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Kinetic Multisports Help Desk & FAQ’s We are so glad you are racing with us and are here to help! Please take a moment to review the FAQ’s below before firing off an email (best option) or calling the race hotline. Most of your answers can be found in the FAQ’s below and if it’s not on there, on the website or in the athlete guide, it probably should be. Generally, someone is in the office and ready to help from 9am – 3pm Monday through Thursday. Please note that our team travels and is on site Friday-Sunday from April to October and does not get to check and or respond to emails on the weekends. Registration Questions Refund/Deferral/Transfer Policies Refunds No refunds. Even if you get hurt/sick, email or call, the no refund policy still applies. Race Insurance – Minimum $2.99 or 8.1% of the registration fee. Life happens, protect your entry fee with RegShield – Protecht”s FanShield-RegShield Race Insurance. Available during registration for a minimum $2.99 or 8.1% of the registration fee, we cannot recommend this product enough. If purchased, RegShield will handle your claim directly. It can only be purchased while you are registering. Deferral Race Deferral (Postpone your entry to the same race/distance next year) – $25/$50 Greater than 30 days this option is available for $25 30 days or less this option is available for $50 The deferral option expires at midnight the Friday night before each race. This option is self service and should be done via your profile in run sign up our registration partner. Go to your profile to defer: www.runsignup.com/profile What happens when I defer a race?

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When you defer a race that means you have a spot in the same race for the next year. Because of USA Triathlon membership requirement to race you will have to re register for the next year’s race. We will send you an email in December with a free reserved entry link for you to use to register for the following year’s race. Should this event NOT happen the following year, athletes will be allowed to transfer to any other Kinetic race of equal or lesser value in that calendar year. Deferrals are done from within your Run Sign Up profile. (www.runsignup.com/profile) Athletes that defer to the following year will receive a “reserved-entry” link via email in December. Athletes have to re-register at this point (for free), sign the updated waivers, etc. You are not automatically entered. If the race you deferred sells out your deferred entry will no longer be valid. To defer your entry to the following year go to your RSU Profile, select “Manage Registration” and follow the deferral prompts from there. Help Video Transfer Transfer to another race (owned by Kinetic Multisports) – $25 Greater than 30 days this option is available for $25 30 days or less this option is available for $50 Transfer to another race (event) help HERE If the Transfer option is not there, it means we are inside the Friday night at midnight before the race cutoff, sorry. If you run into problems, check out this handy Run Sign Up HELP GUIDE Event/Distance Switching You may change the distance of the race you are doing (longer or shorter) or change to the Aquabike or to a Relay Team anytime up to 60 minutes before the race starts or it can be done onsite at packet pick-up. There is no fee to do this, however you will be charged the current price differential from what you paid if going to a more expensive/longer event; ie Sprint to Olympic. There is no refund if you go from a more expensive option to a less expensive option. Event/Distance Switching is taken care of within your RSU profile or onsite at check in. Run Sign Up HELP GUIDE Event Cancellation Should this event be cancelled due to an Act of God or circumstances beyond the control of the event, 50% of the athletes entry fee will be available to register for any Kinetic Multisports race later that year or the following season. Athletes will receive an email the week following the race with instructions on how to use this credit. Athletes have to re-register at this point, sign the updated waivers, etc. You are not automatically entered. We appreciate you racing with Kinetic Multisports and endeavor to be as flexible and compassionate as possible. We must be fair when enforcing these policies and that means being consistent and firm in their application. More information on these policies is outlined below, we appreciate your understanding. How do I know what races I am registered for? We use Run Sign Up as our registration platform. You can see all the races you are registered for and edit your profile by going to: http://www.runsignup.com/profile You will see the races that you are signed up for there! How Do I Register?

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Yes, please update your profile information in your RunSignUp account so we have the most current information for you, especially if we are mailing you something! Can I Get a Refund for my Registration?

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Sorry, but event entry fees are non-refundable. This policy is agreed to during the registration process and does not change, even if you email us requesting a refund. Our policy has to be enforced fairly across the spectrum of requests, believe me, we have seen them all. If you are worried about not being able to make it you have several options: 1 – Wait to register. Entry fee’s increase the closer we get to race day and races do sell out, so keep that in mind. 2 – Purchase race insurance (see Race Insurance FAQ) 3 – If you are already registered and did not purchase race insurance, you may defer to the following year for a fee. (see Deferral FAQ) Learn about how we are racing safely below: Kinetic Multisports Covid Mitigation Plan USA Triathlon – Safe Return to Multisport CDC – Coronavirus Overview CDC – Travelers Health Prevention and treatment #GoKinetic USAT What is USA Triathlon (USAT)? USA Triathlon is the US National Governing Body for the sport of triathlon. USAT is responsible for sending a team to the Olympics each year (solid work in 2021, 2024 go Taylor!), developing the sport (#GoCollegiateTri) and making sure RD’s put on safe, fun, fair races. Kinetic Multisports has sanctioned with USA Triathlon since 2005 and we are proud to support their mission by providing multiple, high quality races and hosting multiple state, regional and Collegiate championships. All Kinetic Multisports triathlons are sanctioned by USAT. This means that all racers must be either an Annual Member of USAT or they must purchase a special “one-day” USAT membership. This membership provides the necessary liability and excess medical coverage necessary to host an event. What is a USAT Membership? Annual Member: USAT annual memberships are available directly through USAT for Adults (24yo and older), Young Adults 19-23 get a 28% discount on their annual membership and $10 per year for youth under 18. If you are racing more than one race, go with the Annual Membership. You'll support the sport we love, be included in the National Rankings and you'll get a slick magazine 4x/year. For more information, please contact USA Triathlon by visiting their website or calling 719.597.9090. One-Day Member: If you are not an annual member, you must purchase the special "one-day=" USAT membership when registering. What is USAT Verification? Our registration system (RunSignUp) ties in with the USA Triathlon database and will verify your membership, or lack thereof, for the day of the race. So, if your membership is expired on race day you will need to either renew your membership or purchase the $15 One-Day Insurance License (for the one day license there is no actual license it is recorded online when you register). My USAT Membership is Not Found?

