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Tri Without Borders, while unique, is also a
bit complicated. The Olympic Triathlon and the 'Swim Without Borders" are point to point -- across
Boundary Bay. In order to
prepare your transition areas, all athletes need to drive around Drayton
Harbor to Semiahmoo Spit. Athletes in the Olympic Distance
Triathlon will be bused to the start or may arrange their own
transportation if they are late. An important timing issue is that
the Spit traffic will be reduced to one-lane from 8:40 AM to 10:30 AM to
accommodate the bike in and out on the narrow two lane road so you must
be parked by 8:00 AM
PASSING THROUGH CANADIAN CUSTOMS TO THE
SWIM START
We will be submitting the names and
birthdates of all athletes that will be starting in B.C to Canadian
Immigration. They have asked to screen non-Canadian participants.
You will be contacted if any issues arise -- they will be screening for
specific indictable crimes (depending on records they will make
decisions on a case-by-case basis since athletes are only a half mile
into Canada in wetsuits .) We will be working to determine if
athletes will need to bring ID to the swim start check in. Its
quite possible the triathlon check-in procedures at Semiahmoo will
suffice. If you are required to bring ID, we will securely
transport your ID for you to the swim finish.
Swim Without Borders participants will check in at the start in
the Blaine Parking Lot at Peace
Arch Park. Your post race gear will be brought to the finish line
at Semiahmoo Spit. Swimmers will be bused back to the swim start to pick
up their cars. Swimmers may have friends transport them
(preferable). Be sure to have your friends plan on getting to
Semiahmoo Spit before traffic closes at 8:00 AM
SATURDAY ATHLETE CHECK IN (TRI - SWIM)
DAY BEFORE REGISTRATION
: Athletes may register for the event or pick up their race packets
the day before the event at a booth at the BLAINE STREET FAIR H
Street and Peace Portal Drive. 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Or they may check in
at Semiahmoo Spit Saturday Evening 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Bikes may be racked
on Saturday Night
SUNDAY ATHLETE CHECK-IN - TRIATHLETES -
Package pick-up on
Sunday at Semihamoo Spit (just beyond Semiahmoo Resort) from 6:30 AM -
8:00 AM. Bikes will then be racked and T1/T2 set-up.
Triathlon Check in - BLAINE Semiahmoo Spit: Triathletes
can check in from 6:0 - 9:00 PM on Saturday at Semiahmoo Spit or beginning 6:30
AM Sunday Morning, also at the Spit. Bikes must be racked by 7:30 AM (Olympic) or 8:20 (sprint) on
Sunday at the latest. OLYMPIC ATHLETES - You must plan on being at the Spit
early enough to make your bus time for transportation to the race start
(unless you have made other arrangements for transportation to the
start.). Buses Leave Semiahmoo at 7:35 promptly
Transition Area: Bikes must be
racked by 8:20 AM. Only athletes will be allowed in the Transition
Area -- NO EXCEPTIONS. Bikes must have their number on them before
they can be allowed in the Transition Area. Only actual athletes
with their number can remove their bikes from the area.
USAT RULES - HELMETS
MUST BE WORN WHENEVER YOU ARE ON YOUR BIKE IN THE RACE SITE -- EVEN
IF YOU ARE SIMPLY RIDING YOUR BIKE TO TRANSITION AREA. TIME
PENALTIES CAN BE ASSESSED
Race Numbers:
At registration you
will receive several race numbers, bike ties and safety pins. There are no
numbers or tags for the swim portion of the event. The bike number is
secured to your bike frame Road bike numbers must be visible from the
sides. Helmet stickers should be placed in front of the helmet, Bib
numbers should be worn on the front of the body during the run portion of
the event.
SUNDAY CHECK IN - SWIMMERS Peace Arch Park:
Swimmer check-in will be at the Blaine Peach Arch State Parking Lot from
7:15 AM to 8:20 AM (see
map in the Swim Without Borders page). A truck will be available
to transport your post race goods to Semiahmoo (make sure your bag is
well marked). Sticker will be available for you to label your bags. A
bus will return you to the start post race.
BUS TRANSPORTATION: Part of the
entrance fee pays for transportation. The parking lot will be open
by 6:30 AM. Buses Leave Semiahmoo at 7:35 promptly. A
truck will be able to take back a small bag of person belongings to a
secured area at the finish area - bags and label stickers will be
available . Athletes returning to Blaine
will be bused from 11:15 AM .
