TRI OKC THE TRIATHLON CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE CLUB RACES: MARCH IN OKARCHE DUATHLON.PAGE 4 ROUTE 66 SPRINT TRIATHLON...PAGE 6 ROUTE 66 OLYMPIC TRIATHLON...PAGE 8 DRAPER DUATHLON. PAGE 10 HILLAPALOOZA TRIATHLON.. PAGE 12 REDMAN TRIATHLON.PAGE 14 FALL CLASSIC DUATHLON...PAGE 16 REFERENCES FOR NEW MEMBERS: LOCAL PLACES TO WORK OUT. PAGE 17 ONLINE INFORMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS...PAGE 33 SHOPPING WEBSITES FOR TRIATHLON EQUIPMENT PAGE 35 USAT MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES PAGE 36 TRI OKC TRANSITION AREA DOS AND DON TS.PAGE 38 EXAMPLE TRIATHLON EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST..PAGE 39 LOCAL BICYCLE AND RUNNING SHOPS TO VISIT PAGE 40 TRI OKC THE TRIATHLON CLUB OF OKLAHOMA CITY

2 TRI-OKC 2009!!!! March 28: MARCH IN OKARCHE Okarche, OK (Okarche Park) Contact: Desiree Margagliano, K Run/30K Bike/5K Run May 16 & 17: BOATHOUSE TRIATHLON Oklahoma City, OK (Oklahoma River) Contact: Bret Sholar, 1.5K Swim/40K Bike/10K Run May 30: ROUTE 66 SPRINT TRIATHLON El Reno, OK (Lake El Reno) Contact: Holly Hicks, Ph: K Swim/20K Bike/5K Run (SMW/USAT OK State Championship) May 31: ROUTE 66 TRIATHLON El Reno, OK (Lake El Reno) Contact: Steve Bussjaeger, Ph: K Swim/40K Bike/10K Run (Best of US National Championship Qualifier) & Aquabike July 11: DRAPER LAKE OFF-ROAD DUATHLON Oklahoma City, OK (Lake Stanley Draper) Contact: Bret Sholar, Ph: K Run/20K Bike/5K Run July 12: DRAPER LAKE ON-ROAD DUATHLON Oklahoma City, OK (Lake Stanley Draper) Contact: Bret Sholar, Ph: K Run/24K Bike/5K Run (SMW/USAT OK State Championship) August 16: HILLAPALOOZA TRIATHLON UCO Boathouse, Edmond, OK(Lake Arcadia) Contact:Becky Rycroft Ph: International: 1.5K Swim/40K Bike/10K Run Sprint: 400Y Swim/11M Bike/2M Run September 19: REDMAN FULL - HALF IRON & HALFMAX Oklahoma City, OK (Lake Hefner) Contact: David Wood, [email protected] Ph: Full: 2.4M Swim/112M Bike/26.2M Run, Half: 1.2M Swim/56M Bike/13.1M Run, Full & Half: Aquabike September 20: REDMAN NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP Oklahoma City, OK (Lake Hefner) Contact: David Wood, [email protected] Ph: Sprint: 0.5K Swim/20K Bike/5K Run International: 1.5K Swim/40K Bike/10K Run October 17: FALL CLASSIC DUATHLON OKC, OK (Lake Overholser) Contact: Ben Haizlip, [email protected], Ph: M Run/14M Bike/2M Run For more information/details: 2 For registration:

3 Welcome, As president, I am pleased to welcome you to TRI-OKC, the triathlon club of Oklahoma City. Multisport is one of the fastest growing areas of athletic achievement in the United States, and we re excited that you re a part of it. TRI-OKC represents a diverse group with members of all ages and backgrounds. Our member s experience ranges from participation in the famous Hawaiian Ironman, to those who are new to the sport and may not have yet completed their first event. We meet on the last Monday of every month for group meetings. Other events, socials, and workouts are posted either on the front page of our club website, or on our club s message board. Be sure to visit both, as they offer a wealth of knowledge for people new to the sport as well as those looking for ways to shave a few seconds and achieve a PR. Included in this welcome packet you will find information to help introduce you to our sport. Up front, you will find our annual club event calendar of events produced and sponsored by TRI-OKC. Other area events can be found by visiting the national calendar at We have also included maps of local gyms, as well as local rides that our club members regularly do. Finally, we ve included a list of advertisements from local running and bicycle shops. These shops usually offer a discount to TRI-OKC members, which is one of the many advantages of joining TRI- OKC. To join TRI-OKC, simply visit the club home page, and click on the Join TRI OKC Now link on the right side of the page. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know. Sincerely, Phillip Vanlandingham 2009 TRIOKC President 3

4 Contact the Administrator Contact: Desiree Margagliano Phone: Website: Location Okarche Town Park 500 Texas Avenue Okarche, OK About This Event The Course features a 5K Run/30K Bike/5K Run. Run Course is on the newer (redesigned in 2007) easy to follow course which is Flat and Fast. Bike course is a moderately hilly out and back in the Wide Open Oklahoma Plains. COST: Indivual competition events - $35 (age group, athena 150#, clydesdale 200#) Relay Events - $20 each team member (Male, Female, Coed There will also be a Free 1K Kids Fun Run for Elementary School kids at 1:00pm, Please Enter kids names on Signmeup.com THE COURSE This is a USAT Sanctioned course. 4

