The Share a Smile Triathlon Rules and Information

August 29, 2009 7:00 AM

 

$35 Entry Fee For the Full & Novice Race

$15 Entry Fee for the Childrne’s Race

$55 Entry Fee for the Relay Race


 

Please note: This year we have added a NOVICE DIVISION, the distances are ˝ of the full race. This is a great division for young teens and anyone wanting a more relaxed race!  We encourage everyone to participate and hope this addition helps.

 

PRE-RACE DAY INFORMATION:

-It is a good idea to label your gear with your name and phone number.

-Please make family and friends aware of the race rules and what area they will not be permitted in.

-Train properly; come to know your body and its needs.  Be prepared.

-Insure your safety by making sure your bike is in full working condition.

-Contact us before race day with your questions as race day will be a busy day!  Contact Eileen @ 318-5667/374-8244 or by e-mail: shareasmile@vogeldental.com

-Remember this is a race for charity; it is also a race for fun and a chance for you to get into better physical condition and have a sense of accomplishment.  You are competing only with yourself.  It may be a good idea to set a goal for yourself and work to achieve that goal.  During your training you will come to know what kind of goal will safely stretch you and be achievable.

-For many of our competitors this is your first time competing in a triathlon.  We think it’s great! Please note that we are not professional race coordinators.  Please be flexible and understanding.  We will do our best to make this a fun race for you, but we anticipate unknowns. Your patience is appreciated.  Please remember this is a race for charity and is put together with the idea of doing something to help others, and having fun! 

-Your ideas and suggestions help us; please feel free to call us anytime before the race. 

-If you have special needs or will need medication or such given to you along the route you must contact us before race day!

 

RACE DAY INFORMATION:

 

The Race will begin promptly at 7:00 AM at the Scera Pool in Orem. You may check in, pay your race entry (if you have not already sent it in) and pick up your race packet starting at 6:40 AM (no earlier please).    In your packet will be tags with your number on them.  These are for tagging your bike, helmet and sports bag.  Please tag these items before checking them in.

Please bring a sports type bag or back pack with your swim cap, goggles, towel, socks, running shoes, and extra clothing, and any other personal items. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items so please bring only the necessities.  Please secure number tag to your bag before entering the race area.

After securing tags on you bike, helmet and bag, you  will check your bike in to the bike holding area. Secure a spot for your bike and personal items. Say your goodbyes to family and friends at this time.  You may carry your bag with you and proceed to the changing rooms.  (NOTE:  NO FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS ARE ALLOWED IN THE CHANGING ROOMS-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY-FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE  NOT ALLOWED ON THE THE POOL DECK. FAILURE TO OBEY THIS RULE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION! One adult may accompany a child participating in the children’s race.

For your safety we have acquired the Scera pool for the swimming portion.  Lifeguards will be on duty.  Please follow their direction as given and be courteous to them and the other staff working there.  Also please pick up all personal belongings and treat the facilities well.  

 

It may be easier to come to the race with your swim suit or gear on as time and space in the changing room is limited.   After changing into your swim gear please exit the door into the pool area (Again please note that only participants and authorized volunteers are to be on the pool deck-failure to obey this rule will result in disqualification.  Spectators can watch from the observations desk. (Again, one adult per participating child allowed).

In order to make the swim as easy and safe for you as possible there will be a staggered start. Swimmers will enter the pool with a 30 second delay between entries and swim up and down each lane across the pool. If you need to pass the person in front of make sure the passing lane is clear.  Tap the foot of the person in front of you to let them know you are passing and then proceed to pass.  If your foot is tapped please be courteous and allow the faster swimmers to pass you.

After finishing, collect your bag and proceed to the changing room to change (if necessary) into your biking/running gear.  Please collect all your items before leaving the changing room and be completely dressed and ready to mount your bike. No nudity outside the changing rooms please!

Proceed to the bike area where you will leave your bag and collect your bike and you are off to the bike portion of the race. For safety reasons you may not ride your bike in the bike parking area. You must walk it to the street where you will there mount your bike and take off for the bike portion of the race.

During the bike and run portion of the race please be aware of traffic and other users of the road.  Please be courteous and careful.  Also please inform family and friends that they are not allowed on the road and encourage them to obey all traffic rules.

Their will be one limited aid station half way along both the bike and the run portions of the race.  They will have cell phones to contact medical help.  Water and granola bars will be available. Please give your litter to volunteers or toss it in the direction of the black garbage bags.  The bike aid station will have limited bike repairs available. Personal nutrients are permitted if carried on your person, in a front pack, or bike pack.  Please do not litter.

The bike portion will end at the same place it started. This will allow you to drop off your bike in its place with your bag.  For safety reasons please walk to the road to begin the running portion of the race. Note:  No unauthorized persons should be in the area of the bike drop off.  This will help us prevent injury and theft!

End of the race:  Volunteers will meet you at the finish line and record your time.  Their will be water, Gatorade, fruit and food for participants.  A limited aide station will also be available.  Please collect all belongings before leaving the race and make sure an official has seen you come in. If you are unable to complete the race please make sure an official is informed that you will not be finishing.

This is a lot of information!  Please review it the day before the race so you are familiar with how things will run.  But don’t worry-volunteers will be available to point you in the right direction. We strongly encourage you to study the race map and if possible ride the route prior to race day. Your knowledge of the course will help ensure your safety and keep you from becoming lost!

