Cottage Lake Triathlon

Sammamish Splash Kids Triathlon

Course Description

The 1/4 mile swim in Cottage Lake Park is a triangular course (counter clock-wise). Cottage Lake temperatures are expected to be around 65-68 degrees in June and September and wetsuits are allowed. Once off the beach, the walk to transition is on grass.

The bike course is a 4.6 mile loop which takes you through residential areas circumnavigating the lake, and you get to enjoy this twice for a 9.2 mile course.

For the 1.6 mile Run, you get to traverse through the Park, exiting and following Avondale Road entering a peaceful residential area. Returning to the serene trail in the park and finishing the course.

KIDS COURSE DESCRIPTION
Your child will enjoy this quick 25 yard swim in Cottage Lake and then get on a bike (~.65 miles) to ride the paved trail within the park. The run (~240 yrds) is mainly around the transition, so you will be able to watch your child complete this course.

Transistion Area

Adult event, the transition area will open at 6:30 a.m. on event morning, it will be monitored at 7 a.m. For the safety of all participants, only registered participants will be allowed in the transition area. Please rack your bike on your designated bike rack which is determined by your Bib number.

Transition Area for Kids: Will open at about 9:00am.

Checking into Transition
Transition will open one and one-half hours prior to the event starting. Both transitions for the event will take place in the same transition area. You are responsible for setting up your own equipment on the bike rack, and the space you have is the width of your bike handle bars. The racks will be numbered with 8 bikes per rack. Only registered athletes are allowed in the transition area. As you prepare to check into transition, here are several items that you must check before you go to the transition entry point.
We will be checking the following:
The bike number placed on your bike
Body marking (occurs as you enter)
Handlebar ends must be solidly plugged
Any time you are on your bike, you must have your helmet on your head and chin strap secured.
Transition Rules
Make sure you rack your bike on the appropriate rack, based on bib #. Family members, friends and guests are not allowed in the transition area at any time. You may not ride your bike at any time while in the transition area. At all times, be aware of others around you.
Pre-event Meeting
This meeting will occur around 7:45am near the swim start.
Note: Timing chip should be on the left ankle and bib number should always be forward facing.
Wave swim starts
Waves are set off based on swim cap color and gender. Posting with approximate start times are at registration.

General Information

SWIMMERS:
You are required to wear the swim cap provided in your packet (it indicates your swim wave)
Wetsuits are not required. Water temp is approximately 68 degrees
No swim aids, such as fins are allowed for the adult tri.
There will be lifeguards and boats in the water to assist you. If you are tired and need assistance you may hold on to the boat to rest. Signal by raising your hand. In the event of a water emergency, participants will be alerted and asked to return to shore.
Bikers **This is a 2 loop clockwise course - it is your responsibility to count 2 loops**
Bikes must have the bike number attached to the bike before entering transition
Helmets, with chin strap fastened, are required at all times when on your bike
Be alert to all traffic control while on the ride
Head sets are not allowed at any time
Runners **Single loop clockwise course**
Your bib number must be forward facing at all times (especially as you cross the finish line)
Be aware of others on the path as it is open to everyone, including cyclist
Headsets are not allowed at anytime
Relay Teams
The swimmer must get out of the water and come to the bicyclist in the transition area to transfer the timing chip.
The cyclist will return to transition, at the same place he/she left to transfer the timing chip to the runner.
USAT Rules Apply at ALL Times
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED
NO DRAFTING IS ALLOWED
NO HEADSETS ALLOWED ON BIKE OR RUN

Packet Pick-up

Date: Friday night before event, 4-8PM and
Sat - day of, 6-7:30AM (Sat for special exceptions only)
Location: Cottage Lake, Woodinville
Bring: Bring your picture ID (no ID, no packet). Also, you will not be able to pick up for someone else, unless you are the parent or guardian.
Details:Pick up your race bag materials, including; bib number, bike number, swim cap, timing chip, t-shirt and wave start info.
Relay People Note: Relay folks must come pick up their packets together.

KIDS PACKET PICK-UP: Same time as above AND packet pick-up will be available at the registration table during the adult Super Sprint Triathlon.

Registration/Entry Fees:

Registrations fees increase by $10 eleven days prior to event date, $15 four days prior. Race day registration (if available) is $15 higher. You must have a valid USA Triathlon membership card at packet pickup or pay the one-day $10 fee for each race for non-members. USAT Member/Non-member

Beat Your Time¹: $110/$130, Age Group: $65/$75, Elite²: $95/$105,
Friends & Family: $65/$75, Clydesdale or Athena: $65/$75, 2 Person Relay³: $95/$115
3 Person Relay³: $130/$160, Kids (5 to 13): $30/$35
Kids (5 to 13) Beat Your Time¹: $50/$55

*Cottage Lake June Registration form
*Sammamish Splash Aug Registration form
*Cottage Lake Sept Registration form

¹Beat Your Time: Sign up for both Tri's and beat your time in the second race (June and Sept)! USAT fee must be paid for each event.

²Elite: Complete two Super Sprint Tri's consecutively. Swim-bike-run-swim-bike-run. Cut-off time, 2 hours 10 minutes

³Relay Teams: Each person must complete a registration form and pay the USAT fee.

Age Groups

The following are the age groups for the men's and women's divisions that will be used for award distribution: Jrs: 14-19, Adults: 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+

Awards

All athletes that complete the Triathlon will receive an official finisher's medal. Age group awards will be given out for places 1/2/3 for all age groups as well as the top elite for each gender and top relay. This will take place once a majority of the participants have completed the event. Overall times will be posted at the event. Splits will be posted here on www.marymeyerlifefitness.com as soon as possible

Race Transfer Policy

For insurance purposes the Super Sprint Triathlon has a NO RACE TRANSFER policy in place. If you choose not to race this year, you may not give your race number to another athlete.

Change of Entry Category

An individual who wants to change entry category must send an email to Mary@MaryMeyerLifeFitness.com from the same email address listed for the registration no later than 14 days prior to Race day. Processing fees and difference in entry fees will apply. All requests for change of entry category must be made in writing. No changes to any entry category will be made on Race weekend. NO EXCEPTIONS.

No Refunds

Entries for the Super Sprint Triathlon events are non-refundable. No refunds or transfers will be made on entry fees paid for any race within the Triathlon Series.