SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
PRE-RACE DAY - Saturday, May 22, 2010 - Wilcox Park
4:00 - 6:00 pm - Packet pick up (optional) for pre-registered.. New entries accepted.
RACE DAY - Sunday, Wilcox Park
6:15-7:30 a.m. - Check-in. Pick up race bag, timing chip, swim cap, swimmers get numbered, No race packets saved after 7:30 am!
7:45 a.m. - Final race instructions (mandatory)
8:00 a.m. - Race Start (rain or shine).
10:15 a.m. - Course closes, Post race buffet, Awards presentation
VOLUNTEERS: Is there someone you know who'd be willing to volunteer while your competing? Call Deb Breen at 845-871-3501 at Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation or email DBreen@health-quest.org . Volunteers will receive a souvenir T-shirt and our sincere thanks!
TRANSITION AREA:
- The transition area will be set up adjacent to the lake in Wilcox Park.
- Entry to the transition area is restricted to competitors with race numbers ONLY!.
- Please request family members and friends not to accompany you in the transition area.
- Bicycles must be placed on assigned bike racks.
- Bikes on wrong racks will be removed from the transition area.
- All competitors must be OUTSIDE the transition area before the first wave goes off!
WATER STATIONS: There will be two water stops on the 3 mile run:
1. Exit of the transition area. 2. 1.5 miles from transition (run turn)
POST-RACE: Award winners must be present at the post-race awards ceremony to claim their prize. Refreshments are for competitors only and are not provided for friends and family members. When entering the buffet line, identify yourself as a competitor by wearing your race number.
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RACE NUMBERS/ELECTRONIC TIMING:
On the morning of the race, you will pick up an electronic timing chip that corresponds to your assigned bib number. This chip must be attached with a velcro strap to your ankle.and must remain attached throughout the entire event.
You cannot use any chip other than the one that is assigned to you on the morning of the race.
Immediately after you cross the finish line you must remove the chip and drop it in the collection bin at the end of the timing chute.
If you lose your chip during the race or fail to turn it in after you cross the finish line, you will be charged $25 for the lost chip. If you paid for the race using a credit card, your card will be charged automatically. Others will be sent an invoice.
Your bib number must be attached to the FRONT of your shirt (or race belt) during the entire race .
The 2-sided vinyl (adhesive-backed) bike frame number must be attached to the front of the top tube of your bicycle and may not be removed until you lexit the transition area.
Check the label affixed to your bib number for correct information regarding your name, age, sex and category.
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RESULTS: Results will be posted on the NYT web site www.NYTRI.org
PARKING: All competitors must park in the designated parking areas.
Do not park on the road 1.5 mile road leading in/out of Wilcox Park!
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
* No vehicles will be allowed IN to Wilcox P
* Vehicles will not be allowed to leave the parking area in Wilcox Park until 9:45 am.
* Park in designated areas only and observe directions of parking attendants.
HOW TO GET THERE:
From Taconic Parkway, (north or south): Exit at sign for Rte. 199, Pine Plains, Red Hook and get on Rte. 199 towards Pine Plain (eastbound). Go 1.5 miles to Wilcox Park entrance on right side.
From NY Thruway (north or south): - Take exit 19 (Kingston) and follow signs to Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. Go over bridge and make left at second Traffic light (Route 9G). Go 2 miles to next traffic light and make right on Route 199 towards Red Hook. Go straight through traffic light in Red Hook and stay on Route 199 till you arrive at Wilcox Park on right (1.5 miles past the Taconic Parkway).
ACCOMODATIONS:
For accomodation information go to www.rhinebeckchamber.com .
The NDHF also oversee the gifts of time via the volunteer services departmentwho donate more than 30.000 hours of services to the organization annually and are a key component of the organization.The volunteers include the NDH Auxiliary which runs the Hospital -based gift and thrift shops and the NDH Mother's Club, who not only volunteer their time, but also undertake special fundraising projects to support the organization's mission.
FIELD: First 500 competitors (tri and du combined).
AWARDS *: Tri Individuals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and in 5-year age groups from 18 to 70+.
Du Individuals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and in 10-year age groups from 18 to 60+.
* No awards for Relay Teams (Tri or Du)
RULES & REGULATIONS:
The following rules and regulations are designed for your personal safety and enjoyment. Failure to comply with these rules will result in penalties and/or disqualification.
· Race management has authority to change race course and format, check-in and start times.
· No entrants under 18 years of age.
· It is the contestant's responsibility to be familiar with and follow the race course.
· It is prohibited to sell your race number or for someone to compete in your place.
· Contestants must follow the directions of race officials who have ultimate and final authority to remove contestants who violate race rules.
· Friends, family or assistants may not bike or run alongside a contestant and should be warned to stay clear of contestants.
· Contestants are not allowed to wear headphones, earphones or any other sound device that impairs normal hearing!
IMPORTANT: NO NUMBERS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT PHOTO ID! .You must know your race number before getting in line for race packet pick up. Competitors will be sent an email 5-6 days prior to the event with their bib number and updated race information.
