Powertri Camp Yuba Docs

*Camp Yuba weekend weather looks great with low winds, a high of 86 degrees, and 0% precipitation

*SCHEDULE

Thursday September 10

PRE-pre Race *OPTIONAL Check In at Powertri in Lehi

*No timing chip pick up at this check in

PowerTri.com

400 S Mill Pond Drive

Lehi, Utah 84043

Directions to Lehi store:

* 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 Mill Pond Drive

* PowerTri is on your right.

Friday September 11

6-8pm Pre race check in at the Oasis Campground (Look for the Banners and Music!)

The Transition Area will be set up and available for bikes and the swim course will be set up as well.

Saturday September 12

6-7 am Final Pre Race check in for all athletes. To ensure an on time start any athletes not checked in by 7am will be unable to race.

Check In Procedures Include:

-Packet Pick Up

-Race Shirt Pick Up

-Bib number pick up

-Timing Chips

-Body Marking

-Race number is to be located on both upper arms, division on left leg, and sprint “S” or Olympic “O” on the right leg

*If you are checking in with friends and family be sure not to switch bags and race numbers!

7:15 Olympic Distance Pre Race Meeting

7:30am Olympic Distance Gun Fires

8:00am Sprint Pre Race Meeting

8:15am Sprint Distance Gun Fires

11:30 am (Approximate Time) Awards and Post Race Raffle

***We will have a canopy set up with racetri merchandise on sale… race shirts, hats, water bottles, and bags. Bring cash or check if you want to do some shopping!

*Timing Chips

All timing will be done by milliseconds sports timing They are a chip timing company that uses a neoprene ankle timing chip. At each timing point you will need to make sure to run over their mats. This will ensure you get accurate split times for each of the disciplines.

*Relay Teams

Relay teams must treat their timing chip as a baton that is to be passed inside the transition area. Teams are made up of 2-3 athletes.

*Parking

You may park inside Oasis camground if you pay the fee. You may also park in the newly asphalted overflow parking across the street from Oasis. PLEASE do not park on the main road it is a safety hazard for YOU and all other athletes during the event.

*Course Details

SWIM

Sprint 1/2 mile, Olympic 1 mile

The swim will be a loop course in beautiful Yuba Reservoir. Swimmers will swim counter clockwise keeping all markers to their left. The loop will be a half mile in length with sprint distance completing one loop and olympic distance completing two. Water temperature is expected to be around 70 degrees and wetsuits are suggested but not mandatory.

The swim will be monitored by race officials in kayaks and boats. If you are in distress in anyway please waive your arms and they will assist you. You may hold onto a watercraft for a short period of time if in distress but if you are in need of more help we will pull you from the swim.

*Transition 1- Swimmers exit up the boat ramp and enter the transition area. No riding bikes in transition area and your helmets must be on and buckled before mounting the bike.

BIKE

Sprint 12.4 miles, Olympic 25 miles

The bike course is located on the roads surrounding Yuba State Park. The roads have very low traffic which makes the bike riding safe and enjoyable. Thr road surface alternates between smooth asphalt and rough chip seal asphalt. Be mindful of the changing surfaces. The course will be marked by cones and tri. signs.

*There are several cattle guards on course be cautious as you encounter them. In previous years we have covered them but in most cases it only changed the nature of the problem. This year they will be uncovered but heavily marked. Proper technique is to slow down to cross them while making yourself light on the bike.

Sprint Distance- Out and back course covering 12.4 miles on US 90 and the frontage road along i-15. It is basically flat with several slight inclines and declines spaced throughout. The only turn is a left turn just after the I-15 overpass. This is a highly dangerous turn PLEASE slow down for it going out and coming back.

Olympic Distance- Loop course covering the 25 miles. It has a few minor climbs and descents. This course begins the same as he sprint but continues past the sprint turnaround to another turnaround further down the frontage road. Once at this turn slow you will continue back on the frontage road to a right turn underneath an overpass on to US 90. Make the turn and it will loop you back to the State Park.

*Both Sprint and Olympic be cautious as you re-enter the State Park. Slow down and yield to any obstacles you may encounter. Remember it is better to be a few seconds slower and safe!

*Transition 2- Slow down and dismount at the dismount line. Rack bike and transition to running attire. Exit transition following directional signs. Make sure your race number is on your front before you start running.

RUN

Sprint 3.1 miles, Olympic 6.2 miles

The run will be on both asphault roads and dirt trails adjacent to the lake. The sprint distance will turn at their halfway mark and the olympic distance will continue ahead to their turnaround. The course is basically flat with a few rolling hills and aid stations with water and other goods will be at miles 1.5, 3, and 4.5.

