Tri - Piranha Sports

Athlete Information
HALF:
S P R I N T :
0 . 6
1.2 MILE SWIM~56 MILE BIKE~13.1 MILE RUN
M I L E
S W I M ~ 1 7 . 5
M I L E
B I K E ~ 2
M I L E
R U N
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2008
Table of Contents
Bike Inspection Information
2
Transition Area Rules
2
Rules of the Road
3
Schedule of Events
4
Hydration
4
Course Directions & Maps
5
Spectator Information
9
Lodging
9
Category of Awards
9
Directions
10
GAMS & GACC Ranking
11
What to Bring
12
Piranha Sports Events
13
Sponsors
14
Dear Athletes,
Welcome to the Delaware Diamondman Triathlon!!
This event is the seventh event of the 2008 Greater Atlantic
Multisport Series (GAMS) and the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge
(GACC). Over $7,500 worth of prizes and cash will be given away
to lucky GAMS and GACC participants and winners!!!
UPDATED: The bike for the half iron has been modified this year
due to unexpected bridge construction at Augustine Beach. In
order to maintain the HALF bike distance, there will be three
turnaround points on the bike course. The 1st and 3rd will be at
the Augustine Beach area and the 2nd will be on Cox Neck Road
near Southern Elementary School. Please see course description
and map on pages 6 & 7, respectively.
For those of you who are new to multisport events and chip timing,
we strongly encourage you to attend the First Timers Meeting
scheduled for 3:00pm on Saturday, September 6th at the race
location. This will be your opportunity to learn about the race
course, review the contents of your race packet and have all of your
questions concerning the race answered.
Stay fit, good luck, and we’ll see you on race weekend!!
Race Features
Regards,
Neil Semmel
Race Director
Piranha Sports, LLC
[email protected]
The 2008 Greater Atlantic Multisport Series (GAMS) and Greater Atlantic
Club Challenge (GACC) are a collection of seven premier triathlon and
duathlon events produced by Piranha Sports. Series participants earn points
at each Series event based on finishing place (see page 10 for details).
Awards will be given to the top overall and age group performers after the
last Series race. Special prizes are available to all Series participants
including:
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$3,250 Cash Giveaway
$1,750 cash purse to top club in Greater Atlantic Club Challenge™
(GACC)
FREE CompuTrainers
Comp Entries to 2009 Events
For complete Series rules, eligibility requirements, details on rankings and prizes,
and to register online, visit www.piranha-sports.com.
Sponsors
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Optional Bike Safety Inspection
You are responsible for the safety of your bike. Be sure that you do not have any loose parts, damaged
rims, broken spokes, or dry rotted tires. Also be sure that your handle bars have bar end plugs to
ensure safety for yourself and others as they create a hazard in the event of a crash.
Should you have any problems with your bike or your helmet, please take it to your local bike shop
prior to the race for any necessary repairs.
First Timers
Whether this is your first multisport event or first Piranha-Sports
event, you will find the First
Timer Meeting helpful in answer
your questions about everything
from course logistics, chip timing,
race number, etc.
If you can’t make the First Timers
Meeting, visit the NEWS section
of the Piranha Sports website and
click on the article entitle “First
Timers Information”. This article
contains most of the information
that will be covered at the First
Timers Meeting.
For your convenience, the sponsoring bike shop will be available to assist
with any maintenance you may require. There will be limited mechanical
assistance available during the race and there will be heavy presence of
various motorcycle clubs motorcyclists. They will not be providing
mechanical assistance but rather helping to patrol the bike course in
conjunction with local police.
Should you have a breakdown during the race, a “draggin’ wagon” will be
roaming the course to furnish you and your bike with a ride back to the
race site. Upon being picked up, you will be considered a DNF (Did Not
Finish) and will need to hand in your timing chip.
Event management will NOT be held responsible for any
problems that may occur with your bike on race day. It is your
responsibility to maintain your bike in good working order for
your safety and the safety of the athletes around you.
At any time, if event management, it’s staff, or
volunteers deem that your bike is unsafe, you
will be asked to rectify the situation before being
allowed to enter the transition area and race.
Transition Area Rules
Piranha Sports makes every effort to maintain a secure transition area: In order to do
this, we have the following policies that must be followed by all participants and their
family members and friends.
