2009 FEZZARI SALEM SPRING RACE DOCS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday 5/25
Bike and Run Course roads are pre-marked with road paint.

Thursday 5/28
Packet Pick Up #1 at Powertri in Lehi 5pm-9pm
402 S Millpond Drive
Lehi, Utah 84043
(866) 601-4445
Directions: Take I-15 exit 279. Go west to the Lehi Roller Mills. Turn left (south) at the Lehi Roller Mills onto 850 East. Next left on Millpond Drive, PowerTri is on your right.
*no timing chips will be given out here, you can pick them up race morning.

*PLEASE, Anyone living in the nearby area pick up at Powertri. It will help alleviate race morning check ins and insure an on time start. Plus powertri rules and will be having a 10% off regular price item sale! No timing chips will be given out here, you can pick them up race morning.

*David Warden (elite triathlete and salem veteran) will also be holding a Pre-race Prep and Course overview Meeting.

Friday 5/29
Packet Pick Up #2 at Salem Park race venue 6pm-8pm

Saturday 5/30
Final packet & chip timing pick up body marking 6am-8am
Raffle & Pre-Race Meeting on top of the grass hill 8:30am
Feel nervous and nauseous......8:45-9:00AM
The First Gun Fires............................9:00AM
*All other heats follow at 5 minute intervals
Triathletes race like crazy.......................9:00-11:00AM
Stretch, Eat food, get a massage, and cheer other competitors......10:00-11:30AM
Awards..................................approx. 11:30AM

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE.
North to South
Merge onto I-15 heading south
Take the UT-156 exit- EXIT 257- toward SPANISH FORK.
0.2 miles
Turn LEFT onto N MAIN ST / UT-156. Continue to follow N MAIN ST.
2.1 miles
N MAIN ST becomes S STATE RD / UT-198.
2.6 miles
*Follow Parking Volunteers from here.

South to North
Merge onto I-15 N via the ramp toward SALT LAKE.
Take the UT-115 exit- EXIT 250- toward PAYSON / BENJAMIN.
0.2 miles
Turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST / UT-115.
0.6 miles
Turn LEFT onto E 100 N / STATE RD / UT-198. Continue to follow STATE RD / UT-198.
*Follow Parking Volunteers From here.

PARKING.
On Saturday May 30th, there will be no parking allowed inside race central (this is the area around Knoll Park where the transition area and finish line are located) or along Salem City streets in front of houses, especially the roads 300 s and 300 w. There are designated locations where you may park your cars. Don’t worry, each of them is a just a few blocks from race central. Please follow these parking guidelines, they are for the athletes safety on the course. On race morning we will have signs and volunteers directing parking to the following locations:

Baseball Field 100 E 100 N
Elementary school Main Street
LDS Church Parking Lot Center Street & Main Street
LDS Stake House 695 South 300 West

CHECK IN PROCEDURES.
You will line up according the first letter of your last name. As you approach the check in table have your ID ready. No athletes will be allowed check in without a picture ID. The volunteer will provide your race bag, including bib number, swim cap, race shirt, sponsor coupons, and hammer nutrition products. You will then move to another table for your timing chips. Next, there is a station to write your number on your swim cap and get safety pins as needed. You will then proceed to body marking where your race number will be written on your left leg and arms and your division on your right leg.

VOLUNTEERS.
None of our events would be possible without race day volunteers. Over the course of the triathlon we ask you to please listen to and respect them. They are there for you, and the love of the race! They will either be wearing orange vests or red racetri.com shirts.

SWIM WAVES.
1 9:00 Elite Male & Female, Male 24 & under; ALL TEAMS
2 9:05 Male 25-29
3 9:10 Male 30-34
4 9:15 Male 35-44
5 9:20 Male 45 & over; Clydesdale
6 9:25 Female 29 & under
7 9:30 Female 30-44
8 9:35 Female 45 & over; Athena

*All swim wave times are approximate. If you do not leave with your assigned swim wave, you will be disqualified.

COURSE DESCRIPTION.
Transition Area is CLOSED to spectators. Bikes are racked on first come first serve basis. The entrances are located on opposite ends so all athletes will travel the same distances through transition regardless of bike location. The racks are designed for 8 bikes per cross bar - four on each side.

