New York Triathlon Club - NYTC

TRI/DUATHLON FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Rocking Horse Ranch, Ulster County, NY

Proceeds to Benefit the
Here Comes The Sun Suicide Prevention

TRI: Swim - 1/3 mi.    Bike - 14 mi.   Run - 3 mi.
DU: Run - 1 mi.   Bike - 14 mi.   Run - 3 mi.

ENTRY FEE: Triathlon: $70 before September 5,  $80 after
                         Duathlon: $60 before September 5, $70 after
            Tri Team: $130 before September 5, $150 after
Du Team: $120 before May 2, $140 after
No race day entries!

ABSOLUTELY NO PARTS OF ENTRY FEES WILL BE REFUNDED, TRANSFERRED OR CREDITED

HERE COMES THE SUN is a not for profit organization that was founded in 2004 by a group of individuals who were in a support group due to a loved one that had died by suicide. Through the help of their facilitator they started this organization to raise money so that services could be provided for people in the Hudson Valley to educate and promote awareness about depression and suicide prevention. It is through this event that we hope to raise money so that we may continue to provide these services in our community.

Special Offer: Rocking Horse Ranch will pay the entry fee for competitors who enroll in the Family Multi-Sport Weekend that will be held in conjunction with the Tri/Duathlon.
For complete details contact Shelley Turk at sales@RHRanch.com

FIELD: First 500 competitors (tri and du combined).

AWARDS : Tri Individuals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and in 5-year age groups from 18 to 60+ (women), 70+ (men).
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 or earphones or any other sound device that impairs normal hearing!

IMPORTANT: NO NUMBERS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT PHOTO ID! .You must know your race bib number before getting in line for packet pick up.
Competitors will be sent an email 4-5 days prior to the event with their race bib number and a link for updated race information. If you do not receive an email before the event, you may look up your bib number on an alphabetical list that will be posted at check-in.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
PRE-RACE DAY - Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Rocking Horse Ranch
2:00 - 6:00 pm - Packet pick up (optional)
RACE DAY - Sunday, Rocking Horse Ranch
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!
7:45 a.m. - Final race instructions (mandatory)
8:00 a.m. - Race Start (rain or shine).
10:30 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 or email Lori Weinreich at Here Comes the Sun Suicide Prevention, 845-485-1890 or Loriweinreich@yahoo.com .

TRANSITION AREA:
- The transition area will be set up adjacent to the lake at Rocking Horse Ranch.
- 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!

SWIM COURSE: - The 1/3 mile swim will be around three large orange buoys that will be set up in a diamond shape configuration. After completing the swim, competitors will run along the path that leads to the transition area.
- Swimmers may leave aqua socks or shoes near the beach for the run back to the transition area (approx. 100 yards).
- The swim will be in waves of 100 competitors at 3 minute intervals based on race number assigned;
wave 1=1-100, wave 2=101-200, wave 3=201-300, wave 4=301-400, wave 5=401-500.

- Competitors must wear the official swim cap provided at check-in.-
- You must notify a race official IMMEDIATELY if you do not complete the swim.
- Wet suits are allowed.

DUATHLON: The duathlon course is identical to the triathlon course with the 1/3 mile swim being replaced by a 1 mile run. All competitors in the Duathlon will start at the same time as the first swim wave regardless of the bib number assigned. The first duathlon run is 1.0 mile.
BIKE COURSE:
The bike course consists of an 7 mile loop repeated twice for a total distance of 14 miles. Bikers leave the transition area at Rocking Horse Ranch and go east on Rt. 44/55 for 0.8 miles then turn right on Bailey's Gap Road. Bike 0.9 miles and turn right on to Milton Cross Road/CR 11. Bike 1.3 miles and make a right on to Milton Turnpike/CR 10. Bike 2.0 miles and then turn right on to Tuckers Corner Road. Bike 1.8 miles and then turn right on to SR 44/55. Continue on SR 44/55 for 0.3 miles and arrive back in front of Rocking Horse Ranch (Pancake Hollow Road). Repeat loop for a SECOND time. After you have completed TWO loops proceed to the transition area.
- Each contestant is responsible to know and stay on the course at all times. If you are uncertain of the course, review the course description BEFORE the race.
- Each contestant is individually responsible for repair and maintenance of their bike.
· Contestants must follow instructions of race officials and public authorities and must obey all traffic laws.
- No recumbant bikes allowed.-

DRAFTING RULES:
You must maintain a distance of three bike lengths from the bike in front of you! You may not be closer than this distance for any period exceeding 15 seconds. If you are, you will be assessed a two minute penalty for each successive drafting violation.
Riding alongside another biker will also result in a two minute penalty.
-Bike numbers must be affixed to your bike at all times and must be clearly visible to race officials.

Drafting (pack riding) is a Serious Violation of the Rules of the Event! You may file an official complaint regarding "drafters" by noting their race number(s)! A competitor who has three "drafting reports" filed against him/her will receive a two minute penalty for each infraction.

HELMETS:
A bicycling helmet must be positively secured with chin strap before leaving the transition area. Riding without a helmet will result in immediate disqualification! Helmets must be ANSI, USCF, USCPSC or SNELL approved.WATER STATIONS: There will be two water stops on the 3 mi. run:
1. Exit of the transition area. 2. 1.5 miles from transition

RUN COURSE:The 3 mile run is on the paths on the grounds of Rocking Horse Ranch.

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 $95 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.
Notify officials prior to the race of any mistakes!=================================================
RESULTS: Results will be posted on www.NYTRI.org

PARKING: All competitors must park in the designated parking areas at Rocking Horse Ranch.

SAFETY GUIDELINES:
* No vehicles will be allowed IN to Rocking Horse Ranch after 7:45 am on race day!
* Vehicles will not be allowed to leave the parking area until 9:45 am.
* Park in designated areas only and observe directions of parking attendants.

HOW TO GET THERE:
From NY Thruway (north or south): - Take exit 18 (New Paltz/Poughkeepsie). After exiting toll plaza make a right (at traffic light) on to 299 east/Poughkeepsie. Drive east (Poughkeepsie) and make right on to New Paltz Road (at third traffic light - Hess Station). Go one mile and make first right on to Pancake Hollow Road (Route 15). Stay on Pancake Hollow road to Route 44/55. Rocking Horse Ranch is at the intersection of Route 44/55 and Pancake Hollow Road.
For additional directions go to www.RockingHorseRanch.com.

ACCOMODATIONS:
For accomodation information go to www.RockingHorseRanch.com

RACE VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES
2 Minute Penalties
- Riding bicycle anywhere within transition area.
- Bicycle not on assigned bike rack.
- Each drafting or "side-by-side" biking violation
Disqualification
- Riding without an approved biking helmet.
- Wearing headphones, earphones, ipods, etc. during any portion of race.

HAVE A SAFE AND FUN RACE!