Updates

Attention Racers:  Update 9/10/2009

This is what you need to know for the race on Saturday.  Registration starts at 7am – the race meeting WILL START at 8:30. 

1)       Please complete all forms before checking in on Saturday.  Nobody likes waiting in line, right?  IF you have all the forms, not all team members have to be present to check in. 

2)       Register before dropping off your canoe.  That means you’ll need to be on time.  Directions to canoe drop-off are attached and will be available at the registration table.

3)       You may leave anything you wish in the canoe e.g. paddles, pfd’s, water, food, whatever….If you rented you’ll find your canoe at the drop off with your race number on it. 

4)       You do not need a pfd for the swim portion later in the race.  They’re provided.

5)       Race meeting will start at 8:30am – you must ALL be present for the meeting.  I will give you some time afterward to get your act together.

6)       The obstacle course will take place near the transition area, as well as lunch (pizza!), and the award presentation shortly after 1:30.  It will be a good place for family and friends to hang out.

7)       Race will start shortly after 9:00, and the course will close at 1:30pm.  Don’t panic, we’ll just ask you to ride on in!

8)       Lots of good prizes – everyone gets a raffle ticket in their swag, and you MUST be present to win.

RULES:

• You must complete both canoe checkpoints, all obstacle course challenges, the “divide and conquer” challenge, the “go the distance” challenge, and all legs of the race to be eligible for ranking.
• At least ONE team member must have water on him at all times.
• PFD’s must be worn on the canoe leg
• Protests -A member of the race team can make any protests after completion of the race to the race director. If a formal protest is made, the RD will consult with the race advisory committee.
• Member Withdrawal – If a team member chooses not to continue, two members may finish the race but not be eligible for ranking.
• Teams are permitted and encouraged to help others during the race.  The race committee reserves the right to compensate the team’s time lost while assisting.
• Racers must stay within 100 feet of their team with the exception of two mystery events noted by volunteers
• Racers must wear race numbers on the FRONT of clothing – clearly visible
• Entire team must cross finish line together.  First team (penalty free) will be the winner of each division: coed, all-male, all-female
• NO racing or composite canoes (recreational –type only)

PENALTIES:

• One hour penalty for separating from team – race committee reserves the right to review with volunteers
• 45 – minute penalty for not completing the “divide and conquer” challenge
• 45 – minute penalty for only obtaining ONE checkpoint on the canoe leg
• 2 hour penalty for failing to obtain a checkpoint on the canoe leg
• Disqualification for failing to obey a race volunteer, removing a checkpoint marker, or other major infractions according to race committee

MANDATORY GEAR:

• Bike Helmet
• Bike tools for flat tires
• 1 liter of water container per team

SUGGESTED GEAR:

• Pen ( you’ll get one in the swag bag)
• First aid kit
• Bug spray
• 3^rd seat for canoe