Carolina Half 2013
Event #19 of the AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series
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7:30 AM |
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Sunday, September 29, 2013 |
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Charlotte, NC |
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DISTANCE: |
1.2 Mile Swim |
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OPEN TILL: |
Thursday, September 26, 2013 7:30 AM |
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Description
Charlotte's first Half Iron Distance event is finally here! Ready, Set, Go! After many months of work and planning this event has become a reality. This point to point event looks to be a huge success in it's inaugural year.
The event will start at the Davidson College Lake Campus (200 Lake Campus Drive, Mooresville, NC 28117) off Langtree Rd in Mooresville, NC and finish at Bailey Rd Park (11536 Bailey Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031) in Cornelius, NC. Transition #1 and Transition #2/Finish Line will be serparated by only 7 miles. Be sure not to miss it, we expect the event to sell out!
Race Logistics:
This race involves some special logistics due to the point-to-point nature of the race. The swim takes place at Davidson College Lake Campus. The bike course starts at Davidson College Campus and finishes at Bailey Rd Park along with the run. Please familiarize yourself with these details in the "Race Logistics" section of this page.
Course Description:
Swim:
The swim will take place at Davidson College Lake Campus off Langtree Rd. Water temperature at Lake Norman this time of the year is usually around 72 degrees which will make for a fast wetsuit legal swim. The swim will be a beach start, with participants lining up shoulder to shoulder. It will be a triangle clock wise swim course with two turns. Swim bouys will be positioned every 100 meters throughout the course. The swim exit will be a ladder exit at the end of the pier.
Transition #1 - The swim to bike transition is will be at Davidson College Lake Campus. The swim to bike transition is about 1/4 mile due to the finish location of the swim and the start location of the bike. The road from swim finish to T1 is not paved, it is a gravel road. We will provide a location at swim finish to place shoes, so participants have the option to utilize them when running from swim finish to T1.
Bike:
The bike course is a 56 mile loop that will run thorugh 4 different counties. The course will start out by going directly through Downtown Mooresville heading out into rural areas of NC. The course is a combination of flats, rolling hills, rural and urban areas. The Road surface is very good throughout the course.
All participants will need to check in their bikes into the T1/Davidson College Lake Campus transition area on Saturday between 12:00 Noon -7PM. Due to limited space, no vehicles will be allowed to access T1/Davidson Collge Lake Campus on race morning. All athletes and spectators will be transported to T1/Davidson College Lake Campus on race morning.
Transition #2 - The bike to run transition will be at Bailey Road Park.
Run Course:
The run course is an "out & back" with a loop design. The course is rolling, features a fair amount of shading, but also some stretches without shade. The course will leave Bailey Rd Park and connect to the Cornelius/Davidson Greenway system. It will utilize the Cornelius/Davidson Greenway system and surrounding neighborhoods in Davidson/Cornelius.
Affiliated Charities
This event benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training.
Category Pricing
| Open MaleOpen FemaleMasters Open MaleMasters Open FemaleAge Group MaleAge Group FemaleClydesdaleMaster ClydesdaleAthenaAquabike MaleAquaBike FemalePhysically Challenged MalePhysically Challenged FemaleNovice MaleNovice FemaleNovice Masters MaleNovice Masters Female |
**This pricing is based upon Date Once a date is reached the price will increase to the next tier | ||||||||||
| Male RelayFemale RelayMixed Relay |
**This pricing is based upon Date Once a date is reached the price will increase to the next tier |
Note: On-line Registration for this event closes on 09-26-2013 at 7:30 AM.
There is a $12.00 fee for each non-USAT registrant.
On-site registration is available for this event on 09-28-2013 during normal packet pick up hours.
On-site registration is available for this event on 09-29-2013 during normal packet pick up hours.
Event Site Rules
Event Capacity:
500
USAT Sanctioned:
The Carolina Half is a USA Triathlon sanctioned race.
