Chinook Triathlon Festival, June 16^th 2012

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IMPORTANT!        Current Lake temperature November 3 2011, Very Cold

The Chinook Tri Festival is an event sanctioned by the Alberta Triathlon Association. Participants, both Half Iron 119.1 k and Olympic distance, are required to follow ITU, TRICAN, ATA and Chinook Half Ironman rules and regulations. Please take some time to familiarize yourselves with race rules and regulations. Please note we have a NO REFUND policy.

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General Event Information

ATA Membership:

Please bring your ATA number with you on race morning, as the ATA will be there checking memberships. If you do not have a membership you will have to purchase a day membership for $20. You can do that at race pick up, at the pre–race banquet, or on Saturday morning before you receive your timing chip. If you are a member of Saskatchewan or BC then the ATA will accept your membership, but you must provide proof.

We are very excited to be hosting two races this year; our challenging long course race and a new short course race. The differentiating factor is “119.1” triathlon and “51.5” triathlon so we have some guidelines for you to follow.

Transition:

Transition will open at 7am and all bikes, for the 119.1 triathlon and the 51.5 triathlon must be in transition by 8am.

Transition will not be open to athletes retrieving their equipment till 12 noon, and then they will be escorted into transition. This is to allow for racers still out on the course. No exceptions to the rules.

Swim Course:

• “119.1” Triathlon starts at 8am sharp! 2 laps of 1000m of Lake Midnapore. Clean open water swim, mass start in a controlled environment
• “51.5” Triathlon starts at 9:15am sharp! 2 laps of 750m loop
• Cutoff times are 9:15am for the “119.1” triathlon and 10:00am for the “51.5” triathlon
• See detailed explanation on swim course details

Bike Course:

• Out and back from the community of Lake Midnapore onto Marquis of Lorne Trail (Hwy #22 West). One lane closed to vehicle traffic inside the city and a large shoulder to ride on outside of the city. A scenic and challenging ride out and back. All light controlled intersections controlled by the City of Calgary Police Department. Please pay attention to all road signs.
• See detailed explanation on the bike course details

Run Course:

• One loop 10km through the community of Lake Midnapore and beautiful Fish Creek Park. 100% of the run is on paved and shale pathways. Beautiful race course.
• See detailed explanation on the run course details
• Turn-arounds for the different races are well marked
• See detailed explanation for run course details

Banquets: See below for information on the Pre race banquet and awards ceromony.

Parking:

Parking for the day will be at Centennial High School on Sun Valley Blvd. Directions- take Macleod Trail south to Sun Valley Blvd east and turn left, follow road till you see school on right side. Parking is in the back of the school and signs will be posted. You will have a short walk across Sun Valley Blvd and the baseball field to the transition zone of the race “Great pre-race warm up”. We ask you park in this location to take pressure off community street parking. I have had to jump through hoops to put this race on, and the Association would be greatly appreciated of us if we parked at the school. The distance to the race start is less then 250 meters. Please note: there will be no parking in and around the lake area or race venue.

Lake Midnapore Rules:

Absolutely no pets, no alcohol (for those of you that need a bit of a pickup before race start) or littering in the park. I ask you treat this park as your own. Unfortunately, once the swim portion of the race is done we are required to have all guests leave the park area. Again this is on request of the Lake Association and I would love to have this race in future years. There are plenty of places to view the race, for example, in Fish Creek Park, around the transition area, and we have a ball diamond area where your family and friends can watch, or have them volunteer for the race and they’ll receive all the benefits of the race except racing!

Friends and Family Members:

We have been asked by the residents along the transition area to please not walk or sit on their front lawns. Bring a lawn chair and a small umbrella to find some shelter from the elements. Please don’t litter. There are lots of garbage cans to dispose of the litter in and around the transition area.

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General Course Information
 

Olympic Distance

Swim Course 51.5 Rules

• Swim start is 9:15am
• Swim will be a mass start so seed yourself accordingly
• 2 laps of Lake Midnapore in a triangular clockwise rotation, each lap is a distance of 750 m
• There will be a lead kayaker and a sweeper kayaker
• After the first lap you will run up on the beach around the buoy
• Wet suits are not mandatory, however given our climate and the time of the year it is encouraged
• Cut-off swim is 10:00 am
• Water temperature hovers between 18C and 22C

 

