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athlete guide
ATHLETE GUIDE sunday/September 13, 2015 ironman.com/santacruz70.3 WELCOME TO the IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz Tom Cotton Race Director I’m delighted to welcome the triathlon community to beautiful Santa Cruz, California and the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz. Although this event has been held for the last decade as the Big Kahuna Triathlon, I’ve been thrilled to watch its transformation this year into an IRONMAN race. Not only has it been exciting to see the race grow into a premier triathlon event, but I’ve been embraced as part of the IRONMAN family, too. I’m sincerely grateful for both experiences. Many thanks to everyone who has worked tirelessly to make the IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz a success -- from city officials and local businesses, to law enforcement and marine safety, to our army of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. Thanks also to the local clubs and triathletes who have continued over the years to support and grow this race into a world-class triathlon. Mahalo for your loyal support and vital enthusiasm! Whether you’re here in Santa Cruz as a participant or as a supportive team of family and friends, I encourage you to enjoy all that this beautiful region has to offer. Surf the waves at Cowell’s Beach, explore the tide pools at Natural Bridges, ride the roller coasters at the Beach Boardwalk. Here at the northern edge of the Monterey Bay, the beaches are sun-soaked and the coastal views are spectacular. So whether you’re racing or cheering this weekend, I hope you’ll take time to savor it all and have an unforgettable IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz experience. Aloha! Tom Cotton Race Director, IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz Table of Contents Message From the Head Referee 3 Race information every participating athlete needs to know for a smooth race experience 2015 Schedule of Events 4 Pre-Race Information 5 Your need-to-know information before race day Race Day Information 6 Race Day Athlete Check List 7 Post-Race Information 8 Recovery and Awards Ceremony Swim Course 9 Course map, rules and regulations IRONMAN SwimSmart Check List 10 Bike Course 11 Course map, turn-by-turn instructions, elevation map, rules and regulations Bike Services 14 Find out about the Official Bike Store Run Course 16 Course map, turn-by-turn instructions, elevation map, rules and regulations Rules and USAT Medical Policy 17 Qualifying for the 2016 IRONMAN 20 70.3 World Championship Special Program Information 22 The Triclub Program and The IRONMAN All World Athlete Program 2 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD REFEREE Jimmy Riccitello IRONMAN will operate under the “three strikes and you’re out” principle. Even though DRAFTING and LITTERING are the only two violations to incur a time penalty (to be served in the closest penalty tent, located along the bike course), every type of violation counts toward your three strikes, and every bike course violation requires a stop in a penalty tent. Any penalties incurred on the run course are to be served at the point of infraction. Any combination of three violations results in a DSQ. DRAFTING VIOLATION So that you understand the rules on race day, please take the time to read and understand the rules in the Athlete Guide and the 2015 IRONMAN Competition Rules. IRONMAN HEAD REFEREE BLUE CARD five minute time penalty served in a penalty tent on the bike course The POSITION violations are summarized: LITTERING VIOLATION Keep five bike lengths of clear space between your bike’s front wheel and the rear wheel of the cyclist in front of you to avoid a DRAFTING call. Always ride on the right side of your lane to avoid an ILLEGAL POSITION or BLOCKING call. BLUE CARD Always pass on the left of the cyclist in front of you; Never on the right to avoid an ILLEGAL PASS call. Complete your pass within 20 seconds to avoid a DRAFTING call. five minute time penalty served in a penalty tent on the bike course Passed athletes must be seen making immediate and constant rear progress out of the drafting zone to avoid a DRAFTING call. BLOCKING VIOLATION Triathlon is an individual event, and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid penalties. The referee’s ruling is final in the case of POSITION violations, and there are no protests or appeals. Other common violations include: YELLOW CARD stop and go time penalty served at the next penalty tent DISQUALIFICATION (DSQ) RED CARD Any combination of three violations will result in race disqualification. ! HELMET CHINSTRAP Your chinstrap must be securely fastened whenever you are on your bike on race day. ! RACE NUMBER You must wear your bib number during the run portion of the race. In addition, your bike frame sticker must be properly attached to your bike frame and must be visible from both sides. ! LITTERING Do not throw ANYTHING outside of official aid stations. Littering will result in a five minute time penalty. ! UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT Sorry, absolutely NO communication devices, MP3 players or other audio devices. (Yes, that means NO cell phones). ! OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE Non-racers may NOT ride or run alongside you. ! TIME PENALTIES Remember that even though DRAFTING and LITTERING are the only violations that incur a five minute time penalty, you must go to a penalty tent for any violation to have your number marked, and all violations count toward your three strikes. There will be no penalty tents on the run. If you are penalized on the run, the official will mark your number on the spot. Please treat other athletes, all volunteers, and your referees with courtesy and consideration. Not doing so is UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT and may result in disqualification. I sincerely hope you have a great race and achieve all your goals. 3 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN 2015 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE *SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IS TENTATIVE & SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please continue to check back regularly for updates. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 START END EVENT LOCATION 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Athlete Check-In Main Beach 12 p.m. 7 p.m. IRONMAN Village Main Beach 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Official IRONMAN Store Main Beach 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Bike Store & Tech Service Main Beach 12 p.m. 7 p.m. Information Booth Main Beach 12 p.m. 7 p.m. VIP Credential Pick-Up Main Beach 1 p.m. Athlete Race Briefing Main Beach 3 p.m. Athlete Race Briefing Main Beach 5 p.m. Athlete Race Briefing Main Beach SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 START END EVENT LOCATION 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Athlete Check-In Main Beach 9 a.m. 4 p.m. IRONMAN Village Main Beach 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Official IRONMAN Store Main Beach 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Bike Store & Tech Service Main Beach 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Information Booth Main Beach 9 a.m. 4 p.m. VIP Credential Pick-Up Main Beach Athlete Race Briefing Main Beach Mandatory Bike Check-In Depot Park 12 p.m. Athlete Race Briefing Main Beach 2 p.m. Athlete Race Briefing Main Beach 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 - RACE DAY START END EVENT LOCATION 5 a.m. 6:30 a.m. Transition Area Open; Body Marking; Gear Set-Up Depot Park Race Start Main Beach 6:50 a.m. 7 a.m. 3 p.m. Official IRONMAN Store Main Beach 7 a.m. 3 p.m. Race Information Booth/ Lost & Found Main Beach 10:30 a.m. 5 p.m. Athlete Post-Race Food Main Beach 2 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-out Depot Park 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Registration for Qualified Athletes Main Beach Awards (pending final finisher) & IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Rolldown Rolldown begins as soon as Awards end - Be Early! Main Beach 4 p.m. 4 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Pre-Race INFORMATION Personal Communication Plan Prior to departing for Santa Cruz be sure to establish a communications plan with family and friends back home. Share the race day emergency contact listed below with those who may need to reach you in an emergency. Even if you are in Santa Cruz with family and friends, it is essential that you have a plan for contacting or reuniting with your group following the race. Race Day Emergency Contact IRONMAN 70.3 Athlete Services 813.415.6109 [email protected] Emergency phone hours are as follows: Friday, September 11: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, September 12: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13: - RACE DAY!: 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. Athlete Check-In Athlete Check-In hours are Friday, September 11 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Main Beach. Please note that Athlete Check-In will not be open on race day. If you do not check in during the designated Athlete Check-In hours you will not be permitted to race. ALL RACE PACKETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4 P.M. ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. Please bring the following items with you to Athlete Check-In: • Photo Identification • USAT card to show proof of current USAT membership or $12 USD (cash only) to purchase a one-day license. If you are a USAT member and forget your card, you will be required to sign the USAT waiver and purchase a $12 USAT one day license. • If you are a professional athlete, you are required to submit proof of professional status at check-in. Athlete Wristband Personal Safety While we make reasonable efforts to inspect the swim entry and exit points for underwater hazards, the inspection does not take place until just before the swim discipline starts. Participants are further admonished to exercise caution and to be mindful of underwater hazards. Keep in mind that this is a natural body of water and is subject to hidden hazards including, but not limited to: currents, underwater obstructions, tides, rip currents and indigenous marine life. When training, please bike and run on the shoulder without moving into the traffic lane. Please be courteous and aware that the people sharing the roads with you are people you will count on during race day to fulfill your physical and emotional needs. Please ride single file, as biking side by side is illegal. As you are one of Santa Cruz’s invited guests, please respect and obey the traffic laws during your training practices. Violators will be cited. You are required to carry proper identification at all times. If you are stopped, you must present your identification to the inquiring officer. Failure to do so may result in race disqualification. Your cooperation is appreciated. Mandatory bike Check-In Mandatory Bike Check-In is on Saturday, September 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will not be allowed to bring your bike into transition on race day. You must check your bike in during the designated times. You will have access to your bike beginning at 5 a.m. on race morning, but you will not be allowed to remove your bike from transition until the start of the bike portion of the race. Helmets and cycling shoes may be brought into transition on race morning. Helmets and shoes may be clipped or attached to the bicycle. All bikes must be checked into transition by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. NOTE: Eating on the soccer field (Transition at Depot Park) is prohibited. Please plan your nutrition accordingly. A wristband printed with your race number will be affixed to your wrist at Athlete Check-In. This band will identify you as an official athlete and must be worn during race week. The wristband is required for medical identification purposes and allows you access to both transition area and post-race athlete recovery areas. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and/or gear from the Transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your wrist. Please do not remove your wristband until after the event, as it will identify you as an athlete. You must be wearing your wristband if you plan to claim a slot for the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. 5 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Race Day Information Physical Addresses Athlete Check-In: Main Beach 300 Beach St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Swim Start Main Beach 300 Beach St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Transition Depot Park 119 Center St. Santa Cruz, CA Finish Line: Aid Stations There will be three strategically placed bike aid stations along the course and six aid stations, approximately a mile apart on the run. The general offerings are as follows: Bike: Run: Water Bananas GU Original Energy Gel Roctane Ultra Endurance Gels GU Chomps Clif Bar (flavor options will vary upon availability) Water Cola Red Bull GU Original Energy Gel Roctane Ultra Endurance Gels Gu Chomps Clif Bar (flavor options will vary upon availability) Pretzels Fruit Gatorade Endurance Formula (Flavor: Orange) Main Beach 300 Beach St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Race Morning Procedure Transition opens at 5 a.m. on race morning. Remember to bring your MyLaps Pro Chip, wetsuit, and swim cap. Please do not wear your bib number in the swim. Leave it with your gear and put it on before you head out on the run course. The number will not hold up for the duration of the race if it gets wet. Body marking will begin at 5 a.m. just outside transition. Do not number yourself expecting to bypass check-in. During the body marking process, athletes are responsible for ensuring the body marking volunteers mark the athlete’s age as of December 31, 2015 which corresponds with the age division in which the athlete will compete in on race day. You will not be permitted in the transition area on race day without your wristband, swim cap and MyLaps Pro Chip. If you have misplaced any of these items, please see the transition director for a replacement. Do not apply sunscreen, oil, Vaseline or lotion until after you have been body marked. Transition closes at 6:30 a.m. All athletes must be out of transition and headed to the swim before this time. NOTE: Eating on the soccer field (Transition at Depot Park) is prohibited. Please plan your nutrition accordingly. Gatorade Endurance Formula (Flavor: Lemon Lime) Race Timing And Cut-Offs The race will officially end 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave start. Aid station stops, transitions, etc., will be included in your total elapsed time. Splits will be recorded for each segment of the race. The following cut-off times apply for each segment of the race: Swim Cut-Off The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes after the final wave start. Each athlete will have 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete their 1.2 mile swim. Individual athletes who take longer than 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete their swim will receive a DNF. IRONMAN officials reserve the right to pull athletes off the course who exceed any established course time cut-offs. Bike Cut-Off 5 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave start. There is an intermediate cut-off at Bike Aid Station #2 (mile 30) at approximately 12:10 p.m. Run Cut-Off The run course will close 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave start. Each individual athlete will have 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the entire course. Individual athletes that take longer than 8 hours and 30 minutes to complete the entire course will receive a DNF. There is an intermediate cut-off at Swanton rd. and West Cliff at approximately 4 p.m. IRONMAN reserves the right to remove an athlete from the course and DNF the athlete if our course staff determines there is no possibility of an athlete finishing the given discipline (swim, bike, run) before the posted cut-off times based on an athlete’s location, time and average speed up to that point. 6 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Race Day Athlete Check List PRE-RACE: □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ irections to Hotel D Directions to Athlete Check-In Directions to Race Start Directions to Race Finish Photo I.D. Valid USAT Card - if member (if you paid for a Bike Services/Tune up Attend Athlete Check-In Attend Athlete Briefing Study the race courses and plan your nutrition MyLaps Pro Timing Chip and Strap Swimsuit/Wetsuit (if applicable) Goggles (consider a spare pair as well) Race Day Swim Cap (provided at Check-In) Ear Plugs/Nose Plug (optional) Throw away long sleeved shirt and shoes to wear and discard before the race or place in your Morning Clothes Bag (if provided) RACE DAY – BIKE: □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ one-day license online, no need to bring a card) RACE DAY – SWIM: □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ RACE DAY – RUN: □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ Bike Pump Extra Nutrition Extra Water Bottles Aero Watter Bottle Straw Bike Repair Kit □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ Vaseline Sunscreen Helmet Sunglasses Bike Shoes Socks GPS Watch or Bike Computer Fuel Belt Race Belt or Safety Pins Bib Number Hat/Visor Reflective tape (if applicable) Running Shoes Socks Sunglasses Water Bottle MISCELLANEOUS: □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ Body Glide Antibacterial Contacts or Rx Glasses Heart Rate Monitor & Chest Strap Towel Hair Ties Chapstick Post-Race Clothing Extra Swimsuit and Cap for practice swim (if applicable) □□ Extra Tri Kit for practice □□ Have a Great Race! Bar-end plugs CO2 Cartridge(s) Spare Tire Spare Tube Tire levers Valve Stem Extenders Patch Kit Wrench Set/Tools 7 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Post-Race Information Bicycle and gear recovery Mandatory Bike and Gear recovery begins at 2 p.m. at transition and ends at 4:30 p.m. you are required to reclaim your bicycle and gear after the race. You must have your athlete wristband on in order to enter transition. If you are unable to personally claim your bicycle and gear, a family member or friend should have your Bike Check-Out ticket provided in your race packet prior to race day. If your bags are not reclaimed from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. IRONMAN will not be responsible for any items left overnight. If friend or family member does decide to pick these items up for you as a courtesy, please ask