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Spring Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, May 5, 2024
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What You Need To Know For Race Day | |
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Hello Carrie,
Welcome to the 2024 Spring Sprint Triathlon
Click Here to Look Up your Bib number
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Please read ALL information within this email. Racers are responsible for knowing their race course and USA Triathlon Rules.
This includes how many Run and Bike Laps you are doing!
ALL Racers:
Please plan to be at the Race Site/Transition Area on Sunday by 6:00 am or sooner.
Sea World Drive CLOSES at 6:15 am.
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*IMPORTANT* USAT WETSUIT RULE | |
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On race day, if the water temp is 60.6 or below USAT has a mandatory wetsuit rule.
If you don’t have a wetsuit, be sure to have one on race day if the water temp is 60.7 or below. XTERRA WETSUITS will be there at the SATURDAY EXPO with extra wetsuits for sale, but please come prepared!
The water temp has been oscillating between 57 & 61 degrees
Hopefully, it will warm up, but everyone needs to be prepared!
Fortunately, XTERRA Wetsuits gives all KOZ Events Participants a GREAT discount on their products.
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Packet Pick Up Times & Location | |
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All athletes must attend ONE pre-race check-in to pick up your race materials either Friday or Saturday. If you miss packet pick up, and do not have the VIP package, you will be required to pay a $10 fee, cash only, for late pick up on race morning.
FRIDAY, MAY 3rd, 2024
Location: Road Runner Sports - 5553 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 4th, 2024
Location: Expo - South Shores Park, S Shores Park Dy, San Diego, CA 92109
Packet Pick Up: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (at the expo)
**LATE** RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP - SUNDAY, MAY 5th, 2024
Location: South Shores Park
5:30 am - 6:30 am
$10 late charge applies (cash only)
Race morning is very busy with parking, warming up, and getting to the start line. If you are picking up your packet or registering on race morning please show up earlier than you normally would, to allow time to do so.
T-Shirts
Available shirt sizes are listed during registration. In the final few days before the event, some sizes will sell out. Not all sizes may be available for same day registration.
If you do not get the size you would like, please visit the t-shirt table at the Expo after 9:00 AM on Sunday for shirt exchange or if you are interested in trading out the size you ordered for a different size!
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1. All athletes must attend ONE pre-race check-in to pick up their race materials (FRI or SAT). Athletes who do not or can't attend FRI OR SAT (and have not selected the VIP Option - more info below) will be required to pay a $10 late fee, cash only, on race morning in order to pick up packet materials.
2. It is mandatory for all athletes to bring their ID to the pre-race check in as well as a printed copy of their signed waiver. We will not give any athlete their bib number without an ID or signed waiver.
KOZ Waiver
3. Parents of children competing in the event will be permitted to pick up their child's packet with their own ID and the child's USAT card
4. You will also be required to show proof of USAT annual membership or purchase a one day membership (if you haven't already purchased a one day with us through registration).
5. Friends and family members will NOT be allowed to pick up for an athlete. Sorry NO EXCEPTIONS. These events are USAT sanctioned and USAT doesn't allow anyone besides the participant to pick up race materials. Youth athletes under the age of 18 may have a parent/guardian pick up their materials.
6. Please note: Beginning in 2019 ALL first time youth triathletes with a racing age of 7-10 will be required to complete a Swim Certification in order to compete in the event. You may download the form here.
7. Athletes who do NOT/cannot attend Friday or Saturday (and have not selected the VIP Option) will be required to pay a $10 (cash only) late fee on race morning in order to pick up their race materials. Late packet pickup on race morning is available starting at 5:30 AM PT near the Race / Swim Start, at South Shores Park.
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Pick Up Checklist
❒ ID
❒ USAT Membership Proof
❒ Printed and Signed KOZ Waiver in hand
❒ Swim Certification (1st time itsy bitsy triathletes age 7-10)
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ALL REGISTRATION QUESTIONS, CHANGES, INQUIRIES, UPDATES MUST OCCUR in person at the Pre-Race Check-Ins Friday / Saturday or on Race Morning.
We will not be able to make any changes by email or phone. This includes: changes in event type, changing event division, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline to transfer registration has already passed.
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ATTENTION
This is a USAT sanctioned-event. You will be required to show proof of USAT membership status to receive your race materials and participate in this event. We will have one day USAT memberships available for $13 (adult) or annual memberships available for $60 (adult) and $10 (youth). These must be purchased if you are unable to show proof of current USAT membership status.
