2016 Pelican Fest sprint tri, saturday May 28, 8:00 am
Hello and thank you for your interest in the 2016 Pelican Fest Tri. I'm sorry to tell you that I have decided to cancel the event this year. You will be issued a refund for registration and if you paid for a one day USAT license.
There are several reasons for this decision beyond the current low registration numbers but the main reason is that I do not feel like I have been able to put my best effort into the race this year. My enthusiasm for putting on the event has dwindled and I dont want it to effect the quality of the event and I fear it already has.
I'm confident that the race will be back next year with new blood to make it the quality event it has been and can be. I just know for my emotional well being that this is the best decision to help me remain happy and to continue with the work I am doing with Athletes in Tandem.
I hope you all have a great season of racing in 2016!
Thanks for your understanding!
Dennis Vanderheiden
Race Director/President - Athletes in Tandem
"I just wanted to take a minute to say a big THANK YOU to all of your race volunteers from last weekend. I would not have been able to finish the swim if it wasn’t for a few of your fabulous people in kayaks. They were just so encouraging and wonderful! I can’t say enough about all of them!"
Cathi
"Thanks again for another great race. I had a good time. I missed the announcer at the finish, though. I hope she will be back next year."
Andrew
"Just wanted to send a BIG shout out to all the volunteers who were SO encouraging and supportive!! When I was driving home and thinking about the event, it brought tears to my eyes when I thought of the volunteers along the way, the kayakers, the water stations people, the timers.....EVERYONE was super positive (I was one of the last people to finish, but I finished....thanks to you all!!)"
Kim
There are several reasons for this decision beyond the current low registration numbers but the main reason is that I do not feel like I have been able to put my best effort into the race this year. My enthusiasm for putting on the event has dwindled and I dont want it to effect the quality of the event and I fear it already has.
I'm confident that the race will be back next year with new blood to make it the quality event it has been and can be. I just know for my emotional well being that this is the best decision to help me remain happy and to continue with the work I am doing with Athletes in Tandem.
I hope you all have a great season of racing in 2016!
Thanks for your understanding!
Dennis Vanderheiden
Race Director/President - Athletes in Tandem
"I just wanted to take a minute to say a big THANK YOU to all of your race volunteers from last weekend. I would not have been able to finish the swim if it wasn’t for a few of your fabulous people in kayaks. They were just so encouraging and wonderful! I can’t say enough about all of them!"
Cathi
"Thanks again for another great race. I had a good time. I missed the announcer at the finish, though. I hope she will be back next year."
Andrew
"Just wanted to send a BIG shout out to all the volunteers who were SO encouraging and supportive!! When I was driving home and thinking about the event, it brought tears to my eyes when I thought of the volunteers along the way, the kayakers, the water stations people, the timers.....EVERYONE was super positive (I was one of the last people to finish, but I finished....thanks to you all!!)"
Kim
