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Directions- Nelles Beach Park, Grimsby ON
Race Site :
From Toronto: QEW Niagara to Bartlett Ave in Grimsby. Turn right onto Service Road then right on Bartlett. Left on Lake Street and look for parking signs.
From Niagara Falls: Right on Bartlett and left on Lake Street to parking lot (field) on the left. Its about 300 m walk to the transition area.
* once lot is full please use side street parking being very careful not to block resident driveways. Also please be considerate of residents property.
Registration:
- Sunday August 12 - 7:30-9am (Sprint) & 12-1pm (Try-A-Tri)
Sunday, August 12, 2012
- Sprint Triathlon Start - 9:00 am
- Sprint Duathlon Start - 9:15 am
- Chariot Try-a-Tri - 1:15 pm
- Awards - 12:30 pm
During the Race
Attention All Athletes!
There are "speed bumps" along Lake Street. These will impact both the Sprint athletes and Try-A-Tri athletes on their bike segments. Risers are painted white, and there will be "speed bump" signs before each rise on the course. The nature of the elevation bumps should not impede your bike however, this is just a caution for athletes to be prepared to have control of their bike and to be aware. This is not the time to be drinking from your water bottles.
Wave Charts
Please look at the charts below; find your age group and that will be your official start time. If you are new to this sport and find yourself leaving in one of the first waves but would prefer the last wave please see Blair or Janet at the Inquiries Table after you pick up your race #. They can make that change. Elite Age Group athletes (sprint only) can also move to the first wave but must go to Inquiries Table. There will be a separate clip board assigned to elite age group athletes. Please add your full name and race #.
Sprint Triathlon- 9am Start
If you are looking to leave the park quickly after your event please plan to leave before 1:15. This limits the impact of cars on the course for the try a tri event.
Wave 1 - elite men & women, junior men & women (19 & under), men 20-29, women 20-29, men 60+, women 60+Royal Blue
Wave 2 - men 30-49 Yellow
Wave 3 - women 30-49Pink
Wave 4 - men 50-59, women 50-59, all relays, all swim bikes White
Sprint Duathlon Wave Chart - 9:15am Start
Report to Duathlon Start Signs (marked by orange Merrell Flags) on the corner of Lake Street and Nelles Road at least 10 min earlier for pre-race instructions
Try-A-Tri - 1:15pm Start
When you head down to the swim start for your race you may want to consider what you have on your feet! The walk to your start is about 400 m down the pebbled beach. You are welcome to wear shoes , flip flops (you don't have to). Just remember that if you do to pass them off to a family member or friend when you get there and they can bring them back to the park for you. (don't use the shoes you want to wear in the race).
You also may just walk in the water to the swim start eliminating any need to wear something on your feet.
Try-a-Tri Athletes Transition: If you happen to be in the park during the sprint then please DO NOT rack your bike in transition until AFTER the sprint is over. For your convenience we will set up a bike rack outside of transition (unsupervised) where you may leave your bike if need be.
Wave 1 - junior men & women (19 & under), men 20-34, women 20-29 Purple
Wave 2 - men 35-49, women 30-39 Baby Blue
Wave 3 - men 50+, women 40+, all relays
Green
Racking Your Bike In Transition Area
Age Group Athletes-Rack your bike according to your AGE GROUP and SEX. ie- Men 30-34.
Pros have their own rack.
Relays- also have their own rack.
Please look at the sign on the end of the rack for your correct designation.
If you are not familiar with the rules of a duathlon and triathlon as they pertain to drafting, etc., please visit our Rules and Regulations page.
Please know the course before you head out! See course map link above.
Please remember that roads are not closed to vehicular traffic. Police are available throughout the courses to help with traffic flow.
Please stay right to allow others to pass you. Don't cut corners on the bike or run courses.
Each km of the run will be marked with a sign on the road
Each 5km will be marked on the bike course
Always be courteous of fellow athletes and encouraging to those new to the sport
Please listen and respect the Triathlon Ontario officials on the course. They are there for your safety and enjoyment of the race.
Please be courteous and respectful of other athletes and spectators and of others belongings. Sportsmanship at all times!
Pay Attention: MP3 players etc are not allowed while racing and are subject to disqualification.
Smile as you cross the finish line! :)
Aid Stations
Sprint - athletes have the opportunity to receive water at 5 different points on the run course. Spaced approximately 1.5 km apart.
Try-a-Tri- there will be an aid station at or near the turn around of the run.
All: Please remember that if the day looks like it is going to be really hot and humid to plan accordingly. Come well hydrated and rested. Pack extra drinks for you and your family. A snack bar that is run by the park is there for drinks and food for spectators. Each athlete will receive a bottle of water at the finish line. Please only take one! We need to enforce this to ensure that those finishing later on in the day also get one.
Please keep litter to a minimum by dropping your cup close to the station.
Post-Race Instructions
Tear-down of the transition area must begin immediately following the finish of the last competitor. Please be considerate of race crew and remove your race gear and any litter in your transition area. Race organizers are not responsible for any items left unattended after the finish of the race.
Awards will be presented after the LAST athlete crosses the line. If an athlete wins an award, but cannot stay to pick-up the medal, he or she can email the World Endurance Canada office and arrange to have it picked up at future races. Email info@trisportcanada.com for more info. Both Duathlons and the Chariot Try-A-Tri will be awarded in 10 year age groups. Sprint Triathlon awards are every 5 year age group. Top male and female will be awarded in the Swim Bike. First Place Winners of each age group in the Sprint Tri/Du will also receive a Subaru Series Headsweats Hat.
Draw prizes will be given out before the awards. Winners must be present at Awards to accept draw prizes or have a friend pick it up for you.
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