Check-in: The only people allowed in the transition area at any time will be race participants,
Piranha Sports staff members and race officials. You will need your assigned wrist band on before
access to transition will be allowed. There is one entrance to the transition area prior to the race –
you must use this entrance only. Anyone who attempts to climb over or under the transition area
fencing will be reported to a race official resulting in a penalty or disqualification. There is a clearly
marked MOAT area around the transition area – the only people allowed in this area are Piranha
Sports staff members and security personnel – no exceptions. Bike warm-ups must take place
prior to transition area check-in. Once your bike is in transition, it cannot leave until the bike
portion of the race.
Check out: After you finish the race, there will be one exit for people and bikes. In order to
check your bike out, you must have your bike number on your bike and your wrist band on. If you
are missing either of these, we will need to record information on you and your bike and it will
delay your exit from transition.
Other: Please remember that once you finish the race, there may still be other participants
transitioning. Please keep the aisles of transition and the bike in/run out areas clear so that they
can continue the race without impediment.
ATHLETE
INFORMATION
HALF:
1.2
SPRINT:
MILE
0.6
SWIM~56
MILE
MILE
SWIM~17.5
BIKE~13.1
MILE
BIKE~2
MILE
RUN
MILE
RUN
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Rules of the Road
Most triathletes come to races with only a rudimentary understanding of the rules of the sport. Indeed, few have
ever read through the Competitive Rules (http://www.usatriathlon.org/Rules_Officials/rules.htm) in its entirety.
In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, I hope you will take the time to read the following summary of
Position Violations, which you probably know as the drafting rules.
I have reduced the Position Rules to the following concepts, which everyone can remember:
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Ride on the right side of your lane, as far right as possible.
Keep three bike lengths between you and the cyclist in front of you.
Pass on the left of the cyclist in front, never on the right.
Complete your pass within 15 seconds.
If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone (back at least 3 bike lengths), to the rear,
before attempting to re-pass.
Remember you are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are trained referees on the course to
ensure fairness in the competition. There will be NO WARNINGS if you commit a foul during competition. Triathlon
is an individual event and you must take personal responsibility to understand the rules and avoid penalties. At the
end of the race all citations by the officials are reviewed by the Head Referee who then decides if a penalty should
be assessed. A copy of the penalties will be posted next to the preliminary results. If you feel you were unfairly
penalized, please see the race director. However, the Head Referee’s ruling is final in the case of Position
Violations and there are no protests or appeals of Position penalties. Officials commonly cite the
following violations:
Illegal Position or Blocking – riding on the left side of the lane without passing.
Illegal Pass – passing on the right.
Overtaken - failing to drop back three bike lengths after being passed and before re-passing.
Drafting – following a leading cyclist closer than three bike lengths and failing to pass within
15 seconds.
Though Position Violations carry a time penalty for each occurrence, if you are cited for three violations, you will
be disqualified.
Always have your chinstrap securely fastened! The helmet and chinstrap rule apply before, during, and after the
event. The chinstrap rule is the easiest to follow, but some folks always seem to forget – that’s a DQ!
Remember to treat other athletes, volunteers, and officials with courtesy and consideration. failure to do so is
called Unsportsmanlike Conduct and you will be disqualified.
All that being said, I hope you have a great race, lots of fun, and achieve all your goals.
Run Race Belts
Piranha-Sports/Highroad
Cycles Race Belts available
for purchase at Race Site.
Only $9.00
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Schedule of Events
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
Reminder:
1:00pm-4:00pm
Early packet pickup near campground area at Lums Pond State Park. For Mapquest
purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE 19701.
3:00pm
First Timers Meeting. Open to all registered participants. This is an opportunity
to review logistics of the race with a Piranha Sports staff member. It will involve
reviewing packets, chip timing, transition area, rules and tips.
Only cash or
checks are
accepted at
Day Before
Registration.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
5:30am-6:45am
Packet Pickup, Optional bike & helmet inspection, body marking, transition area
opened.
6:45am
Mandatory pre-race meeting.
7:00am
National Anthem
Wave Schedule~Half
Wave
Time
Division
Cap Color
1
7:15am
Men 49 & Under
Yellow
2
7:20am
Men 50+, All Women, & All Relays
Green
Wave Schedule~Sprint
Wave
Time
Division
Cap Color
3
7:50am
All Men
Light Blue
4
7:55am
All Women & Relays
Orange
9:30am
Official/Penalty Report posted for Sprint.