5 The 5K RUN COURSE starts at the Okarche Town Park and goes mostly North through the town of Okarche then follows the same course back south to the city park, the course is flat and fast(really)with only a few turns. The 30K Bike course is primarily an east/west route heading out west on County line road approx 8 miles then North to the turn around, then follows the same course route back to the City Park, bike course has moderate hills (note-bike course can be windy since there's very little to stop the wind out here). DIRECTIONS TO EVENT From I-40: Take El Reno exit US 81 north approximately 15 miles to Okarche. From Kilpatrick Turnpike: Take NW Expressway (HWY 3) approximately 20 miles to Okarche. On the south edge of Okarche, turn left (west) on Texas Ave and go 2 blocks to Park. From I-35 and Waterloo Road, Take Waterloo Road approx 32 miles west to Okarche. From Stop light in town center go 3 blocks south and 2 blocks west to park. Hotel accomadations available in Okarche at Tower Inn Motel USAT SANCTIONED EVENT This is a USAT Sanctioned Event. It will follow all USAT rules and guidelines. All participants MUST have a valid ID along w/a USAT License. If you do not have a vaild USAT #, then MUST purchase a one-day USAT Pass for $10. You will purchase your One-day pass at Checkout at the end of your registration process For a complete list of Rules and Guidelines, they may be obtained at CHAMPIONCHIP This will be a Championchip Timed Event. You will need to pick up your timing chip race day near the packet pickup area.(no Chip = No Time). The chip will be removed after you cross the finish line. If you drop out of the race PLEASE be sure to return the championchip to a "Chip" volunteer at the finish line. If not returned you will incur a $35 replacement fee. AWARDS AND TEES Standard USAT Overall, Age Group & Weight awards will be given.top 3 male and female, Top male and female Masters and Grand-Master. No duplication of awards. Register by Feb 22nd and you will be guaranteed size of a high quality tech long sleeve. All finishers will receive a special award. 5

6 SPRINT TRIATHLON EVENT START TIME ON SATURDAY ROUTE 66 SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLON START TIME: SATURDAY, MAY 30, 7:30am A brief session will be 7:00am to go over COURSE RULES AND ANY CHANGES. Questions? Contact the Administrator Contact: Holly Hicks-Black Phone: [email protected] Website: LOCATION DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: To Lake El Reno: From OKC take I-40 west to El Reno, exit Country Club Rd (Exit 123). Go north 1 mile to Elm St. Go west (turn left) on Elm St. and road will lead straight in the parking/race start area. Look for the El Reno water tower. SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS 2008 USAT/SMW Oklahoma State Championship, Route 66 Sprint Distance, Saturday, May 31 ROUTE 66 FESTIVUS PACKAGE What is Route 66 Festivus?? The ultimate Feat of Strength Triathlon! Do BOTH the Sprint Tri on Saturday and International Distance Tri on Sunday at a discounted rate. Special awards will be given to all finishers of both events. FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US! USAT AGE UP RULES USAT has imposed a new "AGE-UP" ruling. If you age into a new AG at anytime during the year, you will be racing that AG all year long. THE COURSE SATURDAY, SPRINT DISTANCE TRI USAT Sanctioned courses. The 500 meter swim is an open water swim in Lake El Reno. Triangle course. Wetsuits should be permitted, lake temperature should approximately be mid 70's. Watch message board 6

7 at for lake temperature updates. The 20K bike course is out and back, the majority being on Route 66 is mainly slight inclines. The 5K run course is flat and winding asphalt road, out and back course, NEWLY PAVED!! AWARDS AND SWAG Standard USAT Age Group awards will be given, including Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Clydesdale, Athena, Physically Challenged and age groups below 19. "Best of the US" medals will be given to the top 3 overall male and female Oklahoma residents. Early entrants (1st 150) will be given special swag items. No guarantee on swag after entrant #150. REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS. NO TRANSFERS & NO REFUNDS. YOU, AND ONLY YOU, MAY PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET. Have your photo ID plus your USAT membership card, unless you're purchasing a one-day pass. You cannot pickup somebody else's packet and vice versa. PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION: TO BE DETERMINED FRIDAY, May 29, 4-6PM, LAKE EL RENO, 2000 W. ELM, EL RENO, OK RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP FOR OUT OF TOWNERS ONLY!!! (Please...OKC, EDMOND, NORMAN ARE NOT OUT OF TOWN!!) NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!! LATE REGISTRATION You will be able to do late registration during packet pick-up "ONLY"! There will be a $10.00 late fee assessed. Register early and on-line!!! PARKING There will be parking on grass, by the water tower. Please follow volunteer directions to this area. CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING This will be Championchip Timed Event. You will be given your chip race day morning. It will be removed after you cross the finish line. If you drop out of the race PLEASE be sure to return the chip to a "Chip" volunteer at the finish line. If not returned, you will incur a $35 replacement fee. HOTEL INFORMATION Hotels are located at Country Club Road and I-40 (Exit 123), approximately 1 mile south of race event. TRANSITION AND GEAR CHECK Transition area is for race entrants, ONLY! Bikes, helmets, and gear will be checked prior to entry into transition area. You must have your race number prior to racking your bike. You cannot take your bike out of transition once it is racked. NO ONE will be allowed in transition area until the Race Director announces that the transition area is open. 7

