​ Young Life TRIATHLON

Question: What time do we need to arrive on Saturday morning?

Answer: Triathletes – 6:30 am for packet pickup (if applicable) and body-marking.

Important: 7:40 am mandatory pre-race meeting at the beach.

Volunteers – time appointed by their course leaders.

Question: Where may we park our vehicles?

Answer: The high school parking lot or nearby residential streets. Note: Not in City Park/Pavilion area (closed for course).

Question: What time does the race start?

Answer: 8:00 am. Please note 7:40 am mandatory pre-race meeting at the beach prior to race start.

Question: What is the order of the courses/races?

Answer: Swim, Bike, Run…or Paddle, Bike, Run.

Question: How will I know what wave I am in?

Answer: The waves will be emailed out to all participants on Thursday prior to the race, and posted at packet pickup.

Question: Relay Teams -‐ Who wears the bib?

Answer: Runner wears the bib (pinned or clipped). Cyclist will have number marked on both arms and a calf. Swimmer will have number marked on both arms and a calf. Paddlers will have their number marked on both arms and a calf.

Note: Each transfers the ankle bracelet for timing upon completing their respective part of the race.

Question: When does transition area open?

Answer: Transition opens at 6:00am.

Question: When does transition area close?

Answer: The triathlon team begins to tear down at approximately 11:30 am.

Question: Are there ‘elite’ bike racks?

Answer: No.

Question: Can we wear wetsuits for the swim course?

Answer: Yes, as long as the water is under 82 degrees F.

Question: How will the start of the Kayak and SUP divisions happen?

Answer: The Kayak/SUP divisions will be mass starts with the kayaks and paddle boards starting in the water.

Question: Do I have to wear a life jacket in the Kayak and SUP divisions?

Answer: SUP Participants MUST have a Type III PFD (personal flotation device) attached to their boards or worn properly while paddling during the race. Kayak Participants MUST wear an approved Coast Guard personal floatation device. Paddlers who do not wear life jackets will be disqualified. The race committee reserves the right to require paddlers to wear their life jackets.

Question: Can I sit or kneel while paddling my SUP in the Stand Up Paddle Board Division?

Answer: Participants must be standing while paddling on the course from the start line until crossing over the finish line. A participant is allowed to sit, lay, or kneel only for resting during a race. Once a participant takes more than five strokes while sitting, laying or kneeling during the race, this competitor is disqualified in the race and shall receive DNF. The exception to the Standing Only rule is for any safety reasons where a participant needs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.

Question: Can I rent a kayak or paddle board from YoungLife for this race?

Answer: No, you must supply your own. And you are responsible for transportation of all race equipment.

Question: Does Detroit Lake have zebra mussels?

Answer: No.

Question: Will there be finish line food?

Answer: Yes. Bananas, oranges, sandwich cookies and fruit snacks.

Question: How will I know the results and winners?

Answer: Results will be posted on the results board periodically throughout the morning, and you can find results at www.pickleevnets.com

Question: Where do proceeds from this Triathlon go?

Answer: Proceeds support Lakes Area Young Life, a ministry to youth in the local area.

Question: What is Young Life?

Answer: Lakes Area Young Life is part of Young Life -a world class organization for adolescents. Our staff and volunteers enter the world of kids, focusing on what matters to them -‐ fun, adventure, friendship and a sense of significance. In doing so, we earn the privilege of talking to them about the good news of Jesus and His love for them. Kids’ lives are dramatically impacted when caring adult come alongside them, and they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.