Commissioner
Amber Barlow — (970) 203-5535, abarlow5@alaska.edu
Schedule
Sunday, August 15
9 – 9:30 AM Athlete check-in
9:00 AM UAF pool opens for warm ups
9:45 AM Pre-race meeting
10:00 AM Race starts
Swim is set up based on time and two swimmers per lane
Splits: 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Site
University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center Gym
1890 Tanana Loop East, Fairbanks
Fee
No additional fee
Details
Individual Triathlon
- Swimming – 400 yards Freestyle
- Cycling – 20K, helmets required
- Road Race – 5K
Bike stands will be provided.
Due to new insurance coverage, to compete in the AISG Triathlon athletes must have a current membership with USA Triathlon. Anyone who is not a member can pay a one-day fee of $15 at the event. Check with the Commissioner if you have any questions.
Rules & Regulations
- Helmets: Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event.
- Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle.
- Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used.
- Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area.
- Drafting: Drafting–keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position–keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Blocking–riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken–once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again.
- Course: All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times.
- Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden.
- Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race.
- Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing.
- Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course.