8 OLYMPIC DISTANCE EVENT START TIME ON SUNDAY ROUTE 66 INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE TRIATHLON START TIME: SUNDAY, MAY 31, 7:30am A brief session will be 7:00am to go over COURSE RULES AND ANY CHANGES. Questions? Contact the Administrator Contact: Steve Bussjaeger Phone: [email protected] Website: LOCATION DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: To Lake El Reno: From OKC take I-40 west to El Reno, exit Country Club Rd (Exit 123). Go north 1 mile to Elm St. Go west (turn left) on Elm St. and road will lead straight in the parking/race start area. Look for the El Reno water tower. SPECIAL DESIGNATIONS 2008 State Qualifier for "Best of the US" National Amateur Championship, Route 66 International Distance, Sunday June 1 ROUTE 66 FESTIVUS PACKAGE What is Route 66 Festivus?? The ultimate Feat of Strength Triathlon! Do BOTH the Sprint Tri on Saturday and International Distance Tri on Sunday at a discounted rate. Special awards will be given to all finishers of both events. FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US! USAT AGE UP RULES USAT has imposed a new "AGE-UP" ruling. If you age into a new AG at anytime during the year, you will be racing that AG all year long. THE COURSE SUNDAY, INTERNATIONAL DISTANCE TRI USAT Sanctioned courses. The 1500 meter swim is an open water swim in Lake El Reno. Triangle 8

9 course. Wetsuits should be permitted, lake temperature should approximately be mid 70's. Watch message board at for lake temperature updates. The 40K bike course is out and back, the majority being on Route 66. Miles 8 though 16 is somewhat hilly, whereas the rest of the course is mainly slight inclines. The 10K run course is flat and winding asphalt road, (2-loop) out and back course. NEWLY PAVED!! AWARDS AND SWAG Standard USAT Age Group awards will be given, including Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Clydesdale, Athena, Physically Challenged and age groups below 19. "Best of the US" medals will be given to the top 3 overall male and female Oklahoma residents. Early entrants (1st 150) will be given special swag items. No guarantee on swag after entrant #150. REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS. NO TRANSFERS & NO REFUNDS. YOU, AND ONLY YOU, MAY PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET. Have your photo ID plus your USAT membership card, unless you're purchasing a one-day pass. You cannot pickup somebody else's packet and vice versa. PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION: TO BE DETERMINED FRIDAY, May 29, 4-6PM, LAKE EL RENO, 2000 W. ELM, EL RENO, OK SATURDAY, MAY 31, 10-NOON, LAKE EL RENO, 2000 W. ELM, EL RENO, OK, Come on out and watch the Sprint Tri! RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP FOR OUT OF TOWNERS ONLY!!! (Please...OKC, EDMOND, NORMAN ARE NOT OUT OF TOWN!!) NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!! LATE REGISTRATION You will be able to do late registration during packet pick-up "ONLY"! There will be a $10.00 late fee assessed. Register early and on-line!!! PARKING There will be parking on grass, by the water tower. Please follow volunteer directions to this area. CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING This will be Championchip Timed Event. You will be given your chip race day morning. It will be removed after you cross the finish line. If you drop out of the race PLEASE be sure to return the chip to a "Chip" volunteer at the finish line. If not returned, you will incur a $35 replacement fee. HOTEL INFORMATION Hotels are located at Country Club Road and I-40 (Exit 123), approximately 1 mile south of race event. TRANSITION AND GEAR CHECK Transition area is for race entrants, ONLY! Bikes, helmets, and gear will be checked prior to entry into transition area. You must have your race number prior to racking your bike. You cannot take your bike out of transition once it is racked. NO ONE will be allowed in transition area until the Race Director announces that the transition area is open. 9

10 Questions? Contact the Administrator Contact: Bret R. Sholar, Race Director Phone: Website: ON-ROAD START LOCATION Stanley Draper Lake Stanley Draper Lake Marina 8301 S.E. 104th Street Oklahoma City, OK START TIME ON-ROAD: July 12, 9:00 a.m. ABOUT THIS EVENT This is the 14th annual On-Road Draper Lake Duathlon. It is also fourth in the 2008 five-race duathlon series held by TRI-OKC. The On-Road Course has been slightly changed and includes a 5K Run/24K Bike/5K Run with the longer Runs on a slightly undulating out-and-back course and the Bike on a moderately undulating one loop course. THE COURSE ON-ROAD: The first 5K Run, which is an out-and-back, heads south out of the parking lot of the Draper Lake Marina on W. Stanley Draper Drive to a turning point, the Bike course then heads north from the marina parking lot on W. Stanley Draper Drive for one clockwise 24K lap around Lake Draper and the second 5K Run, which is also an out-and-back, follows heading north out of the parking lot of the Draper Lake Marina on W. Stanley Draper Drive to a turning point. This is a USATriathlon Sanctioned Course. DIRECTIONS TO EVENT ON-ROAD From I-35 (coming from west): Take I-240 East approximately 4 miles. Turn south (right) on Sooner Rd./OK-77H south (Exit 8). Go south on Sooner Road approximately 2 miles. Turn east (left) on S.E. 104th Street. Go east on S.E. 104th approximately 2.5 miles. You will run directly into the transition area. From I-40 (coming from east): Take I-240 West (via Exit 165) approximately 5 miles. Take Douglas Blvd. (Exit 11). Turn right onto S. Douglas Blvd. Turn left onto SE 74th Street. Go about one mile. Turn left onto S. Midwest Blvd. Go about one mile. Stay straight to go onto W Stanley 10

