Swim Start and Explanation
Swim start
is seeded based on your given 300yd swim time. Seeds will be posted on this site by Thursday prior to race day.
It is important to provide us with an accurate 300yd time so we can maintain order in the pool. We understand your speed
may change from the time you register until race day so changes to swim times can be made up until 1 week before the race
by contacting tara@golara.org. Changes cannot be guaranteed, but we will make our best effort.
Racers will swim in a serpentine fashion in our
25 yard pool i.e. will complete first lap by swimming down right side of lane, back the left side of lane, cross under lane
line, repeat again for second lap and continue until completing 6 laps and exiting in the diving area. Each racer will enter
the water every 20 seconds. If you need pace an athlete in the pool, gently tap the swimmers ankle and pass swiftly.
No flotation devices, or motors are allowed during the swim. Sorry!
Eligibility
Open to individuals 14 years
of age or older as of December 31 , 2008 and two or three person relay teams. The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved.
All registrants or parent/legal guardian must sign a race waiver during packet pick up.
Packet Pick Up
Race packets can be picked up Friday
night prior to the race in the Lewisburg Area Ice Rink from 6-8PM OR on race day from 6-7:30AM near the transition area.
Please check race information to be sure all the information is correct, before walking
away. If a change in age, sex, or division is needed, tell us at that time.
Transition Area & Event Parking
The bike & run transition area (TA) is located in the Lewisburg Ice Rink parking area on St. Lawrence
St. and will be closed for parking during the event. Event parking is available in the old PA House parking
lot located on St. Mary's St.
TA is gravel. Shoes
will be allowed to be stored and put on outside of the TA in the grassy area following the swim.
Race Goodies
All athletes registered by August 1, 2008 will receive a t-shirt and goody bag. All racers
will receive post-race food & refreshments.
The Lewisburg Area Community Pool will be
open to the public follwoing the event. Locker rooms will be open for use during the race.
Support
Volunteers are committed to make your race a safe and memorable
experience. Transportation will be provided back to the facility for any athlete unable to complete the course
for any unexpected reason. Local emergency personnel will be on alert during the event.
Refunds
No refunds are available for any reason. You do have the option to transfer your 2008 entry to another
athlete. The transfer is only valid for this season's race (2008) and a $5 administrative fee is required to complete
the transfer. The entry form and the $5 transfer fee must be received by August 1. NO
ENTRY TRANSFERS FOR ANY REASON AFTER August 1, 2008!
USA Triathlon
The LARA Triathlon
is NOTsanctioned by USA Triathlon. You will not need a USAT license
to participate.
Timing
Event in professionally chip timed by Score-This, Inc!!! Race is seeded based on swim times with swimmers starting every 20 seconds. It is imperative that athletes line up for the
swim start in numerical order according to their given race number. Timing chip MUST be returned to the timer following
completion of the event or a fee will be assessed to racer.
Race Rules & Regulations
1. Helmets must be worn during the bike portion of the triathlon. The chin strap must be secured before you mount the bike
and should not be undone until you have dismounted.
2. All official traffic rules apply. Although we will make every effort to provide a safe course
for our athletes it is NOT a closed course. The bike and run courses are open to traffic and all traffic rules must
be obeyed unless otherwise directed by a police officer or fire police. For your safety adhere to all warnings issued
by various course officials. Runners please take note: You must yield the road to
cyclists.
3. Do not ride your
bike in the transition area. Mount and dismount lines will be marked at the entrance/exit of the transition
area. All cyclists and runners must enter the transition area in the "IN" and exit the "OUT".
4. Do not cross over the yellow center line during the
bike. Any violations will result in immediate disqualification.
5. Race numbers must be visible. You must be body marked with your race number before
the start of the event. You will also receive a race number that must be worn and visible during the run segment.
6. Wet suits will not be permitted during the indoor swim.
Please bring your own swim cap if you wish to wear one during the race.
7. Drafting on the bike course is not permitted and illegal. Respect others and ride
your own race.
8. Only athletes are allowed
in the Bike/Run transition area. Athletes are not allowed to accept help during the race for any
reason accept for official event volunteers. Any other assistance will result in disqualification.
9. NO headphones, jogging strollers
or pets are not allowed during the race.
10. The race will be held rain or shine. The Race Director reserves the right to cancel the event
if the weather conditions become unsafe.
11. No verbal or physical
abuse will be tolerated. If an action is witnessed by a race official as un-sportsmanlike conduct disqualification
will result. Be courteous toward officials, volunteers & fellow racers.
12. Littering is not tolerated during the race. Please keep all wrappers with
you in a pocket or under your bike shorts. Keep our courses beautiful so our town will be happy and willing to continue
hosting our event.
13. Swimming a backstroke is not allowed during
the swim due to the close proximity of swimmers within lanes. Freestyle, breast stroke, butterfly is fine - but NO backstroke.
14. Relay Teams: Team members must pass the
timing chip from member to member IN the TA.
15. Pre-Race Meeting:
A mandatory race meeting will be held on race day at 7:35AM near the TA.
16. Results will
be posted on this site and on Score-This, Inc!!!
Most
importantly have fun, respect our venue, volunteers and fellow racers. See you in August!
