LIGHTHOUSE - Lake Metroparks

Lake MetroparksLighthouseTriathlon/Kayak TriathlonSunday, July 22, 2012Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park • Race begins 8 amSwim 500 Meters or Kayak 3 KilometersBike 20 Kilometers • Run 5 KilometersRegistered by June 30: $20 per person / $30 per teamRegistered July 1 to 16 (midnight):$25 per person / $35 per teamOn-site registration and packet pickup:Saturday, July 21, 10 am to 2 pm:$35 per person / $45 per team(no t-shirt for on-site registrants)NO SAME-DAY REGISTRATIONSame-day packet/bib pickup available.Entries limited to the first 425 persons registered.For more information, contact Brian Davidson at440-256-2110 or bdavidson@lakemetroparks.com.To register, fill out the attached form,call 440-358-7275, 800-669-9226 orvisit lakemetroparks.com.Presented bySponsored byof WilloughbyLake Metroparks Registration Department11211 Spear Rd.Concord Twp., Ohio 44077440-358-7275lakemetroparks.comLake Metroparks does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, nationality or disability in employment,services, programs, or activities. Should special assistance be required in visiting and/or participating in programs or activities ofLake Metroparks, please call 800-669-9226 or 440-358-7275 at least 48 hours in advance.

RACE CATEGORIESTriathlon Age DivisionMale19 & younger 40 – 4420 – 24 45 – 4925 – 29 50 – 5430 – 33 55 & older34 – 3637 – 39Female19 & younger 40 – 4420 – 24 45 – 4925 – 29 50 & older30 – 3435 – 39Kayak Triathlon Age DivisionMaleFemale19 & younger 19 & younger20 – 29 20 – 3430 – 39 35 – 4940 – 49 50 & older50 & olderTriathlon Teams:Men / CoedFemaleKayak Triathlon Teams:Men / Coed FemaleOther InformationTriathlon CourseSwim 500 meters in Lake Erie. Start in water.Depth of water approximately 6 feet. Wet suitsare permitted. No flotation devices. Lifeguards areon duty. For safety reasons, tired swimmers maystop, touch bottom (if able) and resume swimmingwhen ready.–OR–Kayak 3 kilometers in Lake Erie. Start on thebeach west of the swim course. Kayaks paddlenorth 100 meters, then east 1.5 kilometersparallel to the swim course. They will turn aroundand return to the beach at the same location theydeparted from.Bike 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) out and back onroute of paved roads. Start from Fairport Beach,travel east through Painesville Township andreturn on same roads. Bicycle helmets required!Route marked with directional arrows on roads.Local law enforcement will attempt to hold trafficat all intersections, however, racers should adhereto traffic laws and race cautiously. There are sixrailroad crossings; cross with caution.Run 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) on paved roadsmarked with directional arrows. Run with traffic.Always look both ways when crossing intersectionsand making turns. Entire course is within FairportVillage limits. Traffic will be controlled at criticalintersections. Runners re-enter the beach throughEast Street access. Last 0.25 mile is not paved,but on hard-packed dirt/sand.NO SAME-DAY REGISTRATION. Pre-register online at lakemetroparks.com or bycalling 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226. Printable registration form available atlakemetroparks.com. On-site registration and packet pickup will be completed at thepicnic pavilion on Saturday, July 21, 10 am to 2 pm.Kayak Start:• kayak triathletes and kayak teams start in one wave at 8 amKayakers must bring their own equipment. PFDs must be worn at all times.All kayaks compete together regardless of boat type.Swim Start: Triathletes will start in waves:• males ages 33 & younger 8:05 am• males ages 34 & older 8:10 am• females ages 34 & younger and all teams 8:15 am• females ages 35 & older 8:20 amBike and run route maps available atlakemetroparks.com.Bib Number must be worn on the front of each participant while cycling and running.Bib number will also be written on the right arm bicep. Racer’s age will be written onright calf.Transition Area is located in the field below the amphitheater. A limited number ofbike racks are provided. Only racers will be permitted in the transition area duringthe race. All bikes must be walked or run into the transition area.Timing: Splits are not guaranteed. Results will be posted on lakemetroparks.com.All Teams: Can consist of two or three people. Coed teams compete in the Men’sTeam category. All tags are performed inside transition area by the bike racks.Safety Concerns:• All participants must sign a Lake Metroparks waiver.• ANSI/Snell bicycle helmet must be worn while riding bicycle.• Roads are active during race; they are not closed.• No headphones permitted during any stage of the race.• Staffed water stops provided in transition area and on running course.• This is a people race. Please leave your pets at home.• No glass containers permitted on the beach or parking lot.AWARDS will be presented at the completion ofthe triathlon. Medals will be presented to the topmale and female of each race category. Medals willalso be presented to the top three finishers in allage divisions.T-SHIRTS are guaranteed to pre-registeredparticipants. Those registering on-site (July 21) arenot guaranteed T-shirts.RACE OFFICIALS reserve the right to changeor alter the racecourse for safety purposes and toalter age categories if insufficient registration isreceived. Should extreme weather occur, officialsreserve the right to cancel the event(s) or delaythe start. Cancellations or alterations will be madeat 8 am at the picnic shelter at Fairport Beach. Ifsufficient registration is not received by three daysprior to event day, Lake Metroparks reserves theright to cancel the race.Triathlete Transition TrainingFee: $5, Ages 16 and olderCome learn about transition areas, clothing andequipment for triathlons and adventure races. Bring yourswimsuit, bike and running shoes for optional transitionpractice and a short swim/bike/run. min 5, max 30Thursday, July 19, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, at Fairport HarborLakefront Park ShelterSPORTS HOTLINE: FOR UP-TO-DATE WEATHERAND RACE CONDITIONS, CALL 440-954-4178.Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park301 Huntington Beach Dr.Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077

