PRE-RACE INFORMATION - PLEASE REVIEW
please download your race book here
The race book has race maps, rules, course notes - you will receive this book at packet pick up, but we encourange you to download and review prior to your arrival
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday
3:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Registration & packet pick-up at The Hangout
5:30 pm: Race Overview Meeting; Followed by Beginner Q & A session
Saturday
5:30 am-6:30 am: Registration & packet pick-up & body marking
6:30 am: Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area.
7:00 am: Swim Start begins with Tri-It-On Racers, followed by Intermediate
12:00 pm: All racers must be finished with the race. When you finish the bike, please be sure you can finish the run by 12:00 pm to have a supported race. We will no longer have police and volunteer support after this point.
11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Awards ceremony and party at The Hangout
WHERE IT HAPPENS
Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are easily accessible, located on the Gulf of Mexico between Pensacola and Mobile.
We have a new race site for 2009 - The Hangout is located on the beach where Hwy.59 South hits Beach Blvd. in Gulf Shores.
Click HERE for directions to The Hangout - our host for the 2009 triathlon.
The physical address is:
101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Great maps and directions to the Alabama Gulf Coast Region are available through the ALABAMA GULF COAST CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER
PRE RACE DINNER OFFER AT THE HANGOUT
Our host is offering a great deal for your pre-race dinner to get you race ready - plan on loading up on great, fresh food the night before the race when you come to pick up your packet. This offer is also good for your friends and family! Don't miss this fabulous deal - will be hard to beat at any other area restaurant!
Meal Options for only $9:
Penne al ah vodka pasta--tomatoes, garlic, vodka, basil, reduced in a
cream sauce
Roasted garlic butter fettuccini--fresh roasted garlic with herbs and
spices tossed in fettuccini al dente
Both pastas $9 add chicken, mahi. Or shrimp for a $3 up charge highly
recommended for that extra protein
Served with garlic bread
WHERE TO STAY
Great rates for a Great Race
www.brett-robinson.com • 1.800.221.0258
Also visit "Sports on the Gulf Coast" for a complete listing of event weekend special offers or choose the quick link button below. Just scroll down through "Upcoming Events" on their web page and click on "Special Packages."
RACE SUPPORT
Infinity Bicycles of Orange Beach will be on site for race support on Saturday morning and during registration hours Friday - they are there for emergencies, not complete tune-ups so be sure to have your bike checked before you come to the race.
COURSE MAPS
Notes on Categories and Awards
Follow this link for important RELAY TEAM INFORMATION
1st Overall Male & Female AquaBike: notes about Aquabike - this category is for those that want to do the swim and bike portions only. You will finish your race when you return your bike to the transition area. There is no finish line to cross. Please be sure to turn your timing chip in at the race finish line. Your swim and bike time will be recorded by timing mats and totaled to determine the Aquabike winner.
Your category CANNOT change once the race starts. If a category is not indicated when you register, you will be entered as an individual. If you choose Beginner, you will fall back in your age group if you do not win an award in your chosen category. PLEASE CHECK YOUR LABEL ON YOUR BIB NUMBER WHEN YOU PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET - notify us of any errors before the race begins.
Beginners are defined as: racers that have competed in three or fewer triathlons and have not received a race award.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT GETTING YOUR AWARD:
You can only claim your award at the award ceremony or have someone pick it up for you if you have to leave. Awards will not be mailed. Please be sure to check the draft race results when posted at the race site to see if you will be getting an award or, if you must leave right away, pick a friend to listen at the ceremony for your name. We hope you will choose to stay for the ceremony and celebrate everyone's accomplishments that day - there are also random prize drawings! Hope to see you there.
RULES REGARDING
RACE PACKET PICK UP
Please review the basics below and open the links to the USAT Registration Rules and Most Commonly Violated Race Rules
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and Team Magic race directors Therese Bynum and Faye Yates are Certified Race Directors.
1. ALL athletes are required to show photo ID.
2. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS.
3. Every single participant must have a photo ID, this includes all relay participants.
4. Youth athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID.
5. Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT sanctioned event.
6. If your card has been lost, you can download and print out a temporary one at https://www.usatmembership.com/default.aspx.
7. Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person. Regarding relays, all relay members must be present to receive the packet, or split up the relay packet for each participant.
8. If an athlete does not bring a photo ID to packet pickup they must go home to get it
9. If an athlete does not bring their USAT membership card to packet pickup they have three options:
a. Go home to get it
b. Find internet access where a temporary card can be printed
c. Purchase a one-day membership for $10 which can later be applied to a membership renewal by submitting a receipt of purchase
10. Annual members do not have to sign a waiver at packet pickup because they already signed it when they applied to become an annual member.
Please click here to view the complete USAT REGISTRATION RULES
Please click here to view USAT MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES
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