OCTOBER 19-20, 2019 ATHLETE INFORMATION GUIDE

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WELCOME

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S :

Schedule of Events 4

Wave Starts & Divisions 6

Pre-Race Information 7-8

Transition & Flow 9

Swim Course 11

Bike Course 12

Run Course 13

Fun Run Course 14

USA Triathlon Rules / Penalties 15-16

Hotels 17

Volunteer 18

Sponsors / Partners / Charities 19

Dear Athletes,

We are excited for the 1st annual Mon-terey Bay Triathlon @ Pacific Grove.

Thank you to all our partners, sponsors and beneficiaries (The Wahine Project, Veteran’s Transition Center, and Monte-rey Gathering for homeless Women) around the event.

Special thanks to the City of Pacific Grove for helping bring this event to life and trusting USA Productions based on their experience.

We want to thank the Triathlon Club of Monterey for their support as well as our incredible triathlon community for supporting races in beautiful places.

Enjoy the race, the city, and community while you create your goals around this incredible new event in Pacific Grove.

See you all at the finish line!

Keep Smiling!

Ryan Coelho Race Director

https://thetafloatspa.com/

Start End Event Place

11 am 5 pm Packet Pickup/Registration Lovers Point

4 pm 5 pm Course Overview / Q&A Lovers Point

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Start End Event Place

5;30 am Transition Open Lovers Point

5:30 am 6:30 am Registration / Packet Pickup Open Lovers Point

7:00 am Olympic Race Start Lovers Point Beach

8:20 am Sprint Race Start Lovers Point Beach

10 am Sprint Awards Ceremony Lovers Point

10:30 am Olympic Awards Ceremony Lovers Point

S A T U R D A Y , O C T O B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9

S U N D A Y , O C T O B E R 2 0 , 2 0 1 9

Start End Event Place

4 pm 8 pm Packet Pickup/Registration Sports Basement Sunnyvale

F R I D A Y , O C T O B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 9

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8:20 am 29 and under

8:25 am 30 - 39

8:30 am 40 - 49

8:35 am 50 and over, Aquabike, Relay

SPRINT SWIM WAVES:

7:00 am 29 and under

7:05 am 30 - 39

7:10 am 40 - 49

7:15 am 50 and over, Aquabike, Relay

OLYMPIC SWIM WAVES:

D I V I S I O N S

Individual entry Age Groups for the individual division will be as fol-lows: 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-85, 86+, fe-male Athena (over 165 lbs), male Clydesdale (over 220 lbs.).

Aquabike entry Your finish line will be at bike in but we would like you

to cross the finish line at the tower in Village Green

Park for your medal and other post race items.

Recovering from an injury? Training for a full and

don’t want to tax your legs? Don’t want to run? Then

AquaBike is for you. This division is Swim, Bike and

Dun – no run. The AquaBike category will start in its

own wave and will have a different age group struc-

ture based on the size of the AquaBike category. We

look forward to seeing this category continue to grow

around all our events.

Relay Teams (2 or 3 person teams) Relay teams of two or three that can enter the event and compete together. So get together with a couple of friends and start training for one of the most re-warding experiences of your life.

On exiting the water the swimmer must run into tran-sition and transfer the timing chip to the cyclist who will be waiting by their bike rack.

After tagging or passing the timing chip, the cyclist may then un-rack their bike and head out of transition observing the same instructions and rules as the indi-vidual competitors. The same drafting rules also apply.

WAVES STARTS & DIVISIONS

Clydesdale and Athena waves will go off in age groups. Waves will not have more than 150 in each wave and will be organized

in age groups going into the event. This will be done on the last week going into the event as our timing company sets up all

the chips for the event. Waves could change up to race day based on registrations that come in last minute.

PRE-RACE INFORMATION C O U R S E

I N F O R M A T I O N

We have no time limits on this race, we want

everyone to finish. Swim, bike, and run courses,

including transition, and transition with race-

flow.

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T R A N S I T I O N A R E A

Racks will be first come first serve and athletes

will be given a wristband at packet pickup this will

be required for in and out of transitions. Transi-

tion will be divided between Sprint and Olympic

distance to keep it fair. We will have reserved

racks for tri clubs and teams that have more than

5 athletes racing.