them to leave a message on your cell phone so we have no panicked athletes - it happens a lot! Athletes will have until 5 p.m. to claim their gear from transition. Athlete Food Tent Athlete post-race food area is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The athlete post-race food area is for athletes only and your athlete wristband provides you with access. There will be a no re-entry policy once you’ve exited. Awards Ceremony The Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. (pending final finisher) at the Main Beach. Don’t miss out on claiming your award! If you cannot attend the Awards Ceremony, you can pick up your award beginning at 3 p.m. at the stage. Unclaimed awards will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity if unclaimed. Race Photography FinisherPix will have several photographers working at the swim exit, on the bike course, on the run course, and of course, at the finish line! How to order your pix? - Register your email address at www.finisherpix.com to be notified as soon as photos are online. - Have your number visible on the FRONT of your bike helmet so you can be identified in your cycling photos. - Keep your bib number visible on the FRONT of your body during the run and at the finish line so you can be easily identified. - Smile and celebrate when you cross the finish line! Don’t worry about touching your watch, the timing company will ensure an accurate record of your achievement. - Visit www.finisherpix.com to view, order, and share your photos from the event. Competitor Responsibilities •W hen you pick up your race packet and MyLaps Pro Chip at Athlete Check-In, stop by the chip verification table to ensure that your correct name shows up on the computer screen. •Y ou must wear your MyLaps Pro Chip at all times while you are racing. Prior to the swim, fasten the MyLaps Pro Chip to your left ankle with the strap provided and do not remove it until you have finished the run. •Y ou may apply Vaseline around your ankle; it will not affect the MyLaps Pro Chip. Volunteers will help you remove the MyLaps Pro Chip at the finish line. • If you do not start the race, you are responsible for returning the MyLaps Pro Chip to timing. • If you drop out or are pulled from the race at any time, turn in your MyLaps Pro Chip to a race official. Failure to do so may disqualify you from participating in future IRONMAN events. It is essential that we know where you are on the course at all times for your safety and our peace of mind. If you are transported to any medical station, the medical staff will take responsibility for your MyLaps Pro Chip. •Y our race MyLaps Pro Chip is a loaner. By picking up your race number and MyLaps Pro Chip, you are guaranteeing that you will return the chip to timing, or you will be billed $75.00 (USD) for its replacement. • If you lose your MyLaps Pro Chip during the event, you are responsible for a replacement at one of the following locations: swim exit, bike exit or run exit. Volunteers will have extra MyLaps Pro Chips at the timing locations above. If you lose your MyLaps Pro Chip while on the run course, please notify a timing official immediately after crossing the finish line. • Failure to wear your MyLaps Pro Chip on race day, return your chip after the event or pay the replacement cost of your lost MyLaps Pro Chip may disqualify you from future IRONMAN events. Lost And Found Lost and Found will be at the Race Information Booth during race week and on race day. Please check the schedule of events for Race Information Booth hours and location. After the conclusion of the event, please contact [email protected] to locate any missing items and schedule returns. Shipping fees will apply. All unclaimed items will be donated within 30 days. Medical Area NO CHIP = NO TIME The medical area is for athletes only and family members are not allowed. Overcrowding in the medical area prevents the medical staff from doing their job. For information on an athlete receiving medical treatment, please wait outside the medical tent for updates on your athlete’s condition. 8 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN SWIM course SUmmary SWIM 1.2 MI The swim will be a wave start, ocean swim in the Monterey Bay. Average water temperature in September ranges from 60 F to 62 F. There is a short .29 mile run from swim exit to Transition. r. Beach D Depot Park Neary Lagoon Park Pacific Ave. SWIM START SWIM FINISH SANTA CRUZ HARBOR W. Cli f f Dr. t. yS a B One-Lap Santa Cruz, Ca Santa Cruz Harbor Swim Course Rules and Instructions • Athletes must wear cap provided by race. • No fins, gloves, paddles, or flotation devices (including pull buoys) of any kind are allowed. • No aqua socks (neoprene booties) unless the water temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. • When the use of wetsuits is forbidden, clothing covering any part of the arms below the shoulders and clothing covering any of the leg below the knee is deemed illegal equipment and is not permitted. Compression wear may NOT be worn DURING non-wetsuit swims, but may be worn upon completion of the swim. • Swim goggles and face masks may be worn. Snorkels may be worn due to a medical condition supported by documentation from a physician. Proper documentation must be submitted to the IRONMAN North American Head Referee by email for consideration (ed. [email protected]). He will then forward it to the event Head Referee for final approval. Any athlete that is approved to use a snorkel will not be eligible for Age Group Awards, including IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship or Roll-down slots • No individual paddlers or escorts allowed. The course will be adequately patrolled by boats, canoes and paddleboards. • Any assistance required during the swim will result in disqualification if forward progress was made. Athletes are permitted to use 9 kayaks and boats as aid, as long as forward progress is not made. Special provisions are made for athletes in the Physically Challenged Open Division. Course officials and medical personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from the course if determined medically necessary • The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes after the final wave start. Each athlete will have 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the 1.2 mile swim. Individual athletes who take longer than 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete the swim will receive a DNF. IRONMAN officials reserve the right to pull athletes off the course who exceed any established course time cut-offs. Wetsuit Rules Wetsuits may be worn in water temperatures up to and including 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius). Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 76.2 degrees Fahrenheit (24.55 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius) will not be eligible for Age Group awards, including IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slots or Rolldown slots. Prohibited Wetsuit: De Soto Water Rover Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick. Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperatures greater than 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius). Swimwear Policy (non-wetsuit legal swims only) Swimwear must be 100% textile material, which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon or Lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend past the knees. Swimwear may contain a zipper. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear. Compression gear (clothing covering any part of the arms below the shoulders or any part of the legs below the knee) may NOT be worn DURING non-wetsuit swims. Compression gear MAY be worn upon completion of non-wetsuit swims or during wetsuit legal swims. Swim to Bike Transition After the swim, you will be directed through the timing chutes to the swim to bike transition. Public nudity is not permitted. We require you to be fully ready to race before getting on your bike. Personal nutrients are permitted if carried on you or your bike. Sunscreen is available in transition. NOTE: Any athlete electing not to race must notify a timing official immediately. Above all, the safety of each swimmer is our prime concern. A full sweep of the course will be made directly behind the last swimmer. Visual aid will be provided by the lifeguards, divers, canoes, kayaks, buoys, and aquatic crafts that line the course. Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN IRONMAN SWIMSMART top 10 checklist An open-water swim in a triathlon is substantially different from swimming in a pool. To alleviate stress, it’s important that you arrive on race day healthy, fit and prepared. Here's a top-10 checklist to help get you ready. 1. Prepare for Race Conditions • Race day should not be your first open water swim. Make sure some of your training replicates real race conditions, including water temperature, proximity to other swimmers and wearing a wetsuit if needed. 2. Race in Shorter Events • Being properly trained is the best way to reduce anxiety. If possible, race in shorter events and clinics to prepare yourself for open water conditions. • For extra guidance, talk to a coach or your local triathlon club. 3. Learn About Course Details • It’s important to prepare yourself mentally as well as physically prior to race day. Thoroughly review the race website and pre-race communication to familiarize yourself with the course. • Keep in mind, every body of water is different, so you’ll need to educate yourself on water current and surf conditions. • Study the event timetable to plan for proper arrival and preparation. 