Please review USAT's Frequently Violated Rules by Clicking Here
USAT Membership Information and Annual Membership Registration
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Thank You Brian Walther from KOZ Ambassadors
Other great videos
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Saturday - Course Talk Times at Expo
We highly recommend you attend one of the course talks so you will be completely informed of all details regarding the event.
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11:30 am - Course Talk with Steve Tally | |
12:30 am - Triathlon 101 (How to do a triathlon) & Transition Walk Through with Brian Walther - Please attend the course talk at 11:30 first, as this season will overlap with the next course talk. | |
1:00 pm - Course Talk with Steve Tally | |
2:00 pm - Kid's Course Talk | |
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Kids Course Talk Information
it is highly recommended that you and your child attend the Kid's Course Talk.
Parents will NOT be allowed in the Race Transition Area or to assist their child during the race per USA Triathlon rules. Each child is responsible for knowing their racecourse, transition area, and USA Triathlon rules. We will have volunteers in transition to help the children if needed. We love all of you supporting your children in growing up to be healthy happy, self-confident humans. Please be a good example of Sportsmanship & DO NOT Ask our Volunteers to break the rules by letting parents into transition.
If your child is a challenged athlete please speak to one of the race director staff at Packet Pick-up or contact us ahead of time by email so we can all work together to help your child be successful.
Our Kids Course Talk will be given Saturday at 2 PM by our USA Triathlon Certified Youth & Junior Coach, Judi Carbary, to review the kid's racecourse, transition area, and USA Triathlon rules.
Please remind your child to:
- Always wear their helmet whenever their bike is not on the bike rack.
- Make sure they know what it means to always ride their bike in a straight line on the right-hand side of the bike lane, and pass people if they need to on the left side. Some kids are visual learners and will need to see what this looks like. Practice make perfect and this is important for their safety and the safety of others!
Ride on the Right and Pass on the Left Video
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Location of the Race and Expo
South Shores Park, Boat Launch Ramp
South Shores Parkway, San Diego, CA 92109
ATTENTION: Please be sure to NOT park anywhere that has a NO PARKING sign displayed. Please check around your vehicle 20 feet in each direction to ensure there are NO sign prohibiting parking.
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Athlete & Spectator Parking | |
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South Shores Park / Boat launch ramp is located just east of Sea World in San Diego. There is limited on-site parking for the competitors, it will be filled up by 5:40 am, and then the gate will be closed! Additional parking is across Sea World Drive along the flood control channel as well as in the Sun Runner lot on the northeast corner of Pacific Hwy and Sea World Drive.
To access the venue from the Sun Runner Lot, Please cross Sea World Dr and walk along East Mission Bay Drive to the path on the left. That path will take you directly into the venue.
READ THIS!
For the safety of the competitors, South Shores Parking Lot will not re-open to allow vehicles to leave until 9:45 am. If you need to leave the race site before 9:45 am, we recommend that you park along the flood control channel or in the Sun Runner Lot.
From Interstate 5: Exit Sea World Drive and head west on Sea World Drive. Go approximately ¾ mile to South Shores Park Road and turn right. Follow the road into the park.
From Interstate 8: Exit interstate I-5 north to Sea World Drive and head west on Sea World Drive. Go approximately ¾ mile to South Shores Park Road and turn right. Follow road into park.
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After the South Shores Lot is Full ~5:40 am, you may use the Drop off Zone at the entrance to South Shores Park. See Map Below. You may drop off your Athlete or Spectators here. You will then then park and ride or walk in. This Option is Only available until 6:15 am after which Sea World Drive will be closed.
From Interstate 5 - Exit Sea World Dr., and head west on Sea World Dr. Go approximately 3/4 mile to South Shores Park Rd. and turn right. Follow the road into park.
From Interstate 8 - Exit Interstate 5 North to Sea World Dr., and head west on Sea World Dr. Go approximately 3/4 mile to South Shores Park Rd. and turn right. Follow the road into park.
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Please exercise caution when using online map services for driving directions, as they do not account for our race road closures or construction projects. | |
South Shores Park (200 vehicles)
Opens at 5:00 am / Closes at 5:45 am, or when the lot is full
Vehicles parked in this lot will not be able to exit until 9:45 am
Flood Channel Road (200 vehicles)
Open at all times / Closes at 6:30 am
This area is across from South Shores Park.
