TOBAY Triathlon : Official Thread (Page 2)

i know it would be a logistical nightmare, im just saying it would be cool really. at least we're getting a discount next year!

Getting injured or sick right before an event; a triathlon event being changed to a duathlon due to high bacteria counts; an event being ouright cancelled due to an act of nature like a Hurricane; these are all unexpected and unplanned phenomenon that cannot be predicted.  When you sign up for a race these are the risks we incur.  There is no insurance you will get what you paid for back if you cannot attent the event, or if the event is cancelled.  The Jamesport Sound to Bay 10k was rescheduled; however, it is a 10k race which has less logistical and operational challenges compared to a triathlon.  And the earliest date they could reschedule the 10k would be mid-October, which would be too late and cold for a triathlon.    

As you suggested, perhaps you should organize your own triathlon race and you'll be astounded by the amount of time and work that is behind putting on such an event and dealing with the politics of town permits, recruiting volunteers, insurance premiums, swim-bike-run course set-up, procurement of merchandise, timing implementation, medical staff coordination, charity involvement, dealing with all the athlete's who whine and complain.  Perhaps then you will be more empathetic as to what is actually involved in setting up an event like this.

When it's all said and done, between the overall cost, time and stress of producing an event like this, and the percentage donated to charity, I'm sure the Race Director is not going to retire.  In fact, I'm certain they would have much rather the hurricane missed Long Island altogether and everyone would have been able to race, have fun, enjoyed a great day with family and friends while accomplishing their goals.  Cause something tells me, that's why they put this Race together:  for the charities and to bring people together who share a common love for this healthy lifestyle of Swimming, Running and Biking.  And something also tells me if it were possible, they would reschedule the event but logistically it's just not possible and would probably end up costing money.  In the end, I think offering a discount to next years race was quite frankly the best and fairest option they could offer.   

Edited by Dream Chaser 2011-09-05 11:40 AM