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We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions for the McDonald's Harbor Lights Triathlon in this area. If you are not able to find a solution here, please email us at Info@CapriEvents.com. Harbor Lights Sprint Triathlon — Sunday, July 20, Waukegan, Illinois
If someone hands me my glasses at the end of the swim, does that violate the "No Help" rule? No, but they will not be allowed in the swim exit chute and will have to stand behind the fence lining the course. Yes, on race morning. You may not body mark yourself. If I didn’t make it into the race, can I still participate by using the course? No, anyone who is not officially entered in the event will be removed from the course. Once registration closes, will you be forming a waiting list? Yes, we will be forming a waiting list if registration closes. If your entry is not received in time you will be placed on our waiting list. You will be notified if you are placed on the waiting list and if we are able to register you in the race. What is the water temperature? Lake Michigan is a large open body of water. Therefore water temperature can vary dramatically from the high 50’s to the low 70’s we would recommend using a wet suit. No. It is not required but is recommended for this event. Can I use any stroke in the swim portion? Yes. The water is 12’ to 18’ deep. It is not shallow enough to stand in. If I hang onto the lane lines/buoys, will I be disqualified for doing so? You may stop and rest during the swim, but you must not interfere with the progress of other swimmers. You may hang onto the guard boats or buoys. Yes, you may use a mountain bike. Can I use a tandem or recumbent bike in the race? No. Do I have to get my bike inspected? No, but we strongly urge you to do so. Many people experience technical problems on race day that could have been easily avoided if the bike had been inspected prior to the race. In order to avoid disappointment on race day we urge all competitors to have their bikes inspected no more than 3 weeks prior to the event. Please contact your local bike shop for additional information. Will I need to show a bike inspection sticker to participate in the race? No. Course descriptions and maps are available for the event on-line listed under "Course." The course is similar to that of last year's. Will the race begin on the beach or in the water? The race will have a beach start. The swim will take place in Lake Michigan with a beach start. Course descriptions and maps are available on this web site under "Course." I will be unable to race; can I get a refund? As is clearly stated in all of our materials, there will be absolutely NO REFUNDS. If you are unable to compete due to illness and/or injury then you may qualify for a medical transfer to next year’s event. In order to qualify you must submit:
These materials must be mailed in to the Registration Coordinator, c/o CAPRI Events, PO Box 577490, Chicago, IL 60657-7490. All materials must be post marked no later than (2) weeks after the race. All transfer requests and inquiries will be handled by the Registration Coordinator. All decisions made by the Registration Coordinator are final. Incomplete requests will not be considered. Can I change a member of my Relay Team? To make any change to an entry, you must do so in writing. These must be submitted to the Registration Coordinator, who will make all decisions concerning entries into the event. All decisions will be final. Get entry change form HERE. If I can’t make the race, can I give my entry to a friend? No, you must notify us of any changes to your entry. Because our timing and scoring is dependant on sex and age groups, giving your race number to someone else will affect the timing and scoring of the event. What is the procedure for making a change to an entry? To make any change to an entry, you must do so in writing. These must be submitted to the Registration Coordinator, who will make all decisions concerning entries into the event. All decisions will be final. For instructions on changing your entry, click HERE. All changes and transfers must be submitted by July 11, 2008, NO EXCEPTIONS. To submit your change or transfer request, please mail to: CAPRI
Events How can I contact CAPRI Events? Mail: CAPRI Events - PO
Box 577490 - Chicago,
IL 60657-7490 Are there specifications for the bike helmets and wetsuits? Yes, the bike helmet must be ANSI, CPSC or SNELL certified. Most helmets purchased in the US within the last 2-3 years are certified. Please confirm this by checking for a sticker indicating its certification on the inside of the helmet. The wetsuit must not be over 5mm at its thickest point. Anyone using a wetsuit should have used their wetsuit in their training. What additional equipment will be permitted in the swim? Aqua socks and goggles will be allowed in the swim section. Use of masks, snorkels, flippers and/or flotation devices and aids are strictly prohibited. Can I rent a bike or a wetsuit? We do not provide nor do we have a source for equipment rental. Additionally, we strongly discourage anyone from using equipment they have not trained with. When will I be able to access the transition area? The Transition Area will be accessible from 5:00 am to 6:45 am and from approximately 9:30am to 11:30 am. Do I have to be in the transition area by 6:45 a.m. even if my wave doesn’t start until later in the morning? The Transition Area closes at 6:45 am regardless of what wave you are in. All equipment must be in by 6:45 am. In order to ensure the security and safety of our competitors and their equipment, there will be absolutely no exceptions to this rule. Can I use decorations (balloons, etc.) to indicate where my things are in the transition area? Yes, but they should not interfere with anyone else being able to easily and safely access their equipment. We reserve the right to remove any materials that will interfere with the safety and security of our competitors and their equipment. What time will the transition area re-open? The transition area will re-open at approximately 9:30 am. The exact time is to be determined by the Race Director and is dependant on when the last competitor completes the bike course and has set out on the run. You will need to show your bib number in order to re-enter the transition area. All equipment must be picked up by 11:30 am. (We will not be responsible for any equipment not claimed after 11:30 am.) Where can I get a USAT permit? USAT permits are mandatory for anyone participating in the McDonald's Harbor Lights Triathlon. If you are not already a USAT member, you may purchase a single-event permit for the event by submitting a $10 payment with your registration. If you would like to purchase a one-year membership for USAT, please visit their website at http://www.usatriathlon.org for information. If I already have a USAT card, do I have to bring it with me to Packet Pick-Up? Yes, if you do not bring your card with you, you will be required to purchase a single-event permit. Waves are assigned according to division, gender, and age group. For larger age groups, there are multiple waves. Some smaller age groups are combined into waves. Wave assignments cannot be changed. Persons "sneaking" into a wave not assigned to them are subject to disqualification. How many people will be in my wave? Wave numbers are approximate and are assigned to facilitate timing and ensure accuracy and safety. On average the minimum number is 75 and the maximum is 120. How many minutes apart do the waves go off? There are about 4 minutes between wave starts. When will the wave assignments be finalized? Waves will be finalized before the race but due to last minute adjustments and fine tuning, we will not have access to that information before Packet Pick-up. Wave start times will be posted at Packet Pick Up. We will not be able to give you your wave start time prior to this.
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