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Formula 1 Tri ~ Sprint Tri plus
Relay ~ Duathlon ~ Kid's Tri
Come race the newest style of triathlon in the country!!!
(F1 will be counted in the
intermediate distance series points.)
What time
does the race start? We have
moved up the start time for the 2011 race to 7am.
Do I need to be a annual USAT member to register for the race?
No you do not. Please register as a non USAT member.
The race registration fee includes the one day license.
If you are registering on a team and are not a annual USAT
member please select the option to include the one day license
in your registration. If you don't we will email you to remind
you to either get an annual membership or be prepared to pay
the extra $10 for the one day.
What do I need to bring to packet pickup?
Everyone needs to have a valid photo ID. If you are a
minor please bring your guardian with you that has a valid
photo ID. If you forget your photo ID we will ask you to
go get it. NO ID means NO RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you have a smart phone take a picture of it.
What if I forget my annual USAT membership card?
We will ask you to go get it , download
a temporary card from the USAT website or pull it up on your
phone. If you can't do any of those things you will have
to pay the additional $10 fee for the one day license.
Can I pick
up my friends or spouses packet?
Sorry you may not. USAT states
that all athletes must pick up their own packets in person.
If you are on a relay team, all member must be present to pick
up their packets together.
Is it going to be dark when we arrive at 5am?
It sure will be. The sunrise isn't
until around 6am. We suggest bring a flashlight or a
headlamp to see what you are doing in the morning.
Where is the
transition located? We will
be setup in parking lot 2. Please make sure you look at the
Site Aerial Overview to be aware of the places to be.
Where will the
clinic take place? The clinic
is always the Saturday before the race and takes place in
parking lot 2. Is is free of charge if you are an annual
USAT member. Please remember to bring your USAT cad and valid
photo ID. If you are not an annual USAT member the fee
is $10 to cover your one day license for clinic. Get the
details
here for the clinic.
Where
can we park? There will be
parking in three locations. Please make sure you look at the
Site Aerial Overview to be aware of the places to be.
Where are the
restrooms located? Please
make sure you look at the
Site Aerial Overview to be aware of the places to be. Does the
swim start on the beach or in the water?
Update as of 8/10/11.
The swim start will be on the beach. We will be using a time
trial start. You will still be assigned to a wave.
One you are counted in we will alow two or three athlete to
enter the water after walking over the timing mats. All
F1 athletes first followed by all Sprint athletes. We
will place you in numeric order and send you on your way.
Are we swimming in the fast
current of the Niagara River?
No, most of the swim is in an area where the fast current
doesn't reach. The portion of the swim that does head
towards the current, but never reaches it, will be with the
current. This is a fast swim and the run to TA is
considered in your swim time.
Is this a deep or shallow water
swim? There are large
portions of the swim that you will be able to touch the
bottom. there are also portions of the swim that will
force you to swim. This course is designed for the
novice. That is why we offer the F1 tri. This is
for the athlete who wants a different challenge and not a a
sprint tri.
Are there weeds on the swim
course? Yes. The warmer
the summer is the more weeds there might be. We swim the
course in advance and place the buoys to stay out of the weeds
as much as possible. Some athletes even pull on the
weeds while they are swimming to help them obtain a faster
swim time. We are actively pursuing a dredging/cutting system to
remove the weeds from the swim route.
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