Race Info

About this Event:

We are honored to be selected to host the 2010 “Best of the US” Indiana State Qualifier. The fastest male and female resident amateurs will receive invitations to represent Indiana at the “Best of the US National Championship” held in late summer 2010. Only age groupers are eligible.

The 17th Annual Optimist Triathlon will again be a race on the Mideast Triathlon Club Race Series. Mideast Club members will again be able to earn points for their club at the Optimist Triathlon.

Date

Saturday June 26, 2010

Time:

8:00 a.m. (EDT) Race Meeting: 7:40 a.m. – IM P O R T A N T

Location:

Winona Lake Park is located on the North East side of Winona Lake,in the southeast part of the greater Warsaw area. Warsaw is in north central Indiana, on US Highway 30, about 40 miles West of Ft. Wayne.

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Sponsorship

This triathlon is sponsored by the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, a not for profit organization whose theme is “Friend of Youth”. Any and all profits are committed to the many youth activities supported by the Optimist Club in this community.

USAT Certified Race Director

Ron Donkers

Phone: (574) 265-5699

31 Fairlane Drive
Warsaw, IN 46580

E-Mail: rondonkers@hotmail.com

USAT Event

This is a sanctioned USA TRIATHLON event. An annual membership may be tf_logsm
purchased by calling 1-719-597-9090 or log on to
http://www.usatriathlon.org/ for membership information.

  • ALL MEMBERS MUST PRESENT A CURRENT USAT CARD AND
    A PHOTO I.D. NO EXCEPTIONS
  • Additionally, USAT members Must show their USAT membership cards or
    pay an additional $10 fee for a one day permit.
  • USAT Referees will be present for pre-race instructions to help you eliminate any penalties or disqualification.
  • Referees will enforce the USAT helmet rules prior to, and during the race.
  • USAT members will be ranked nationally and regionally in your age group if you do a minimum of three races.
  • Your tri club will also receive valuable points towards the club series for the Mideast Region of  USAT.

Links:

USA TRIATHLON

Age Divisions

  • USAT Age Division Assignments will be determined by age on December 31 of the event year, NOT by age on race day. So, you will be assigned to an age division according to your age on December 31, 2010.
  • The MINIMUM age for entry is 15 years. This applies to a solo triathlete or as a member of a team.
  • USA Triathlon required age group divisions for solo:  Adult:
    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+

Race Timingendresult

The timming on the race will be handeled by the EndResults Company.

  • All participants must wear an assigned timing chip.
  • You will be responsible for returning your timing chip at the finish line or pay a $30 replacement fee.
  • Teams are only assigned one timing chip (Bib Number) and must transfer the chip to succeeding members of the team while in the transition area.
  • Race results will be posted at the race, and on website: www.onlineraceresults.com
  • Race Penalties will also be posted immediately after the race.

Links:

THE END RESULT COMPANY

ONLINE RACE RESULTS

Registration and Parking:

  • PHOTO I.D. REQUIRED TO RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS
  • ALL USAT MEMBERS MUST PRESENT A CURRENT USAT CARD
  • There is a limit of 750 entries.
  • There will be NO SAME DAY registration.
  • Get your entry in early.
  • IF YOU NEED TO LEAVE EARLY, TELL THE PARKING CREW AS YOU ARRIVE TO BE PLACED
    WHERE YOU CAN LEAVE CAREFULLY.

Packet Pickup:

Registration Packets will be available for pickup at Winona Lake Park in Winona Lake, Indiana.
Friday June 25 – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. and
Saturday June 26 – 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. (arrive early!)

Team Registration Requirements

    • Team captains must complete the registration for all team members and be responsible for furnishing all team members with information and payment for the entire team.
    • Minimum Age per USAT is fifteen years old for all team members.
    • Be sure to register the team members IN ORDER OF PARTICIPATION
      (First- Swimmer; Second- Bike; Last- Runner).
    • EACH AND EVERY TEAM MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SHOW PHOTO ID AND
      SIGN USAT RELEASE FORMS AT PACKET PICKUP.
    • Team packets will be located at the Registration table under the RUNNERS LAST NAME.

Late Registrations

Athletes that delay registration until during the same week as the race FORFEIT ALL OF THEIR RIGHT TO A RACE T-shirt, since there is insufficient time to order a T-shirt for you.

Bike check and repair

Tarkio Road and Trailhouse will make minor repairs and have some equipment for sale. There will be an optional inspection for bikes. Have your bike in racing condition when you arrive. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY, with chin straps snapped. You must bring your own water bottle for the bike portion of the race.

Transition Area

The transition area will be guarded. Only the participants will be able to to be in the transition area, and will be the only one to pickup the bike and equipment. Your body ID must match up with your bike ID number.

Awards and Prizes

Awards will be presented to the female and male winners and runners-up, five year age groups, clydesdales and athenas and teams. T-shirts, swim caps, USAT national products, and local merchandise for a drawing for everyone.

Course Characteristics:

SWIM:

  • 1/4 mile – out and back, 9+ waves (4 minutes stagger) in Winona Lake
  • Swimmers will be assigned to one of 9+ waves with the proper color swim cap.
  • If you feel you are competitive to win the race, you may ask to be placed in the first swim wave.
  • USAT RULES will govern the use of wet suits.

Course Map

 

BIKE:

  • 13 1/2 miles – a few hills to Pierceton and back.
  • Bike helmets are required – ANSI approved.
  • Bike helmets must be strapped at all times before-during-after the
    race to prevent disqualification.
  • NO DRAFTING.
  • There will be an optional inspection for bikes.
  • The course will be open to traffic.
  • Riders must obey all traffic laws.
  • YOU must furnish your own water on the bike course.
  • You must put the ID # from the registration packet on your bike.

RUN:

  • 3.52 miles – some curves and one hill, scenic  on recently completed
    Greenway Trail through a wooded area, along a creek.
  • Runners must wear their race number on the front.
  • Participants must complete the entire course for an official time.

Course Map

Changing Swim Waves

We do not offer an exclusive elite wave. The first wave will likely be men under 30. However, regardless of age or sex, if you feel (and have evidence) that you may be an overall race winner, you may contact the Race Director the week BEFORE the race to request a change to the first wave.

Insurance

Your personal insurance will be the primary carrier. USAT and Optimist International will be secondary carriers.

Cancellation

In the event of cancellation, no refunds will be made. Entries are not transferable, delayable or exchangeable.

Race Safety

We have the right to remove anyone from the race if we feel that your safety, or the safety of others, is at risk if you continue. We will not allow you to make this an unsafe race for you, and or other participants.

2009 Winners

Male participants

1:02:53  Greg Mueller, South Bend, IN
1:04:09   Mark Hauser, Chicago, IL

Female participants

1:09:53   Chris Wickard, Crown Point,IN
1:12:56   Connie Peterson, Harrisonburg,VA

Pre-Race Clinic

A pre-race clinic will be held by Scott Erba, 2003 winner on Friday, June 25, at 7:00 PM at the Winona Lake Park. For those new to the sport, Scott will answer questions and offer information and helpful hints for Saturday’s race.

After Race Food and Refreshments

  • BBQ chicken
  • Pizza
  • Perogies
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Refreshments
  • Other reasonably priced food available for purchase for guests that are with race participants.
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