11 Draper Dr. Go about one mile. Turn left when you see the transition area. There is also a map to this event at PARKING ON-ROAD: Plenty of parking is available in the Draper Lake Marina parking lot east and south of the Transition area. USAT SANCTIONED EVENT Both events are USAT Sanctioned Events. They will follow all USAT rules and guidelines and be officiated. All participants MUST bring a valid photo ID along with a current USAT License. If you do not have a USAT license you will need to purchase a one-day license on-line here when you register. You must bring either your USAT license or your one-day license, the latter of which will be noted on your confirmation, in order to get your packet. Each participant will only be allowed to pick up his/her own packet. This will be strictly enforced. You will not be able to purchase an annual license at packet pickup, you must get this from the USAT website prior to the event. For a complete list of Rules and Guidelines they may be obtained at AWARDS AND SHIRTS AWARDS: Standard USAT Age Group awards will be given in each race. There will also be Age Group awards for Youth in each race. "DU DRAPER TWICE" AWARDS Distinctive Awards will be given to all athletes that "Du Draper Twice" and special awards will be given to the athletes with the lowest overall time for both races. So, "Du Draper Twice"! SHIRTS Each entrant receives a high-quality technical shirt in his/her goodie bag. Athletes competing in both races will only get one goodie bag. SHIRTS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 200 PARTICIPANTS, SO REGISTER EARLY. REGISTRATION REGISTRATION IS ON-LINE ONLY. THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS. USAT waivers will be signed on-line and one-day USAT licenses are only available on-line. PACKET PICKUP Packet pickup for both races will be held at the Nu-Draper Trails (Transition Area) from 7:00-8:30 a.m., Saturday. Those competing in only the ON-ROAD Duathlon can either pick up their packets as listed above or on race morning, 7:00-8:30 a.m. at the On-Road race site. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS. NO TRANSFERS & NO REFUNDS. YOU, AND ONLY YOU, MAY PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET. Have your photo ID plus your USAT membership card (unless you're purchasing a one-day pass. TRANSITION AREA & GEAR CHECK The transition area is for race entrants only! Bikes, helmets, and gear will be checked prior to entry into transition area. If you ride your bike to the transition area your helmet must be on and fastened. You must have your race number prior to racking your bike. All athletes will be body-marked. You cannot take your bike out of transition once it is racked. No one will be allowed in transition area before or after the race until the Race Director announces that the transition area is open. It is our firm belief that every athlete has the same right to unobstructed access to the transition area throughout his/her race. 11

12 Hillapalooza Triathlon A brief session will be 6:300am to go over COURSE RULES AND ANY CHANGES. Questions? Call the RD or Asst. RD Contact: Becky Rycroft RD Kelsey Swinford Phone: [email protected] [email protected] Website: The Course Hillapalooza Triathlon(s) Olympic Distance 1500mS/40kB/10kR & Sprint Distance 400mS/10mb/2mr START TIME: SUNDAY, August 16th, 7:00am Course is an open water swim in Lake Arcadia 400 meter for Sprint and 1500m for Olympic Distance. Make sure you practice your open water swim skills prior to the event! Bike course is a challenging course heading out on Route 66 then turning south on Post Rd to Memorial (This will be the turnaround for the Sprint Course). The long course continues east on Memorial, then North on Hogback & onto Indian Meridian to NE164. Head west on 164th and turn right on Post to return to T2. (Course map available: The run course heads back out onto Rt 66(turnaround for Sprint at 1 mile marker) and the Olympic course continues on east then out and back across the dam. A brief racers meeting session will be 6:30am to go over COURSE RULES AND ANY CHANGES. NO PARKING ON THE ROAD OR ROAD SIDE! NO PETS ALLOWED! DIRECTIONS TO EVENT: Take 1-35 to the 2nd street. Turn right. At this point you are heading east. Edmond Park is two miles down on the right side. Look for the signs. Enter the park. Parking will be in two fields. USAT AGE UP RULES USAT has imposed a new AGE-UP ruling. If you age into a new AG at anytime during the year, you will be racing that AG all year long. Example: DOB turning 45-you will be in the AG beginning THE COURSE USAT Sanctioned courses. The 1500 meter swim is an open water swim in Lake Arcadia. Make sure you are trained to swim in open water. The swim will start at the UCO boat house and end up on the beach to the west of it. This will not be a wetsuit legal swim, anticipated water temperature will be in the 80 s. Make sure you practice your open water swim skills prior to the race! The 40K bike course is out and back. It is a very hilly ride. The 10K run course is out and back. Flat for about 2 miles then it takes to a great challenging hill. Tbe Sprint course will be on the same course as the Olympic distance.just shorter out & backs. 12

