Finger Lakes Triathlon Athlete Guide

Finger Lakes Triathlon
Athlete Guide
Thank you for choosing to race the Finger Lakes Triathlon! This event sold out with 900
athletes competing and serves as the largest fundraiser of the year for the Mary Gooley
Hemophilia Center.
Within this guide you will find everything you need to know about the upcoming race
weekend. Please read through it carefully and become familiar with parking logistics,
your wave start and much more!
PACKETPICKUP
Date: Friday September 05, 2014 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Midtown Athletic Club
200 E. Highland Dr.
Rochester, NY 14610
Date: Saturday September 06, 2014 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Race Site
205 Lakeshore Dr
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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5:00 – 6:00 pm - Transition will be open to rack bikes. Security will be on-site all
night.
6:05 pm – Pre-race safety meeting for everyone who racked their bikes Saturday.
Date: Sunday September 07, 2014 5:00am - 6:45am
Location: Race Site
205 Lakeshore Dr
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Due to the large number of athletes competing, we strongly encourage you to pick up
your race packets and timing chips Friday or Saturday.
Additional Info: 
All athletes must pick up their race packets themselves.
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Relay Teams - All members of the relay team must be present to pick up their packets.
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All athletes need to show a photo ID and present your USAT membership card if you are
a current member. Otherwise you will have to pay the non USAT member race
fee. REMEMBER, NO ID! NO RACE! NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Minors must have a parent or legal guardian present at registration.
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Make sure you place your number on your bike and wear your bib on the front of you for
the run. This helps us identify you as a participant and ensures you receive all of your
race photos.
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BODY MARKING – Volunteers will be located near the Volunteer tent.
o Race numbers need to be on your shoulders, quads, and right hand as well as
your age on the back of your calf.
Recycle This!!!
In order to make the world a better place, we collect recyclables, sneakers and warm winter
clothing.
Donate Sneakers and gently warn winter clothing. These items will be donated to a shelter. Help
us help others 
Please bring any of these items to registration or the Score This!!! volunteer area for us to
collect.
Any items left in the swim corral will be added to the donation pile.
RaceDay
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4:45 am - Transition Opens
4:45 am - Body Marking begins next to the transition area
4:45 am – Registration Packet Pickup begins
6:45 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting in the transition area
6:45 am - Packet Pick up closes
7:00 am - Transition area closes for the race to start on time
7:15 am - Race starts - see wave schedule below
10:15 am – Lunch service begins.
12:45 am – Awards Ceremony (Approx. time)
Race Day Parking: Parking is located in the Parkway Plaza lot on route 5 & 20
(Eastern Blvd) and walk to Kershaw Park (approx. a 5 minute walk).
Bathrooms - We will have 38 outdoor restrooms for event participants and spectators
that will be located at the side of the transition area and two additional across the street
from the swim start at HESS gas station.
TRANSITIONAREA
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It is an Athlete Only transition area.
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It is required that you use the dedicated entrance and exit when you rack the bike
pre-race and remove it post-race.
o To locate this access point, look for the purple flags that say, “Transition
Entrance”.
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Score This!!! requires a bag and clutter free transition area.
o 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 loved one or place
them into your vehicle.
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At 6:45am all athletes need to have everything for the start of the swim. (goggles,
swim cap, wetsuit, etc.)
IMPORTANT! You will not be able to enter or re-enter the transition until you are
racing. Your transition should be staged and ready to go.
Score This!!! is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please do not leave valuables in
your bags.
SWIMCOURSE
Intermediate – 1500 Meters - 1 loop – outer loop
Sprint – 750 Meters – 1 loop – inner loop
The swim starts on the sand beach at Kershaw Park and features a wave start. Upon swim exit
you will run on a paved bike path to the Transition area. This is a 0.25 mile flat run. You will be
able to leave shoes near the swim exit for the run. Any shoes or clothes left on the beach will be
donated to a shelter once the race is over so make sure you inquire about your favorite flip flops
before you leave the race site!! We also make the pathway wide enough so you can run on the
grass to transition almost the entire way.
