| We have posted the
most common questions received in our office for your convenience. Please
read these over prior to e-mailing or contacting us, your question is likely
related to one of the answers below. You may read through the complete list
or click one of the following topics to go directly to that section:
VOLUNTEERS,
REGISTRATION,
RACE SPECIFIC,
SPECTATORS,
PARKING,
BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES.
VOLUNTEER
Q. I have family
coming that would like to volunteer where you need help. How can they get
involved?
A. Volunteers are able
to get involved with the race while having fun watching family and friends.
If you are interested in volunteering,
please click here*.
REGISTRATION
Q. Is there a cost
for online registration?
A. No…there are no
additional fees for online registration. In fact, we prefer it due to
information accuracy.
Q. What do I need
for Registration/Packet Pick Up?
A. You must bring a
photo ID to packet pick up. Packet pick up will be Saturday August 12, at the
Blaine Street Fair 12:00 - 4:00 PM and Semiahmoo Spit
(just beyond Semiahmoo Resort) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM Sunday morning. (If you are a USAT member, you must bring your
current USAT card). Each participant must pick up his/her own race packet.
Friends/Family cannot pick up race packets for each other. At the
registration you must sign the event waiver in order to compete.
Q. Will I receive a
confirmation packet?
A. No. You confirmation
is on the site at Events Online. If you see your name listed you
registration was successful. If you registered by mail or are a
complimentary entrant check the “Participants List” under the Registration
Button on the left to ensure your place. All confirmations will be sent via
e-mail. Until you receive your confirmation e-mail you can check the web
site for the information.
Q. How many
participants will The Tri Without Borders be allowing in the various 2006
Triathlon events?
A. Capacity numbers for
the 2006 events are as follows:
Sprint
Triathlon 250 persons
Olympic
Triathlon 450 person
Open
Water Swim 200 Persons
Q. Do you allow
race day registration?
A. No, these events are
likely to sell out by race day and given border considerations we must see
registration beforehand.
Q. Are there any
benefits to registering early?
A. Definitely, there is
a fee increase as the race dates approach. Also, with our online
registration, our events are selling out much more quickly, so the risk of
not getting in has increased somewhat.
Q. After registering
for your event, I find I cannot participate. What are my options? Do you
give refunds?
A.
Athletes
may receive a 50% cash refund for medical reasons if request and explanation
is received prior to July 31, 2006. No refunds are available after that
date.
Q. May I give or
sell my slot to someone else?
A. All entries are
non-transferable. The Tri Without Borders allows for a certain rate of attrition
at each event. If an applicant would like to make a change before the
deadline, this refers to switching their entry from one distance to another
within an event (if there are still slots available in each race), they may
request a transfer to the shorter distance at no cost. Thank you for
respecting our policy. Participants found racing under another persons name
will be disqualified and both entrants will reported to USA Triathlon for
disciplinary action which can include being suspended from any USAT event
for 1 year.
RACE SPECIFIC
Q. How challenging
is the race course?
A. We developed the Tri
Without Borders and Swim Without Borders because of the exceptional venue (and great community).
The swim is flat with a moderate sized mass start for each race ;-) The bike
has one steep climb out of transition to Lincoln/Birch Point road. In
the one or two loop course you will have gradual climb to the top elevations
of the point (maybe 150 feet). The sprint run is flat. The
Olympic run includes a climb up to the Semiahmoo Golf resort and back.
Q. When/Where can I
rack my bike?
A. Bicycles must be racked at
the assigned space (number) associated with your bib number on the evening
before or the morning of the race.
Q. Where do all of
the race numbers go?
A. 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.
Q. How do I use my
ChampionChip timing chip?
A.
At swim check in all
traces will receive your timing chip. The chip must be securely fastened
the Velcro ankle strap
AND timing chip to your left ankle.
Participants' times will be recorded as you cross the red mats at each
timing location: Swim finish, Bike Out, Bike In, Run Out and the Finish Line.
Chips and Ankle straps will be collected by volunteers at the finish line.
Q. What product will
be on-course so that I can start training on it now?
A. The Official Bar
Sponsor is Cliff Bar, The Official Gel Sponsor is Clif Shots, The
Official Energy Drink is Gatorade Endurance.
Q. What are the
course cut off times?
A.
The advantage of combining
three race distances simultaneously is that we have on course support for
the shorter distances throughout the day.
The following rules will prevail:
Swim cutoff: 2 hour
Bike: Olympic 2 hours
Run: Olympic 1 and
a half hours
Q. Is The Tri
Without Borders a USAT sanctioned event?
A. Yes.
Q. What is the
average water
temperature
of Drayton Harbor on race day?
A. Between 62 an 65 egrees.
Q. Are wetsuits
allowed?
A. Yes, full and
sleeveless wetsuits are allowed, and recommended. Booties and squid lids are
also okay. The official wetsuit sponsor is Promotion Wetsuits. Wetsuit
rentals will be available at ww.speedyreedy.com You must make
arrangements yourself..
SPECTATORS
Q. Is there food
available on site ?
A.
Yes. There will be an expo
but you are encouraged to bring a picnic breakfast. an espresso stand is
available in Semiahmoo Resort and the Marina store.
Are
there any road closures I should be aware of?
A. YES --
Semiahmoo Spit will have a single lane available and lead vehicle traffic
management. Flagmen will stop traffic from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
as athletes enter crossroads and navigate the spit..
PARKING
Q. Will there be
specific parking or shuttles available?
A. IMPORTANT -- All
athletes will leave their cars either on the spit or at the swim start (preferred).
Shuttle buses will be assigned 7:00 AM to 7:35 AM to transport
athletes to the start...or after 11:00 AM to transport athletes back to pick
up their vehicles in Blaine. Plan accordingly.
GENERAL
Q. Where is the Tri
Without Borders located?
A.
Check our web site under
travel and accommodations a map, directions, and all accommodation
information.
Q. Can I use my own
ChampionChip?
A.
Yes. During the online
application process there is a place to enter you own alpha-numeric chip
code. (Please do not enter any spaces or dashes). You may also email your
own chip code to
info@triwithoutborders.com Please bring
your personal ChampionChip with you to packet pick up.
Q. What do I do
with my ChampionChip if it is not returned at the finish line?
A. There is a $30 fee for all
chips not collected within 30 days. Please mail your ChampionChip in a
padded envelope to the address below:
Total Health
Events, LLC
8084 Skeena
Way
Blaine, WA
98230
Q. Where can I go
for camping or accommodations?
A. Blaine and
surrounding areas have many options. It is recommended that athletes
secure a room in Blaine, Birch Bay and White rock and enjoy all the
Saturday events the area has to offer. Go to accommodations page
Accommodation
for more information.
Q. May I call the
Total Health Events if I want additional help?
A. Yes, the friendly
staff is always willing to help, but please check our website first,
www.triwithoutborders.com. Many of the
questions you have will be answered online. Our main office phone is
360-325-0715 or contact us at info@triwithoutborders.com.
Q. Is The Tri
Without Borders a special Qualifier?
A. The Tri
Without Borders is the Best of the US Race series. In addition top
finishers Olympic qualify for free entry into the 2006 ITU Pan American Long
Distance Age Group Championships -- September 16, 2006 Grand Coulee Dam
Washington. Other awards include entry into the Open Water Swim in
Honolulu, Age Group race at the ITU World Cup in CanCun Mexico.
Q. What do I need to cross the border?
A. Entrance into the United States
requires proof of citizenship. This means either a Valid Passport, or
a Drivers License (picture ID) and a valid Birth Certificate.
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