13 AWARDS AND SWAG Standard USAT Age Group awards will be given, including Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, Clydesdale, Athena, No guarantee on swag after entrant #200. Get your entry in early! REGISTRATION/PACKET PICKUP There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATIONS. NO TRANSFERS & NO REFUNDS. YOU, AND ONLY YOU, MAY PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET. Have your photo ID plus your USAT membership card, unless you re purchasing a one-day pass. You cannot pickup somebody else s packet and vice versa. PACKET PICKUP & LATE REGISTRATION: TO BE DETERMINED SATURDAY Aug 15, 4-6PM, LAKE ARCADIA, RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP FOR OUT OF TOWNERS ONLY!!! (Please OKC, EDMOND, NORMAN ARE NOT OUT OF TOWN!!) NO PETS ALLOWED!!! LATE REGISTRATION You will be able to do late registration during packet pick-up ONLY! There will be a $10.00 late fee assessed. Register early and on-line!!! PARKING There will be parking on grass.please follow volunteer directions to this area. No parking on the road! NO PETS ALLOWED! CHAMPIONCHIP TIMING This will be Championchip Timed Event. You will be given your chip race day morning. It will be removed after you cross the finish line. If you drop out of the race PLEASE be sure to return the chip to a Chip volunteer at the finish line. If not returned, you will incur a $35 replacement fee. HOTEL INFORMATION TBA TRANSITION AND GEAR CHECK Transition area is for race entrants, ONLY! Bikes, helmets, and gear will be checked prior to entry into transition area. You must have your race number prior to racking your bike. You cannot take your bike out of transition once it is racked. NO ONE will be allowed in transition area until the Race Director announces that the transition area is open. PARK GATE ENTRY INFO: All racers entries are included in the race fee. Spectators will pay at the gate upon entry. The price for spectators is 1.50 per person: Car w/2 cost would be $3.00; a car with 5 people would be $7.50., NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!! NO PETS ALLOWED! 13

14 FULL DISTANCE TRIATHLON HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON (Halfmax/USAT Long Course National Championships) AQUABIKE FULL & HALF OLYMPIC & SPRINT DISTANCE TRIATHLONS (USAT Club National Championships) Questions? Contact the Administrator Contact: David Wood Phone: Website: Location Hefner Lake - NE Side of lake Hefner Parkway & Hefner Rd Oklahoma City, OK About This Event This is a premier event w/a great bike and run course. The run is a closed course. Great venue for a first time Half Iron distance competitor or for the veteran Half Iron distance 14

15 athlete. ATTN: REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AUGUST 15, 12:01 AM - NO ENTRIES ALLOWED AFTER THIS DATE Parking There will be no parking in the immediate area of the transition area. There will be adequate athlete parking at the Lake property entrance at Hefner Parkway & Britton Road. Athletes will be expected to walk the short distance to the transition area. Supporters and spectators parking will be in the lots of the Hefner Pointe Medical Plaza. A shuttle will be available to move the spectators and volunteers to the transition area throughout the race. THERE WILL BE NO DROP OFF IN THE IMMEDIATE STAGING AREA OF THE RACE START! Transition Area This will be open "ONLY" for the athletes that are racing! This is a standard USAT rule. All family members and support people will be expected to abide by this rule. Chip Timing This will be a chip timed event. You will be given your chip race day morning. It will be removed after you cross the finish line. If you drop out of the race "please" be sure to return the chip to an attendant/volunteer at the finish line. If not returned you will incur a $35. fee. Gear Check We are requiring all athletes to rack their bikes by 9pm Friday evening. THIS WILL BE A SECURE AREA W/AROUND THE CLOCK GUARDS! Goodie Bags First class bag full of cool stuff! Packet Pick-Up Regular packet pick-up, the pre-race expo and the mandatory pre-race meeting will be held near the transition area at Lake Hefner on 9/18 for the Full and Half & 19 for the Sprint & Oly. Be sure to look for updates on the Redman website: Location Hefner Parkway/W. Hefner Road in NW OKC Hefner Lake - East Side Oklahoma City, OK Address for mapping programs is: N Old Lakeshore Road, Oklahoma City, OK Awards There will be finishers T-shirts for the Full and Half Distance events and medals for all events. There will be the USAT standard awards for those in their respective age groups. Teams - 3 deep! 15