10:00am
Post Race party/awards for Sprint and Transition Area closed for Sprint.
Awards will not be mailed.
12:30pm
Cut off Time for Bike Leg. 14 mph average.
1:45pm
Penalty list posted by head official
2:00pm
Official results posted.
2:15pm
Post race party/awards for Half and Transition Area closed for Half
Awards will not be mailed.
Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by
event day conditions, such as weather.
Hydration
Dehydration is the main medical issue we have at any event whether it
is a hot and humid or a cool and crisp day. Please be sure to drink
plenty of fluids before the race and during the race. Your pee should
be clear!!! At all Piranha Sports events, we will have a self-serve water
table available for you to fill your water bottles before the race and there will be water
stations approximately every mile on the run. In the longer races, we will also have a bottle
exchange available on the bike course. When you come over the finish line, in addition to
removing your timing chip, we will also do a quick assessment of your general health and will
grab one of the finish line EMTs/Paramedics if we feel you need medical assistance.
ATHLETE
INFORMATION
HALF:
1.2
SPRINT:
MILE
0.6
SWIM~56
MILE
MILE
SWIM~17.5
BIKE~13.1
MILE
BIKE~2
MILE
RUN
MILE
RUN
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5
Course Description & Maps
Sprint Swim~0.6 Mile
• In water start. Expected water temperature around 72 degrees.
• Start and finish at the boat ramp area.
• Special shoe transition area available at swim exit for the 1/4 mile trek from the swim
exit to transition. All items must be removed from this area and brought back to the
regular transition area by the athlete. Failure to do so will result in a 4 minute penalty.
Sprint Bike~17.5 Mile~Fast and Flat
• Exit Transition area and head straight onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road)
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Frazer Road
• Left onto Denny Road. Slow Down!
• Left onto Steele Road
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Route 71
• Immediately after RR tracks, turn right onto Kirkwood-St Georges Road
• Bike turn around for SPRINT bike course in St Georges on Kirkwood-St Georges Road
near Route 13 bridge. There will be green cones here to help with u-turn.
• Left onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road) and over the RR tracks.
• Go for about 2.5 miles and turn right into the transition area along Route 71.
Sprint Run~2 Miles~Out & Back
• Stay to the left of each other for entire run course
• Exit Transition area run straight across field
• Turn right through cut out in tree line
• Follow parking area tree line and turn right onto campground road
• Following campground road to turn around point
• Follow same route back
Packet Pickup Information
Please bring the following items to
packet pick-up
Official Photo ID
USAT Membership Card*
*If you are not a USAT Member, or
you are a member but do not have
your card, you will need to purchase
a one day insurance license and sign
the USAT waiver.
PLEASE NOTE: You cannot pick up
the race packet for other
participants. Also, all members of
Relay Teams must be present at
packet pickup in order to receive
their packet. As well, all relay team
members must sign the USAT waiver.
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Course Description & Maps
Half Swim~1.2 Miles
• In water start. Expected water temperature around 72
degrees.
• Start and finish at the boat ramp area.
• Special shoe transition area available at swim exit for the 1/4
mile trek from the swim exit to transition. All items must be
removed from this area and brought back to the regular
transition area by the athlete. Failure to do so will result in a
4 minute penalty.
Half Bike~56 Miles
• Exit Transition area and head straight onto Route 71 (Red
Lion road)
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Frazer Road
• Left onto Denny Road. Slow Down!
• Left onto Steele Road
• Left onto Chesapeake City Road
• Right onto Route 71
• Immediately after RR tracks, turn right onto Kirkwood-St
Georges Road
• Left onto Delaware Street in the small town of St Georges.
Sharp Turn. Slow Down!
• Right onto Cox Neck Road
• At the light in Delaware City, Right onto Route 9 South
• Cross a small grated bridge just prior to the big Reedy Point
Bridge. Use caution if bridge is wet!!
• Proceed over Reedy Point Bridge-1 mile climb over the top
• Right onto Thornton Road
• Left onto Route 9 South and through Port Penn and
Augustine Beach
• Bike water bottle/sport drink exchange—around mile 22.
• Due to unexpected bridge construction, bike turn
around is at Augustine Beach.
