safe and fun race. Enclosed in this pre- race package you will find important information about registration, parking, and other race logistics. Please print this and take a moment to review. Also, if you are in town on Saturday morning, March 7th, we highly encourage you to attend the ITU elite races to see some fast competition (see the race timeline on our website for important information if you plan to attend these events). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us directly at 617-515- 5929. We look forward to seeing you! Many thanks, Bill Burnett Co- Founder and Race Director Streamline Events, LLC www.draftlegalchallenge.com
PACKET PICK UP AND THE MANDATORY MEETING PRE- RACE LOGISTICS Important draft legal rules will be in effect for this event. For this reason, for any athletes who have never raced draft legal before it is mandatory that you attend a prerace meeting. You have two meeting options: Option 1 - Friday, March 6th at 6:00 pm at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center (3700 South Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711. Option 2 Saturday, March 7th at 1:30 pm at the race venue near the finish line Lake Louisa State Park (7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL) If you can not attend either one of these times, please contact Bill Burnett at bill@streamlineevents.com You are welcome to come to the venue on Friday to see the venue and warm up on the course. The course will not be set up and marked until Friday at 3:00 pm. Note: you will be required to pay the $5 per car fee to enter the park. Also, there are no lifeguards on duty. You are swimming and riding on the course at your own risk. RACE NUMBERS The following items will help identify you during the race: Bike Frame Number must be attached so the number is visible from both sides of your bike. Helmet Number must be attached to the front of the your bike helmet. The Timing Chip must be worn on one of your ankles during the entire event. You will pick up the timing chip on the beach at the swim start. Body Number we will identify your number using a permanent marker CONTACT If you need to contact the Race Director for any critical questions please call/text Bill Burnett at 617-515- 5929 or email at bill@streamlinevents.com
RACE DAY TIMELINE AND PARKING SUNDAY, MARCH 8 (**Daylight Savings Time Starts on Saturday night move your clocks forward) Please see adhere to the following schedule: 7:55 AM The Age Group Women should be in the venue at this time. The venue is Lake Louisa State Park (7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL). It is imperative that you are in the park at this time as the course is completely closed. NOTE: bring $5 per car (cash) for the parking fee to get in the park. 8:30 9:10 AM Equipment check - set up your position in the Transition Area 9:10 AM Transition Area Closes (for the AG Women) 9:40 AM Age Group Women - Race Starts athletes will be racing with the U25 EDR athletes. 9:30 AM The Age Group Men should be in the venue at this time. The venue is Lake Louisa State Park (7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL). We will escort you to the event during a 10 minute parking window from 9:30 9:40 AM. It is imperative that you are in the park at this time as the course is completely closed. NOTE: bring $5 per car (cash) for the parking fee to get in the park. 11:00 11:40 AM Equipment check - set up your position in the Transition Area 11:40 AM Transition Area Closes (for the AG Men) 12:05 PM Age Group Men Race Start *No parking is allowed anywhere else in the park including along Park Drive (within the park). All athletes and spectators MUST use the main event parking lot. *The back entrance of the park will be used for exiting the park. All athletes and spectators will be able to leave the race venue anytime using the back entrance.
COURSE INFORMATION 750 meter swim / 20k bike (FOUR LAPS) / 5k run (TWO LAP) The entire race course is closed to traffic. The 750 meter swim takes place from a beach start in a clear lake with average temperature ranging in the high 60's F. Please plan to bring a wetsuit just in case. Following the swim, the race will take athletes on a FOUR loops bike course on a well paved and fast road. After completing the 10k bike course, athletes will complete TWO loops of the run course. Age Group Draft Legal Race 2015 Clermont Draft Legal Challenge
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OTHER INFORMATION Remember to Bring your ID Remember to bring your ID to packet pick up. No ID = no race packet. No exceptions. Bring Sunscreen. Athletes and spectators should be prepared that there is little shelter from the sun (or weather). Bring sunscreen, hats, etc. Post Race Food. Athletes will have access to free food (bagels, fruit) and beverage following the race. Plan to bring other nourishment food as you see necessary. Bring a camera! There will be many photo opportunities, during the race (for your spectator friends) as well as at the post- race ceremony. TOP 10 RULES TO FOLLOW IN THIS EVENT!!! 1. The pre- race briefing is mandatory (on race morning) 2. Time penalties assessed as stop and go with verbal warning or in the Penalty Box. 3. Wetsuits are not allowed above 20 C (68 F). 4. Athletes must move forward after the start signal. 5. Blocking or interfering with the forward progress of another competitor is not allowed. 6. The lap out rule will be NOT in effect for the Age Group race. Age Group athletes must finish the sprint course in 1 hour 15 minutes. 7. Helmet chin- strap must be buckled at all times while touching the bike. 8. All equipment must be placed in your individual transition bin after use. 9. Torso must be covered from race start to finish. 10. Bicycle must have a traditional triangular frame; wheels must have at least 16 spokes; handlebars must be traditional drop- style with bar- ends plugged; clip- on aerobars may not extend beyond the brake levers foremost line and must be bridged; no bar- end gear shifters allowed. If your equipment does NOT meet these requirements you will be moved to the non- drafting age group race. For a more comprehensive listing of competition and equipment rules for the USAT F1 event, please visit www.draftlegalrules.com.