Tri-the- Lake Triathlon

Foul weather & safety related issues

Please note these contingency plans for foul weather and/or other safety related issues are being posted so that you will know what actions could take place if one or more of the following scenarios occur.   Given weather and/or other safety issues can change quickly, it is possible that actions other then these posted here could occur.  However these are the most likely.

Additional Note: If events are modified, postponed or canceled do to an "Act of God" or another form of immanent or forecasted safety threat,  the policy is:  no refunds. no credits 

There is NO rain date, We Go Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves the right to alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns. In the case of a " Natural Disaster"/Local Incident/Terrorist Act, there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must except any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth with the race is based on the overall event safety. Management further reserves the right to reject or accept any race entry. 

Scenario #1   Heavy debris in or flooding of the Lake :

Heavy Rains in the days leading up to race causes excessive debris in water. Or flooding of the beach area 

Result to race:

Events will become a Duathlon;  

If due to excessive rain the venue is not usable (flooded) the event will be cancelled.

Scenario #2    Severe Thunderstorms at race start time

Result to Race:

If severe thunderstorms are occurring at race start time, the start will be delayed up to 1 hour.  After the 1 hour delay the event may be canceled or modified.

Scenario #3  Advisement from the National Weather service or Office of emergency Management of Severe weather or other forms of safety issues.

If we as race management are advised by a an expert organization such as the National Weather Service, Office of Emergency Management, Law Enforcement or other agencies of the like, that a serious threat to the participants safety is posed by natural or man made issues, we will follow their recommendations.  

Result to Race:  

The results could range from minor adjustments to early cancellation.