• We will have maned canoes outlining the inside of the swim course so you shouldn’t swim off course unless you end up on a dock on shore
• Medical team will be on the power boat and on shore
• Lifeguards will be in canoes
• If you require assistance in the water you can hold onto the side of a boat or canoe but any forward movement or request for assistance will be a disqualification.
• You will be given a timing chip form Results Canada that is required to be placed on your ankle. It is advisable to position the chip under your wet suit to protect it from being pulled of or coming loose in the swim.
• You will be required to run over the timing mats after you finish your swim, so follow directions from volunteers when you get out of the water
• There will be wet suit strippers on shore for your convenience only, if you choose not to have them strip your suit inform them, otherwise pull your suit below your waist and your swim bottoms or you could risk exposing yourself. This has happened in the past and if we get a picture of it you could find yourself on our web site (just kidding).
• Friends and family and any spectators are free to watch the swim portion of the race at the beach start. Once the swim is over all spectators, family and friends will have to leave the lake grounds, as our permit does not allow us to have non-residents in the Lake.
• Absolutely no pets allowed in the lake at any time
• Remember “HAVE FUN”!

Bike Course 51.5 Rules

 Alberta Triathlon Association, TriCan and ITU rules apply.

You will be given 3 race numbers. Your bib number is required to be worn on your back. Your bike number will be positioned on the top tube of your bike, and the third number will be applied to the front of your helmet. This is to help distinguish you from all other recreation riders.

Drafting: Know the rules for drafting because you will be assessed a 10 minute penalty for drafting. Minimum 2 bike lengths behind and 1 bike length beside. There is plenty of room to pass safely on the shoulder of the road.

Road Rules: On Hwy #22 you must stay on the shoulder of the road. Absolutely no racing or passing on the left of the solid line. The only time you may cross over the line is to merge across an exit lane. This must be done safely and the rules of the road will apply. Any infraction to this rule will result in a 10 minute penalty.

There are NO Aid Stations and no portopotties on the course.

 Turn around location: West bound on Hwy #22 at 176^th Ave. This location is half way up the hill. This is the last hill climb before Hwy 22 south turn off and the end of the divided hwy.

Turn Around Point: As you approach the 20km turn around you will see signs informing you of the turn around. You must merge from the right side shoulder across 2 lanes of traffic to the left side shoulder in advance of the turn around. Be aware that you must yield to traffic (caution is require as traffic will not be stopped).  Once you reach the turn around you will be required to merge back across 2 lanes of traffic into the shoulder of the east bound lanes (caution is required as traffic will not be stopped).

Please note: Do not cross over to the left shoulder till you reach the sign instruction you to do so, failure to do so will result in a disqualification. There will be RCMP officers with their lights flashing to slow down the traffic.

 Passing on the course: If you are going to pass, you yell out “PASSING ON THE LEFT”. You must stay on the right side of the solid line. If you cross over the solid line you will be assessed a 10 minute penalty.

 Being Passed: If you are being passed and someone yells “Passing on the Left” you must move over to the right and allow the athlete to pass. If you block the athlete you will be assessed a 10 minute penalty.

Litter: We want to keep the environment clean and free of pollution, so we request you drop off all litter at the aid stations or carry it with you. Water bottles must be dropped at the aid stations.  Anyone littering on the road will be penalized a 5 minute penalty. Please consider this rule as we are given the use of the land from organizations that rely on us to respect the environment.

No Walkmans, MP3 Players, Ipods, cell phones allowed on the bike course. No exceptions to the rules, immediate disqualification.

 Police controlled intersections: Please pay attention while going through the controlled intersections as the City of Calgary Police Service will do their best to make sure you get through the intersection safely, as you know there are always drivers out there that sometimes don’t pay attention. Please use judgment as this is not a closed course.

We have hired Radio Watch to monitor the secondary intersections and merge lanes; they will do their best to control traffic. Please pay attention to their direction.

Volunteers will be assisting the Police Service and Radio Watch, as well as controlling minor intersections. Please use judgment and remember the rules of the road apply. Remember be respectful and thank them for doing the job they are doing.

Bike removal from transition after you are done racing: We will open the transition for removal of bikes in an orderly fashion, the volunteers will coordinate the removal of your race equipment. We still have athletes out on the bike course and when they come in they need to have a clear run through transition. 51.5 athletes will have designated bike rakes to place their bikes in.

