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date
july 11, 2009
time
8:00AM EST
sprint distance
.5 mile swim,
12.3 mile bike,
3.2 mile run
event t-shirt and Bay State Race Services timing chip included in entry fee
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#822222"> <tr> <td><img src="assets/spacer.gif" width="30" height="367"></td> <td class="maindescr" height="290" valign="top">The course is a beautiful sprint distance triathlon through the historic town of Newburyport, MA.<br><br> <div class="Header">Accommodations</div> Discounted room rates have been secured for race participants at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Amesbury. Please use the group code "SPRP" in order to get the discounted rate. The discounted rate will only be available until July 1st so please make your reservations now.<br> <br> <div class="Header">Event Sanctioning</div> The Newburyport Triathlon will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All USAT rules will be in effect during the event. Protests of penalties assessed for rules infractions must be filed with the USAT Head Official within 60 minutes after the protesting individual finishes the race.<br><br> <div class="Header">Wristband</div> A wristband printed with your race number will be affixed to your wrist at Athlete Check-in. This band will identify you as an official participant and must be worn during the entire event. The wristband is required for medical identification purposes and allows you access to the transition area. You will not be allowed to remove your bicycle and gear from the transition area following the race without your wristband affixed to your wrist. Please do not remove your wristband until after you have picked up your gear.<br><br> <div class="Header">Body Marking</div> Body marking will take place from 8:30-9:30am on Saturday at both entrances to the transition area. You will not be permitted in the transition area on race day without your wristband and your body marked. Do not apply body lotion or sunscreen until after you have been body marked. Be sure that the volunteer who marks you does so using the race number printed on your wristband.<br> <br> <div class="Header">Parking</div> Mandatory race day parking will be just 1/4 of mile north on Merrimac Street from the race site. The address is 274 Merrimac Street. Please make plans to park here and walk/ride your bike to the race site.<br> <br> <div class="Header">Race Numbers</div> There will be three race numbers in your race packet that you are required to display during the event:<br><br> 1) The adhesive bicycle frame number must be attached to your bike with the race number clearly visible from both sides of the bike.<br> 2) The small adhesive helmet number must be worn on the front of your bike helmet.<br> 3) The run number must be displayed during the run segment on the front of your body. Pin your run number to your shirt, swimsuit or race belt with the four safety pins provided in your race packet.<br><br> <div class="Header">Transition Area Access</div> The transition area will be open on race day from 8:00-9:40am only. Any athlete, including relay team members, who arrives after 9:40am will not have access to the transition area. Only athletes who are wearing their wristband and are body marked will be allowed access. Any bike not properly displaying the bike frame number will be removed from the transition area during the swim. You will not be allowed access to the transition area to reclaim your bicycle and gear until after the last athlete has started the run.<br> <br> <div class="Header">Relay Team Transition Area Access</div> To reduce congestion, only the relay team cyclist will have access to the transition area. Relay teams must pass the timing chip to their teammates in the holding areas just outside the transition area following each segment. The relay team cyclist may secure all personal items belonging to the swimmer and runner at the relay team's bike rack.<br><br> <div class="Header">Timing Chips</div> Timing chips will be provided at packet pick-up on Friday. Each chip is encoded with your specific registration data, so do not trade your chip with another athlete. The chip must be affixed to either ankle prior to the swim start and must be worn during the entire event. Athletes are responsible for crossing the timing mats at the end of each segment (e.g., swim finish) and for the safe return of the chip at the finish line. Relay team members must pass the chip to their teammate after completing their segment of the race. All participants will be accessed a replacement fee if their chip is not returned at the end of the race.<br><br> <div class="Header">Wetsuits</div> Will be allowed at the discretion of the participant. For wetsuit rentals, please contact Fast Splits Multisport:<a href="http://www.fastsplits.com" target="_blank" class="link"> www.fastsplits.com</a> Reservering your wet suit 2-3 weeks in advance is recommended.<br> <br> <div class="Header">Swim Waves</div> Swim waves will be announced no later than a week before race day.<br><br> <div class="Header">Transition Area Conduct</div> For safety reasons, you will not be permitted to ride your bike in or out of the transition area. You must walk or run while in the transition area. Please watch out for other athletes as you move through transition and follow the instructions of race officials and volunteers. <br><br> <div class="Header">Bike Course</div> Each athlete is required to wear an approved helmet during the bike segment. You must have your helmet securely fastened on your head before you mount and dismount your bike. Drafting and blocking (impeding the progress of passing cyclists) are not permitted during the race. Officials will monitor the bike course and strictly enforce these rules. <br><br> <div class="Header">Run Course</div> On the out and back course there will be two water stations located at the .5 and 1.5 mile markers. You must complete the entire course and circle the traffic cones at the run turnaround.<br> <br> <div class="Header">Dropping Out</div> Please notify a race official and return your timing chip at the finish line if you drop out of the race.<br><br> <div class="Header">Unsportsmanlike Conduct</div> Unsportsmanlike conduct or the verbal abuse of any race official or volunteer during the race or at any time during event weekend will result in immediate disqualification. <br><br> <div class="Header">Timing & Results</div> Official race results will be posted prior to the awards presentation. Please report any discrepancy to a race official prior to the start of the awards presentation. Athletes who do not wear the timing chip during the entire event will not be scored. Please note that the clock at the finish line reflects the start time of the first swim wave. <br><br> <div class="Header">Medical Care</div> Medical care will be available to participants.<br><br> <div class="Header">Course Safety</div> Most of the roads will not be closed during the race. Intersections will be monitored by police officers but please be aware of your surroundings, obey the instructions of the traffic control officers and volunteers and be considerate of others during the competition.<br><br> <div class="Header">Awards Party</div> Awards in all age categories will be presented immediately following the race.<br><br> <div class="Header">Results & Awards</div> Race results will be posted online (www.newburyporttriathlon.com) immediately following the race. <br><br><br> <div class="Header">GOOD LUCK & HAVE A FUN, SAFE RACE!</div><br><br></td> <td><img src="assets/spacer.gif" width="20" height="1"></td> </tr> </table>
