Grand Haven Festival of Races Triathlon

[Eden]

I'm no sure how to proceed now. Our pastor has been talking about how we are supposed to "feed and water our enemies donkey"--Not sure how this applies to this situation. What to do?!? Should I just drop it???????

Hmmmm how to apply that - how about contacting some of the local sponsors of the event and tell them how much you appreciate their supporting sports events, but how dissappointed you were that you were not able to participate because of the rule change that was not communicated? If you can get some of the other dissapointed parties to do the same they may put some pressure on the orgainizers to refund your money or at least perhaps think about sponsoring a different event next year?

[Bogues]

I'm sorry to hear that you were not allowed into the transition area after it closed and by no means think you should have been treated rudely;however, I would like to clarify the issue for everyone who has responded to your posting. My brother and I did the Grand Haven race and thought it was well managed. We did receive information that the transition area would be closed at 7am from at least 3 sources: the race website, the 2 emails that were sent prior to the race and the staff from whom we received our race packets the day prior to the race. I do feel that the information should have been posted more obviosly, but it was there. Trust me, if my brother and I made it on time and were aware of the 7am closing, then surely it had to be obvious to most other racers (600 or so total)! I do feel sorry for your frustration and hope it doesn't turn you off of racing.