Lake MetroparksLighthouse Triathlon/Kayak TriathlonRegistration FormPlease complete entry form and mail with payment to:Lake Metroparks Registration Department11211 Spear Rd., Concord Twp., Ohio 44077TRIATHLON ENTRY FEERegistered by June 30: $20 per person / $30 per teamRegistered July 1–16 (midnight): $25 per person / $35 per teamYou may also register by calling440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 orregister online at lakemetroparks.com.Official Use OnlyBIB # ____________________CLASS ___________________PAID $ ___________________NO SAME-DAY REGISTRATIONOn-site registration and packet pickup:Saturday, July 21, 10 am – 2 pm $35 per person / $45 per teamName: _________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________E-mail: _________________________________________________________Date of birth: _________________ Age: ________ Male / FemalePhone (day): ______________________ (evening): ____________________T-shirt size: S M L XL XXL Optional $5 donation to Fairport Harbor Lighthouse MuseumPayment Circle one VISA / MC / DC or make check payable to Lake MetroparksCard number: __________________________________________________Expiration date: ___________ V code: ___________RACE CATEGORY_____ Triathlon MALE Ages 19 & younger Ages 37 to 39 Ages 20 to 24 Ages 40 to 44 Ages 25 to 29 Ages 45 to 49 Ages 30 to 33 Ages 50 to 54 Ages 34 to 36 Ages 55 & older_____ Triathlon FEMALE Ages 19 & younger Ages 40 to 44 Ages 20 to 24 Ages 45 to 49 Ages 25 to 29 Ages 50 & older Ages 30 to 34 Ages 35 to 39_____ Triathlon Team Male/Coed FemaleTeam name: ________________________________Team name: _____________________________________ Kayak Triathlon MALE Ages 19 & younger Ages 20 to 29 Ages 30 to 39 Ages 40 to 49 Ages 50 & older_____ Kayak Triathlon FEMALE Ages 19 & younger Ages 20 to 34 Ages 35 to 49 Ages 50 & older_____ Kayak Triathlon Team Male/Coed FemaleTeam name: ________________________________Team name: ________________________________Lake Metroparks Lighthouse Triathlon WaiverI know that participating in a race is a potentially hazardous activity. I also know that although police protection will be provided, there will be traffic on the course route. I assume the risk ofrunning and cycling in traffic. I understand that I am solely responsible for my own safety while participating in this event. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I hereby waive any andall claims to damage of personal injury I, my heirs, or executors may have against Lake Metroparks, the Village of Fairport, event sponsors, or any public entity as a result or participation in theLake Metroparks Lighthouse Triathlon, Sunday, July 22, 2012. I also attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for this event. Therefore, please enter me in the 2012Lake Metroparks Lighthouse Triathlon.Signature of entrant: ____________________________________________________ Date: ____________________Signature of entrant: ____________________________________________________ Date: ____________________Signature of parent*: ___________________________________________________ Date: ____________________*Entrants younger than18 years of age must havewaiver signed by a parent.

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