Please be careful as you are ultimately responsible for your own safety.  We are making every effort to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Run Course 51.5 Rules

• The run course consists of one lap within the community of Lake Midnapore on bike and running paths and Fish Creek Provincial Park. Fish Creek Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America. We have had sightings of bears in the deep west corner of the park. But don’t worry you’re running so you should be able to out run them if they spot you (just kidding). The sightings are far from our run course. You might see the odd deer, beaver or a blue heron just to name a few of the other animal species in the park.
• All pathways in both the park and the community will be open to pedestrian traffic. Pass them a smile as you go by.
• Absolutely no littering in the park or on the course. If you are caught you will have a 5 minute time violation and be forced to go back and pick up the litter. We take this rule very seriously as this is a provincial park and should be there for everyone to enjoy.
• In the community you will be crossing streets, most streets are very quiet with very little traffic a few are busier. The busiest intersection will be the Midlake Blvd and Midpark Rise. This intersection is controlled by pedestrian crosswalk lights, as well as we will have 2 Radio Watch Flagman and 2 volunteers to get you safely across the road. Also, when you come out of the park on the south side you will have to run on Midlake Blvd for about 100 meters we will have a lane closed for you. The left turn across Midlake Blvd to transition will be manned by 4 volunteers as you head back west to transition.
• There will be 4 Aid Stations on course, approx every 2km. Please carry water in a pouch as our aid stations are more then 1 km apart.
• Aid Stations #1 will be transition. We will be serving you a selection of food and liquid products consisting of: water, Heed electrolyte, bananas, cookies, Hammer Gel, ice, and pretzels
• Aid Station #2 will be in Fish Creek park at the bottom of the first hill (2.1km). This location will be serving, Water, Heed Electrolyte, and Ice.
• Aid Station # 3 will be at the same location on the return route (4.2km). This location will be serving you, Water, Heed Electrolyte, Ice, Hammer Gels, Pretzels, and Bananas.
• Aid Station # 4 will be at the bottom of the Midnapore Hill pathway (7.21km). I call this hill Heart Break Hill. This location will be serving Water, Heed Electrolyte, Ice, Hammer Gels and bananas. This aid station will serve as aid station 5 as well, as you will be doing the out and back before you climb the hill. This gives you time to think about how to tackle Heart Break Hill.
• Race Bibs to be worn on the front (no exceptions)
• No Walkmans, MP3 Players, Ipods, cell phones allowed on the run course. No exceptions to the rules, immediate disqualification.

Iron Distance

Swim Course 119.1 Rules

• Swim start 8:00 am
• Swim will be a mass start so seed yourself accordingly
• 2 laps of Lake Midnapore in a triangular clockwise rotation, each lap is a distance of 1 km
• There will be a lead kayaker and a sweeper kayaker
• After the first lap you will run up on the beach around the buoy
• Wet suits are not mandatory, however given our climate and the time of the year it is encouraged
• Cut-off swim is 9:15am
• Water temperature hovers between 18C and 22C

 

• We will have maned canoes outlining the inside of the swim course so you shouldn’t swim off course unless you end up on a dock on shore.
• Medical team will be on the power boat and on shore
• Lifeguards will be in canoes
• If you require assistance in the water you can hold onto the side of a boat or canoe but any forward movement or request for assistance will be a disqualification.
• You will be given a timing chip form Results Canada that is required to be placed on your ankle. It is advisable to position the chip under your wet suit to protect it from being pulled of or coming loose in the swim.
• You will be required to run over the timing mats after you finish your swim, so follow directions from volunteers when you get out of the water
• There will be wet suit strippers on shore for your convenience only, if you choose not to have them strip your suit inform them, otherwise pull your suit below your waist and your swim bottoms or you could risk exposing yourself. This has happened in the past and if we get a picture of it you could find yourself on our web site (just kidding).
• Friends and family and any spectators are free to watch the swim portion of the race at the beach start. Once the swim is over all spectators, family and friends will have to leave the Lake Grounds, as our permit does not allow us to have non-residents in the Lake.
• Absolutely no pets allowed in the lake at any time
• Remember “HAVE FUN”!

Bike Course 119.1 Rules

 

 