Schedule: Start times/locations
All Athlete
Check-in Blaine Street Fair:
Sat. 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
and
Semiahmoo Spit (near Resort)
Sat. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Triathlete check-in Semiahmoo
Sun. 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Bike Transition Area Open:
Sat. 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sun. 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Day of Race Parking
Semiahmoo:
Sun. 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Swim/Olympic Check-in Peace
Arch Park: Sun. 7:00 AM - 8:10 AM
Sprint Distance Check In -
Semiahmoo Sun. 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Buses Semiahmoo to Blaine
Sun. 7:10 AM - 7:55 AM
Road closure - Semiahmoo Spit
Sun. 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Olympic and Swimmer Athlete Instructions at Start 8:25 AM
OLYMPIC TRI
RACE START MEN 8:30 AM
OLYMPIC TRI RACE START WOMEN
8:33 AM
SWIM WITHOUT BORDERS START
8:40 AM
Sprint Athlete Instructions at Start 8:30 AM
SPRINT TRI RACE START
MEN 8:45 AM
SPRINT TRI RACE START WOMEN
8:48 AM
SPRINT TRI NOVICE/FIRST TIMERS
8:51 AM
Post race food and expo
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Open Water Swim courses
closed 10:40 AM
Bike courses closed
10:45 AM
Run course closed
12:00 PM
Buses returning athletes to
Blaine 11:15
AM -12:30 PM
Open Water Swim awards
10:45 AM
Sprint Triathlon awards
11:30 AM
Olympic Triathlon awards 12:00 PM
FIRST TIMERS-NOVICE OPEN WATER START
The
last wave of the sprint tri will be first timers. YOU
MAY ELECT TO START IN THIS SPECIAL WAVE - AT CHECK IN . Athletes will be given
special swim support and last wave start (and identifiable swim cap).
Once again, Sprint Triathlete must choose this wave at check -in.
WETSUIT RENTAL:
Canadian Athletes. Rent your
wetsuits from SPEED THEORY 4TH AVE VANCOUVER. (604) 714-0171
www.speedtheory.ca
Seattle Athletes: Rent from Speedy Reedy
www.speedyreedy.com
(206)
632-9879 or Triumph Multi-Sport
www.triumph-multisport.com
(866) 508-4676
Bellingham Athletes: Train or Tri
multi-sport
www.trainortri.com
(360) 647-8048
WATER TEMP: Expected to be 64 degree (F) at Peace Arch Park,
62 degree (F) at Semiahmoo. Full wetsuits are recommended.
Hood and booties allowed but probably not necessary.
Aid Stations/Hydration:
Hydration products will be Gatorade available at race start.
Bike Aid Station will be at mile 12 of the Olympic -- Talking Rain
bottled water, Gatorade (pre-bottled), and ClifShot Gels will
be provided. Run Aid Stations will be at the start (T2), mile 1.5, 3,
4.5. Water, Gatorade and gels will be at all stations.
Waivers/Sanctioning:
The open water swim will be sanctioned by USAT and US Masters rules
will be followed to the greatest extent possible.
The triathlon will be governed by USAT sanctioning. All athletes
will be required to sign the appropriate governing body waivers in order
to participate. Failure to sign waivers will be grounds to refuse
athlete participation in the event, no refunds will be available to
athletes refusing to sign waivers. Non USAT /TriBC members will be
charged a $9.00 one day fee. Triathletes may join USAT online at
www.usatriathlon.org for a
$35.00 annual fee. Swimmers have the insurance fee included in
their registration.
USAT Rules: The
triathlons will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon and all rules strictly
enforced. For current information on the rules check out
www.usatriathlon.org.
The open water swim will be governed by the rules of United States
Masters Swimming to the greatest extent possible.
ESSENTIAL RULES WHICH WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED
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NO LITTERING ON COURSE -- GEL PACS, WATER
BOTTLES ETC WILL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED EQUIPMENT WITH TIME
PENALTIES ASSESSED. CARRY IT WITH YOU OR LEAVE IT AT AN AID
STATION.
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HELMETS AT ALL TIMES -- IF YOU ARE ON YOUR
BIKE AT THE RACE SITE (INCLUDING PARKING YOU MUST WHERE YOUR HELMET
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NO DRAFTING OR BLOCKING ON THE BIKE.
IF YOU ARE PASSING YOU MUST COMPLETE THE PASS IN 15 SECONDS.
IF YOU ARE PASSED YOU MUST DROP BACK. 3 BIKE LENGTHS IS THE NO
DRAFT ZONE
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NO MUSIC SYSTEMS OF ANY KIND ON EITHER THE
BIKE OR THE RUN - ITS A MATTER OF SAFETY ON A CROWDED COURSE.
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MOUNT AND DISMOUNT LINES ENFORCED
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COURTESY AT ALL TIMES. ANY ABUSE
(VERBAL OR OTHERWISE) OF RACE STAFF, OFFICIALS OR VOLUNTEERS WILL
RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE DQ
USAT
rules are designed to ensure a
fair and safe race. They are also designed to maintain the
goodwill of the community and leave no footprint. We appreciate
your adherence to the rules. USAT officials will be onsite.
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