Triathletes Guide - Layton Triathlon

2015 Golds Gym Layton Triathlon
Layton Triathlon
Triathletes Guide
July 18, 2015
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Index
• Introduction………………………………….3
• Sponsors……………………………………….4
• Race Agenda………………………………….5
• Transition, Parking, Spectator Area.5
• Course Maps…………………………………6
o Swim………………………………………..6
o Bike……..…………………………………..6
o Run…………..………………………………6
o Rules…………………………………………7
o More Races………………………………8
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Dear Layton Triathletes,
The 7th Annual Layton Triathlon is held in Layton Utah at the Layton Surf N Swim. This race
course is a great one with flat terrain. Please be aware that the course has a lot of twists and
turns and it is important to know the course prior to racing. We will have it marked on race
day with signs, spray chalk arrows and volunteers however knowing the course will help you
anticipate the turns prior to hitting them. This is a great race for those trying to do their first
triathlon or those that want to compete seeing we get a great deal of racers from beginner to
very experienced.
Golds Gym is one of the prime sponsors for this race. Golds supports many of our races with
helping get the word out and also cool prizes from IFLY, IRock, and Flowrider to overall
winners. Their Layton location will be the host of packet pickup this Friday July 17 from 47PM at 18 N Fort Lane in Layton.
Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Layton are also providing support to guests as host
hotels. If you are needing a place to stay mention you are with the triathlon when you call in.
Volunteering is a method to get races for free. On Hill Events does an incredible volunteer
program with a $50 credit per race for those willing to help out. This credit can be used for
any future race up to 13 months from the date you volunteered. This way if someone
volunteers on one of our races they can race it the following year. If you have someone that
wants to volunteer for you, you can get this credit transferred to you, so do not waste those
that cheer you on. We can take some extra volunteers and they can register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-on-hill-events-volunteer-registration-tickets14461862821
This is going to be a fun year for the race and we hope your training is going well and that you
have an awesome time.
Thanks for Racing,
Joe Coles – Race Director On Hill Events
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Sponsors
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Race Agenda
July 17, 2015
o 4-7:00PM – Packet Pickup (Golds Gym – 18 N. Fort Lane Layton
Utah
o 7:15PM – First Time Triathlete Orientation (Layton Surf N Swim –
465 N. Wasatch Drive Layton
July 18, 2015
o 6:30AM – 7:30AM Transition Area Open, Final Packet Pickup &
Body Marking.
o 7:30AM – Race Director Orientation
o 8:00AM – Race Starts (Olympic then Sprint Fastest to Slowest)
o 10:00AM – Awards Ceremony Starts
o 10:30AM – Kids Transition Area Opens
o 10:45AM – Kids Triathlon Orientation
o 11:00AM – Kids Triathlon Starts (Based on if the adult is 100%
complete)
o 12:30PM – Sweep Course. If you are close we will not pull you.
Transition Area, Spectator Area, Parking
The transition area is the reserved for participating athletes only.
This is located at the Layton Surf N Swim 465 N Wasatch Drive
Layton, Utah. This is also the best place to park for the race. We
also recommend that spectators view their athlete from here. On
the course it can be dangerous to cheer on runners because you
can possibly be hit with cars or bikes or block participants. The
outside of the transition allows you to see the start, swim, each
time they transition and the finish. You will see them the most
here
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Course Maps
Swim Course
The Swim Course is called a Serpentine Swim. It will have racers enter the
water one at a time from fastest to slowest. Swim up one side and down the
other switching lanes each time you complete a lap heading east in the pool.
The Mini Sprint is 300 Yards and Sprint is 600 Yards but the Sprint course on
swim is an F1 Format that repeats the entire course Swim, Bike, Run then
Swim, Bike, Run again so it will give you the extra 300 on the second time.
Bike Course
The Bike Course is a flat and very windy and a looped course. 5.5 miles. The
Sprint gets a second lap on this after the second swim.
Run Course
The Run Course is awesome with a beautiful layout and a run under a canopy
of trees at the Layton Commons Park. This is also a looped course of 1.55
miles for the Mini. The Sprint does this again after their second bike ride to
total 3.1 miles.
To download all maps you can do so via this link:
http://laytontriathlon.com/LaytonTriathlonCourseMaps.pdf
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2015 Layton Triathlon 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, 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. If you change bib numbers let the Race Director or timing company know.
10. Wetsuits: No Wetsuits allowed
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
12. Distance Change: If you change distances from Sprint to Mini Sprint please let us know.
Variable Time Penalties
Distance
1st Offense
2nd Offense
3rd Offense
Mini Sprint
1:00 minute
2:00 minutes
Disqualification
Sprint
1:00 minutes
2:00 minutes
Disqualification
Relay
1:00 minutes
2:00 minutes
Disqualification
Kids
No time penalties
Important Information
- Enter pool in order of fastest swimmer to slowest based on Estimated Swim Time every 15
seconds
- Races are in the following order Mini Sprint, Sprint, Relay and no earlier then 11AM Kids Tri.
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Remember we added Frightmares Half Marathon in Lagoon on Sept. 26, 2015
for an incredible race with a dress up Halloween Theme:
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