4. Ensure Heart Health • As an athlete in training, you should take the proper steps to assess your health with your physician. • The American Heart Association suggests a 12-step screening process for competitive athletes. This includes a physical exam as well as an assessment of your family history and personal heart health. 5. Pay Attention to Warning Signs 7. Warm Up on Race Day • Arrive early enough on race day for a proper warm-up prior to the start, • If you aren’t able to warm up in the water, spend between 5 and 10 minutes getting loose. • Be sure to do some cardio activity, such as a light jog, to increase circulation and prep your muscles. 8. Check Out the Course • Get comfortable with the course by checking out water conditions, the swim entry, exit layouts, along with turn buoy locations. • Identify basic navigation points so that you know what you are swimming towards. 9. Start Easy – Relax and Breathe • Don’t race at maximum effort from the start. • Relax and focus on proper breathing technique as you settle into a sustainable pace. 10. Be Alert and Ask for Help • In a race setting always stop at the first sign of a medical problem. • If you or a fellow athlete needs help, just raise your hand to alert a lifeguard or safety boat. • Race rules allow for competitors to stop or rest at any time during the swim. • Feel free to hold on to a static object like a raft, buoy, or dock. • You may also rest by holding on to a kayak, boat or even a paddleboard. As long as you don’t use it to move forward, you won’t face disqualification. • If you experience chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, lightheadedness or blacking out while training, consult your doctor. 6. Don’t Use New Gear on Race Day • Focus on controlling as much as you can on race day. • You should never race in equipment you haven’t trained in. This is not the time to test new gear. • Make sure your wetsuit fits properly and that your goggles, swim cap and other accessories work properly. • Prepare for the unexpected with backups of all your gear. 10 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN bike course SUmmary BIKE 56 MI Course Summary: The bike course is a scenic tour of the California Coastline beginning at Depot Park. The course winds its way through the surrounding West Cliff neighborhoods along West Cliff Drive past historic surf spots and breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. The course then takes you north on beautiful Highway 1 as you pass more beautiful California coastline and take a 5 mile trip on the Swanton Road passed old growth redwood trees to the turnaround near Highway 1 Brewery. Riders will then head back south on Highway 1 and return back to the Depot Park Transition zone. Big Basin Redwoods State Park 2 1 25M Wilder Ranch State Park ZOOM 35M 5M M 20M Swanton Rd. Shaffer Rd. 15 M T Mission St. W. liff D r C Natural Bridges Dr. Depot Park . are Ave Delaw Natural Bridge State Beach 40M BIKE START & FINISH Western Dr. Wilder Ranch State Park 1 D r. 30M W . Cl i f f 55M . 1 1 SANTA CRUZ o Ca br ill BIKE START & FINISH wy . H 45M 1 10 M 3 BIKE COURSE • 56 Miles • Out & Back • Santa Cruz, California MM OUT MILE MARKERS 1 AID STATIONS 1 5M 55M SANTA CRUZ HARBOR T TRANSITION AREA TURN BY TURNS: 11 50M MM BACK MILE MARKERS • Start on Washington Street • Turn Right onto Center St. • Turn into Depot Parking Lot • Head south on W. Cliff Dr. • Turn Right at Swanton Blvd. • Turn Left onto Delaware Ave. • Turn Right onto Natural Bridges Dr. • Turn Right onto Mission St. Wilder Ranch State Park • Turn Left onto Western Dr. • Turn Left onto CA-1 N • Turn Right on Swanton Rd. • Turn Left onto CA-1 N • Turn around just past Gazos Creek Rd. • Turn Right onto Shaffer Rd. • Left onto Mission St. • Turn Right onto Natural Bridges Dr. • Turn Left onto Delaware Ave. • Turn Right onto Swanton • Turn Left onto W. Cliff Dr. • Stay Left onto W. Cliff Dr. • Turn into Depot parking lot • Turn Left onto Center St. • Turn Left onto Washington St. to finish Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Bike course rules and instructions 1. Position Rules • Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed. • Athletes must keep 5 bike lengths of clear space between bikes except when passing. Failure to do so will result in a drafting violation. • A pass occurs when the overtaking athlete’s front wheel passes the leading edge of the athlete being overtaken. • Overtaking athletes may pass on the left for up to 20 seconds, but must move back to the right side of the road, after passing. Failure to complete a pass within 20 seconds will result in a drafting violation. Athletes may not back out of the draft zone once it is entered (drafting violation). • Overtaken athletes must immediately fall back five bike lengths before attempting to regain the lead from a front running bike. Immediately re-passing prior to falling back 5 bike lengths will result in an overtaken violation. • Overtaken athletes who remain in the draft zone (5 bike lengths of clear space between bikes) for more than 20 seconds, or who do not make constant rear progress out of the drafting zone, will be given a drafting violation. • Athletes must ride single file on the far right side of the road except when passing another rider, or for reasons of safety. Sideby-side riding is not allowed and will result in a position violation. • Athletes who impede the forward progress of other athletes will be given a blocking violation. • Athletes committing rule violations will be notified “on the spot” by an official. • Do not attempt to discuss the penalty with the official. • The official will: i. Report to the next PT and tell the PT Official whether you were shown a BLUE CARD or a YELLOW CARD. If you fail to report to the next PT, you will be disqualified. ii. H ave race numbers marked by the PT Official with a “/”. iii. R egister, via the sign-in sheet. iv. Resume the race immediately, upon having your numbers marked with a “/” and registering, for all non-drafting violations (YELLOW CARD). v. Remain in the PT for the time indicated in the table below, for each drafting and littering violation (BLUE CARD). vi. Be disqualified if you receive any combination of three penalties. If you are disqualified, you may finish the bike course but may not start the run. vii. Be disqualified for not reporting to the PT. Race Distance: IRONMAN 70.3 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 5:00 5:00 DSQ 2. Bicycles must be racked in a manner such that the majority of the bicycle is on the athlete’s side of the bike rack. 3. No tandems, fixed-gear bikes, recumbents, fairings, or any add-on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed. Any new, unusual, or prototype equipment will be subject to a determination of legality by the event organizer and/or Head Referee. 4. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed cycling course rests with each athlete. No adjustments in times or results shall be made for athletes who fail to follow the proper course for any reason whatsoever. 5. i. Notify you that you have received either a BLUE CARD for drafting and littering or a YELLOW CARD for any other penalty. The official will show you the corresponding colored card. Athletes must obey all traffic laws while on the cycling course unless otherwise specifically directed by an official, race monitor or designee with actual authority. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. ii. Instruct you to report to the next penalty tent (PT) on the course. There will be at least two PTs on the course. 6. No athlete shall endanger himself or The Exact Location Of The Pts Will Be Stated At The Pre-Race Meeting. 12 • The athlete will: another athlete. Athletes who intentionally present a danger to any athlete or who, in the judgment of the Head Referee, appear to present a danger to any athlete may be disqualified. 7. Helmets, bike shoes, and other cycling gear may be placed on the bike or in a transition bag. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times. 8. Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee prior to race start. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera who were not given permission will be disqualified. 9. Athletes must wear a bike helmet number on the front of their helmet. 10. Athletes bike frame sticker must be properly attached to your bike and must be visible from both sides. 11. Helmets must be approved by a national accredited testing authority and such authority must be recognized by the International Triathlon Union and the relevant National Federation. Please Note: USAT requires all age group athletes to wear a helmet approved by the USA CPSC. 12. An approved helmet is required during the entire bike portion including in and out of transition. Athletes riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened may be disqualified. Alterations to hard-shell helmet, which affect its integrity, are not allowed. 13. Helmet mirrors or mirrors attached to the bike or body are prohibited unless needed for a verifiable medical reason. Athletes granted permission to use a mirror will be ineligible for awards or World Championship entry slots. Athletes using a mirror without permission will be disqualified. 