REGISTRATION POLICIES
WASATCH AREA RACE PRODUCTIONS REFUND/TRANSFER POLICY: All entries for individual participants are non-transferable. Upon successfully registering online, you have agreed to our no refund policy. Partial refunds/credit will be processed for medical reasons only. In order to receive a 50% event credit toward next year's race we must receive your cancellation request in writing (email or letter) 30 days prior to race day, along with an official doctor's note supporting the request (scanned and E-mailed or by letter). Those who sustain an injury after this date and would like to submit a request for an exception to our refund policy should email info at wasatchracing dot com up to 14 days prior to the event, along with a verifiable doctor's note, for special consideration on a case by case basis. Refunds will not be processed for disqualification from this event for any reason, including disqualification during the event resulting from USAT competitive rules or disqualification resulting from proven fraudulent information provided to obtain military, club, disabled athlete or any associated race discounts. Those that have no way to verify qualification for race discounts are encouraged not to apply for these discounts. Athletes found using discount codes that they cannot verify (ie proof of membership in club, military CAC, etc) will automatically forfit their race registration and stand the possibility of being barred from any and all future Wasatch Area Race Production (WARP) events. There are no transfers of entry fees allowed at this event. Registration materials must be picked up by participant with a picture I.D. Participants and/or family members may not pick up packets for other athletes. Under USA Triathlon rules, participants found racing under another persons name will be disqualified and could be barred from USA Triathlon membership for one full year; this is a USA Triathlon rule. You will also be barred from racing in future WARP events.
By successfully registering for a Wasatch Area Race Production (WARP) event via Active.com (http://www.active.com), you have agreed to both the Active.com and WARP registration agreements.
ACTIVE.COM REFUND POLICY: Active.com does not refund participants for events except in the case where an athlete has a) registered more than once for an event and b) the registration funds have not yet been transferred to the race organizers. If you were double-charged for an event, and the event is more than 30 days away, contact Active.com directly at support@active.com for a full refund. If the duplicate charge is challenged less than 30 days prior to an event, please contact WARP directly and a refund of the duplicate registration fee will be issued via mail. Note that WARP cannot process credits for credit/debit cards. After issuance of the registration refund, Active.com (support@active.com) will, upon request to Active , refund the "convenience fee" portion of the registration back to your credit/debit card.
USA TRIATHLON
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U. S. Olympic Committee and the International Triathlon Union.
USA Triathlon coordinates and sanctions grass-roots and elite multi-sport events across the country and works to create interest and participation in those programs.
USA Triathlon’s 60,000-strong membership is comprised of athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving together to strengthen multi-sport.
On the elite level, USA Triathlon is responsible for the selection and training of teams to represent the United States in international competition, including the world championships, Pan Am Games and Olympic Games. It conducts national camps and clinics and provides coaching education programs.
On the developmental level, USA Triathlon fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, which is facilitated by the sanctioning of age-group events and triathlon clubs. National and regional championships are held for triathletes from junior to senior age divisions.
USA Triathlon's mission is to provide excellence in leadership, structure and education for the growth and development of the sport. USA Triathlon's vision is to set the standard of excellence as a world leader in the sport by promoting a healthy lifestyle and encouraging participation and achievement.
USAT Website: www.usatriathlon.org
USAT MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
Paper form processing can take up to 3 weeks. We suggest applying online if you have an event before then, and note there is NO LONGER A PROCESSING FEE! All USA Triathlon memberships are non-refundable.
- Paper Registration
1. To download the application form, you will need Adobe Acrobat to view the USAT registration form, you can download a free version of the program here.
2. Fill it in completely and print out.
3. Sign the waiver.
4. Mail or fax to USA Triathlon (the address and fax number are located at the top of the form).
USA TRIATHLON PROCEDURES/RULES
The Battle at Midway Triathlon is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned event. All USAT rules apply. USAT officials will be present to enforce these rules and assess penalties if warranted. Visit www.usatriathlon.org to read the USAT rulebook.
Some of the most common infractions include:
- Glass in the transition area
- Bicycles racked on the wrong rack
- Missing handlebar end plugs (Disqualificcation - safety)
- Assistance along the course (e.g. help wwith wetsuit removal)
- Missing or unbuckled hard shell helmets
- Drafting, blocking and position foul on the bicycle
- Bicycle helmets are mandatory! No particccipation without a helmet, period.
- Chin straps must be fastened BEFORE you leave the transition area and MUST NOT be unfastened prior to entering the transition area following the bike leg. Violation of either rule will result in at least a TWO minute time penalty.
- Dismount the bike before entering the ttransition area. There is NO riding of bicycles inside the transition area. At least a TWO minute time penalty will result.
- There is NO DRAFTING on the bike course.. This means that you MUST be at least 2 bike lengths behind the rider in front of you. Riding two abreast (side-by-side) is NOT allowed. There will be bike marshals on the course. Violation of the drafting rule will result in a penalty.
- MP3/IPODs: Use of an MP3 player on the bbike will result in a DQ! Use on the run will results in a time penalty!
*** WARP Multisport events are USA Triathlon sanctioned events. All USAT rules will be enforced by USAT officials! It is your responsibility to know the rules! You can find the rulebook at www.usatriathlon.org
A Message from the USAT Head Referee to all Competitors:
"Most triathletes come to races with only a rudimentary understanding of the rules of the sport. Indeed, few have ever read through the Competitive Rules in its entirety. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of Position Violations, which you probably 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.
- Pass on the left of the cyclist in frontt, never on the right.
- Complete your pass within 15 seconds.<
Remember you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are trained referees on the course to ensure fairness in the competition. 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 and 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 or appeals of Position penalties. Marshals commonly cite the following violations:
- Illegal Position or Blocking – riding oonn the left side of the lane without passing.
- Illegal Pass – passing on the right, oorr failing to drop back three bike lengths before re-passing.
- Overtaken - failing to drop back threee bbike lengths after being passed and before re-passing.
- Drafting – following a leading cyclistt ccloser than three bike lengths and failing to pass or exit the draft zone within 15 seconds.
Though Position Violations carry a time penalty for each occurrence, if you are cited for three violations, you will be disqualified.
Always have your chinstrap securely fastened! The chin strap rule is the easiest to follow, but some folks always seem to forget – that’s a DQ!
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.
There is no riding your bike allowed in the transition area. Please dismount when instructed to do so by race volunteers."