marshall FINANCIAL GROUP Warrington Cares Sprint Tri/Du/Aqua #

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

* REQUIRED: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. _Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person._
* REQUIRED: Proof of ID
* REQUIRED FOR ANNUAL MEMBERS ONLY: USAT Membership ID
* OPTIONAL: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Sunday September 8th, 2024 - 7:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at MARY BARNESS COMMUNITY POOL [https://www.warringtontownship.org/departments/parks-recreation/warringtons-mary-barness-community-pool/], 2501 FREEDOMS WAY WARRINGTON, PA 18976 [https://goo.gl/maps/Wqb2hwoTyZepSDqs8].

SWAG

All finishers will receive finishers certificate!!!
If registered by 8/5, guaranteed shirt size for all paid registrants.

PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 8:30AM -4:30PM AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH FROM 9AM-12NOON AT THE WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP BUILDING 852 EASTON ROAD WARRINGTON, PA 18976

ITINERARY

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM - Check-in, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)
6:45 AM - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area
7:00 AM - Races start (time trial for swim, mass start for duathlon)

DISTANCES

Outdoor pool swim triathlon

TRIATHLON DISTANCES

300 meter pool Swim, 10 mile Bike, 5k Run

DUATHLON DISTANCES

2 mile Run, 10 mile Bike, 5k Run

AQUAVELO DISTANCES

300 meter pool Swim, 10 mile Bike

AWARDS

_No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc._

TRIATHLON AWARDS

OVERALL: Top 3 Male & Female

AGE GROUPS: Top 3 Male & Female
14 & Under, 15-19, 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 and over

DUATHLON AWARDS

OVERALL: Top 3 Male & Female

AGE GROUPS: Top 3 Male & Female
19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 and over

PARKING

On site with overflow parking at WARRINGTON FIRE COMPANY [https://www.warringtonfire.org/], 2310 FREEDOMS WAY, WARRINGTON, PA 18976 [https://goo.gl/maps/KSujjzgbxxW6oc5m9].

REFRESHMENTS

Bananas, granola bars, soft pretzels and water

FOR RACE UPDATES

Please visit and like our Facebook page WARRINGTON CARES SPRINT TRIATHLON/DUATHLON/AQUAVELO [https://www.facebook.com/Warrington-Cares-Sprint-TriathlonDuathlonAquavelo-101379221210741]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

* Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
* Split results will be available on website on race day
* Race scored by DQ EVENTS [https://www.dqevents.com/]
* Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
* All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol
* Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

This is a USAT Sanctioned event. All participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of the event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION) [https://www.usatriathlon.org/membership]

* BRONZE: One Day Membership
* SILVER: Annual Membership w/ Benefits
* GOLD: Annual Membership w/ Expanded Benefits
* PLATINUM: Annual Membership w/ Premium Benefits

COMMON RULES AND INFORMATION

* ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!
* Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID
* Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.
* You can download and print out a temporary membership card: HTTPS://MEMBERSHIP.USATRIATHLON.ORG/MEMBER/VIEWMEMBERCARD [https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard]
* Athletes may only pick up their own packets. _UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY AN ATHLETE PICK UP A PACKET FOR ANOTHER PERSON._
* No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete
* Headphones are prohibited
* No riding in transition at any time
* Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.
* Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.