maui 2009 press guide - Xterra

MEDIA INFORMATION
The XTERRA World Championship press guide was designed to provide the media with useful information about the 2009
race, the pros competing in it, and XTERRA in general. Below are additional items of interest:
- The XTERRA pressroom is in the Ilima Room (#113) on the lobby level of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
- For credentials contact Trey Garman at 808-216-8606 or stop by the Ilima Room.
- TEAM Unlimited will record full race results and distribute after the event.
- During the championship race TEAM Unlimited will escort interested press members to key strategic
locations throughout the course to track leaders and course happenings, and to get the best possible
photos. You must reserve your seat in the press van in advance.
- A press pass is required on race day for admittance to finish area.
- Seating is limited for the “Night of Champions” dinner Saturday and the XTERRA Awards Dinner on Sunday.
Media passes for these events are subject to availability.
- Log on to XTERRAMaui.com for complete race coverage beginning Monday, Oct. 19. Up to the moment text
updates begin race day at 9:20 a.m. with photos, news briefs and race splits. A complete event coverage
schedule will be available at xterramaui.com.
- Professional, high-resolution, full-color images from the race will be available to the media after the race.
Contact Trey Garman with photo requests.
How to Cover XTERRA: Please note that XTERRA is produced with the cooperation of private landowners and
we respect their privacy. The following outlines the access policy for this year’s race:
- There is no pre-riding of the bike course by competitors or media.
- Access to the bike course on race day is provided by chauffeured press van/SUV ONLY.
- Space is limited so you must reserve your seat in advance .
- Photographers will be advised of any restrictions on inclusion of specific landmarks.
- Press may ride the three-mile loop bike practice course on their own bikes by presenting your press
badge to registration and paying the $10 one-day USA Tri License Insurance fee.
- All riders must display a practice plate on their bike and wear a helmet.
DIRECT MEDIA INQUIRIES AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO:
Trey Garman, Vice President
808-216-8606 (cell) or at the hotel 808-874-1111 (ask for the Ilima Room)
trey@xterraplanet.com www.xterramaui.com
TEAM Unlimited - 720 Iwilei Road, Suite 290, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
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