If you park here, use the west crosswalk to enter the park
Sun Runner Parking Lot (400 vehicles)
Opens at 5:30 am / Closes at 12:30 pm
Located at the corner of Sea World Drive and Pacific Hwy. It is approximately 1/3 mile from South Shores Park
Park here if arriving late
Additional Parking (300 vehicles)
Tecolote Shores Park located on E. Mission Bay Dr. south of the Hilton and E. Mission Bay Drive. **IF YOU PARK ON THE STREET, look for any BACK-IN PARKING ONLY signs, as you may get a ticket if you don’t back in.**
Road Closures
SOUTH SHORES DRIVE closed from 6:45 AM Till 9:45 AM
SEA WORLD DRIVE (westbound) at Pacific Hwy will be closed at 6:15 am
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Saturday - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sunday - 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Saturday
Expo / Packet Pick up
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10:00 am - Registration opens / Expo opens | |
11:30 am - Course Talk 1 with Steve Tally | |
12:30 am - Triathlon 101 (How to do a triathlon) & Transition Walk Through with Brian Walther - Please attend the course talk at 11:30 first, as this season will overlap with the next course talk. | |
1:00 pm - Course Talk 2 with Steve Tally | |
2:30 pm - Kid's Course Talk with Coach Judi Carbary | |
5:30 am - Late Packet Pick Up Opens - Bring $10 Cash for late Pick up if Not VIP | |
5:30 am - Transition opens | |
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6:30 AM Transition area closes; late packet pick up closes
ALL Participants including Kids must have bike Racked and be out of Transition at this time
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6:45 am - Duathlon Starts | |
6:50 am - Triathlon, AquaBike, & Aquathlon Waves Begin followed by Mini and Itsy Bitsy Races | |
8:00 am - Ballast Point Beer Garden Opens (Please Bring $5 Donation for Life Sports Foundation donation) - Burrito Truck Opens - For Free Burritos from Bob Babbitt | |
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8:30 am - Transition Re-opens with Limited Access
Bikes and gear cannot be removed while racers are still undergoing active transitions. This is to ensure racers are not impeded from making forward progress in their race. Please be respectful of the other athletes who are still racing. The parking lot gate to leave with your car doesn't reopen until 9:45 a.m. Enjoy the Beer Garden, breakfast Burritos, and stay for the awards ceremony.
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9:30 am - Transition Re-opens for bike removal
All cyclists must be off the bike course and in transition
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9:45 am - Expo / Race Parking Lot Exit – Reopens
If you need to leave earlier you must park outside this lot
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~9:45 am - Awards Presentation Begin at the Stage in Expo | |
10:30 am - International Awards and All Bikes Should be Removed from Transition | |
While we here at Koz Events are all animal-lovers/dog-owners, it is important to understand that dogs are NOT ALLOWED at Mission Bay, in parking lots, on sidewalks, and/or park areas after 9AM per City of San Diego Parks & Recreation regulations, with the exception of designated dog parks.
Last year, SD Parks & Rec were out there issuing citations to dog owners who brought their dog to the event. Therefore, we suggest you to leave your furry friend(s) at home.
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*These restrictions do not apply to service animals, as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog or another animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. | |
Wave Start Time & Cap Color | |
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Click here for your wave start time & cap color
(If you are unable to view the image above!
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Please Note:
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E-Bikes or Fixed-gear bicycles are NOT Allowed by USAT rules.
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Brakes: All bikes must have working brakes on both wheels.
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Type of Helmet: All participants shall wear a protective head cover, undamaged and unaltered, which meets or exceeds the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and which is clearly labeled by the manufacturer as satisfying such standards.
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Chin Strap: The helmet must be securely fastened at all times when the participant is in possession of the bike, which means from the time they remove their bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after they have placed their bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg
More info
Transition Area
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ONLY ATHLETES with wristbands are allowed in transition.
After you finish your race, you must show your bib number and matching bike number to remove your bike from transition.
Please Show Good Sportsmanship - Finished racers MAY NOT re-enter the transition area until all racers from the event have transitioned to the run. Please do not ask volunteers to break the rules FOR YOU! Enjoy the Life Sports Foundation Beer Garden or cheer on other racers.