Manditory Bike Drop Off:
All participants will need to check in their bikes into the T1/Davidson College Lake Campus transition area on Saturday between 12:00 Noon -7PM. Due to limited space, no vehicles will be allowed to access T1/Davidson Collge Lake Campus on race morning. All athletes and spectators will be transported to T1/Davidson College Lake Campus on race morning.
Directions from T2/Finish to T1
Cut-Off Time:
All participants must complete the race in under 8 hours. The swim must be completed in no more than 1 hour - 30 minutes from the time the participant started. The bike must be completed in no more than 5 hours from the time the participant started. Participants must finish the entire race under 8 hours from the start of the event. Race officials reserve the right to pull a participant off the course if it appears as though that participant will not be able to meet the above time requirements. This is a safety issue, our permits, water safety, volunteers, police, ems, etc are only reserved for the above time restrictions.
Minimum Age:
The minimum age allowed for participating in the Carolina Half is 15.
Timing System:
The Carolina Half will be timed using the ChampionChip Tming System.
(5 splits provided)
Parking:
Parking for the event will be at Bailey Rd Middle School & William Hough High School, just a short walk to T2/Finish Line. There will be no parking allowed at T1 - Davidson College Lake Campus.
Shuttles to T1 on Race Morning:
Due to limited space, no vehicles will be allowed to access T1/Davidson Collge Lake Campus on race morning. All athletes and spectators will be transported to T1/Davidson College Lake Campus on race morning.
Packet Pickup
1) Saturday, September 28th (12:00 Noon - 7:00 PM)
@ Davidson College Lake Campus - Swim Start/T1 Race Site
200 Lake Campus Dr,
Mooresville, NC 28117
Directions from Swim Start/T1/ to T2/Finish.
There is no packet pick-up on race morning due to the Point to Point nature of the event.
NOTE:
Photo ID is required for packet pick-up.
Everyone must pick up their own race packet.
Cash or check only please!
USA Triathlon requires that all USAT annual members must show their USAT membership card at packet pick-up.
Any USAT annual member who does not present his/her valid membership card at packet pick-up, will be required to pay the USAT one-day fee of $12.
Lodging Information
To be announced...
Policies and Refunds
REFUND POLICY:
50% of your entry fee will be refunded until September 14, 2013. No refunds will be issued for any reason after September 14, 2013.
Entries CANNOT be transfered or defered to another person, event, or year.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to this refund policy.
To request a refund, you must complete the refund request form below.
WEATHER POLICY:
In the event of inclement the following procedures will be followed:
The event will be postponed until 8:45AM in hopes the inclement weather will pass.
If inclement weather does not pass by 8:45AM , the event will be changed to a duathlon format.
Every effort will be made to have this event on time on this date. Should this event be cancelled due to an Act of God or other circumstance beyond the race directors control there will be no refunds, credits, or transfers.
NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to this policy.
By registering for this event you agree to this weather policy.
Click here to go to your profile and request a refund.
Purchase Event Photos
Tricycle Studios is the Official Photographer of the AAA NCTS!
Their photographers will be attending this event capturing images throughout the race course.
Athletes will receive a customized email after the race, complete with race stats, and automated links to find your images. You may also go directly to the Tricycle Studios website to review their custom products, and purchase your photos from this and other Set Up Events.
Tricycle Studios | a Bird's Eye View, Inc. Company | 540-358-0001 | info@tricyclephoto.com
Volunteer
Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to fill out the volunteer form.
A race official will be in touch with you the week of the race.
Bike & Run Course Aid Station Information
Bike Course:
There will be three aid stations located at the 18, 32, and 45 mile points. Aid stations will have only water available. Water will be Deer Park 20 oz. sport cap bottles. If you require an energy drink during the bike, we suggest you carry this with you. Please do our volunteers a big favor and if you're going to drop a bottle - please do so at the aid station locations. Keep in mind that littering on the bike course will result in a penalty courtesy of our USAT officials.
Run Course:
Aid stations will be located every mile.