If you wear eyeglasses there will be an eyeglass table located at the swim exit.
WaveStarts
Intermediate Triathlon Race Day Schedule:
(Subject to change based on number of athletes per age group)
 Transition area will close at 7:00am.
 Pre-race announcements: Announcements will be held in the swim staging area
starting at 7:05am
 Wave #1 begins at 7:15am. Men 39 & under
 Wave #2 begins at 7:19am. Female 25-44
 Wave #3 begins at 7:23am. Men 40-49
 Wave #4 begins at 7:27am. Female 45 & over, All Relays
 Wave #5 begins at 7:31am. Male 50 & over
Sprint Triathlon Race Day Schedule:
(Subject to change based on number of athletes per age group)
 Transition area will close at 7:00am. It may be quite some time before your wave start so
make sure you have everything you will need to start your race as you will not be
allowed to enter transition after 7:00 am.
 Pre-race announcements: Announcements will be held in the swim staging area
starting at 7:50am.
 Wave #6 begins at 8:00 am Men 29 & under, Women 29 & under
 Wave #7 begins at 8:07 am Men 30-34, Women 30-34
 Wave #8 begins at 8:14 am Men 35-39, Women 35-39
 Wave #9 begins at 8:21 am Men 40-44, Women 40-44
 Wave #10 begins at 8:28 am Men 45-49, Women 45-49
 Wave #11 begins at 8:35 am Men 50-54, All Relays
 Wave #12 begins at 8:42 am Women 50 & over
 Wave #13 begins at 8:49 am Men 55 & over
Intermediate and Sprint Swim Course
BIKECOURSE
Intermediate – 24.4 Miles
Sprint and Duathlon: 13.9 Miles
Intermediate Bike Course
This course takes you out 5&20 and features rolling hills and farmland. There are a couple of
tricky spots to be aware of. See “Bike Course Logistics” below for details.
There are no aid stations on the bike course so be prepared with the correct amount of fluids.
Close-up of Start/Finish - Olympic Bike Course
Sprint Bike Course
This course takes you out 5&20 and features rolling hills and farmland. There are a couple of
tricky spots to be aware of. See “Bike Course Logistics” below for details.
Bike Course Logistics
RUNCOURSE
Intermediate – 6.2 Miles – 2 loops
Sprint - Duathlon – 3.1 Miles – 1 loop
Intermediate and Sprint Run Courses
This is a very scenic course as you run through the lagoon, along Canandaigua Lake and out
onto the City Pier. The Map below provides specific details about traffic and road closures.
There will be two aid stations on the course, one located on Lakeshore Dr and the other near
the City Pier which you pass twice. There will be plenty of water, Heed and Girl Scout
Volunteers to keep you hydrated.
Post‐RacePartyDetails
Food:
This year’s post-race meal provided by Wegmans.
Awards:
Intermediate
 Top 3 Overall (M & F)
 Top 3 Clydesdale/Athena
 Top 3 Age Group (M & F) 15-19,20-25,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,5559,60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79,80-84,85+
Intermediate Tri Relay
 Top 3 Relay Teams
Sprint
 Top 3 Overall (M & F)
 Top 3 Clydesdale/Athena
 Top 3 Age Group (M & F) 15-19,20-25,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,5559,60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79,80-84,85
Sprint Tri Relay
 Top 3 Relay Teams
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The Rules USAT Most Violated Rules. 1. 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
2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT
unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.
Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only.
3. Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical
officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
4. 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 participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
5. 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. Blocking-riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other
cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the
draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
6. 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 all applicable traffic laws at all times.
Penalty: Referee's discretion
7. Unsportsmanlike-Like 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
8. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal
audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race.
Penalty: Variable time penalty
9. Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the
run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not
be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other
athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing.
Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one
year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race
director permission.
10. 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.
11. 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: Variable time penalty
Variable Time Penalties
Distance Category
Sprint
Intermediate
Long
Ultra
First offense
2 minutes
2 minutes
4 minutes
6 minutes
Second Offense
4 minutes
4 minutes
8 minutes
12 minutes
Third Offense
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification
Disqualification