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Race Number and Timing Chip Instructions | |
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Timing Chip
A blue timing chip, attached to a VELCRO ANKLE STRAP will be included in your packet. You must wear this on your ankle throughout the race in order to receive a time. Please return this chip at the finish line. (Chips that are not returned will incur a $30 replacement fee.) Please do NOT cover your timing chip with your wetsuit.
Swim
Wear the supplied colored-swim cap (certain colors go with certain wave start times).
Bike Helmet Sticker
Place one sticker on the front of your helmet.
Bike Frame Bib
Place the bike bib # on the top tube of your bike. (in packet). Numbers must be attached to bikes to allow access in/out of transition areas.
**Important for International Racers - Your bike number will go on the seat post of your bike. Click here for instructions for applying your bike chip number.
Run
Pin the bib number to the front of your t-shirt or onto your race belt.
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Swim and Run Course Map
Run Loops
The International Run course is 4 Loops
Sprint Run Course is 2 Loops
Mini RunCourse is 1 Loop
Itsy Bitsy has a special turnaround - See the map Below
Duathlon first Run has a special turn around - See Map Below
Duathlon Second Run is the Sprint Distance - 2 Laps
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Bike Course Map
The International Bike course is 4 Laps
The Sprint Bike Course is 2 Laps
Mini Bike Course is 1 Lap
Itsy Bitsy has a special turnaround - See the Map Below
Duathlon, Aquabike, & Aquathlon is the Sprint Distance - 2 Laps
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A Message From USAT to All Age-Group Competitors | |
Welcome to this USA Triathlon-sanctioned event!
You are racing under the USAT Competitive Rules. In order to minimize any misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of the Position Violations, which you may know as the "drafting rules." I have reduced the Position Rules to the following concepts, which everyone can remember:
- Ride on the right side of your lane.
- Keep three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you.
- Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right.
- Complete your pass within 15 seconds.
- If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass.
Remember, you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned-event and there are USAT certified referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition at all times. There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition. Triathlon is an individual event and you must take personal responsibility to understand the rules to avoid penalties. At the end of the race, all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. The Head Referee's ruling is FINAL in the case of Position Violations and there are no protests and/or appeals of Position Violations.
Marshals commonly cite the following violations:
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Position: Riding on the left side of the lane without passing.
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Blocking: Left side riding and impeding the forward progress of another competitor.
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Illegal Pass: Passing on the right.
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Overtaken: Failing to drop back three bike-lengths before re-passing
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Drafting: Following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass within 15 seconds.
Though Position Violations carry a time penalty for first offense, two citations will result in an additional penalty. Please note that if you are cited for three violations, you will be disqualified. Be sure to check the penalty sheet before you leave the race site and have a chat with the head referee if you have any questions.
Make sure your helmet is a CPSC approved model. All helmets legally sold in the US are CPSC approved but, if you purchased your helmet in a different country, it might be illegal for use in USAT sanctioned-events.
While on your bike, always have your chinstrap securely fastened - before, during and after the event! The chin strap rule is easy to follow, so don't forget - that's a DQ!
Wear your race numbers, don't leave your trash on the course, and don't carry and/or use any portable audio devices.
Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. Failure to do so is called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified.
All that being said, I hope you have a great race, lots of fun, and achieve all your goals!
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Results and timing for the 2024 Spring Sprint Triathlon is provided by Gemini Timing.
To look up your bib number and confirm your registration, Click Here. Relay Teams will need to search by Team Name
Athlete Tracking Click Here
Results. Click Here
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The After Party - Be Part of the Triathlon Community and Support Life Sports Foundation - Helping San Diego Foster Youth Sports Programs and Challenged Athletes. Please make a Donation in the Beer Garden. | | |
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After the race enjoy the post-race expo and for our 21+ participants, an ice cold Ballast Point beer, in the Beer Garden, complete with Live Music at the Finish Line. Please bring a suggested $5 cash donation for Life Sports Foundation. All adult beverages are while supplies last. Located on the grass by the Finsihline.
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Thank you to Bob Babbitt from Babbittville Radio and Breakfast with Bob; he is celebrating his Birthday and Cinco de Mayo by providing our Participants with Breakfast Burritos! The Taco Love Food Truck will be in the expo area and will start serving the FREE Burritos at ~8 AM - First Come First Served - Limited to 500 Free. The truck will also have food available for sale to spectators starting earlier in the day. | |
Thank You To Our Sponsors | | | | |