*The run course will be marked with orange cones, spray chalk, and will have mile markers throughout.

*Post Race

We will announce results asap after the race. You will be able to see them online at our website, racetri.com or the timing website milliseconds.com

*Inclement Weather Conditions

As race organizers we reserve the right to adjust the event accordingly to ensure the safety of all athletes. The swim will be shortened or cancelled if lightning or extreme high winds are present. The bike will be shortened or cancelled if excessive rain or wind is present. The run is pretty much a safe bet unless there is a tornado or something?

Bike turn by turn directions

START
-Exit Utah Lake State Park eastbound on Center street.
-Turn Right on 2370 West.
-Turn Right on 280 South
-Turn Left on 2470 West
-Turn Left on 560 S which merges into 600 S.
-Turn Right on 1600 W
-Turn Left on 1150 S
-An officer will help you cross 1100 West but watch for traffic
1150 South curves north to become 920 South
-Watch for an Officer at 500 West to assist crossing the intersection
-There is no traffic control at the roundabout at 200 West (Freedom Blvd) use caution and yield to all traffic
-Officers will control traffic at 920 S and University Blvd, again use caution
-Turn Right at 350 E
-Turn Left at 1130 S, this curves and becomes S Industrial Pkwy
Cross 1860 S (with Officer assistance) to follow Kuhni Road southbound
-Turn right at Aspen at the back entrance to East Bay RV Park
-Pass straight through RV Park going westbound to Park entrance on 1750 W where the road curves south.
-Turn Right on State Road 75 and carefully merge onto overpass (don’t get on the freeway)
-An Officer is stationed at the light on the overpass, cross intersection to Frontage Road and curve southbound.
-Turn Right at West Center Street, this road curves into Main.
-Turn Right on State Road 77, yield to traffic, follow to the T in the road at 4400 S.
-Turn Right on 4400 S, which becomes 3200 W (and is actually still State Road 77)
-Turn Right at 6400 S (watch for farm machinery on these roads)
-Turn Left on 6300 S and follow this road until it curves sharply right to become Lincoln Beach Drive.
-Follow Lincoln Beach Drive around West Mountain until you come upon the Bike Turnaround where an Aid Station and Special Needs Pick-up is located.
TURNAROUND
*Return on the same roads.
-An Officer will assist you in turning left at 6400 S and State Road 77 (Remember to turn left at State Road 77 and Palmyra Drive at the T where you turned right outbound). Another Officer will be at State Road 77 and Main Street and Center Street and the Frontage road.
-After crossing the Freeway Overpass Turn Right at 1750 West (this is the first detour for the return bound leg)
-Turn Left at 2800 S
-Turn Left onto Kuhni Road (travelling Northbound, you are again on the same course as the outbound leg)
-Turn Right at 350 East
-Turn Left at 900 S (watch for traffic this intersection is not controlled)
-Turn right on 100 East (second detour), curve to 680 S and go under the University Avenue Viaduct.
-Turn right on University Avenue
-Turn right on 920 South
-Travel West, through the uncontrolled roundabout (yield to vehicles) on the same course back to the Park.
-Turn left at 600 S
-Turn Right at 2470 W
-Turn right at 280 S
-Turn Left on 2370 West
-Turn Left on Center Street and follow into Utah Lake State Park.
FINISH

09 Utah Half Shirt

Here is a preview of the 09 Utah Half race shirts

09 Utah Half Maps

UTAH HALF: Pre Race Docs

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday 8/11

Bike and Run Course roads are pre-marked with road paint.

Friday 8/14
Packet Pick Up at Utah State Park race venue 6pm-8pm
THIS PICK UP IS MANDATORY

Take exit 265A off of 1-15 freeway and head west on Center Street to the park. The road dead ends at the Park.

Saturday 8/15
5:00-6:15am Pre Race Body Marking, Timing chip pick up, Special Needs bag drop off, and Transition Set Up
6:15am Pre race Meeting
6:45am Race Start

SWIM WAVES

1 6:45 MALE ATHLETES
2 6:55 FEMALE ATHLETES

*If you do not leave with your assigned swim wave, you will be immediately disqualified.

11 am Massages and post race food begins

1pm awards will be issued
3pm Race cut off time

DIRECTIONS TO VENUE.
Take exit 265A off of 1-15 freeway and head west on Center Street. Center Street dead ends at the Park.
*Follow Parking Volunteers From here.