A T H L E T E C H E C K - I N

Please bring the following items with you to packet

pickup:

• If you are pre-registered all you need to bring is

your valid ID

• If you’re NOT registered at packet pickup you’ll be

required to purchase a one day USA Triathlon Li-

cense for $15 or show proof of your USA Triathlon

annual member-ship.

W A T E R T E M P

• Approx. Temp 59-63 degrees

R E G I S T R A T I O N

I N C L U D E S :

• Custom Swim Cap

• Custom Event Branded T-Shirt

• Custom Finishers Medal • Custom Race Bibs

• Free Post-Race Feast!!!

• Race Day Announcer

• Race Results Posted on Race Day • Free Race Photos

PRE-RACE INFORMATION D I R E C T I O N S

Friday Packet Pickup Sports Base-ment Sunnyvale

• Address: 1177 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

• Map: Click Here

Saturday Packet Pickup

Lover Point Park

Address: 631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove,

CA 93950

Map: Click Here

Swim Start & Finish

Lover Point Beach

Map: Click Here

Finish Line/Expo Area

Address: 631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove,

CA 93950

Map: Click Here

A T H L E T E

W R I S T B A N D An event wristband will be affixed to your wrist at packet pickup on Saturday. This band will identify you as an official participant and must be worn for access into the transition area and food, 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 un-til after the event, as it will identify you as a par-ticipant.

R A C E T A T T O O S &

B I B S Athletes will be responsible for applying the race tattoo (bib number-left arm) that is pro-vided in your packet. Apply your Race Tattoo on the left side of your body. Remember it is man-datory that you wear your colored swim cap, apply your adhesive bike bib and wear your run bib during the run portion of the race.

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TRANSITION & FLOW

Lover’s Point Beach & Park

• Blue Arrow/Lines: Swim exit into transition

• Yellow Arrow/Lines: Bike Course

• Red Arrow/Lines: Run Course

T R A N S I T I O N L O C A T I O N :

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SWIM COURSES

OLYMPIC SWIM(.93MILE) S P R I N T S W I M ( . 3 M I L E S )

Red colored route on map is your swim. Your .93 mile swim will be a deep water start and there will be 2 large yellow triangular buoys that will be your major left shoulder turns on the course. All orange buoys are for sighting along the course, please keep them on your right shoulder during the swim. You will have 2 loops during your swim and a short beach run around the Lover Point rock on the beach for your second loop.

Click here to see a larger printable format of

Blue colored route on map is your swim. Your .3 mile swim will be a deep water start, counter clock-wise, and there will be 2 large yellow triangular and a beach exit for your swim. All orange buoys are for sighting along the course, please keep them on your right shoulder during the swim.

Click here to see a larger printable format of the swim.

The swim is held at Lovers Point Beach starting in deep water and exiting at the other side of the beach . The swim will be a deep water start. We will have a slack tide so water will be calm during the swim.

Important for all swimmers: Can I stop during the swim? Yes, if you need help our lifeguards, kayaks and SUP course assistants will allow you to stop for assistance. You can float on your back or stop swimming at any time as well.

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BIKE COURSE

S P R I N T & O L Y M P I C B I K E C O U R S E :

• Sprint: 2 Loops

• Olympic: 4 Loops

Drafting: Drafting is illegal at the Oakland Triathlons. We ask for your help in doing the best we can to help enforce the "NO DRAFTING" rules of USA Triathlon. You, the athlete, are the simplest and best way to keep the bike course safe and draft free. We will have USA Triathlon Officials out on the bike course, but you personally need to help the sport and yourself by simply backing out of packs, slowing down or verbally mentioning to other athletes not to draft.

C O U R S E I N F O R M A T I O N

We have no time limits on this race, we want everyone to finish. Review link below for the Swim, bike, and run courses, including transition. For all course information: Click Here

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RUN COURSE

O L Y M P I C R U N C O U R S E :

S P R I N T R U N C O U R S E :

The Olympic run course will be an out and back along the recreation trail. Olympic runners will do it 3 times to complete their 6.2 miles.

Aid stations will be located at each end of the course and at every mile with hydration and nutri-tional needs.