• Head back same way onto Route 9 South and through
Augustine Beach and Port Penn
• Bike water bottle/sport drink exchange—around mile 28.
• Right onto Thornton Road
• Left onto Route 9 South
• Proceed over Reedy Point Bridge—1 mile climb over the top
• Cross the small grated bridge. Use caution if bridge is wet!!
• Left at the light in Delaware City onto Cox Neck Road
• Turn around in front of Southern Elementary and repeat
course to Augustine Beach and back (you will go over Read
Point Bridge a total of 4 times)
• Left onto Delaware Street
• Right onto Main Street in St Georges. Sharp turn. Slow
Down!
• Left onto Kirkwood-St Georges Road
• Left onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road) and over RR tracks
• Go for about 2.5 miles and turn right into the transition area
along Route 71.
ATHLETE
INFORMATION
Half Run~13 Miles~Out & Back
• Out and Back course along C&D Canal
• C&D Canal road is generally flat, smooth and wide made
mostly of small gravel. Mostly sunny.
• Water/sport drink stations around every mile.
HammerGel provided at each station.
• Stay to the left of each other.
• Exit Transition area run straight across field
• Turn right through cut out in tree line
• Follow parking area tree line and turn right onto
campground road
• Leave campground at the main campground exit on the
right side heading out
• Immediately Cross Route 71 onto the shoulder for about
1/2 mile and turn left onto Old Summit Road
• Stay on Old Summit Road for about 1/2 mile to the end
until you approach a cal-de-sac under big power line.
Take right.
• Proceed towards the bottom road along the C&D Canal
and heads towards Chesapeake City, MD (on the north
side)
• Run along the water for about 5 miles
• Turn around and head back the same way straight back
into the campground
• Once you enter the campground stay to the left and run
around the campground “clockwise”
• Take left off of campground road and follow parking lot
tree line
• Take left through cut out in tree line to the finish line
Morning-Of Registration
There will be a limited number of
registrations available the day of the
race. If you plan to register at the
race site, please come early and
with proper IDs and completed
registration form.
Please Note: Only cash or check is
accepted at registration. Please make
checks payable to Piranha Sports.
HALF:
1.2
SPRINT:
MILE
0.6
SWIM~56
MILE
MILE
SWIM~17.5
BIKE~13.1
MILE
BIKE~2
MILE
RUN
MILE
RUN
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Bike & Run Course Maps
Turnaround
Half 2nd
Sprin
t Tur
nArou
nd
7
Half 1
st & 3
rd Turn
around
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Course Description & Maps
ATHLETE
INFORMATION
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Spectator Information
The transition area, run start/finish, and bike bike start/finish is in a field along Route 71 of Lums Pond State Park. It is
alongside a busy road (Route 71). It offers a large field with ideal spectator areas for watching the swim (about 1/4 mile
away), transition, bike start and finish as well as run start and finish. Bring the kids and make plans to spend the day at Lums
Pond enjoying activities such as fishing, paddle boats, picnic area and playground.
Parking
Spectator (as well as athlete) parking is available near the campground area. Parking attendants will be available to assist you
with parking. Also, please be aware that once the race begins, the road leading in and out of Lums Pond State Park will be
used by participants as it is part of the race course.
Lodging
Preferred Hotel
Newark Sleep Inn
Mention code "LTRIAT" and get the
triathlon rates of $69.00 plus tax. Sign
up early before all rooms are sold out.
Located at Rt. 896 across from University of Delaware Field Houses. About 7
miles from race site. Closest hotel.
630 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713
1-302-453-1700
Athlete Support
Bring your cow bells, noise makers, posters, banners, and other items to cheer on your favorite
athlete. Please keep in mind that spectators are not allowed to provide any outside assistance
to the athletes. Outside assistance can result in penalties and possible disqualification. Outside
assistance can include but is not limited to: transition area assistance, running or riding along
with the athlete (pacing), handing off water bottles, etc. The Piranha Sports staff and volunteers
will provide assistance as needed and allowed. As well, there will be no time during the event
when spectators will be allowed in the secure transition area. If your athlete forgot an item for
the transition area, please ask a Piranha Sports Staff member or volunteer to assist you in
getting that item to the athlete.