SWIM
Swimmers will leave in a wave format based on your race division (see above). Wave groups will gather at the transition area and then follow the race official holding the designated wave sign along the foot path to the swim start. As one wave leaves, the "on deck" group will gather and proceed to the swim start. The swim is an 800 meter clockwise loop in Salem Pond. It will begin at the west boat ramp and you will follow the orange buoys in a clockwise loop. Keep all swim buoys to your right as you swim. Just under the Salem Bridge, there will be a turn buoy which you will swim around and head back to shore. The swim exit will be at the beach area where you will exit, run over the grass hill and enter the transition area. Utah County Search and Rescue will be monitoring the swim and as such is requiring wetsuits for all competitors. YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE WATER WITHOUT A WETSUIT. Wetsuits add warmth and flotation for your safety. See the course maps for exact details.

BIKE
The bike is a 13 mile, two loop course through Salem. You will exit out of the transition area on the west side and begin riding around the pond. Do not mount your bike until out of the transition area and be sure your helmet is on and fastened. The course will be open to traffic but heavily marked with red circle tri. signs. Be responsible as you ride and yield to any traffic you may encounter. Also ride to the right of the shoulder and allow other cyclists to pass on your left. Return to the same entrance you left from and dismount at the dismount line. See the course maps for exact route.

RUN
The run will exit on the north east side of the transition area onto the footpath. Run along the path and across the smaller foot bridge. The run is a clockwise loop around the city streets of Salem and will be marked by green circle tri. signs and street paint. There will be mile markers and 2 aid stations located at miles 1 and 2. The run begins with a gradual incline and ends with a gradual decline. Lastly, be sure to smile as you cross that finish line!

COURSE SAFETY. (THIS IS A MANDATORY READ!)
As event directors, we are extremely concerned that each athlete leaves the race in full health (other than some sore and tired muscles!).

SWIM
Utah Search and Rescue is a huge asset to our event. They will be monitoring the swim and has been given full jurisdiction over this portion of the event. As the most dangerous of the three race disciplines, the swim requires your attention. Remember we are requiring wetsuits to be worn by all athletes because of their buoyancy and warmth. We will be providing brightly colored swim caps that must be worn by ALL athletes. At the start organize yourselves according to swim abilities. Less experienced swimmers please start from the back of the pack or from the sides. The start of the swim is the most turbulent and less experienced swimmers should try to start in clear water away from the pack. Once swimming, remember that Utah County Search and Rescue is monitoring your safety. If at any point you seem in distress they will pull you from the swim. If you attempt to remove your wetsuit at any point while in the water, they will also pull you out no questions. REMEMBER touching the top of your head with your hand is a signal that you are okay and waving your arms is a sign that you need help. If you are removed from the water we will have spotters along the shores to get your information for race accountability. If for some reason you are not contacted by a race volunteer please go immediately to race central and report your swim removal to a race official (look for bright orange vests). It is essential that we know where everyone is. We don’t want to be looking for you in the water when you ended up getting pulled out early. If you are pulled from the swim you will be DQ’d for time but please continue the race with your bike and run.

BIKE
Obviously the biggest concern with the bike portion of the race is the dreaded crash. The course will be monitored by the Salem and Payson Police Dept. but remember to yield to traffic and be cautious especially on the turns. Watch for road obstacles and any other concerns. We will have the street sweeper out on the whole course, so it will be as clean as possible. There are several spots on the course where you will need to be paying special attention. TURNS: There are 7 turns per loop. Please use caution and don’t go too fast heading into these turns. RUNNERS: There will be a few sections where runners will be on the same road as bikers. They will be on the other side of the road but pay attention to them as you race. BIKE FINISH: The finish of the bike is at the end of a hill so bikes are moving quickly heading toward the entrance. Please use those brakes and don’t come flying into transition like a maniac!

RUN
The run concerns are pretty straightforward… don’t get hit by a car or fall in a ditch! There shouldn't be any major concerns here. As we mentioned earlier, the bike and run courses end up together in a few sections. Just be aware of them and stay out of their way. Overall, just use your head like when you are out running every day.

POST RACE FOOD.
We will have plenty of fruit, breads, and goodies at the finish. We want you nice and full after your race. But please move through the lines as quickly as possible to allow others access. We also ask that you support us in allowing only athletes access to the food.

AWARDS
*We pride ourselves on a giving a good post race bash. So lounge around on the grass in the shade and cheer on other competitors as they finish. Fitness pros will be providing complimentary massages to athletes as well. Awards will be given based on male and female divisions, and yes you have to stand on the CUSTOM hay bale awards podium. We will also raffle off sponsored prizes to all athletes by using your race numbers. Basically it will be a good old time, so stick around!

RESULTS.
Will be posted later race day on our site, www.racetri.com and www.milliseconds.com

RACE PHOTOS.
Zazoosh.com will be at the event taking photos so visit their site post race to see yourself in action!