PACIFIC SPORTS LLC
Net proceeds of the Long Beach Triathlon benefit the C.A.R.E (Comprehensive AIDS Resource Education) Program at St. Mary Medical Center. The C.A.R.E. Program and Clinics offer an array of medical and social services for HIV/AIDS clients throughout Southern California.
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Date September 21, 2008 Distances 1/2 mile Swim, 11 mile cycle, 3 mile run Competitor Updates Read the story in the Long Beach Press Telegram Course Description The water temperature in Long Beach in September is typically in the low 70's. Water conditions are excellent and very safe. There are no waves inside the breakwall where the swim takes place. Wetsuits are allowed. Scenic bike on Shoreline Drive, Queensway Bridge and past the Queen Mary. The bike course is 11 miles in length with 2 loops of the course. Fast run course adjacent to Shoreline Village and the Marina. Entry Information Online registration for the 2008 race is now open. Early bird entry fee of $100 until April 28, 2008 for individuals. The first 100 receive a box of Power Crunch Bars. Individuals and relay teams will have the option of purchasing the VIP option for $30. See details below. Expo and Packet Pick-up Information Time: Location: Individuals: $100 until April 28, 2008 Individuals 18 and Under: Relay Teams $170 until September 6, 2008 VIP Registration Option: If registering by mail, entries must be on the official entry form (photocopies are acceptable), and be accompanied by the appropriate entry fee made payable to Competitive Aquatic Supply. Any entry that is postmarked after the late date must be accompanied by the $15 late fee. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you are registering by mail, please retain your canceled check as proof of payment. If you register online, please print out your payment receipt and bring it with you to packet pick-up. A $25 late fee will be charged for all returned checks. A $30 charge will also be charged to those picking up your packet on Sunday if you did not sign up as a VIP. Cash or checks only. If you are having someone else pick up your race packet, either as an individual participant or as part of a relay team, please download the waiver, sign it and have that person bring it with them. Relay teams will be issued one timing chip which they will pass from teammate to teammate. Relay Teams must either all come to the expo together to pick up your packets and sign the waiver or one team member may come with 3 signed waivers to pick up for the team. Wetsuits are allowed
in the race. There is no riding in the transition area. No snorkels
or fins in the swim. No drafting on the bike. Helmets are required. No iPods or any other musical device at any time during the event. Free parking with validation will be available at the expo. All competitors must come by the expo to pick up their registration materials. No materials will be sent out to competitors. There will also be late registration at the expo. Race Day packet pick-up will incur a $30 fee, unless you registered as a VIP. Packets on race day will be picked up at the Alamitos parking lot off Shoreline, adjacent to Alfredo's. If you are having someone else pick up your race packet, either as an individual participant or as part of a relay team, please download the waiver, sign it and have that person bring it with them. Relay teams will be issued one timing chip which they will pass from teammate to teammate. Relay Teams must either all come to the expo together to pick up your packets and sign the waiver or one team member may come with 3 signed waivers to pick up for the team. Triathlon Training Camps
We are pleased to announce that TZero-Multisport and Triathlon Academy have joined together to present a series of interactive 4 week Triathlon Camps geared towards getting you ready to participate in various triathlons throughout the 2007 racing season. Participants will be divided into three varied ability levels (beginning/ intermediate/ advanced) in each of the disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. This will maximize our coaching and your training benefits. By the end of 4 weeks everyone should be at a new performance and confidence level to succeed in completing their next triathlon. So if your a little bit curious about the sport or want to get on the fast track to your fitness. Here is your chance to change your whole life. Get more information now by going to this link: http://triathlonlab.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=354 Timing Chips and Race Numbers CHIP INSTRUCTIONS:
YOU MUST STAY IN ORDER IN THE FINISH CHUTE ONCE YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. We will ask you to STOP at the end of the chute to pull your bib # tab. You will then be directed to take off your transponder anklet. No anklet - no split times. If you do not finish the race for any reason, return this anklet to finish line staff. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $30 FEE FOR ALL NON-RETURNED CHIPS. You will be given two small numbers in addition to your bib number, one for the front of your helmet and the other for around the seatpost of your bike. These numbers match your bib number. Your bib number must be worn during the run portion of the race ON YOUR FRONT. Please do not alter this number in any way. Bike, helmet and bid numbers must match in order to be allowed out of the transition area. Swim cap must be worn during the swim and helmet worn during the bike. Body marking is not required but pens will be available at the Expo and on race morning. It is extremely helpful for photography and security reasons and we encourage it. Age Groups and Divisions 14-15, 16-17,
18-19, 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+ *** You may race in your Age Group OR in one of the other divisions. Not both. Aid Stations Gatorade Endurance Formula is the Official Fluid Replacement, Power Crunch is the Official Energy Bar and Arrowhead is the Official Water of the Kring & Chung Newport Beach Triathlon. For more information about the Gatorade Endurance Formula, go to www.gatorade.com/endurance. All aid stations will be stocked with Arrowhead water and there will be one aid station on the bike with Gatorade.
Wave Starts It is very important that you start in the proper wave. If you do not start in the proper wave, your results will not be correct and may impact other competitor's results. If you do not start in the wave you are assigned, please notify our timing company immediately. Below is the wave start listing from 2007 so that you can see how it works. This may change for the 2008 race.
Hotel Accomodations For hotel accomodation, please visit the Hilton Long Beach, which is close to the race site.
Awards
Overall male and female winners of the triathlon will each receive Suunto t3 Wrist Computers. Suunto is Official Course Sponsor of the Long Beach Triathlon. Awards will be presented to the overall elite male and female winner, the overall age group male and female winner, and the top three finishers in each age group, clydesdale, athena, and collegiates. Awards will also be presented to each member of the top three Open Relay teams. The top male and female finisher will also receive special gifts as well the last place male and female finisher. All medal winners will receive gift certificates from Competitive Aquatic Supply.Winners must be present at the Awards Ceremony to receive the awards. The other option is to pick them up at either Pacific Sports in Anaheim, or Competitive Aquatic Supply in Huntington. Please email Info@PacificSportsLLC.com for directions to either location. No awards will be mailed out. Equipment Wetsuits are allowed and they are optional for participants. Water temperature is in the mid 60's. Helmets are required on the bike. There is no riding in the transition area. No snorkels or fins in the swim. No drafting on the bike. No iPods or other musical devices. You must be able to hear other competitors on the course for your safety and for the safety of others. Triathlon Hints and Tips For those of you participating in your first triathlon, Here are a few items to read: "Tips for First-Timers", put together by Slowtwich.com. A guide to the Basics of Triathlon. (PDF file) A guide to Triathlon Etiquette. (PDF file) Last minute swim tips from Southern California Aquatics Photos
2007 participant photos by brightroom photography Parking The best place to park is in the Convention Center lot nearest the race course. The lot will open at 4:00 am, will cost $8 and all participants must cross Shoreline Drive at Linden Ave to get to the Transition Area. See the maps below for directions. View a downtown Long Beach Map View a downtown Long Beach Parking map Merchandise Long Beach Triathlon merchandise will be available for purchase at the expo and on race day. Long Beach Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau Long Beach Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau Be sure to visit their web site for the latest information on events, hotel availablity and stuff you should know about the city of Long Beach.
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