WILSON ENDURANCE SPORTS RULES AND REGULATIONS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

This is a USAT sanctioned event. All rules and regulations apply and can be found at https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/about/ multisport/ competitive-rules

1. There are no refunds or BIB TRANSFERS for any registration. All registrations are to be completed online through our website.

2.  Race day registration is offered and available with cash or Venmo or on your phone at our RunSignUp link unless the race is sold out. 

3. To defer a race you must contact Tonia Wilson directly at tonia@coachmarkwilson.com

• No charge for a deferral from the time of registration to one month from race day.
• • If asking for a deferral beginning 30 days from race day to 8 days prior to race day, there will be a $15 fee - paid via PayPal, Venmo, or check.
  • If asking for a deferral within 7 days from race day the fee will be $25.
  • If payment is not received within 48 hours of request then you will be considered a NO SHOW and your registration fee is forfeited.
  • No deferrals will be made on race day.
  • Deferrals are valid and offered for one calendar year only.
  • *If races are canceled due to a national pandemic or crisis we will make adjustments. We will also make case-by-case decisions when needed.
  • NO SHOWS are forfeited.

4. Race Transfers - to another Wilson Endurance Sports event.

•  Race transfers are permitted with the same outline and rate fees as the deferrals above.

The full calendar of races can be found on our website at www.CoachMarkWilson.com

• No refunds for going down in distance or race fee.
• Payment is required for going up a distance or to the current rate.

5. Athlete Meetings These are mandatory for the following reasons;

• There can always be changes in the course due to construction or localofficials at the last minute that could impact your race.
• Weather updates and/or water quality could change the course at the last minute.
• Even though you may have raced with us in the past, many others have not. We ask for your attention and silence so that everyone has the opportunity to hear what is being said.

6. Unsportsmanlike Conduct

• Foul, harsh, argumentative, or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, volunteers, spectators, or fellow athletes is forbidden. This applies pre-race, race day and post-race.
• • This also applies to your spectators.
  • You will be asked to leave. No refunds will be given.
  • Depending on nature and severity you could be banned from all future Wilson Endurance Sports events.

7. NO LITTERING ON THE COURSES OR GROUNDS AT ANY TIME.

• Use provided trash containers.
• YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. No refunds given.

8. NO urinating or relieving yourself outside of the provided port-a-johns or restroom will be tolerated.

9. NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE VENUE. This includes your spectators.

10. Helmets must be worn at ALL times when on your bike.

• Chin strap must be buckled before un-racking your bike and unbuckled only after you have re-racked your bike.

11. Transition area is for participants only!

• No spouses, parents, coaches, friends, or children shall be in the transition area at any time.
• NO glass containers of any kind permitted.

12. You will not touch another competitor's racing or personal items at any time.

• Anyone seen moving or touching someone else’s bike, helmet, shoes, etc at any time prior to, during, or after the race will be disqualified and asked to leave immediately. Law enforcement will be contacted if necessary.

13. Use of headphones is not acceptable; this is for your safety while on course.

14. It is your responsibility to know the courses.

• Cutting the course is an obvious violation and veering from the course at any time is a safety issue.
• Cyclists and runners must NEVER cross over the center line in a roadway!
• Fire Police/Law Enforcement Officials are the only individuals who can stop traffic at any time.
• If found to veer from any of these rules, disqualifications will be given with no refunds.

15. Outside assistance (for example, pacing or bike repair), meaning your family, friends, coaches, etc is prohibited.

• Only race staff and volunteers may assist you during the course of the race.

16. No Drafting—

• keep at least four bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front.
• If you move into the passing 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.

17. Abandoning your race: If for any reason you decide to discontinue your race, YOU MUST inform the timers at the finish line.

18. Beer Garden: Having beer at our events is a privilege and a gift from Southern Tier Brewing Company and local authorities.

• You must be 21 years of age to enter the zone.

• • The STBC Beer Garden is for participants and volunteers, only.

• ABSOLUTELY NO BEER, OPEN OR CLOSED CONTAINERS, IS TO BE TAKEN OUTSIDE OF THE BEER GARDEN!

19. Race T-shirts.

• Race t-shirts or other giveaways are only guaranteed to those that register prior to 30 days from race day.
• Late registrants or those seeking a size change will need to come back to the information table post-race to inquire about leftover t-shirts from no-shows.

20. Lost & Found. If you leave something behind please contact us within 3 days. If we have it we will arrange to ship it to you. Otherwise, all items will be donated.

 

 

We reserve the right to ask anyone that does not follow our guidelines or makes anyone uncomfortable or feel threatened to leave. No refunds will be given.

For questions, you may contact:

 Mark Wilson ~ Race Director at CoachMarkWilson@gmail.com  or 914-466-9214 

Tonia Wilson ~ Race Administrator at Tonia@CoachMarkWilson.com or 716-353-1288.