SMART WATER
You must present USAT Card (No Canadian Cards, Please) at registration or pay additional $10 fee
New USAT Rule::::::::::>>>>>>>> NO ID NO RACE.... PLEASE BRING A PHOTO ID TO MAKE REGISTRATION RUN SMOOTH.....ID'S WILL BE CHECKED
Please note the following important information for the 2009 season:
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All relay participants will be required to either show proof of membership or purchase a one-day license and sign a USAT waiver. In other words, all athletes competing in this event, no matter the distance they are covering, must show proof of membership or purchase a one-day.
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Annual membership and one-day membership fees are still $39 and $10 respectively
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Every athlete will need to show a photo ID at packet pick-up. NO ID, NO RACE!
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Packets will not be mailed prior to race day, all athletes must pick up their packets in person, and cannot pick up a packet for someone else.
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A USAT waiver must be signed by all athletes.
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REFUND & COMP POLICY
Refunds- THERE IS NO REFUNDS OR COMPS FOR THIS RACE. This information is posted on the web, online applications and printable applications when you apply and sign your application.
EVENT CANCELLATION OR DELAY OF RACE:
There is NO rain date,
We go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right
to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In any case there
will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must except any such risk of
their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All
monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race
supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to
produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go
forth with the race is based on the overall event safety.
The race may be delayed
or canceled due to adverse weather or other conditions beyond our control.
Should the event be delayed, the starting time of the event will be moved back
as needed and prudent. If the delay is longer than 90 minutes, the event will be
cancelled. The Race Director, and local law enforcement, has the authority to
cancel the race. If cancellation of the race is initiated at any time during the
race, please follow instructions of the race officials and local law enforcement
personnel. Your entry fee is not refundable if the race is cancelled. The Race
Director also reserves the right to modify the course at any time before or
during the race if instructed by local law enforcement personnel or park
officials.
NO REFUNDS NO COMP's
Entry fees are not transferable to another person. Transferring your application is considered Fraud. ID is required at packet pick-up. If you register on-line after the race is posted ‘closed’ your entry fee will be credited back to your card less a $50.00 processing fee. There is a $50.00 charge for returned checks or declined credit card.
Selling your race slot or transfer of your slot is strictly prohibited! If you sell or transfer your race slot, you will be disqualified from the event and you, as well as the racer who used your slot will be unable to race in another of our races for a minimum of 5 years. Additionally, we will report the infraction to USA Triathlon, which may subject to you to further sanctions.
NO COMPLIMENTARY TICKET TO FOLLOWING YEARS RACE:
We are a non-profit race and run very close to the belt. We will not and can not comp your race application to the following year race.
Please Note: That on any returned checks there will be a $75 charge and Canadian checks there will be added fee up to $50.
If you need more information please email Race Director Michele Cote micheletuptri@roadrunner.com
What is the distance of the Tinman- 1.2 mile Swim 56 mile bike 13.4 mile run
What is the distance of the Sprint- .6 mile Swim 18.6 mile bike 6.2 mile run
What is the distance of the Relay - 1.2 mile Swim 56 mile Bike 13.4 mile Run
Is there a Relay for the Sprint- NO not at this time.
How Many Members Make a Relay? 2 or 3 per team is allowed
Are Volunteers Needed? Yes we will take all the help we can get and thank you in advance for helping us out. Please email micheletuptri@roadrunner.com or itsme19@roadrunner.com to be placed at one of our unique stations. If you have a preference please let us know.
Who is the Race Director for 2008 - Michele Cote` micheletuptri@roadrunner.com
Is there a mass start? No, there will be 8 +waves at 5 min. intervals. Sprint first at 8:00 then 1st Tin @ 8:10
What is the water temperature? Average water temperature 68 – 72 degrees
Are wet suits allowed? Wet suits are allowed (and recommended this year) as long as water temperature is below 78 degrees. Tinted goggles also suggested.
Are Booties and Hoods allowed: Yes only Neoprene booties and hoods are allowed.
Are Gloves Allowed: NO gloves are never legal. See USAT rules for more info.
What time does race start? First wave out at 8:00 am SPRINT is FIRST wave out. First Full 8:10
Is it required to have a USAT Triathlon card and number? Not at this time but if you do not have one you must pay a $10 one day fee.
Are OAT (Canada) numbers acceptable? No. According to USAT they have stopped accepting OAT or Canada cards. For more information please contact USAT.
What is there to drink at the Aid Stations- Smart Water at all bike stations, Cup water on the Run, Gatorade on the Bike and Run course.
What food is there at each aid station- There will be bananas and Oranges at each station. Run and finish line will have pretzels.
How many aid stations is there on the course?
Swim: 1 station located at the end of Finish
Bike: There are 5 aid station on the Full Tinman course.
Bike: There is 1 aid station on the Sprint Distance Tinman location at the bike turnaround
Run: There are 9 Stations with 3 being out and back stations total 12 aid stations on the Full Tinman course.
Run: There are 4 stations with 1 being out and back total 5 stations on the Sprint course
Transition: There is 1 stations within the Transition 1 located on the way out of the run
Finish Line: 1 station at the Finish Line.
Can I use my own chip? Yes, please bring it to registration and see Michele Cote Race Director to have your number registered with timing to be used.
Will there be online results after the race? Yes http://tupperlakeinfo.com http://sportstats.ca http://usatriathlon.org
How can I find accommodations? Accommodations Directory www.tupperlakeinfo.com or call the Tupper Lake Visitor Center. 518-359-3328.
What can you tell me about the bike course? It is an out / back course with rolling hills. Said to be a challenging course.
Are there any Lake Placid USA Iron man slots? NO, Ironman has denied slots for the last several years. No other information is available or contact Ironman
How many splits are in the timing? 5 splits will be in place 2007
Cut Off Times? We will never leave till the last athlete goes by. There is a sag wagon on Bike and Run. A boat will follow the last swimmer. Product will be out but aid stations will close on the bike as the last biker comes through. Run course will close aid stations at approx 4:00 p.m. Product will be left. Sag wagon will follow. There will always be someone at the park and finish line waiting to cheer you on in. Good Luck see you all at the finish line.
When is Race Packet Pick Up? June 26th. Between 10 AM 9 PM. You can also pick up your packets on race day between 5:45 and 7:15 a.m. (FIRM).
Where is Registration: Packet pick-up, Registration and Carbo-Load Dinner will be held at race site under the large tent.
Directions? Please see our directions page for this information.
http://www.tupperlakeinfo.com/tinman/directions.htm
Pre Race Food?- Friday at the Park from 4 to 8p.m.
Is there a Food after the race? YES, there is an after race BBQ free for athletes. Extra tickets for friends and family are available for purchase at the site.
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If you need more information please email THE RACE DIRECTOR Michele Cote micheletuptri@roadrunner.com