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We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions for the Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon in this area. If you are not able to find a solution here, please email us: Registration@CapriEvents.com. We
have prepared answers for these areas of interest:
If someone hands me my glasses at the end of the swim, does that violate the "No Help" rule? Someone may hand you your glasses without violating the "No Help" rule. They will not be allowed in the swim exit chute and will have to stand behind the fence lining the course. Do I have to get body marked at the Expo? No, but we strongly urge you to do so. Body marking will be available on race day, but the lines may be very long. You may not body mark yourself. If I didn’t make it into the race, can I still participate by using the course? No, anyone who is not officially entered in the event will be removed from the course. If you participate in the race without being registered and you cause an accident, you may be liable and subject to prosecution. Once
registration closes, will you be forming a waiting list? What is the water temperature? Lake Michigan is a large open body of water. The temperature typically ranges from 60-74 degrees. You may wear a wetsuit if the water is 78 degrees or less. Wetsuits are optional, but the water temperature typically ranges from 60-74 degrees. You may wear a wetsuit if the water is 78 degrees or less. Can I use any stroke in the swim portion? Yes, but there is a swim cutoff and you must remain on course. How deep is the water for the Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon Swim? The water will be 10-12 feet deep. If I hang onto a watercraft or buoy will I be disqualified for doing so? You may stop and rest during the swim, but you must not interfere with the progress of other swimmers. You may hang onto a watercraft or buoy without being disqualified. Can I use a tandem or recumbent bike in the race? No. Do I have to get my bike inspected? No, but we strongly urge you to do so. Many people experience technical problems on race day that could have been easily avoided if the bike had been inspected prior to the race. In order to avoid disappointment on race day we urge all competitors to have their bikes inspected no more than 3 weeks prior to the event. Please contact your local bike shop for additional information. Will I need to show a bike inspection sticker to participate in the race? No. Click HERE for maps and a course description. Will it be a beach start or an in water start? The race will have a beach start and finish.
I will be unable to race; can I get a refund? As
is clearly stated in all of our materials, there will be absolutely NO
REFUNDS.
Can I change a member of my Relay Team? Yes, but you must do so in writing and there is a $25 change fee. All changes to your team must be submitted by June 1, 2008. For additional instructions on making a change to your team’s entry click HERE. If I can’t make the race, can I give my entry to a friend? No. If someone else races under your name and is injured, or causes an accident, that person will not be covered by any protection typically afforded to an athlete through the USA Triathlon sanction and insurance. If they participate in the race without being registered and you cause an accident, you may be liable and subject to prosecution. For instructions on transferring your entry, click HERE. What is the procedure for making a change to an entry? To
make any change to an entry you must do so in writing. Please download
the appropriate form from this web site. CLICK
HERE for forms. Forms must be submitted to the Registration
Coordinator, who will make all decisions concerning entries into the event.
All decisions will be final. How can I contact Race Management? Phone – 773.404.2372 Are there specifications for the bike helmets and wetsuits? Yes, the bike helmet must be ANSI, CPSC or SNELL certified. Most helmets purchased in the US within the last 2-3 years are certified. Please confirm this by checking for a sticker indicating its certification on the inside of the helmet. The wetsuit must not be over 5mm at its thickest point. Anyone using a wetsuit should have used their wetsuit in their training. Please be aware that if the water temperature is 78 degrees or above, wetsuits will not be allowed. What additional equipment will be permitted in the swim? Aqua socks and goggles will be allowed in the swim section. Use of snorkels, flippers and/or flotation devices and aids are strictly prohibited. Can I rent a bike or a wetsuit? We do not provide nor do we have a source for equipment rental. Additionally, we strongly discourage anyone from using equipment they have not trained with. Can I use decorations (balloons, etc.) to indicate where my things are in the transition area? Yes, but they should not interfere with anyone else being able to easily and safely access their equipment. We reserve the right to remove any materials that will interfere with the safety and security of our competitors and their equipment. You have been assigned a bike rack and your position on that rack will be labeled with your name and race number. Where can I get a USAT single event permit or sign up for an annual USAT membership? To participate in this event you must be a member of USAT or have included the $10 USAT single event permit fee with your registration. You must show your USAT membership card at packet pick up or you will have to purchase a USAT single event permit at that time. You can join USAT by going to www.USATriathlon.org and signing up for an annual membership. Waves are assigned according to division, gender, and age group. For larger age groups, there are multiple waves. Some smaller age groups are combined into one wave. Wave assignments cannot be changed. Persons "sneaking" into a wave not assigned to them are subject to disqualification. How many people will be in my wave? No more than 200 will be assigned to a wave. How many minutes apart do the waves start? Waves will start every 4 to 5 minutes. You will be notified closer to the event what the finalized break between waves will be. When will the wave assignments be finalized? Waves will be finalized 7 to 10 days before the race. Due to last minute adjustments and fine tuning we will not have access to that information before the Expo. Wave start times will be posted at the Expo. We will not be able to give you your wave start time prior to this. |