Aid Station Supplies:
* Heed
* Water
* Flat cola
* HammerGel
* E-Caps
* Oranges
* Salty Snack
* Ice
* Towels
* First Aid Kit
* Port-A-Let
We ask that all participants deposit all their trash at the trash containers located at/near the aid stations.
Please do our volunteers a favor and make sure you don't throw trash along the run course. Our ability to hold this race is contingent upon how clean we leave the area following the race. Littering on the run course will result in a penalty from the USAT officials.
Category Results
CLICK HERE to view category results. Not yet available.
Relay Team Information
- Relays can be 2-person (one person does 2 legs, and one person does 1 leg) or 3-person teams (each person does 1 leg of the event).
- EACH Relay member MUST pick up his/her own packet.
- EACH Member MUST have their photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) to pick up their packet.
- If a member is a minor (17 or under), then a parent/guardian must show an ID to get their packet.
- If a member turns 18 by the end of 2013 they are considered an Adult per USAT, thus they must pick up their own packet.
- If you need to replace a relay member you can e-mail us using the Contact Us button at the top of the page with the changes.
- If it is the week of the event and you need to make a change to a relay member then you can make this change at packet pick up.
- At packet pick up you will be given a sheet of paper that explains how the relays will work (chip hand off, tagging spot, etc.).
- If you are an individual that wishes to switch to a relay team, then you can e-mail us, using the Contact Us button at the top of the page, the following information: Team Name, Team Member Names, Team Member Shirt sizes. You will need to pay the difference to convert to a relay, which you can pay at packet pick up (cash or check only). If it is the week of the event, then you can make these changes at packet pick up.
USAT Rules and Information
Most Commonly Violated USAT Rules:
USAT INFORMATION:
ALL USAT members must show proof of a current membership at packet pick up. If you have recently renewed a membership, then you MUST print out a temporary card or receipt of payment (that shows length of the membership period) to show at packet pick up. We will not take your word for it that your membership is current; you must SHOW us. Failure to do so will result in having to pay the one-day fee of $12.
CLICK HERE to be taken to the USAT website where you can renew your membership or print out a temporary card. You can also renew your membership at packet pick up if that's easier for you.
If I entered my USAT information when I registered, then why do I need to show my card at packet pick up? USAT rules state that all USAT members must show a valid membership card at packet pick up and failure to do so will result in having to pay the 1-day fee. Our events are sanction by USAT, therefore, we must follow these rules. Our website is not connected to USAT's website, so the information that you enter when you register could be incorrect. We must physically document the current expiration date of your membership when you pick up your packet as this is the only way we can confirm 100% that your membership is in fact current.
USAT's "Age Up" Policy:
An athlete's age for any USAT sanctioned race will be his/her age as of Dec. 31, 2013 . The age he/she is on 12/31 will determine his/her racing age group. If an athlete is due to "age-up" into the next group, it will happen at the beginning of the year, not after the athlete's birthday. This action aligns regular U.S. age group racing with the method used by USA Triathlon for its National Rankings Program and its new Grand Prix Series.
Example: John Smith is 39 and will turn 40 on November 20, 2013.
John will be considered 40 for all 2013 races - and will race in the 40-44 age group at all 2013 races.
Sally Jones is 29 and will turn 30 on July 3, 2013.
Sally will be considered 30 for all 2013 races - and will race in the 30-34 age group at all 2013 races.
This same policy applies to the all race categories in AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series races (Open, Clydesdale, etc).
Example: Fred Peters is 39 and will turn 40 on August 15, 2013.
Fred has registered to race in the "Open" category.
Since Fred will turn 40 in 2013 and will be considered 40 in all 2013 races, Fred will automatically be switched into the "Masters Open" category.
Participant Meeting
A participant orientation meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 28th at the T1 race site (blue tent at T1/Swim Start location). We will cover as many details as possible about the race and questions will be encouraged. A representative from USA Triathlon will also be on hand to discuss USAT issues and concerns relative to rules and safety. This meeting should last about 30 minutes - we encourage everyone to attend.
