Looks like the RD has learned a lesson in being more explicit or more communitive to his next race. This is an email just sent out for a race for 6/17 put on by the same folks.
This of course is not the reason why it was a no-wetsuit as per the announcer
"For those of you asking if you can wear your wetsuit and be ineligible for awards, we're not doing that because we have no way of tracking who is wearing a wetsuit and who is not. So, no wetsuits".
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SWIM COURSE, CURRENT CONDITIONS AND WETSUITS:
The fresh water, Centennial Lake swim course is 0.62 miles (1100 yards,) and is a rectangular route heading do east and making 2, 90' turns and heading due west for the finish.
As of Friday, June 18th, the water is 77.5 degrees F measured at 6:30 am. Based on current expected weather forecasts, the air temperatures are expected to exceed 85 degrees F. Wetsuits for Amateurs are allowed and encouraged under 78 degrees F.
For Specific USAT Swimming Conduct Rules (Article IV, section 4.4) including wet suit rules click here.
Please note the following excerpts from these rules:
4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event
sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water
temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet
suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range
shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal
to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for elite/pro athletes shall be determined by the USAT
Athletes Advisory Council. The AAC has set the wetsuit maximum temperature for elite/pros at 68 degrees for swim
distances less than 3000 meters and 71.6 degrees for distances of 3000 meters or greater.
4.9 Illegal Equipment. Any swimmer wearing any artificial propulsion device, including but not limited to fins,
gloves, paddles, or floating devices of any kind shall be disqualified.
NOTE: REGARDING THE USE OF A WETSUIT BY AMATEURS IN WATER 78-84 DEGREES - IF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE SUCH THAT THE USE OF A WETSUIT WOULD CONSTITUTE A MEDICAL DANGER (HYPERTHERMIA), THE RACE DIRECTOR, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MEDICAL TEAM, MAY STILL PROHIBIT THEIR USE.
OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP YOU SAFE WHILE PROVIDING A GREAT RACE EXPERIENCE.
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My marathon PR is "under three, high twos. I had a two hour and fifty-something."
This of course is not the reason why it was a no-wetsuit as per the announcer
"For those of you asking if you can wear your wetsuit and be ineligible for awards, we're not doing that because we have no way of tracking who is wearing a wetsuit and who is not. So, no wetsuits".
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SWIM COURSE, CURRENT CONDITIONS AND WETSUITS:
The fresh water, Centennial Lake swim course is 0.62 miles (1100 yards,) and is a rectangular route heading do east and making 2, 90' turns and heading due west for the finish.
As of Friday, June 18th, the water is 77.5 degrees F measured at 6:30 am. Based on current expected weather forecasts, the air temperatures are expected to exceed 85 degrees F. Wetsuits for Amateurs are allowed and encouraged under 78 degrees F.
For Specific USAT Swimming Conduct Rules (Article IV, section 4.4) including wet suit rules click here.
Please note the following excerpts from these rules:
4.4 Wet suits. Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event
sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water
temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet
suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range
shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal
to or greater than 84 degrees Fahrenheit. The wetsuit policy for elite/pro athletes shall be determined by the USAT
Athletes Advisory Council. The AAC has set the wetsuit maximum temperature for elite/pros at 68 degrees for swim
distances less than 3000 meters and 71.6 degrees for distances of 3000 meters or greater.
4.9 Illegal Equipment. Any swimmer wearing any artificial propulsion device, including but not limited to fins,
gloves, paddles, or floating devices of any kind shall be disqualified.
NOTE: REGARDING THE USE OF A WETSUIT BY AMATEURS IN WATER 78-84 DEGREES - IF THE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE SUCH THAT THE USE OF A WETSUIT WOULD CONSTITUTE A MEDICAL DANGER (HYPERTHERMIA), THE RACE DIRECTOR, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MEDICAL TEAM, MAY STILL PROHIBIT THEIR USE.
OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP YOU SAFE WHILE PROVIDING A GREAT RACE EXPERIENCE.
__________________________________________________________________________
My marathon PR is "under three, high twos. I had a two hour and fifty-something."