16 Questions? Contact the Administrator Contact: Ben Haizlip Phone: Website: FALL CLASSIC DUATHLON Location Lake Overholser (NW10th and Eagle Lane) NW 10th and MacArthur Oklahoma City, OK About This Event This is the final race in the 2009 TRI-OKC Duathlon Series. Great for beginners but also very competetive for our veteran athletes! Truely flat and fast! The duathlon consists of a 2 mile run, 14 mile bike, 2 mile run. The very popular long sleeve Fall Classic/TRI-OKC shirt guaranteed to the first 200 entrants. NO discounts if shirts run out. Register early. Go to for info and updates (check message board). About This Event Now in its seventh year, TRI-OKC's first club Duathlon continues to grow each year! The course is out & back on both the run and bike. Exceptionally flat!! On-Line registration will be closed on Thursday, October 15th in order to get our entrant information to our timer. Make sure that you sign up early because there is no race day registration. We look forward to seeing you there! Start Time 10:00 AM Transition Set Up 11:00 Packet Pick Up Begins. THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! 11:30 Transition Opens 1:15 Packet Pick Up and Transition Close 1:15 Pre Race Meeting 1:30 Race Starts PACKET PICKUP Packet Pick Up will be Saturday October 18th at the Race Site. This is the only time packet pick up will be offered. EACH TEAM MEMBER AND INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A USAT LICENSE WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE A 1-DAY USAT LICENSE.1 Day USAT Licenses must be purchased online at the time of race registration. There will not be one day licenses sold on race day. Participants MUST have a valid ID along w/a current USAT License. Each participant will only be allowed to pick up his/her own packet. This will be strictly enforced. You will not be able to purchase an annual license at packet pickup - go to the USAT website prior to the event to get one. THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! TRANSITION AREA Opens at 11:30am. Transition area for athletes only! Bikes/helmets/gear will be checked before entry. Helmet must be on and fastened if riding to transition area. Race number required prior to racking your bike. You cannot take your bike out of transition once racked. No one will be allowed in transition area before or after the race until RD announces transition area is open. Every athlete has the same right to unobstructed access to the transition area throughout his/her race. AWARDS and SHIRTS Awards will be given in the following areas: Standard USAT Age Groups Youth Age Groups Clydesdale / Athena Relay Teams (Male / Female / Co-Ed) Each entrant receives the always coveted Fall Classic Long Sleeve Shirt to wear all fall/winter until next season! CHAMPIONCHIP This will be a Champion chip Timed Event. You will be given your chip prior to the race. It will be removed after you cross the finish line. If you drop out of the race PLEASE be sure to return the chip to a "Chip" volunteer at the finish line. If not returned you will incur a $35 replacement fee. 16

17 LOCAL GYM S TRAILS AND RUNNING COURSES LOCAL YMCA S Earlywine Park YMCA S. May Avenue Oklahoma City, OK Phone: AWAY Program Participant The Earlywine YMCA is adjacent to the Earlywine Park. This park has a 1.5 mile jogging track with various fitness stations along the way. Earlywine park is also home to one of the 3 summer sunset series 5 K races held each summer. For more information, visit Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 17

18 YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City N Broadway Ste 500 Oklahoma City, OK Phone: This office is the metropolitan headquarters for the YMCAs in this region. For the closest YMCA in your area call the number above, or conduct another search for a YMCA branch in your community. Hours of Operation Sunday: closed Monday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: closed 18

19 CLEVELAND COUNTY YMCA 1350 Lexington Ave Norman, OK (map) Phone: Chuck Dandridge, Executive Director Scott Shuler, Chief Volunteer Officer Hours of Operation Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. This YMCA participates in the AWAY Program Programs: Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, Family, Childcare, World, Community Development, Sports, Teens Facilities: Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Gym, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, Aerobics/Dance Studio, Indoor Running Track, Sauna/Steam Room, Whirlpool/Jacuzzi, Teen/Youth Center, General Purpose Room, Child Care/Preschool Room 19

20 Edward L. Gaylord Downtown YMCA 1 NW 4th St Oklahoma City, OK (map) Phone: Michele Taylor, Executive Director Sherri Hardin, Chief Volunteer Officer Hours of Operation Sunday: 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This YMCA participates in the AWAY Program Programs: Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, Family, Childcare, Community Development, Sports, Teens Facilities: Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Gym, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, Aerobics/Dance Studio, Indoor Running Track, Sauna/Steam Room, Whirlpool/Jacuzzi, General Purpose Room, Drop-in Babysitting room 20

21 Midwest City YMCA 2817 N Woodcrest Dr Midwest City, OK (map) Phone: Sandra Maravich Smith, Executive Director Beth Atkinson, Chief Volunteer Officer Hours of Operation Sunday: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This YMCA participates in the AWAY Program Programs: Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, Family, Childcare, Community Development, Sports, Teens Facilities: Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Gym, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, Aerobics/Dance Studio, Youth Gym, Handball/Racquetball, Indoor Running Track, Outdoor Running Track, Sauna/Steam Room, Drop-in Babysitting room 21

22 Bethany YMCA 3400 N Mueller Ave Bethany, OK (map) Phone: Don Strain, Executive Director Tim Politte, Chief Volunteer Officer Hours of Operation Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tuesday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Wednesday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Thursday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This YMCA participates in the AWAY Program Programs: Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, Family, Childcare, Community Development, Sports, Teens Facilities: Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Gym, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, Aerobics/Dance Studio, Outdoor Field, Sauna/Steam Room, Drop-in Babysitting room 22

23 North Side YMCA N Pennsylvania Ave Oklahoma City, OK (map) Phone: William Rogers, Executive Director Jan Brown, Chief Volunteer Officer Hours of Operation Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Thursday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This YMCA participates in the AWAY Program Programs: Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, Family, Childcare, Community Development, Sports, Teens Facilities: Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Gym, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, Aerobics/Dance Studio, Handball/Racquetball, Indoor Running Track, Outdoor Field, Sauna/Steam Room, Whirlpool/Jacuzzi, Teen/Youth Center, General Purpose Room, Drop-in Babysitting room 23

