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Athlete Information

Sunday - August 5, 2012
McCook Beach Park, Niantic, CT

Start Time:

7:30 AM

Schedule of Events heading

Triathlon Clinic - Saturday, August 6, 2011 - 2:00 PM. Click here for more details.

Post Race Festivities

Our post race party lets you stick your toes in the sand and take a refreshing dip in the bay. The menu includes yummy shortcakes with fresh summer berries, 100% organic fresh fruit, bagels and muffins, seasonal specialties and a visit to our own Ice Cream truck.

Divisions and Awards heading

This event is timed by Bay State Race Services and uses the Winning Time Chip system - 5 splits and finish time recorded - the chip is worn on a velcro strap on the ankle and will be distributed at packet pick-up. Chip must be returned at the finish line. $30 fee for unreturned chip.

CATEGORIES:

Top three overall male and female finishers
Male Age Group
Female Age Group
Clydesdale (men 200+lbs.)
Athena (women 150+lbs.)
Teams (Male, Female, Mixed)

AGE GROUP DIVISIONS:

5-year age groups from 16-80+

AWARDS:

Top 3 overall male/female
Top 3 in each male/female age division
Top 3 Clydesdale and Athena
Top 3 in Aqua/Bike (male/female)
Top team in each team category

No "double dipping"

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Click here to view "Six Open Water Swim Tips" courtesy of TriathlonWetSuitStore.com

View map of transition area.

Articles to help prepare for this event:

Proper Hydration For Distance Running

Newcomers and seasoned triathletes may find the Triathlon Checklist (28k PDF) helpful.

USA Triathlon Rules
The race will be officiated by USA Triathlon. All rules will be enforced, especially, bar ends must be plugged. Any bike without bar ends plugged will not be allowed to race. Be prepared. Plugs are easy to get at your bike shop. As a participant, it is your responsibility to know the rules for an event sanctioned by USA Triathlon.

USAT Commonly Violated Rules

Directions and Parking heading

NO PARKING at McCook Beach Park.

Parking is available St. John’s Church grounds on Main Street. From McCook Beach go north on Columbus Ave, right onto Haigh Ave. Park on lawn at the corner of Haigh and Main.

NO PARKING in the Church Parking Lots.
Parking will be directed by volunteers.
Your parking fee is included in your race entry but a donation to St. John’s Church is very much appreciated and will further their ministry in the community.
Overflow parking is available in the parking lots of Center School at intersection of RTE 156/E. Pattagansett Rd.

Local Hotels heading

Niantic Sleep Inn & Suites
Located 10 minutes from the Start/Finish
860-739-1994 or www.sleepinn-niantic.com

Other hotels within the same driving distance are Motel 6, Best Western Hilltop, and Days Inn.

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