Spectator Control
The Piranha Sports Staff and volunteers have your athlete’s safety and security as their primary
responsibility. Therefore, there may be times during the course of the event that we will need
to provide directions to spectators if we feel that the athletes do not have a clear and
unobstructed path. Please pay close attention to these directions/instructions so that we are
able to maintain the safety of every athlete.
Kids and Dogs
The Piranha Sports Staff loves having kids and dogs at the events. The kids are our future and
the dogs are just great. If you do bring your children and/or pets, please keep a close eye on
them. Do not allow them to venture onto any of the roadways particularly near the mount/
dismount area. As well, if your children bring bikes, please ensure that they are wearing helmets
at all times. During the event, bring your kids by the Kid’s Craft area to decorate a Sombrero
which they can then wear. Supplies limited so stop by early!!
Camping at Lums Pond State Park
Campground is located across the pond
from transition area (about 4 mile drive
around pond)
Post Race Food
Just as a reminder, the food and beverages provided by Piranha Sports are for athletes and volunteers only.
Other Notes
Lums Pond is a State Park and a take-in/take-out policy is in effect.
Category of Awards
Each Race has separate Awards
• Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female.
• Male Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
• 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
• Female Age Groups (Top 3 in each)
• 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+
• Top Masters Male and Top Masters Females
• Top 3 Clydesdale (Male 200+ lbs).
• Top 3 Masters Clydesdale (Males 200+ lbs).
• Top 3 Athenas (Females 150+ lbs).
• Top 3 Physically Challenged - please contact race director for a course overview.
• Relays - First Overall
• Male Teams
• Female Teams
• Co-ed Teams
ATHLETE
INFORMATION
HALF:
1.2
SPRINT:
MILE
0.6
SWIM~56
MILE
MILE
SWIM~17.5
BIKE~13.1
MILE
BIKE~2
MILE
RUN
MILE
RUN
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Directions
From Philadelphia and North
• Interstate 95 South
• Exit #1A onto route 896 South towards Middletown
• SEE BELOW
Participating Clubs
Club
From New Jersey
• Delaware Memorial Bridge (295 South) - toll bridge
• Interstate 95 South
• Exit #1A onto Route 896 South towards Middletown
• SEE BELOW
From Maryland and South
Interstate 95 North
Exit #1 onto Route 896 South towards Middletown
SEE BELOW
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From Seashore of Delaware and Maryland
Rt 1 and 13 North
Go over the North Korean Bridge (Rt 1 Bridge) - Toll bridge
First Exit after bridge is..
Exit 152 onto Rt 72 West for Newark
Go for 1.1 miles and turn left onto Route 71 South (Red Lion Road)
Go for about 5 miles on Route 71 South
Right into Campground area of Lums Pond State Park
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BELOW
Stay on Route 896 South for approximately 6.5 miles (you will cross over
Route 40)
• Left onto Red Lion Road (Route 71)
• Go for 2 miles and campground is on left
• For Mapquest purposes, try 3315 Red Lion Road, Bear, DE 19701.
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GAMS Rankings To Date
Men
Points
Female
Points
1st Overall
David Luscan
47
Stacy Karwacki
Leslie Randall
24
2nd Overall
Steven Back
David Roche
20
Sally Speck
19
3rd Overall
Matthew Powell
18
Margaret Amidon
18
Total
Annapolis Triathlon Club
Baltimore Area Triathlon Club (BATC)
Bryn Mawr Running Club
Cambridge Multisport
Capital Area Triathlon Club (TriCats)
DC Running Coach
DC Triathlon Club
DE Swim and Fitness TRI-Dawgs
Delaware Running Club
Fast Tracks Running Club
First State Velo Sport (FSVS0
Frederick Triathlon Club
Highroad Cycles Multisport Club
Hudson Valley Triathlon Club
James Madison University Triathlon Team
Jersey Shore Triathlon Club
Mid-Maryland Tri Club
North Penn YMCA Triathlon Club
Patuxent River Triathlon Club
Penn State Triathlon Club
Philadelphia Tri Club
SBR Tri Club
T3
Team PVA
Team Triumph South Jersey
TeamDRT/Deep Blue
Traildawgs
Tri Team Z
Tri-Delaware
Triple Threats Triathlon Team
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14
1
3
1
1
9
3
1
3
3
6
8
1
1
4
3
5
2
1
7
1
6
2
1
1
1
1
5
3
GACC Rankings To Date
Club
Points
1st Overall
Baltimore Area Triathlon Club
146
2nd Overall
T3
137
3rd Overall
Highroad Cycles Multisport Club
103
Piranha Sports®
www.piranha-sports.com
Ranking Point System
2008 Greater Atlantic Multisport Series®, Greater Atlantic Club Challenge™ & Escape from School Youth Series™ Events
Race Distance (Triathlon and Duathlon are considered separate races.)