24 Edmond YMCA 1220 S Rankin St Edmond, OK (map) Phone: Michael Roark, Executive Director Patrick Myers, Chief Volunteer Officer Hours of Operation Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Wednesday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. This YMCA participates in the AWAY Program Programs: Health and Fitness, Aquatics, Camping, Family, Childcare, Community Development, Sports, Teens Facilities: Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Gym, Fitness Center, Free Weight Room, Aerobics/Dance Studio, Youth Gym, Handball/Racquetball, Indoor Running Track, Sauna/Steam Room, General Purpose Room, Drop-in Babysitting room 24

25 Lighthouse Fitness Center 3333 WEST HEFNER ROAD OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA Hours of Operation Fitness & Aquatics Center Hours Monday - Friday 5:30am - 9:00pm Saturday 8:00am-6:00pm Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm Lighthouse is located close to Lake Hefner, home of the Redman Triathlon. Lighthouse also hosts the annual Lighthouse Sprint Triathlon. The facility offers numerous benefits including indoor and outdoor swimming pools. 25

26 OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Oklahoma City Community College 7777 S May Ave Oklahoma City, OK 50 Meter Indoor Pool and Fitness area WELLNESS CENTER: Schedule Effective August 20-December Weight and Cardio RoomGymnasium 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday 26

27 Oklahoma River Trails C I T Y O F O K L A H O M A C I T Y The Oklahoma River Trails contain 13 miles of multiuse, asphalt trails, which are located on the north and south banks of the river. The trails are level with little change in grade. Perhaps the best feature of the river's trail system is that it's free of motorized vehicle crossings. Walkers, runners, rollerbladers, skateboarder, cyclists and those using disability mobility aids are welcome to use the trails. The north trail is six miles in length. Visitors can access the north side of the Oklahoma River trails from the following parking areas: Regatta Park, off Byers Avenue, just west of the Byers Avenue Bridge SW 15th, between Walker and Robinson Wheeler Park, SW 9th and Shartel The south trail is seven miles long. Parking lots on the south side are located at: SW 15th and Meridian River Park, SW 8th and Agnew Wiley Post Park, SW 17th and Robinson SW 15, just east of Portland 27

28 Mountain Biking/Hiking Trails C I T Y O F O K L A H O M A C I T Y The Bluff Creek Trail is a single loop with tight turns around trees and some moderate technical sections. A dirt road loops around the area and crosses the trail in several spots. Oklahoma Earthbike Fellowship currently maintains the trail. This trail is a multi-use trail and is used by hikers and cyclists. Be cautious when riding fast and courteous when meeting other trail users. Length: 3.5+ miles of single track Parking Areas: Parking is located at Pat Murphy Park, located on the northwest corner of Hefner and Meridian, approximately 1 mile west of Lake Hefner Parkway. Surface Type: Natural trail The Lake Stanley Draper Trail consists of three connecting loops that can be ridden consecutively for a distance of about 12 miles. The level of difficulty ranges from very easy (green loop) to more challenging (yellow loop) to more difficult (red loop). The trail consists of 99% singletrack, mostly tight twisting turns with a few faster open sections. Green and red loops flow well with nice turns and a few V-trees. The yellow section is different with bigger drops and wooden bridges. A portable toilet and picnic tables are near the parking lot. The Oklahoma Earthbike Fellowship is involved with improvement to the trail and parking area. The program operates on a 50% match basis, which allows the fellowship to match the grant amount with in-kind volunteer labor. Length: 12 miles Surface Type: Natural trail Parking Areas: From I-240, take the Douglas exit. Travel north on Douglas to SE 74th Street. Go east one mile to Post Road. Turn south approximately half a mile to the trail entrance. Parking is on the east side of the road. 28

29 Lake Hefner Trails C I T Y O F O K L A H O M A C I T Y The Lake Hefner Trails surround the lake and connect with its many recreational areas. A section of the trail is the existing on-road bicycle lane along the dam. Portable toilets and drinking fountains can be found along the route. Length: 9.1 miles Parking Areas: See map for details. Surface Type: 12-foot wide asphalt multipurpose trail. Some 6-foot wide pedestrian-only trails located on the east side of the lake. Other Attractions: Playgrounds, Lake Hefner Golf Course, picnic areas, benches, fishing docks, sailing, sail boarding, restaurants and ball fields and of course, Lake Hefner itself. Currently, the Dam portion of the trails is closed for construction. 29

30 LAKE ARCADIA, EDMOND TRI OKC Members regularly meet at Lake Arcadia for Open Water Swims. Take the 15 th Street Exit east to enter the park. We swim off the sandy beach area in Spring Lake Park. 30

31 MITCH PARK, EDMOND Mitch Park is home to our Tornado Alley F1 Duathlon. For more information on the park visit For more information on the Tornado Alley F1 Duathlon, visit 31

32 LAKE OVERHOLSER, OKLAHOMA CITY Lake Overholser C I T Y O F O K L A H O M A C I T Y Lake Overholser is the city's oldest reservoir, built in 1919 to provide water to a treatment plant still operating at NW 6 and Pennsylvania Avenue. It's just off old Route 66 between Council Road and Morgan Road. A canal connects it to Lake Hefner. The Overholser Dam at the southeast corner of the lake was added to the National Register of Historic Places in Size: 1,500 surface acres Depth: 6 feet average, 13 feet deepest Attractions: Lake Overholser is home to TRI OKC s Fall Classic Duathlon, the club s first event. Information about the race can be found at: 32

