Packet Pick Up & Race Information
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP ONLY!
DATE: Sunday May 12th, 2019
LOCATION: Shoreline Park South, Gulf Breeze ( under the Pavilion)
TIME: 6:30am -7:30am
LOCATION: Shoreline Park South, Gulf Breeze ( under the Pavilion)
TIME: 6:30am -7:30am
ONLY the parents of athletes and the athletes themselves may pick up their packets.
You may not pick up a friends packet.
Parents and Guardians, please bring a photo ID when you come to packet pick-up.
PREPARING FOR THE RACE
Race Numbers. The race packet will include a race bib. The race bib, or number, must be displayed during the run. The best approach is to use an elastic race belt. The number may also be pinned to the front of a shirt.
Swim Cap. Your race packet includes a swim cap labeled with your wave number. If there is more than one athlete in your household, please take care not to switch them. They will be used to ensure athletes are in the proper starting group (i.e., “wave.”) before the race.
Race Course Map. Athletes should review the course map prior to the race. We will be conducting 3 race distances simultaneously. Volunteers will direct athletes, but athletes are also responsible for knowing the race course. The map will be displayed near the transition area and can be found on this website.
Swim Cap. Your race packet includes a swim cap labeled with your wave number. If there is more than one athlete in your household, please take care not to switch them. They will be used to ensure athletes are in the proper starting group (i.e., “wave.”) before the race.
Race Course Map. Athletes should review the course map prior to the race. We will be conducting 3 race distances simultaneously. Volunteers will direct athletes, but athletes are also responsible for knowing the race course. The map will be displayed near the transition area and can be found on this website.
ARRIVING AT RACE DAY
PARKING. Plan to arrive between 6:15 and 7:15 AM. There will be NO parking at the southern end of the park where the race starts/finishes. There is ample parking at the Gulf Breeze Rec Center on Shoreline Drive. You will need to park at the Rec Center and walk down Shoreline Park Road.
Athlete Check-In. After arriving, athletes will enter a “chute” for (1) body marking (race number on shoulders, age on right calf), (2) a colored wristband, and (3) a timing chip. Timing chips will be used for electronic timing of the race. Attach this to the ankle right away to avoid mixing them up with any other athlete. Volunteers will assist athletes in setting up his or her transition area.
Athlete Check-In. After arriving, athletes will enter a “chute” for (1) body marking (race number on shoulders, age on right calf), (2) a colored wristband, and (3) a timing chip. Timing chips will be used for electronic timing of the race. Attach this to the ankle right away to avoid mixing them up with any other athlete. Volunteers will assist athletes in setting up his or her transition area.
OTHER INFORMATION
Assisting your Athlete. Volunteers will be available to help athletes arrange gear in the transition area before the race. Volunteers will also assist each child as needed during the race. Only athletes will be allowed into the transition area before and during the race. Athletes may not be accompanied on the race course (e.g., do not “pace” athletes on the run)
Emergency Considerations (IMPORTANT). If the emergency contact that you provided during registration will not be at the event (but say, “Grandma” will be there), please provide updated information at the registration table. If your child requires medical attention in any way, or is in any distress, we will attempt to contact you at the emergency number provided.
Abandoning the Race. If an athlete chooses not to start after placing his or her gear in transition, they must notify transition volunteers.
Emergency Considerations (IMPORTANT). If the emergency contact that you provided during registration will not be at the event (but say, “Grandma” will be there), please provide updated information at the registration table. If your child requires medical attention in any way, or is in any distress, we will attempt to contact you at the emergency number provided.
Abandoning the Race. If an athlete chooses not to start after placing his or her gear in transition, they must notify transition volunteers.
AFTER THE RACE
The awards ceremony will take place as soon as results are available.
Departing. The transition area will re-open after the last athlete has completed transition. For security purposes, athletes must be present with their race number and body markings to remove gear from transition.
Protecting the Environment. Shoreline Park is open to the public. Please be considerate of the park and dispose of trash at the receptacles on the race site. Please assist us by not littering and by recycling plastic water bottles. We aim to leave the race venue cleaner than we found it!
Departing. The transition area will re-open after the last athlete has completed transition. For security purposes, athletes must be present with their race number and body markings to remove gear from transition.
Protecting the Environment. Shoreline Park is open to the public. Please be considerate of the park and dispose of trash at the receptacles on the race site. Please assist us by not littering and by recycling plastic water bottles. We aim to leave the race venue cleaner than we found it!