NOTE: There will be NO pre-race instructions given on race morning.
Award Categories & Category Information
Top 3 in each of the following categories
Open (M & F)
Masters Open (M & F)
Age Groups (M & F):15 & Under,16-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69, 70-74,75-79,80-84, 85+
Clydesdales (Males - 220 Lbs +)
Masters Clydesdales (Males - 220 Lbs +, 40 & Over)
Athenas (Females - 165 Lbs +)
Aquabike
Physically Challenged
Novice (M & F)
Masters Novice (M & F)
Relay Teams (Male, Female, & Mixed)
AAA Car Care North Carolina Triathlon Series rules state that once you compete in a particular race category in an AAA-NCTS race - you must remain in that same category for all future AAA-NCTS races in that calendar year. The exception to this rule are the Novice and Masters Novice categories. You may begin the year as a Novice or Masters Novice and then switch into another category (ie: age group, clydesdale, etc.)
Below is a brief description of each race category:
Open - Category for Elite participants. These are typically the fastest people in the race and they compete on an Elite/Professional level.
Masters Open - Same as above, but these Elite participants are 40 and over.
Age Group - Participants competing in their age group.
Clydesdale - Category for male participants who are over 220 lbs.
Master Clydesdale - Category for male participants who are over 220 lbs. and are 40 or over.
Aquabike - Category for participants who would like to race the swim and bike portions but not the run.
Athena - Category for women over 165 lbs.
Novice - Category for beginner participants. Participants competing as a Novice have usually done less than 3 events.
Master Novice - Same as Novice but these participants are beginners who are 40 or over.
Male Relay Team - A relay team that consist of all Male members (2 or 3 members).
Female Relay Team - A relay team that consist of all Female members (2 or 3 members).
Mixed Relay Team - A relay team that consist of all Male and/or Female members (2 or 3 members).
NOTE: You may fit into one or more of the above categories, so whichever category you choose to compete in is completely your choice. Choose the category that you feel you would have the most fun competing in.
Finisher Medals:
Finisher medals will be provided for participants of the Carolina Half including each relay team member.
Race Logistics/Medical Form/Bike Assembly
The Carolina Half is a "point-to-point" race. As such - this race presents participants and race organizers with some unique logistical challenges. We have attempted to make this as easy for participants as possible. It will be important that all participants follow these instructions. At packet pick-up, all participants will be given an envelope containing one plastic bag with drawstrings. This plastic bag will have your race number identified on it. You will use this bag at the swim finish transition area.
All participants will need to check in their bikes into the T1/Davidson College Lake Campus transition area on Saturday between 12:00 Noon - 7PM. Due to limited space, no vehicles will be allowed to access T1/Davidson Collge Lake Campus on race morning. All athletes and spectators will be transported to T1/Davidson College Lake Campus on race morning.
Paid security guards will be on duty from 12:00 Noon Saturday until 5AM on Sunday morning (when race organizers and volunteers arrive). This is being done to make things a little easier for you in the morning and also to limit all the traffic out at the T1/Davidson College Lake Campus location.
You'll notice that the bike racks at T1/Davidson College Lake Campus transition area will be numbered in ranges- look for your specific rack. These racks at T1/Davidson College Lake Campus are NOT individually numbered (the bike racks at T2/Bailey Rd Park are individually numbered). For the T1/Davidson College Lake Campus, you may rack your bike anywhere on the rack with your number range.
1) On race morning, all participants will need to park at Bailey Rd Middle School and William Hough High School - just a short walk from T2/Finish Line area.
2) Make sure you take everything you will need for the Swim-to-Bike transition with you on race morning. Included in this will be your plastic bag - marked with your race number. When you exit the water and get to the transition area - stuff your goggles, swim cap, and all other belongings (including your wetsuit - if applicable) into the bag - and leave it at your spot.