st
(Olympic)
Half Iron Lite
& Half Iron
Youth
International
Sprint
1 Overall
10
10
10
n/a
2nd Overall
9
9
9
n/a
rd
8
8
8
n/a
th
n/a
n/a
7
n/a
th
n/a
n/a
6
n/a
st
5
5
5
5
Age Group/Division
4
4
4
4
3 Age Group/Division
3
3
3
3
Finishing Point
1
1
1
1
3 Overall
4 Overall
5 Overall
1 Age Group/Division
2
nd
rd
Each individual’s point value to be assigned from each Greater Atlantic Multisport Series and Greater Atlantic Club Challenge Event. USAT and non-USAT
members welcomed to compete.
Races:
(as of 3/16/08)
Races:
(as of 3/16/08)
Raffle Prizes
To be eligible, sign up for 4 or more series events2008 Greater Atlantic Multisport Series®
Approximate Value
Courtesy of:
$1,500 cash
$1,500
Piranha Sports
$1,000 cash
$1,000
Piranha Sports
$750
Piranha Sports
$1,500
CompuTrainer
$75 to $150 each
Piranha Sports
$$$
Various Sponsors!!
$6,000+
Thank you to the Sponsors!!
$750 cash
CompuTrainer
Comp Entry to each 2009 Series Event
More on the way!!
Total of at least 12 prizes
GAMS drawing is being planned for October 12, 2008 at approximately 12:45am at the Brierman™ Triathlon awards ceremony. Need to be present to win.
Winner for any of the prizes mentioned above are responsible for any taxes, delivery, and installations that may occur. In addition, Piranha Sports, LLC and
their participating sponsors are not responsible for any misprints or additional expenses related to these prizes. They also reserve the right to change rules
and packages as deemed necessary. No duplication of prizes.
Raffle Prizes
2008 Greater Atlantic Club Challenge™
Approximate Value
Courtesy of:
1st Club/Team Overall
$1,000
Piranha Sports
2nd Club/Team Overall
$500
Piranha Sports
3rd Club/Team Overall
$250
Piranha Sports
More on the way!!
$$$
Various Sponsors
$1,750+
Thank you to the Sponsors!!
Total of at least 3 prizes
USAT and non-USAT clubs/teams welcomed to compete. GACC awards presentation is being planned for October 12, 2008 at approximately 12:45am at
the Brierman™ Triathlon awards ceremony. Need not be present to win. Winner for any of the prizes mentioned above are responsible for any taxes,
delivery, and installations that may occur. In addition, Piranha Sports, LLC and their participating sponsors are not responsible for any misprints or additional
expenses related to these prizes. They also reserve the right to change rules and packages as deemed necessary. No duplication of prizes.
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What to Bring Check List
Be sure to bring the following items to each Triathlon/Duathlon event.
Run Gear
General
USAT Membership Card
Running Shoes
Picture ID
Race Number Belt/Safety Pins
Athlete Guide (directions, maps, itinerary)
Socks
Money
Run Numbering (from Packet Pickup)
Race Numbering (from Packet Pickup)
Transition Area
Timing Chip (from Packet Pickup)
Water Bottles, Gel Packs, Energy Bars, etc.