Their will be a lost and found at the end of the race.  All items found must be claimed within 72 hours prior to the race end or they will be donated to the Deseret Industries. Again, we cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.

We will try to make race times available shortly after you finish, however official race times will be available on our website within the week after race completion.  We will to send out an e-mail with the times corresponding to each number.

We anticipate a relaxed and fun race!  We encourage you to cheer one another on and have great sportsmanship.  We hope each of you meets your goals-but more importantly that you have a good time and feel good about supporting a local charity.

 

RACE RULES:

 

1) Participants are expected to obey direction and instructions of all race officials, lifeguards, and public authorities.

2) No contestant may use alcohol or any illegal, detrimental or dangerous drugs, stimulants, depressants or substances with the intent to improve performance, eliminate the sense of fatigue or for any other purpose.

3) Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers and others and acts of poor sportsmanship are grounds for immediate disqualification, removal from the race, and if necessary police involvement.

4) Any athlete who exits the race for any reason must inform a race official.

5) Spectators are welcome but must follow direction and rules of race officials

 

SWIM COURSE AND RULES

 

Course length: 16 lengths for the full race division, 8 lenghts for the novice and 1 length for the children’s route.

Where:  Scera Pool in Orem (701 S State St-Orem)

  1. No fins, gloves, or paddles. 
  2. Swim goggles or face masks may be worn.
  3. Kick boards may be used-walking in the pool is acceptable too.
  4. Wet suits are allowed but please note the temperature of the pool is usually around 70-75 degrees.
  5. Swim course will close 1 1/2 hours from the start of the race.  Contestants who have not finished at that time should leave the water and continue the rest of the race as specified.  Volunteers will record how far you have gone.
  6. Safety of our participants is our primary concern. Please be courteous and swim as strait a line as possible. Be cautious of other swimmers when entering and exiting the pool. Allow faster swimmers to pass you. Follow all instructions.
  7. After exiting the pool please go immediately to changing rooms.  NO PUBLIC NUDITY PLEASE!
  8. We require you be fully ready to race before exiting the bike lot.  This rule is for your own safety.

 

BIKE COURSE AND RULES

 

Course length: 10 miles for the full race division, 5 miles for the novice division, and approximately 1 mile for the children’s route.

  1. No tandems or motorized bikes.
  2. Ride on the right side of your lane.
  3. Keep at least a 2 bike distance to you and the bike in front of you.
  4. Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, NEVER on the right. Complete your pass within 15 seconds. Make the person you are passing aware of your intentions.
  5. All participants should wear a protective head cover. Always have your chin strap fastened and wear head cover till you have dismounted your bike.
  6. Be courteous allow others to overtake you when necessary.
  7. Be aware that other joggers and bikers not related to the race may be on the road or trail; be aware and courteous of them.
  8. Participant must wear race number during the bike portion of the race.
  9.  Participants may walk bike if necessary.
  10. No individual support allowed. Friends, family, and spectators are not allowed on the trail and may not bike, drive, or run along side or pass food or drink. This is for their safety and yours. This will result in disqualification.
  11. Please ride single file as much as possible for your safety and the safety of others.

 

RUN COURSE AND RULES

 

Length: 5K or 3.2 Miles for the full race division, 1.7 for the novice division and ˝ mile for the children’s route.

      1.   No form of locomotion other than running, walking, or crawling is allowed.

  1. Runners must wear race numbers at all times on the course. Please place number on front or back where it is clearly visible.
  2.  No individual support vehicles or non-participant escort runners are allowed. This is an individual endurance event.  Teamwork as a result of outside assistance (other than authorized teams) is not allowed.  Friends, family and spectators are prohibited from the trail and may not bike, drive or run alongside contestants. They may not pass food or other items and should stay clear of participants to avoid the disqualification of a participant. This is for everyone’s safety. Spectators are allowed to stand along the trail and are encouraged to cheer and give motivation to participants.
  3. It is permissible for registered contestants to run together.
  4. Runners are expected to follow directions of race officials and public authorities and not to litter empty drinking cups. 
  5. The run portion of the race will end in the Scera park ( at the same location of the start of each event). After the run portion you can collect your belongings and enjoy food and drinks while waiting for the award ceremony.

 

MEDICAL INFORMATION:

A triathlon pushes the physical limits of human endurance. Be aware of several conditions:  Dehydration, Respiratory allergies/asthma, temperature problems with hyper/hypothermia, Trauma, Muscle and Skeletal injuries.  Please be aware of your body during training.  Know how much water your body needs, too much or too little can both be damaging.  Make us aware of special medical conditions. If you have a Medical Alert badge, please wear it.  Help us help you. Be prepared. Their will be limited medical assistance at the aid stations.  A cell phone will be available to call emergency care.  Be aware that participants are responsible for the cost of emergency care and all medical costs pertaining to injuries sustained in this race, whether from accident or illness.  Ambulance transfers and Emergency room visits are expensive and we strongly recommend that participants have full medical insurance and/or racing insurance. Racers will not be allowed to race without signing a release form.

 

If you finish the race after 12:00 Noon , please note  that only a skeleton crew will be there to assist you.  If you drop out of the race you MUST tell an official so we do not wait or send rescue crews out to find you.  See you the day of the race and have fun!