14. No individual support allowed. Ample aid and food stations will be provided. Friends, family members, coaches, or supporters of any type may NOT bike, drive, or run alongside athlete, may not pass food or other items to athlete and should be warned to stay completely clear of all athletes to avoid the disqualification of the athlete. It is incumbent upon each athlete to immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow, or escort. 15. Do not litter. Any item that needs to be discarded, including but not limited to water bottles, gel wrappers, energy bar wrappers, broken bike parts, or clothing items, may only be discarded in the trash drop zones at each aid station. Discarding any item outside of the trash drop zones will result in a blue card (5 minute time penalty). Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Bike course rules and instructions CONT’D 17. Athletes must be individually responsible for repair and maintenance of their own bike. Athletes should be prepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Assistance from official race personnel is permitted. 18. Athletes may walk bike, if necessary, but may not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied by their bicycle. 19. Bike inspection is not mandatory and will not be provided at Bike Check-In, although technicians will be available. Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes. However race officials may at their own discretion make final judgment as to the soundness of the bike. 20. Communication devices of any type, such as cell phones and two-way radios are strictly prohibited during competition. Use of such devices will result in disqualification. 21. Headsets Or Headphones Are Not Allowed During Any Portion Of The Event. 22. Medical Support If you need minor medical assistance, a SAG vehicle will pick you up and take you to the medical tent, where you shall receive treatment. Alternatively, depending upon medical emergency, ambulances will take you to the nearest hospital to receive treatment. If you have a technical problem or have bonked, the SAG vehicle will take you to the next aid station. There will be radios to contact ambulances and medical assistance. If you have a problem, please go to an aid station for further assistance. Cyclists still on the course at 5 hours and 30 minutes after the final wave start will be disqualified and will not be permitted to continue in the event. Note: There will be three strategically placed bike aid stations. It is your responsibility to slow for safe nutrient pick-up. Call out your requirements clearly and in advance. Crews are instructed not to step across the white line for handoffs. It is imperative that you don’t toss bike bottles, cups, or nutrient bags on the roadside along the course. A five minute time penalty will be assessed for discarding litter outside the designated drop zone. 13 Note: Technical support vans will be on the course to assist with emergency repairs whenever possible; such as replacement tubes, tires, chains, etc. Technical vans will be on the course throughout the day, but are limited in number. Please be self-sufficient. Local Traffic Laws Please remember that members of the local community use the bike course roads. Realize that you are an ambassador for the sport and the event and the impact of your actions is far reaching. When you’re out riding the course, please adhere to local traffic laws and go the extra mile to be courteous and respectful to the residents of the local community. Bike Course Rules and Instructions: Please understand that based on permits for the roads on the course and the safety of athletes involved, cut-off times must be respected for all IRONMAN 70.3 events. Every time a cyclist has an altercation with a driver, that driver sees every cyclist on the road as the enemy. Every time a cyclist is courteous to a driver, that driver will give every cyclist on the road that much more respect and courtesy in return. Please think before you act. When training, please follow these suggestions: Please wear a helmet during all official activities when you are riding your bike. This includes competition, course familiarization and training sessions Please ride single file. This is not just for your safety but also to ensure local drivers can get where they need to go without delay and frustration. Please obey traffic laws (stop at stop signs, signal when turning, etc.). PLEASE NOTE: The IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz Bike Course is an open courses and traffic will be flowing on HWY1. Please ride on the right shoulder whenever possible and be sure to look over your left shoulder prior to passing. Please do not use private property as a toilet. Please do not litter. Keep your energy bar and gel wrappers with you until you find a trash can. Please ask your friends and family members to refrain from painting the roads along the course. This defaces public property and is a punishable offense. Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Bike store and tech OFFICIAL BIKE STORE pinnacle bike Tech Pinnacle Bike Tech is the official bike service and technical store for IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz. Our staff of triathlon experts will be at the IRONMAN Village offering quality triathlon supplies, equipment and gear. Our expert bike technicians will be on hand to provide the highest level of service for repairs and upgrades that you may need prior to race day. We are offering the ability to reserve a time slot for any type of service by using our website www.pinnaclebiketech.com. Choose the IRONMAN Service link and pick your event, the day, and the time you would like to drop off your bike. If you are shipping your bike we can help as well with our Fly In Services, go to our website www.pinnaclebiketech.com and choose the Ironman Shipping link. On race day, our staff will be available for emergency repairs and support in transition as well as on the race course. Special Pre-Race day tune-up for $60 SERVICE INCLUDES: • Lube and adjust drive train • Inspect and adjust front and rear brakes • Inspect and tighten axle skewers and bolts • Inspect tires and tire pressure • Inspect and adjust seat clamp bolt • Inspect and adjust all stem clamp bolts • Inspect pedal attachment to crank arms • Inspect wheels, spokes and hubs-touch up wheel true TECH TIPS AND OTHER DETAILS Bike inspection is not mandatory and will not be provided at Bike Check-In, although technicians will be available. Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes. However, race officials may, at their discretion, make final judgment as to the soundness of the bikes. To avoid an unexpected flat tire, wait until race morning to inflate your tires to their proper air pressure. There will be a limited number of pumps available in the transition area on race morning so we recommend you bring your own. You must give your pump to a family member or friend before the race start, since pumps will not be accepted with your Morning Clothes Bags. For security and safety reasons, bikes will not be allowed out of transition once Bike Check-In closes at 4:30 p.m. the day before the race. Once transition closes, no one will be allowed to enter transition unless accompanied by a race official. On race day, bike tech vehicles will patrol the course to aid in emergency repairs. FLY-In SERVICES • Unpack and Assemble bike at Race Site $100 • Disassemble and Pack bike at Race site $100 • Bike case storage $25 (free if we assemble) • Receive bike case only $25 If you would like to take advantage of these services, please go to our website www.pinnaclebiketech.com and choose the shipping link. Pinnacle Bike Tech is a full service bicycle shop and we offer free estimates for any type repair work. 14 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Bike Shipping and bike tech TriBike Transport FOCUS ON YOUR RACE; WE’VE GOT YOUR BIKE TriBike Transport (TBT) is providing trusted, economical, hassle-free service to your race. Reserve your space today for premium bike transport. Fully Assembled Bike Transport The original Fully Assembled Bike Transport service for cyclists and triathletes alike. For an additional fee TBT will take your wheel bag and a gear bag, too! Pack & Ship Bike Transport TBT offers Pack & Ship service to athletes living in areas that their trucks just can’t get to. You’re only responsible for dis-assembling and boxing your bike for outbound shipping and then re-assembly once your bike is returned home. TBT will handle the rest! Valet Service* Take the night off and use TBT’s optional Valet Service. Whether you shipped your bike with TBT or not –TBT will pick up your bike and bags (bike and run) from transition after your race. Two unique Valet Services to choose from: • Next Day Valet – stop by TBT’s corral the day after the race for your pedals and bags (and bike too, if you’ve got your own transportation) • Finish & Fly – leave it to TBT to pack your bags in a gorgeous TBT Duffle and ship it home with your bike. The duffle is yours to keep! Travel light with TBT! Race Day Wheels The Original Wheel Rental Company began in 2005. Our goal is to give beginner triathletes and experts the opportunity to ride fast carbon race wheels without having to pay $2700+ for wheels they may only use a few times a year. Race Day Wheels partners with Zipp®, a brand known for its high