33 ONLINE INFORMATION FOR NEW AND PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS Our Club page with information on all club events in the state. The Club page of the Tulsa Area Triathletes with information about multisport in Northeast OK. Looking for a multisport event? Chances are, trifind has it. With listings from all 50 states plus international listings, trifind.com will help you plan a season, or just pick up a race. An outstanding resource for new participants. This site provides the new triathlete with abundant information on topics such as equipment, nutrition, and race day preparation. The site has areas to monitor workout, and diet as well as areas to log information about your races. The outstanding forums also make this site a must see. This site is probably the most comprehensive triathlon site on the internet. The answer to almost any triathlon related question can be found in the slowtwitch forums. 33

34 Want to enter an official ironman event? Ever dream of competing in Hawaii? This is the place to start. With information on all official Ironman events in both the full distance and 70.3 series, this is the place to begin if you ever want to hear Mike Reiley say You are an Ironman! The web page for Oklahoma Runner and Triathlete news with resources including articles and event calendars. Web page of Schlegel Bicycles, a local bicycle store and proud sponsor of TRI OKC Web page of Bicycle Alley. Bicycle Alley is another outstanding bicycle store in Oklahoma City and also supports TRI OKC Whether doing a full, half, or a relay the OKC Marathon has something for everybody. Come and see why the OKC Memorial Marathon is quickly becoming one of the top destination marathons in the country. Mayor Cornett has given the city the challenge to lose a million pounds! The site has free confidential tools to help monitor weight loss including diet and exercise information. 34

35 SHOPPING WEBSITES FOR TRIATHLETES & TRIATHLON RELATED EQUIPMENT The following is just a sampling of places where local triathletes shop on the web. Triathletesports.com Trivillage.com Trisports.com Onetri.com Trizilla.com Triathlonworldusa.com Speedousa.com TYRsport.com Louisgarneau.com Zootsports.com Pearlizumi.com Rooworld.com Coremultisport.com/ 35

36 PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO ALL ATHLETES: MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED RULES & PENALTIES 1. Helmets: No modifications may be made to the helmet. Helmets must be worn as they were purchased. If the helmet came with a cloth cover, the cover must be on the helmet when competing. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. Penalty: Disqualification 2. Chin Straps: Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only. 3. Outside Assistance: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Variable time penalty 4. Transition Area: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area. Penalty: Variable time penalty 5. Drafting: Drafting--keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. Penalty: Variable time penalty 6. Course: 36

37 All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. Penalty: Referee's discretion 7. Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct: Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. Penalty: Disqualification 8. Headphones: Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Penalty: Variable time penalty 9. Race numbers: All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission. 10. Wetsuits: Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wears a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited. 11. Abandonment: All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. Penalty: Variable time penalty Variable Time Penalties Distance Category 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Short or Sprint 2:00 minute 4:00 minutes Disqualification Intermediate 2:00 minutes 4:00 minutes Disqualification Long 4:00 minutes 8:00 minutes Disqualification Ultra 6:00 minutes 12:00 minutes Disqualification 37

38 TRI OKC Transition Area Dos and Don ts Do: * find your spot in transition if they are assigned. If not assigned, pick your favorite camping spot for the next couple hours. The ends are always nice places to be. *keep all of your racing gear on the side of the rack that the majority of your bike is on. Arrange your gear in the small space under your bike. Try not to scatter yourself too far forward or too far to the sides. Usually you have 6 bikes to a rack and things can get pretty crowded. *know where your area is located from both the entrance and exit to transition. It s not fun to get lost and search frantically for your bike. Use a brightly colored towel or bag to catch your attention. *ask someone for advice on how to set up your gear if you ve never done this before. Practice setting up your transition area before the race so you ll know where everything is located and you can quickly transition from one sport to the next. *put your helmet on your head and buckle your strap BEFORE you take your bike off the rack. When returning, hang your bike back before you unbuckle and remove your helmet. *mount your bike AFTER the mount line when leaving transition. Someone should be yelling at the mount and dismount line to let you know when it s OK to get on your bike. When returning from the ride, dismount your bike BEFORE the line. Someone will probably verbally alert you if you don t get off in time. DON T: *ever get naked in transition. Nobody wants to get to know you that well. It s not only against USAT rules, but you might frighten and scar the other participants. The best bet is to wear the same clothes throughout the entire race. You may add or subtract clothes on top of your base layer, but no nudity is allowed. *ride your bike in the transition area. You may not only get a penalty, you may get DQ d. Walk your bike in and out of transition. This includes before and after the race as well. *be upset at the people yelling at the mount and dismount line. They re there to alert you to get on and off your bike at the appropriate time. They like to yell- let them have their fun. *take up too much transition space. Space on and around the racks is very limited. Use the minimum amount of space needed to set your gear out. Play nicely with the competitors around you. *touch your bike without your helmet on and fastened when leaving transition, and don t take your helmet off until your bike is re-racked (yes, this was covered above, but it s really important). *forget to have fun out there. Triathlons and duathlons are some of the most fun you can have. Enjoy the day and have a great time!!!! Good luck!!! 38

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