Transamerica Chicago Triathlon - Course Talk RSVP

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Transamerica Chicago Triathlon - Course Talk RSVP

By Chicago Triathlon

Date and time

August 28, 2015 · 1pm - August 29, 2015 · 8:30pm CDT

Location

Various Locations

Chicago, IL

Description

Course Talks

Mandatory Course Talks
Due to a variety of major changes with the 2015 Transamerica Chicago Triathlon, all Sprint, International and Triple Challenge athletes are required to attend a 30 minute presentation at the Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo. Participants will not be allowed to pick-up their packets until they present proof of attendance.

As a scheduling convenience, individuals can RSVP for specific dates/times using this reservation system. Confirmation eTickets can be printed and presented on-site, or can reveal their Confirmation eTicket via smart phone.

Walk-up scheduling will also be permitted, on a first-come, first-served basis (contingent upon room capacities). Athletes and spectators will be able to access the Expo floor as usual prior to, and after, attending their session. Athletes have priority. Spectators and non-athletes will not be permitted unless seats remain.

Following each Course Talk, attendees will be issued hand-stamps (or wristbands) which must be presented to Packet Pick-Up staff. Just as each participant is required to pick-up their packet in person (as per USA Triathlon requirements), each participant must also attend a Course Talk. No exceptions will be granted.

Note: SuperSprint and Kids' Tri participants do not need to attend these sessions. However, specific Course Talks will be given at the venue (at the Swim Start area) 15 minutes prior to the first wave start.

A. Pre-Expo Course Talks
A select number of early, pre race week Course Talks will be provided at our Official Retail Partner locations, including:

Partners

  • Live Grit: 1010 West Monroe, Chicago IL
  • Urban Tri Gear: 804 E. Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL

RSVPs are required for these sessions. Due to limited capacity, only those who officially register will be permitted inside the session (no walk ups).

Attendees at these special, pre-expo Course Talks will be issued a custom wristband. Wristbands MUST BE WORN (and remain in tact) through the duration of the week. Once at the Expo, those wearing the wristbands can bypass the Expo Course Talk sessions and proceed directly to the Packet Pick-up area.

Anyone who loses or breaks a wristband will be required to attend one of the Expo Course Talks. No exceptions will be granted.


B. Multisport & Fitness Expo Course Talks
Thirty-one concurrent weekend sessions will be hosted every half hour within the 2015 Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo, located in the Lower Level of the Chicago Hilton: 720 S. Michigan Ave in Chicago.

Just like the Pre Expo sessions, participants are encouraged to RSVP in advance should they wish to attend a specific session. Otherwise, they will be required to RSVP for the next available session when arriving on-site.

Expo Check-In Process
Ticket
1. Pre RSVPs:
Those who RSVP in advance (using this system) are asked to print and bring their confirmation tickets (see example at right).
Participants may also show staff their confirmation ticket via smart phones. Those with tickets may proceed direclty to their scheduled Course Talk room, where Staff will validate their entry. Only ticketed individuals will be permitted. Doors will open approximately 15 minutes prior to each session start.

2. Non RSVPs:
Upon entry to the Expo, participants who have not pre-registered for a session will be directed to Salon B where they will check-in with Event Staff and receive an entry ticket for the next available session. Volunteers will manage each Course Talk room, ensuring only ticketed individuals can access each session.

Check-Out Process

Once each session concludes, Event Staff will stamp each participant's hand as they leave the room, allowing them to access the Packet Pick-Up area. While we highly encourage good hygiene, please be very careful you do not wash the stamp off your hand before picking up your packet. No exceptions will be granted.



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