PARKING

Parking Fees
The state park does so much in letting us hold this event. To earn some additional money for the park they will be charging $4 per car to park inside the venue. Please park in designated lots. We have certain ares blocked off for the race course so for your own safety park where you are instructed.

USAT Reminder
This event is USAT sanctioned and as such is subject to certain rules including having a current membership or paying for the one day event fee ($10 dollars 18 over $5 17 and under). Bring your USAT card and number, license, or extra money to pay the one day USAT fee.

Please make yourselves familiar with all of the USAT rules at the USAT website.
http://www.usatriathlon.org/

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 milliseconds timing chip. 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.

*At dusk and sunrise there can be some bug activity near the lake. We will have insect repellent on hand in case you need it.

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 racetri.com shirts.

RELAYS
For relays, your timing chip acts like a baton that is passed between each athlete inside the transition area.

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

1.2 miles

Description:
The Utah Half swim takes place in the sheltered harbor of Utah Lake State Park. Swimmers will leave in a wave format based on your race division (see above). You will enter the water from the western boat ramp and swim an L shaped counter clockwise loop marked with orange buoys. While swimming you will keep all swim buoys to your left. Wetsuits are suggested but not mandatory. We will start promptly at 6:45 to avoid the morning sun in your eyes. See the course maps for exact details.

Safety:

As the most dangerous of the three race disciplines, the swim requires your attention. 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 we have lifeguards in kayaks to monitor your safety. If in need, you may hold the kayak briefly as long as you aren't progressing in the water. Extended distress will result in them pulling 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 you may continue the race with your bike and run.

BIKE

56 miles

Description:
The bike course is a flat 56 mile out and back that heads out to West Mountain. While in Provo City there will be open traffic and police blockades. Once outside the city the roads will be heavily marked but open to traffic. So use caution and yield to things that are bigger and faster than you! There will be a total of 12 police officers and county sheriffs on course… just follow their instructions as you approach. There are a few cattle guards that will be heavily marked and covered, but be careful going over them. We will have 3 aid stations on course. They are located at the following locations:

AID 1- mile 15: Gels, Bottles (water, HEED)

AID 2- mile 28 Turnaround: Special Needs Bags

AID 3- mile 45: Gels, Bottles (water, HEED)

We are providing the option of special needs bags at the bike turnaround. When you check in Friday night we will provide you with an empty bag. It is then your responsibility write your number on it, place inside it nutrition you might want at the bike turnaround, and then deliver it to us race morning. Bike support will be roaming the streets to help with bike malfunctions.

Safety:

Obviously the biggest concern with the bike portion of the race is the dreaded crash. When leaving transition ensure your helmet is in place and fastened. The course will be monitored by Provo City and County Sheriffs 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 sweepers out on the whole course, so it will be as clean as possible. The most dangerous areas of the course are in Provo City where traffic is higher. Once out in the flats around the lake, traffic is sparse. The asphalt is mostly smooth but there is a few sections around mile 24 where the asphalt gets rougher. There are also some cattle guards on course. Just use caution as you cross them. As a favor to our volunteers please drop your trash and bottles nearby the bottle hand off exchange. We will have bike support roaming the course but PLEASE bring all of your own gear to fix flats etc. We cannot guarantee rapid response to mechanical needs. When returning to transition please use those brakes and don’t come flying into transition like a maniac!

RUN

13.1 miles
Description:

The run course is a flat 2 loop course that runs along the lake shore and down the Provo river trail. There will be mile markers and 3 large aid stations containing water, sports drink, gels, fruit, coke, and assorted goodies. Runners will pass these stations 12 times over the course of the run. Just follow the cones and arrows and you should be just fine. We are also locating a few sprinklers and hoses to spray you down if you wish… so watch out for a water fight.

Safety:

The run concerns are pretty straightforward… don’t get hit by a car or fall in a ditch! There is abundant shade on the run and the Provo River provides additional cooling. There is little to no vehicle traffic on course due to the majority being in the park and on the trails. 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 replenished 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 other athletes access to the food.

AWARDS

Race Gear
All athletes will receive performance race shirts, finisher medals, 22 oz. bike water bottles and raffled goodies post race.

Awards will be given based on overall and age group designations

*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. 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!

We love our Race Sponsors!
SBR Sports
Hammer Nutrition
Fezzari bikes
Utah Valley Visitor’s Bureau
Trihive

Zazoosh

Telos

Road ID

Kaiizen

T3 Triathlon

some salem race photos

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!