performance, quality components and innovative design and manufacturing. Offering 2015 ZIPP 404, 808 and Super-9 Disc Firecrest® Carbon Clincher options. Race Day Wheels provides ready-to-race wheels with tires. Rentals start from $150 USD and are available year-round for all cycling and triathlon events within the United States. Race Day Wheels makes renting easy by also offering shipping to your house, hotel and local bike shop! Visit www.racedaywheels.com to learn more and book your wheels. Wheel rental includes: * 2015 ZIPP Firecrest® carbon clincher wheels. * Continental GP 4000s clincher tires or Schwalbe tires, tubes, skewers and carbon brake pads. * Your rental fee off the sale price if you decide to buy. * Free cassette and wheel swap at the events Race Day Wheels is the Official wheel rental business of IRONMAN® U.S. Series . We will be at many of the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events for wheel pick up and return. For more information and to find a partner shop near you, please visit www.tribiketransport.com. About TriBike Transport Founded on the principle of stellar service, since 2004, TriBike Transport (TBT) has provided safe, stress-free and competitively priced round-trip bicycle transportation to triathlon and cycling events. Bicycles are transported fully-assembled, or with our new Pack & Ship Bike Transport service, via TBT’s trusted partner shop network and professional drivers, easing the burden on athletes and allowing them to focus fully on their race preparations. For detailed information visit www.tribiketransport.com *Available at select races **All fully assembled transports include $1,000 of declared value, with option to purchase additional coverage. P&S transports include option to purchase coverage. 15 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN RUn course SUmmary RUN 13.1 MI Course Summary: The run course is an out and back starting at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it’s a primarily flat, fast, and coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park. The course takes you through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to an exciting finish on the beach at the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Please note: The last 0.25 miles of the run course will be completed on the beach and in the sand. RUN START B ay 1 9M 6 7M Mission St. t. Swift S Natural Bridges 10 M State Beach 7 RUN COURSE 4 • 13.1 Miles • Out and Back • Santa Cruz, California MM OUT MILE MARKERS 1 AID STATIONS . Shaffer Rd. 6M 5 Beach St. 13 M St 4M Wilder Creek RUN FINISH W. Cliff D r. st R d. 5M 1 e. Av 8M C oa ific 1 1 SANTA CRUZ c Pa Depot Park 2M Lighthouse Field State Beach 3 W. C liff Dr. 1M SANTA CRUZ HARBOR 2 12 M 11 M 3M MM BACK MILE MARKERS T TRANSITION AREA Turn By Turns: • Start at the South end of the soccer field • Turn Left onto Pedestrian Path • Turn Right onto Pacific Ave • Turn Right onto Beach St • Turn Left onto W. Cliff Dr. • Turn Right onto Swanton Blvd • Turn Left onto Delaware Ave • Turn Right onto Shaffer Rd • Turn Left at Mission St. Exit onto Wilder Path • Turn Left at end of Wilder Path • Turn Right onto Coast Rd. • Turn Left onto Wilder Path • Turn Left onto Wilder Bluff Trail • Run Turn Around –Tiki • Turn Right onto Trail • Turn Right onto Coast Rd. • Turn Left onto Wilder Path • Turn Right onto Wilder Path • Turn Right onto Shaffer Rd • Turn Left onto Delaware Ave • Turn Right onto Swanton Blvd • Turn Left onto W. Cliff Dr • Turn Right onto Beach St • Turn Right into Cowell’s Beach Parking Lot • Turn Left at Waters Edge • Cross under warf • Stay Right into Finish Line • Finish Line Run Course Rules and Instructions 1. Athletes may run, walk, or crawl. 3. NO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT VEHICLES OR NON-Athlete ESCORT 2. Athletes must wear their IRON- RUNNERS ARE ALLOWED. MAN 70.3 issued bib number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the course. Bib numbers identify the official athletes in the race. Folding, cutting the bib number, intentional alteration of any kind, or failure to wear race number is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and may result in disqualification. 16 NOT bike, drive, or run alongside the athlete, may not pass food or other items to athlete and should stay completely clear of all athletes This is an individual endurance event. to avoid the disqualification of the athlete. It is incumbent upon each Teamwork as a result of outside asathlete to immediately reject any sistance, which provides an advanattempt to assist, follow, or escort. tage over single competitors, is not allowed. Individual support vehicles or It IS permissible for an athlete who non-athlete escort runners will result is still competing to run with other athletes who are still competing. in disqualification. A non-athlete escort runner includes athletes who Athletes are expected to follow have withdrawn from the race, have the directions and instructions of all been disqualified or have finished the race. Supporters of any type may race officials and public authorities. 4. 5. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed running course rests with each athlete. No adjustments in times or results shall be made for athletes who fail to follow the proper course for any reason whatsoever. 6. Athletes racing without a shirt or racing top will be disqualified. 7. The run course will officially close 8 hours and 30 minutes after the final swim wave. Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN RULES run course rules and instructions Finish Line Policy Friends and/or family members are not permitted to cross the finish line or enter the finish chute with participating athletes. This policy will allow each competitor adequate time to celebrate their accomplishment without interfering with other finishers and ensure the safety of all athletes, volunteers and fans. Athletes who choose not to respect the policy will receive an automatic disqualification (DSQ). Event Sanction and Rules USA Triathlon (USAT) has sanctioned the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz. Our rules are published with permission from USAT. Click Here for a complete set of IRONMAN Competition Rules. Under our sanctioning agreement with USA Triathlon, athletes should be aware of the serious consequences of violating USAT Competitve Rule 3.5 - Unregistered Athletes, which states: a. Any person who participates in any portion of a sanctioned event without first properly registering and paying any required registration fee shall be suspended or barred from membership in USAT and barred from participation in any sanctioned event for a period of up to one year. b. Any person who in any way assists another athlete to violate Section 3.5a by providing or selling a race number to that athlete shall be suspended or barred from membership in USA Triathlon and barred from participation in any sanctioned event for a period of up to one year. Anyone who violates this rule may be banned for life from any IRONMAN event. Violating this rule puts insurance coverage for the event at risk. *NOTE: ANY VERBAL ABUSE OF MARSHALS, RACE OFFICIALS, IRONMAN 70.3 STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS IS GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION. RULES APPLYING TO ALL SEGMENTS OF RACE It is the athlete’s responsibility to know all aspects of the swim, bike and run. 1. Any athlete holding current elite/ professional status from their National Triathlon Federation or a current IRONMAN Professional Membership (as verified by elite/ pro status of an athlete’s National Triathlon Federation) is prohibited from racing as an AGE GROUP athlete within the same calendar year, in ANY sanctioned triathlon events anywhere in the world, where there is an elite/ pro wave., within the same calendar year. 17 Disqualification and potential sanction from IRONMAN events, and forfeiture of any AGE GROUP World Championship qualifying slots may result for any athlete that has not adhered to this policy. in athlete being prevented from competing in any IRONMAN event in the future. 10. IRONMAN 70.3 reserves the right to Athletes are expected to follow directions and instructions of all course marshals and public authorities. 2. make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notified in writing and/or at the pre-race athlete briefings. Notification of any change will be in accordance with IRONMAN Competition Rules. 3. 11. Prize money for any sanctioned event Race officials shall have authority to disqualify any athlete. 4. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove a athlete from the race if the athlete is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury or death. Medical transport of any athlete will result in disqualification. 5. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers, staff or others and acts of poor sportsmanship are grounds for immediate disqualification and may result in the athlete being suspended from competing in any IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event in the future, depending on the severity of the rule violation. 6. No athlete can use a Performance Enhancing drug or procedure. All doping processes and violations will be handled in strict accordance with IRONMAN Anti-Doping Rules. A list of rules and banned substances, also known as the WADA Prohibited List, is available at: http://IRONMANpromembership. com.anti-doping/. Athletes may be requested to undergo drug testing before and after the event. If you are requested to do so, you hereby agree to abide by such testing procedures. 