Y TRI Triathlon
May 24 , 2008
200 yd pool swim / 8.5 mi bike / 2 mi run
Birmingham, AL
WELCOME TO THE YTRI TRIATHLON!
Have you ever thought, "I wouldn't mind giving a triathlon a try." This is the perfect chance to just say you did one, or to start a new sport!
GREAT BEGINNER EVENT
To make this event attractive for a first triathlon the distances have been kept fairly short and the swim will be in a pool. The event is open to all competitors, but the focus will be on the beginner. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall beginners, as well as top three beginner male and female in each age group! So, don't put it off. This race is for EVERYONE.
What is a Beginner?
Simple. A beginner is someone who has participated in three or fewer triathlons. It is the participants choice to race as a beginner or as an individual. There are special award categories for beginners.
Click here for TIPS for beginners.
DIRECTIONS
YMCA Mountain Brook: The address is 2401 20th Place South. From north of Birmingham, I65 South to I59/I20 North/East, take exit 126A (Red Mountain Expressway) take 21st Street Ave exit, at bottom of ramp go left, take an immediate right on 20th Place South, SportsFirst will be on your left after going over the hill.
Y Tri Triathlon (200 yd swim / 8.5 m bike / 2 mi run)
Clickto view an interactive course map and course profile.
The Swim: The swim is in the pool. You will enter the pool in an "interval start" fashion. Participants line up by race number (beginning with the lowest number to the highest.) One person at a time enters the pool and begins swimming when given the start command. Swim down the first lane, touch the wall, go under the lane rope, swim down that lane, and continue the same process until you exit after swimming eight lengths for a total of 200 yards. We encourage participants to pass ONLY at the wall. If someone taps your foot, please stop at the wall and let them go under the lane rope before you. Your race number is assigned by your estimated swim time. You can choose to start at the end by notifying us at least one week prior to the race. When you exit the pool, volunteers will direct you to the transition area where you will begin your bike segment of the race.
Click to view the swim layout and transition area flow.
The Bike: The bike course is a loop course, with the first mile and last mile out-and-back sharing the same road. The loop winds through residential Mountain Brook and Mountain Brook Village. Great support is provided by Mountain Brook Police at all intersections. Count on rolling hills!
Click to view the bike course map.
The Run: The run course is an out-and-back course along 20th place south toward Mountain Brook Village.
Going out is down hill to flat, with the return starting flat with a gradual uphill grade to the finish at the SportsFirst Fitness Center parking lot.
There will be water and Gatorade available before mile 1 of the run course and as you exit the transition area at the start of your run.
Friday, Day Before Race
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm:
Packet pick-up at the YMCA Mountain Brook Fitness Center
6:30 pm:
Race Overview followed by Beginner Question & Answer Session
(Check at registration for meeting location)
Saturday, Race Day
6:00 am - 6:45 am: Packet pick-up & body marking
6:45 am: Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area.
7:00 am: Interval swim start begins by participant race number.
11:00 am: Awards ceremony following designated last finisher.
RACE MEETINGS...GET THE SCOOP!
There is a race overview and a beginner participant question and answer session the evening before each triathlon during registration hours. See the schedule for each race for time and location. All participants are encouraged to attend. There is also a briefing 30 minutes before the start of each race in the transition area to provide last minute updates and cover race flow. Be there!
CATEGORIES, AWARDS, & PRIZES
USAT AGE UP RULE
All USAT races will use the "AGE UP RULE" for award distribution and ranking. It is important that you begin in the proper wave start with respect to this rule. The age up rule means you are racing based on your age as of 12/31/08. Our computer timing program will automatically calculate your age based on your birth date and the age up rule criteria.
Awards & Prizes
Please note:
- Order must be placed three weeks (minimum) prior to race date to receive specific category award.
- Awards ordered based on number of participants registered in each award category.
- Awards are given 3 deep in beginner age groups and only 1st place in open age groups.
All finishers receive a finisher medal! Other awards will be distributed as follows.
Overall:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Open Male & Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Beginner Male & Female
1st , 2nd, 3rd Athena: Women 150#'s or more
Top 3 Clydesdale (39& Under) and Top 3 Clydesdale (40 years and over): Men weighing 200 #'s or more
1st Masters (40+): Open Male & Female
1st Overall Relay Team in each category: male, female, mixed, corporate, family (Click here for Relay Team Info)
Age Groups:
Five-year age groups: 11 & Under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
1st Place: Open Male and Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Beginner Male & Female