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Because we use these timing chips throughout the year, we have to replace any that are lost (and ChampionChip timing chips are not cheap!). It is your responsibility to make sure that the timing chip is returned to us after the event. There will be a team of volunteers at the finish line who will make sure that your timing chip is removed, but if you lose your timing chip during the event, we will automatically contact you via e-mail and give you instructions for sending us a check for $50.00 to pay for the lost chip. Please note that we provide you with ankle straps to hold your timing chip and historically these ankle straps have done an excellent job of securing the timing chips during the event. For example, during the last season, we experienced under 10 lost chips with over 15,000 chip uses during the year. What should I do with my timing chip & strap if I do not make it to the race in the morning?

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Please place the timing chip into the mail: Kinetic Multisports, PO Box 516 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 The Swim, Wetsuits and Water Temp What is a Time Trial Swim Start?

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Yes! All races will have lifeguards, safety kayakers and EMS units supporting the swim course. However, these folks are here to handle emergencies, not give swim lessons. Attend a clinic or two and get confident in open water, don’t just show up race day and wing it. Water Temperature History?

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Why should I wear a wetsuit?

Question 7

The USAT rule governing the usage of wetsuits in races is as follows: Water temperature is 78 degrees or lower: Wetsuits may be worn Water temperature is between 79 degrees and 83 degrees: Wetsuits may be worn, HOWEVER, the participant is not eligible for any race awards and do not receive any USAT ranking points or series ranking points. Athletes choosing to wear a wetsuit will be placed in a special wetsuit category to get results. No awards will be given for this special category. They will not be ranked in their respective age group or overall results. If you choose to wear at wetsuit in a Kinetic Multisports race that is in this range you will start in the back of the line so we can accurately note that you are wearing a wetsuit and inform you of your choice to remove item or continue in the swim with these conditions. Water temperature is 84 degrees or higher: Wetsuits are not allowed. If the water temperature is 60F or lower you MUST wear a wetsuit that covers your torso. Packet Pickup Do I have to pick up my own event packet?

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Yes – USA Triathlon rules state that you must pick up your own event packet, you must present a photo ID at packet pick-up. You will have verified your USAT membership or purchased the one day fee when you registered. This rule also applies to all relay team members – each relay team member must pick up his/her own event packet. Please be sure to adhere to distancing guidelines when getting your packet. Elevation Profiles What is the elevation of this race?

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Yes – most of our races have cut-off times for completing races. These cut-off times are in place for the benefit of volunteers and police. In all cases, these cut-off times are very lenient – allowing virtually everyone to finish our events. Cut-off times are posted on the event information pages. How do pool swim triathlons work?

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Pool swim triathlons have become an important part of the triathlon scene in recent years. Pool swim races allow us to begin the triathlon season earlier than normal, and also allow us to utilize venues that have no open water options. At the race, participants begin the swim one at a time in a self seeded order, approximately 1 person every 10 seconds. Participants will “snake” their way across the pool – down and back in each lane – covering the required distance when they exit the pool. The swim start is self seed, but the pool goes smoother if we go in general speed order. Faster swimmer toward the front. Will there be aid stations on the bike course?

Question 9

Here is a very basic explanation of drafting, but to learn more we suggest you consult the USAT website and download the rules information posted. (Please see Section 5.10 for “Position Fouls” on the bike.) “Drafting” is basically riding right behind another competitor on the bike course. By drafting behind someone you gain an unfair advantage because it allows you to ride at the same speed as the person you’re following without exerting as much energy. In the sport of triathlon for age group events here in the U.S. drafting is not allowed. Relays | How do they work?

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You can have 2 or 3 people participate in the relay category. Here is an information sheet about our relays HERE If you have any questions please reach out to us at races@kineticmultisports.com Results How do I find results for an event?

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Yes, please update your profile information in your RunSignUp account so we have the most current information for you, especially if we are mailing you something! Can I Get a Refund for my Registration?

Yes! All races will have lifeguards, safety kayakers and EMS units supporting the swim course. However, these folks are here to handle emergencies, not give swim lessons. Attend a clinic or two and get confident in open water, don’t just show up race day and wing it. Water Temperature History?

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