7. The Medical Control Rules set forth by USAT, in harmony with IRONMAN Anti-Doping regulations and policies on banned substances, will be binding on all athletes. In addition, other rules and regulations, even if not yet recognized by the IRONMAN Anti-Doping, may be instituted, which if such occurs, you agree to abide by. 8. Should any athlete have an Adverse Analytical Finding according to the IRONMAN Anti-Doping code, all procedures with regard to handling of the sample, notification, testing of the B Sample, adjudication and suspensions will be in accordance with IRONMAN Comepetition Rules. 9. If an athlete decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the responsibility of the athlete to report to the timing tent located at the finish line and turn in their bib number and MyLaps Pro Chip immediately. It is essential that race officials know where athletes are on the course at all times. Failure to comply after withdrawing from the race may result shall be offered equally between men and women in both amount and depth. Additionally, Professional triathletes may not win Age Group awards and Age Group athletes are not eligible for prize money. 12. For additional information regarding training sites, safety procedures and general information questions regarding the race, please go to the Information Booth. 13. Communication devices of any type are strictly prohibited during competition. Use of such devices may result in disqualification. 14. Cameras, phone cameras, and video cameras are prohibited unless permission is given by IRONMAN. If permission is given by IRONMAN, it is the athlete’s responsibility to notify the Head Referee prior to race start. Athletes seen with a camera, phone camera, or video camera who were not given permission will be disqualified. 15. IRONMAN does not allow the transfer of an athlete’s registration to another person - no exceptions will be made to this rule. Any attempt to transfer a registration to another person will result in disqualification and suspension from future participation in any IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event. 16. Assistance provided by event personnel or Race Officials is allowed but is limited to drinks, nutrition, mechanical and medical assistance. Athletes competing in the same race may assist each other with incidental items such as nutrition and drinks after a water station and pumps, tubular tires, inner tubes and punctures repair kits. Athletes may not provide any item of equipment to an athlete competing in the same race which results in the donor athlete being unable to continue their own race. This includes but is not restricted to shoes, complete bicycle, frame, wheels and helmet. The penalty for this will be disqualification of both athletes. 17. Athletes must cover the prescribed course in its entirety. Failure to do so will result in a disqualification. If an athlete must exit the course, he or she shall re-enter the course at the same point of departure before continuing. Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Physically Challenged open Division Rules SWIM BIKE RUN IRONMAN 70.3 reserves the right to seed athletes at the swim start (i.e., early start, late start, designated wave, etc.). Cycling conduct and specifications are consistent with USAT rules. Running conduct and specifications are consistent with USAT rules. Handcycles are not permitted on the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz course. Athletes are required to comply with the same equipment safety inspection for the run portion of the event as is required for the bicycle portion. Standard racing chairs shall be used. Athletes may use a wetsuit during competition. Each athlete must obtain approval from IRONMAN 70.3 prior to the race for all swimwear and accessories to be used during the swim. Any change thereafter will be grounds for disqualification. The use of any flotation devices is prohibited unless otherwise approved by IRONMAN 70.3. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire wheelchair (run) segment including in and out of the transition area. Any athlete riding or chinstrap fastened will be disqualified. PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED OPEN DIVISION: Participation in the PC Open Division is available to athletes with a medically verified physical, visual, or neurological impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Athletes with miscellaneous conditions such as, but not limited to, intolerance to temperature extremes, organ transplants, joint replacements (endoprosthetics), kidney dialysis, hearing impairments, and or cognitive impairment are not eligible for the PC Open Division. Questions from athletes and event organizers should be directed to USA Triathlon. 18 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN USAT Athlete Excess Medical Policy The athlete excess medical coverage protects each athlete for the day of the event at USATsanctioned races, camps and clinics. When athletes purchase a USAT annual license or one-day permit, a portion of those fees cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and is only available after the injured party has filed with any primary insurance policies. A deductible does apply for this excess coverage. If an athlete is injured while participating in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event the following steps must be followed: • Athletes must file with their primary healthcare provider (i.e. UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, traveler’s insurance, etc.). • Athlete completes a medical claim form. • For serious incidents or for athletes requesting coverage, the Race Director can provide them with a medical claim form. The medical claim form, along with all explanation of benefit documents, should be sent directly from the athlete to the insurance company as indicated on the claim form. For a copy of the cleaim form, please email [email protected] • Athletes will pay a deductible. All claimants will pay anywhere from $250 USD (twohundred and fifty U.S. dollars) to $1,000 USD (one thousand U.S. dollars) out of pocket and possibly more for uncovered expenses. Be advised that coverage may not apply to each and every claim. Additionally, coverage only extends to Athletes that have purchased a USA Triathlon annual license or one-day permit and were injured through participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Please email questions to [email protected]. 19 All medical expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the athlete and not IRONMAN. USAT provides secondary coverage in qualified circumstances. Failure to meet financial responsibility to local medical facilities will result in suspension of future participation at IRONMAN events until accounts are settled. Particular dangers include dehydration, hyponatremia, sunburn, exhaustion and injuries sustained from accidents. Please ask for medical help if you have the slightest hint you may need it. You will not be penalized for receiving a medical evaluation. You will be withdrawn from the race only if you require transportation, IV fluids or if medical personnel feel your continued participation could result in serious harm or death. During events of extreme endurance, the body’s pain threshold is raised, and you may be in more trouble than you realize. The medical personnel will do all they can to keep you in the race and assure a safe finish. Also, please be attentive when taking water and sponges from volunteers when you’re on your bike to avoid the possibility of accident or injury to yourself or another. Please trim your fingernails and toenails prior to the start of the race to avoid injury to other athletes. Be especially careful to rinse your goggles of any excess defogger solutions to avoid eye irritation. If you spend three months prior to the event in a climate different than Santa Cruz, we suggest you consider an acclimation period before the race. The chance of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can be reduced significantly by a proper period of acclimation. If you are taking any medications, or have any medical problem that may influence your performance or your treatment in the event of an injury, advise us of all necessary details well in advance of race day. At Athlete Check-In, you are required to notify the medical team, in writing, if there is any change in your medical status/condition after your application has been processed. Failure to do so will result in suspension of participation in future IRONMAN events. You are solely responsible for avoiding medications that appear on the list of banned substances as determined from WADA. Feedback from previous IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 athletes indicates we can never over emphasize the importance of hydrating prior to and during the event. IRONMAN’s Chief Physician recommends you begin hydrating heavily several days before the race and drink enough water so your urine is clear, colorless and copious by race day. PLEASE NOTE Full disclosure of medical condition(s), general health and surgical procedures within the previous 12 months is required. Medical consultation/clearance may be necessary from an attending physician prior to participating in the event. In all cases, the final decision of medical consideration is at the discretion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Medical Director. Stay with your familiar and proven routine regarding training, nutrition and equiment, especially just prior to the race. This also applies to pre-race dietary intake and medications. It is recommended you avoid an extreme elimination diet. Adequate salt intake during training and during the event is especially important. Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN Qualifying For The 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Thirty (30) Age Group qualifying slots for the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship (September 4, 2016 in Sunshine Coast, Austrarlia) will be awarded to the top Age Group finishers. Final Slot Allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters. Qualified athletes MUST claim their slot in-person on Sunday, September 13, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Main Beach. Be prepared to pay the $465 AUD entry fee with CREDIT CARD ONLY; no check or cash. All unclaimed slots will be rolled down to the next eligible finishers beginning after the Awards Ceremony at 4 p.m. Please Note: We advise that athletes call their Bank/Credit Card company prior to Slot Allocation/Rolldown to arrange for the charge. Beginning with 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 qualifying events, athletes who qualify for the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will receive an official IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Coin. This memento will serve to mark and signify qualifying IRONMAN athlete’s accomplishments. We applaud these individuals on their hard work and dedication as they celebrate their journey to the premier event of the IRONMAN 70.3 series! Slot Allocation Policy Prior to race day, at least one slot shall be tentatively allocated to each Age Group category (both male and female). Final Slot Allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters. If there are no starters in a particular Age Group, then that slot will be moved to the next calculated Age Group within the gender. Final Slot Allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group starters in each category in the race. Rolldown Policy At the conclusion of On-Site Registration for the automatic qualifiers, any unclaimed slots within an Age Group will be rolled down to the next eligible finisher within that Age Group. If an athlete chooses not to take the slot, does not attend the Rolldown ceremony or has already qualified, the next eligible finisher in that Age Group may claim the qualifying slot. Following Rolldown, any unclaimed slots within an Age Group will be reallocated to another Age Group within the gender based on the athletesto-slots ratio. The Age Group within the gender with the largest athletes-to-slots ratio will receive the first reallocated slot, followed by the next largest ratio receiving the second reallocated slot (if applicable), and so on. Anti-Doping Policy In accordance with the World Triathlon Corporation Anti-Doping Policy, all athletes accepting qualifying slots for the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship and 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will be required to sign, as a condition of entry, a Release and Indemnification waiver, by which they agree to be placed into the IRONMAN Registered Testing Pool for both in and out of competition testing, and voluntarily consent to be governed by the published rule http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/organizations/anti-doping. aspx#axzz3BPHKA0NL. Athletes MUST claim their slot in-person during the designated Slot Allocation period for the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. Please check the Schedule of Events for more information. 20 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN TRAINING ESSENTIALS RACE KITS EQUIPMENT IRONMAN Timex watches come with all the tools you’ll need to track your progress and important training metrics. Pair with your smartphone for convenient storage of everything swim-bike-run, plus your daily steps, calorie expenditure, and sleep time. SUNGLASSES IRONMAN Race Kits showcase the latest in performance wear technology. Each item features intelligent fabrics, award-winning design, fit, and construction — pushing your limits will feel like second nature. BAGS Built to be as tough as the athletes they were created for, IRONMAN sunglasses combine durability and comfort with exceptional design. HELMETS The IRONMAN bag collection offers stylish options for athletes on the go. Their quadruple-coated weather and abrasion resistant fabic protects all your race day gear. Wherever your destination may be, you’ll always travel in style. FREE SHIPPING, 21 ORDERS OVER $100. IRONMAN Rudy Project helmets bring rock-solid construction and aerodynamics together in one package. They provide superior protection while you exceed your limits. Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN WWW.IRONMANSTORE.COM The IRONMAN All World Athlete program is our way of rewarding age-group athletes' hard work, dedication, and performance The program uses IRONMAN’s Age Group Rankings system to determine the top 10% of athletes each year. For more information, visit ironman.com/allworldathlete. To order your exclusive AWA kit, visit ironmanstore.com. HOW DO YOU RANK? FIND OUT AT IRONMAN.COM/ALLWORLDATHLETE. The IRONMAN TriClub Program was launched in 2012 with the goal of building community among the hundreds of TriClubs that race with IRONMAN every year. By joining this FREE program, clubs receive a variety of benefits: priority entry to IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events, exclusive IRONMAN partner discounts, participation in IRONMAN TriClub Villages, and the chance to become IRONMAN TriClub World Champions. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RANK? MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR CLUB ARE REGISTERED AT WWW.IRONMAN.COM/TRICLUBS. 22 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN IRONMAN TRICLUB PROGRAM - Special feature The IRONMAN TriClub Program would like to recognize Santa Cruz Triathlon Association with this special feature as a benefit of the TriClub loyalty program. Santa Cruz Triathlon Association (SCTA) was founded in 2000 by a group of enthusiastic athletes eager to bring the sport of triathlon to Santa Cruz County and the Central Coast. SCTA is dedicated to supporting the triathlon community by providing a fun and friendly environment to learn and experience triathlon through programs like Nu2Tri, a three month training program directed at novice triathletes, community outreach through a scholarship program for young triathletes, and events like the Olympic and Sprint distance Santa Cruz Triathlon, now in its 33rd year, which provides $30,000- $50,000 in funding for athletic programs across Santa Cruz County. We want to welcome you to the beautiful Monterey Bay and we wish you well in your race! 23 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN IRONMAN TRICLUBs racing ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz Accelerate 3 Annapolis Tri Club Atlanta Triathlon Club Balance & UTS Triathlon Club Big Sexy Racing LLC Boca Raton Triathletes Bondi Running & Triathlon Club Inc Boulder Triathlon Club Buffalo Triathlon Club Club Bicycle World Conejo Valley Multisport Masters D3 Multisport DC Triathlon Club E2MULTISPORTS Endurance Nation EPIC Tri FCA Endurance First Wave Triathlon Club FOMO TRAINING Fortius Racing Team Forward Motion Race Club Gold Country Triathlon Club Guate Tri Club - IRONGUATE LATRI Club Leavenworth Triathlon Club mind2motion Moxie Multisport powered by Wattie Ink MTC Racing Team Multisport Madness Nopal Triathlon North Georgia Tri Club Oakland TriClub ONE Multisport Onurleft Sports Optimum Performance Triathlon Team Orange County Triathlon Club OutRival Racing P5 Racing Pasadena Triathlon Club Rincon TriClub Rocky Mountain Tri Club Sacramento Triathlon Club Salt Lake Tri Club Santa Cruz Endurance South Forsyth Tri Club Squareone Athletics Summit Performance Racing Swim Bike Mom & Trifecta Club Team Every Man jack Team FC (Fitness Coaching) Team in Training Team Newton - Costa Rica The Ironman Foundation-Newton Running Ambassador Triathlon Team The Olympic Club TN Multisports Treasure Valley YMCA TriClub TRIBE - Southern California Tri-Fusion Tri-It Together TriScottsdale Tri-Shark Triathlon Club Wattie Ink. Windsor Triathlon Club Yuba Sutter Triathlon Club 24 California Triathlon Silicon Valley Triathlon Club Filipino-American Triathlon Club Triathlon Club of Central California - TC3 Golden Gate Triathlon Club Triathlon Club of San Diego Kain Performance LLC TriForce Triathlon Team San Francisco Triathlon Club Volt Multisport www.CAtriathlon.org Glandale, CA www.filamtri.com Artesia, CA www.ggtc.org San Francisco, CA www.kainperformance.com Campbell, CA www.sftriclub.org Walnut Creek, CA www.svtriclub.org Cupertino, CA www.activitynut.me/clubs/tc3 Fresno, CA www.triclubsandiego.org San Diego, CA www.triforceteam.com Pleasanton, CA www.voltmultisport.org Monrovia, CA Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN 25 www. E NDURANCE S PORTS T RAVEL.com - (610) 399-4662 Athlete Guide: 1.2 SWIM • 56 BIKE • 13.1 RUN
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