Click here to see the route

The Sprint run course will be an out and back along the recreation trail. Sprint runners will do it 1 time to complete their 2 mile run.

Aid stations will be located at each end of the course and at every mile with hydration and nutri-tional needs.

Click here to see the route

Our run course travels along the Monterey Bay recreation trail east of Lovers Point to the Monterey Aquarium and back. This run course is so beautiful along the Pacific Coast traveling through Pacific Grove, one of the most beautiful cities on the West Coast.

FUN RUN COURSE F U N R U N C O U R S E :

Click here to see online route

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USA Triathlon provides comprehensive insurance coverage to sanctioned events. The coverage provides liability coverage to pro-

tect the race director, sponsors, volunteers, Triathlon annual license or one day permit, a por-

tion of those fees cover the cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage

only extends to their participation in an USA Triathlon protects each participant for the day of

the event. When athletes purchase a USA sanctioned event and is officials, and participants.

The athlete excess medical coverage only available after the injured party has filed with any

primary insurance policies.

Most Common Violates Rules & Penalties

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 anoth-

er 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: 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.

USA TRIATHLON COMPETION RULES

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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 ath-

lete 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 Tri-

athlon 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, wet-

suits 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

Athlete Excess Medical Policy

1. Athletes must file with their primary healthcare provider (i.e. United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, traveler's insur-

ance, etc.).

2. Athlete completes a medical claim form. Athletes can contact the race director for the form or email eventser-

vices@usatriathlon.org. 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.

3. Athletes will pay a deductible. All athletes using USA Triathlon insurance will pay anywhere from $250 (two-hundred and fifty

U.S. dollars) to $1,000 (one thousand U.S. dollars) out of pocket and possibly more for uncovered expenses.

4. Coverage limitations. Be advised that coverage may not apply to each and every claim. Additionally, coverage only extends to

participants that have purchased a USA Triathlon annual or one-day membership and were injured through participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

5. USA Triathlon has a full-time risk management team available to answer any specific coverage questions. Athletes or race di-

rectors can call or email the group benefits department at 770-449-5559 and ask for Sean Lankie.

USA TRIATHLON (CONT.)

HOTEL ACCOMMODTIONS THE SEVEN GABLES INN

THE CENTRELLA INN

• Can be booked online for best rates directly through website at www.thesevengablesinn.com.

• Select Coupon Code: MBTriathlon • Walk just 2 short blocks to race start. • Ocean view rooms with private baths. 2 night minimum required for Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun. • Includes generous expanded continental breakfast, wine & cheese reception and evening cookies and milk. • Early to-go breakfast option starting at 5am, bike storage access at 5am and drying rack for wetsuits. • Full payment required at the time of booking. • Cancel/Change policy: Any time until Sept. 30 if you need to cancel there is a $20 cancel

fee or we can move or change your reservation for no charge. After Sept. 30 if you need to

cancel or change there is no refund unless room is re-rented. This policy supercedes standard

cancel/change policy.

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The Centrella Inn will extend 10% discount to all participants for direct reservations. You must call the Centrella Inn to make a reservation.

• Use promo code "MBAYTRI" to receive 10% discount. • (831) 372-3372 • The rates will include full breakfast, normally served from 8am-10am. For your event on

Sunday, we will serve it earlier to accommodate the participants. Also, we will host Hors

d'oeuvres with complimentary glass of wine from 5:30 to 6:30 on Saturday.

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T E A M A N D I N D I V I D U A L V O L U N T E E R S :

Volunteers are the key to success in making the event come together. We are looking for tri clubs and

teams to come out and provide pre and post race support for the event and at same time promote your tri

club. If you’re not a triathlete, swimmer, or runner and would like to participate in some way to help with

the event, grab your friends and family and be a part of the events.

Contact us today and thanks for volunteering: volunteer@usaproductions.org

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Official volunteer t-shirt

• Free Lunch

• Fulfill community service hours

• A great time out

• Team up with friends, family and make it a com-

munity event!

• Groups larger than 15 will receive more benefits

and possible charitable donations

Areas we need help:

• Course Marshals, Award Ceremony, Aid Stations,

Body Marking, and many other great locations

SOME OF OUR GREAT PARTNERS