Towel
Bin to Keep Gear Contained
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Other Personal Items
Change of Clothes
Super Happy Attitude
Swim Gear
Bathing Suit
Wetsuit
Swim Cap (from Packet Pickup)
Goggles
Race Information
Bike Gear
Race:
Bike
Location:
Helmet
Start Time:
Bike Shoes
Questions:
Socks
Bike Gloves
Tire Pump/CO2 Cartridges
Spare Tubes and Tires
Tools
Bike Numbering (from Packet Pickup)
www.piranha-sports.com
Piranha Sports Event Schedule
2008 Greater Atlantic Multisport Series® Events
Brandywine Valley Duathlon
Sprint: 3.1 Mile run~13.2 Mile Bike~3.1 Mile Run
Hibernia County Park, Coatesville, PA, April 6, 2008
New Jersey Devilman™ Triathlon
Half: 1.2 Mile Swim~56 Mile Bike~13.1 Mile Run
Sprint: 0.45 Mile Swim~23.5 Mile Bike~4 Mile Run
Cumberland County, NJ - May 4, 2008
Cascade Lake Triathlon & Duathlon
Tri: 0.31 Mile Swim~15 Mile Bike~3.1 Mile Run
Du: 1.86 Mile Run~15 Mile Bike~3.1 Mile Run
Cascade Lake Park in Hampstead, MD - June 1, 2008
2008 Escape from School Youth® Series
Indian Valley Y Youth Triathlon
Age 7-10: 75 Yd Pool Swim~1 Mile Bike~0.5 Mile Run
Age 11-14: 175 Yd Pool Swim~3 Mile Bike~1 Mile Run
Harleysville, PA - April 27, 2008
Escape from School® Youth Triathlon & Fun Run
100 Yard Swim~2.4 Mile Bike~0.4 Mile Run
Bear, DE - June 7, 2008
Lums Pond Youth Triathlon & Fun run
100 Yard Swim~2.4 Mile Bike~0.4 Mile Run
Bear, DE - August 16, 2008
Escape from Fort Delaware® Triathlon
1.5K Swim~40K Bike~10K Run
Delaware City, DE - June 28, 2008
Diamond in the Rough® Triathlon
1 Mile Swim~27 Mile Bike~5 Mile Run
Perryville, MD - July 12, 2008
Patriot’s Triathlon
Half Lite 50™: 1300 Meter Swim~41 Mile Bike~7.6 Mile Run
Sprint: 650 Meter Swim~15 Mile Bike~3 Mile Run
Bath, PA - August 3, 2008
Lums Pond Triathlon & Duathlon
Tri: 0.5 Mile Swim~19.5 Mile Bike~3 Mile Run
Du: 2 Mile Run~19.5 Mile Bike~3 Mile run
Bear, DE - August 17, 2008
Delaware Diamondman® Triathlon
Half: 1.2 Mile Swim~56 Mile Bike~13.1 Mile Run
Sprint: 0.6 Mile Swim~17.5 Mile Bike~2 Mile Run
Bear, DE - September 7, 2008
Marshman™ Triathlon
1/4 Mile Swim~12.5 Mile Bike~2 Mile Run
Other 2008 Piranha Events
Suzuki Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adv Race
Tri: 1500 Meter Swim~40K Bike~10K Run
Adv: 2 Mile Paddle~20K Bike~3.2 Mile Run
Pittsburgh, PA - July 20, 2008
C&D Marathon Run Fest
Marathon (26.2 Miles)
Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
10K Run (6.2 miles)
5K Run (3.1 miles)
Delaware - November 2, 2008
2008 Piranha Timed Events
Marsh Creek State Park in Downingtown, PA - September 14, 2008
Whitemarsh Township 5K
5K Run~5K Walk
Cape Henlopen Triathlon & Duathlon
Tri: 1/4 Mile Swim~14 Mile Bike~3.1 Mile Run
Du: 1.5 Mile Run~14 Mile Bike~3.1 Mile Run
Tri for Our Veterans: Sea Isle City’s Triathlon
1/4 Mile Swim~12.3 Mile Bike~3.1 Mile Run
Lewes, DE - September 28, 2008
Brierman™ Triathlon
Half Lite 50™: .85 Mile Swim~40 Mile Bike~9.3 Mile Run
Sprint: .45 Mile Swim~21 Mile Bike~4.9 Mile Run
Greenbrier State Park, Boonsboro, MD - October 12, 2008
Fort Washington State Park, PA—May 17, 2008
Sea Isle City, NJ—May 24, 2008
Rehoboth Beach Running Co. Seashore Marathon
Scenic Seashor Marathon starting in Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach, DE—November 22, 2008
Volunteers
Volunteers are vital to the success of any event. If you would like to volunteer for a Piranha Sports
event, please go to www.piranha-sports.com, click on the event for which you would like to
volunteer, then click on the Volunteer Now button to setup a profile and choose a volunteer
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