Race Start 7:30 AM October 3rd 2009, Transition opens at 6:00 AM
Packet Pick-up and late registration:
Thursday 1 October 2009 Noon-7pm Jack and Adam’s Austin Bicycles 1210 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX .512.472.5646
Friday 2 October 2009 10:00am-7:00pm at Tri-Sition Area 2602 NW Loop 1604. Suite 106, San Antonio Texas. 78248. PH: (210) 492 4884
To Volunteer please contact nick@seidelproductions.com or call 830.627.8401
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Swim: 1.5K Ramp starts. Water temp estimate. 68-75
Bike: 42K Intermediate-45 Kilometer open loop course. No drafting.
Run: 9.5K Intermediate- Closed 10K double loop course in Canyon Park.
DU3 Option-
DU3 is an option to do any combination of two sections of the triathlon. (swim/bike, swim/run, bike/run). In order to compete in the State Championship though, you have to compete in the whole triathlon. The swim/bike and swim/run will start in a separate wave with all the rest of the swimmers (Approximately. 8am). The bike/run will start as soon as all the swim waves have been sent out (Approximately 8:30am). The DU3 option is to accommodate people who for some reason can not participate in one of the three disciplines of triathlon.
This is a USAT sanctioned event; all USAT rules will be enforced for the Intermediate Distance Triathlon.
This event will be Chip Timed, chips will be provided on race morning, please do not wear personal chip.
Divisions: Age groups; Under 20, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80<,Clydesdale/Athena, relays.
Awards: Overall male and female. 3 deep for age groups. 3 deep for clydesdale and athena. Awards to first relay in each category (Mix, M,F)
1st place male and female for DU1, DU2 and DU3.
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
NO REFUNDS
NO TRANSFERS AFTER September 18, 2009
Race shirts will not be guaranteed for sign ups after September 18.
Pre arranged race day packet pickup for $5, Maximum 50
Must show USAT member card and photo ID at packet pick-up. All relay members must come pick up packet together.
$9 USAT one day permit, payable at packet pickup only. Do not send USAT permit fee with entry fee.
Directions:
Race Site, Canyon Park: From 281 Approximately 23 miles North of San Antonio (1604) and Approximately 11 miles South of Blanco on US Hwy 281 take FM 306 East approximately 12 miles to Canyon Park Rd., then turn South to Canyon Park. Follow the signs.
From IH 35: Just North of New Braunfels and South of San Marcos on IH 35 take FM 306 West about 15 miles to Canyon Park Rd., then turn South to Canyon Park. Follow the signs.
Host Hotel:Will be announced soon
Race Instructions:
Texas Triathlon Race Instructions
I would like to thank all of you for signing up for the Texas Triathlon. We hope you enjoy the race because we have been working hard to make it a success.
Registration- Make sure your packet label has the correct information. Your packet should contain the following:
Parking- Please follow instructions at front gate. Parking lots will be closed during bike portion of event.
Race rules- All USAT competitive rules will be enforced. Go to usatriathlon.org for rule listings. Referee Instructions will be announce at pre race meeting.
Transition Area- Transition will open at October 3rd 6:00am and close at 7:15am. Non- athletes will not be allowed in the transition. Bike racks will be assigned by age group. Your bike frame number will be your security number to check out your bike at the end of the race.
Staff and volunteers- Please be respectful towards our volunteers and staff. With your corporation we will be doing everything we can to make your race as smooth as possible.
Emergency- If at any time you witness or experience an emergency, as soon as you locate a race staff or volunteer- yell “athlete down” point towards the emergency, and approximate how far away the accident happened.
Helmets- if you are on your bike your helmet needs to be on before, during, or after the race. without your helmet on and the straps unsnapped, you will be automatically disqualified.
Pre-race meeting- The pre-race meeting for the Race will be at 7:15am. Attendance is required for pre race instruction and any change updates.
Race Start- The Race will start at 7:30am. Waves will be approximately 50-100 per wave 3-6 min apart. Divisions and cap colors in each wave will be indicated at packet pickup.
Relays- Will tag at bike racks. Bike legs can warm up in transitions after pre race meeting, but please be respectful of others space.
Swim- The Swim will be a 1500-meter swim. The water temperature will be between 72-78 degrees, water temp will be posted on the race web site Friday evening (late) and announced race morning for wet suit information.
NOTE: Swim/bike and Swim/Run will start with wave 2. Bike/Run will start after all swim waves have started
Bike- The bike course will open to traffic so please be careful. There will be five Comal County Sheriff Office deputies directing traffic at the intersections. The bike course is 26 miles long or 42K. Please be careful at front gate of Park going both ways, there is a speed bump, watch for it when you drive in race morning. On FM 306, FM 3424 and FM 32 wide shoulders are on approximately 90% of the roads. On Purgatory Road there are no shoulders, but they have low traffic. On FM 32 after the Devils Backbone Tavern, approximately 5-7 miles into the bike course, the shoulder narrows with a rumble strip for one mile until you turn onto Purgatory. A deputy will be in front of the Tavern with lights flashing to slow any traffic. After you turn back onto FM 306 from Purgatory, one mile down the road is a steep downhill. If you let yourself go, you may reach speeds of 45mph or more, so please be careful. On FM 306, when returning to Canyon Park, approximately 20 miles into the course, when you see the Canyon Lake Dam there is a narrow shoulder for a short distance. Please beware of cars when passing on roads with no shoulder. There will be one bottle re-fill station about half way through the bike course.Note: our directional signs will be YELLOW backing with BLACK Arrows.
Run- The run is a two 3 mile loop= 6 miles. There is one good hill you will hit twice. There will be two water stations on the run course (approximately every 1.5 miles).
Finish- Canyon Lake Fire and EMS will be available at the finish line for emergencies. Good food, drink and Texas music will be at the finish. Finishing results will be posted as they come in. Awards and Door prizes will start between 11:30 and noon.
Results- Complete results will be posted with in 24 hours and www.seidelproductions.com for archives.
Awards- First palce overall male and female. The top three age group, clydesdale, and athena will be awarded. First place relay teams will be awarded. First Place DU1, DU2, DU3.
I hope everyone has a great race!
Nick Seidel
For More Information: Nick Seidel @ 830-627-8401 or email nick@seidelproductions.com
Race web site: www.seidelproductions.com