Charlotte Iron Man - Planning Page

1) Weather

This event will be held on June 22, 2019 rain or shine. Be sure to check the weather forecast the day before, and the day of the event.

Rain - Bring an umbrella, disc golf towels, large towels (keep in car), extra clothes, and shoes with cleats or good traction. Plan courses accordingly (Renny is extremely difficult to navigate/play during, or after, significant rain).
High Heat - Bring extra fluids, towels, hats, changes of clothes, cooler with ice, and a cool/wet towel (see advice section). Take shade breaks and play to the shade when possible. Consider bringing a small 'sunbrella' for open areas.
Lightning/Thunderstorms - Get to safety! Remain there until there have been no lightning strikes in the area (10+ miles) for a significant period of time. (see lightning safety info on the bottom half of this page)

According to Sunrise Sunset, June 22nd has just over 14.5 hours of daylight (6:09:30 am - 8:41:32 pm).
According to Weather Spark, on June 22, the temperature in Charlotte typically ranges from 69°F to 86°F and the warmest time of the day is from 12:15 PM to 7:15 PM, with the hottest at 4:00 PM.

Safety first! This is the primary reason that there are no "fastest finisher" awards for this event. This is "a marathon, not a sprint" so please drive safely.
Check traffic conditions before you start each segment. Report any traffic issues you encounter to the FaceBook page that could potentially impact other participants.
Bring a cooler with ice, drinks, and juicy fruit (oranges, grapes, watermelon, strawberries).The commute between courses is a great time to cool down, eat some fruit, and drink another water/sports drink.
Bring a trash bag for dirty laundry (and possibly another one for trash) would make for a more enjoyable travel experience). Sweaty clothes and trash in a hot car for hours is not very pleasant.

only a few discs (taking out all the discs you throw once a round will save you more energy and throws by the end of the day than leaving them in)
a couple bottles of water (at least 16oz per 9 holes)
light snacks (trail mix, protein bars, jellybeans, skittles, etc)
a washcloth and some ice in ziplock bag --> cool, wet towel for body & face
a dry disc golf towel per round for your hands and/or discs

Apply bug spray & sunscreen before each round (leaving containers in vehicle).
Change clothes (and possibly shoes) after each round. Apply powder/vaseline to prevent chaffing.
Do NOT eat too much or anything too heavy during the day of the event.
Likewise, do NOT drink alcohol the night before or during the day of the event until it is over.
Take advantage of the flexibility this event offers! Takes breaks when needed. Choose course/hole order based upon weather/time-of-day/etc. Park near areas where the course crosses itself so you can keep more items in the car (less weight to carry).