3) Before you drop your run gear in T2/Bailey Rd Park transition area, grab your run number and pick up your timing chip at the green tent, located near the T.A. and right next to the bus staging area. You will need to show your run number in order to receive your timing chip. Once you have your timing chip, drop your run gear in T2/Bailey Rd Park transition area. Once again, find your numbered bike rack. At T2/ Bailey Rd Park transition area - the bike racks will be individually numbered. Find your specific spot and lay out your run gear. As with the other transition area - make a note of where you are - to eliminate confusion when you come in off the bike.
4) At this point you're ready to be transported to the Swim Start/T1/Davidson College Lake Campus location. Buses will be provided to take you out to swim start. Friends and family are welcome to ride out on the buses - these buses will be returning to the finish line following the swim start. DON'T FORGET YOUR TIMING CHIP & ANKLE BAND.
5) When the race is over - your plastic bag from T1/Davidson College Lake Campus will be transported back to the race finish location. All bags will be lined up in numerical sequence - to allow you to easily find your gear. These bags will be back to the finish line location before the final competitor finishes the race. This will prevent you from having to go back out to T1 following the race.
Medical Form:
All participants will be required to fill out the official medical form before they will be allowed to pick up their race packets. To avoid having to do this at packet pick-up, please download the medical form, fill it out, and bring it to packet pick-up.
Flying In/Bike Assembly:
Cool Breeze Cyclery offers this service. There main store is in the Moorseville area. You will need to contact them in advance.
Steve Doolittle - 124 Trade Court Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 663-8812
Additional Details
Here is some helpful information regarding our series and things we do:
- Event Details are always posted the week of the event. This document can be viewed and printed out by clicking on the "Event Details" button on the top, right-hand side of the event page. This button will NOT appear until we post the document. READ this information. 99% of the questions we get at packet pick up are answered in this document, so the more information you read ahead of time, the quicker we can move people through the packet pick up process.
- A pre-event e-mail will be sent out the afternoon AFTER online registration has closed. We wait until we have all the registrations before sending this e-mail because we want to make sure everyone gets the information.
- We always post the Official Participant List with everyone's bib (race) number after online registration has closed, usually by the afternoon after registration closes.
- Get in the habit of checking this Official Participant List for your bib number. If you come to packet pick up with your Photo ID and USAT card (if applicable) out and ready to hand to us, and tell us your race number as you approach the table, packet pick up moves about 5 million times faster. Yes, it makes that much of a difference. If it takes you 5 minutes to find your ID, then that's 5 minutes that the people behind you have to wait.
- Everyone MUST show a photo ID at packet pick up, and you can NOT pick up anyone elses packet. This is a USAT rule that we must follow, so please do not ask and then get frustrated with our staff when the answer is no. We do not keep this information a secret. If you have a friend who is not competing, then you can pick up their shirt and any other swag they may have gotten, but you will not be given their numbers.
- If you get your shirt at packet pick up and are not happy with the size, then you will be able to exchange it BUT not until packet pick up ends event morning. We do this to make sure everyone gets the size they registered for first. Otherwise everyone would go to the same size, then we would run out of that size and the people that actually registered for it would not get it.
- Online registration always closes 3 days (72 hours) before the event. This is a system wide feature. This allows us enough time to begin to get everything prepped that we need to for the event. If there are still spots available after online registration has closed, then we will post this information and you will be able to register for the event at the posted packet pick up times. Any time you register for an event on-site, it is ALWAYS CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
- For pool swims, all participants that register on-site will be seeded amongst each other by 100-yard swim time and will begin after all the pre-registered athletes. We leave a LARGE time gap between the last pre-registered athlete and the first on-site sign up to make sure the pool is clear and no one is swimming over anyone else.
- ALWAYS check your swim time more than 2 weeks before the event. After 2 weeks, the system locks you out so no changes can be made, and there are many times that participants think they have entered an accurate swim time when they actually have not. So just always check it to be safe.
- Double check your race category. Remember events competed in as Novice and Relay do not count towards series points, and remember that the Open category is the ELITE category.
- Relax and have fun!