• Alberta Triathlon Association, TriCan and ITU rules apply
• You will be given 3 race numbers. Your bib number is required to be worn on your back. Your bike number will be positioned on the top tube of your bike, and the third number will be applied to the front of your helmet. This is to help distinguish you from all other recreation riders.
• Drafting: know the rules for drafting because you will be assessed a 10 minute penalty for drafting. Minimum 2 bike lengths behind and 1 bike length beside. There is plenty of room to pass safely on the shoulder of the road.
• On Hwy #22 and Hwy #66 you must stay on the shoulder of the road. Absolutely no racing or passing on the left of the solid line. The only time you may cross over the line is to merge across an exit lane. This must be done safely and the rules of the road will apply. Any infraction to this rule will result in a 10 minute penalty.
• There are 3 Aid Stations on the course. The distance will be 25km to Aid #1, 48km to Aid #2, and 72km to Aid #3. All 3 will have water and Hammer Nutrition Electrolyte, Aid station #2 will also include Banana’s, cookie’s, Hammer gels and be a special needs pick up. If you would like to have a certain item available for special needs you will have to put it in a bag and drop it off at the special needs drop off at transition. Special needs bags will not be returned after the race.
• Turn-around Point: At the turn around point you will be required to stop at the stop line till the Flagman confirms the road is safe to cross. You will be required to cross Hwy # 66 safely. It is imperative that you listen and obey the instructions of the Flagman. Any infraction of this rule is an immediate disqualification.
• Aid Stations rules:
  • Do not race through the aid station, if you are picking up supplies, slow down.
  • Do not throw your water bottles at the volunteers, drop them on the grass before and/or after the aid tables set up on the side of the road.
  • Yell out your choice of beverage, Water or Gatorade
  • If you are going to stop, look behind you to make sure it’s clear and pull off the shoulder to stop.
  • Single file is the proper order for getting beverages. If you fail to follow through single file then you will be penalized 5 minutes. Explanation: If you are behind an athlete and you want to get a water bottle then you must stay behind the athlete to get your aid. Once through the aid station then you can pass.

 

• Passing on the course: if you are going to pass, you yell out “PASSING ON THE LEFT”. You must stay on the right side of the solid line. If you cross over the solid line you will be assessed a 10 minute penalty.
• Being Passed: if you are being passed and someone yells “Passing on the Left” you must move over to the right and allow the athlete to pass. If you block the athlete you will be assessed a 10 minute penalty.
• Litter: We want to keep the environment clean and free of pollution, so we request you drop off all litter at the aid stations or carry it with you. Water bottles must be dropped at the aid stations. Anyone littering on the road will be penalized a 5 minute penalty. Please consider this rule as we are given the use of the land from organizations that rely on us to respect the environment.
• No Walkmans, MP3 Players, Ipods, cell phones allowed on the bike course. No exceptions to the rules, immediate disqualification.
• Police controlled intersections: please pay attention while going through the controlled intersections as the City of Calgary Police Service will do their best to make sure you get through the intersection safely, as you know there are always drivers out there that sometimes don’t pay attention. Please use judgment as this is not a closed course.
• We have hired Radio Watch to monitor the secondary intersections and merge lanes; they will do their best to control traffic. Please pay attention to their direction.
• Volunteers will be assisting the Police Service and Radio Watch, as well as controlling minor intersections. Please use judgment and remember the rules of the road apply. Remember be respectful and thank them for doing the job they are doing.
• This year we have added a short course race so be aware of slower athletes possibly merging onto the shoulder of the road on the twin part of the Hwy at the 20km mark and the 76km mark.
• Please be careful as you are ultimately responsible for your own safety. We are making every effort to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Run Course 119.1 Rules

• The run course consists of 2 laps within the community of Lake Midnapore on bike and running paths and Fish Creek Provincial Park. Fish Creek Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America. We have had sightings of bears in the deep west corner of the park. But don’t worry you’re running so you should be able to out run them if they spot you (just kidding). The sightings are far from our run course. You might see the odd Deer, a Beaver, or a Blue Heron just to name a few of the other animal species in the park.
• All pathways in both the Park and the Community will be open to pedestrian traffic. Pass them a smile as you go by.
• Absolutely no littering in the park or on the course. If you are caught you will have a 5 minute time violation and be forced to go back and pick up the litter. We take this rule very seriously as this is a provincial park and should be there for everyone to enjoy.
• In the community you will be crossing streets, most streets are very quiet with very little traffic a few are busier. The busiest intersection will be the Midlake Blvd and Midpark Rise. This intersection is controlled by pedestrian crosswalk lights, as well as we will have 2 Radio Watch Flagman and 2 volunteers to get you safely across the road. Also, when you come out of the park on the south side you will have to run on Midlake Blvd for about 100 meters we will have a lane closed for you. The left turn across Midlake Blvd to transition will be manned by 4 volunteers as you head back west to transition.
• There will be 4 Aid Stations on course, approx every 2km. Please carry water in a pouch as our aid stations are more then 1 km apart.
• Aid Stations #1 will be transition. We will be serving you a selection of food and liquid products consisting of: Water, Heed Electrolyte, Bananas, Cookies, Hammer Gel, Ice, and Pretzels
• Aid Station #2 will be in Fish Creek Park at the bottom of the first hill (2.1km). This location will be serving, Water, Heed Electrolyte, and Ice.
• Aid Station # 3 will be at the same location on the return route (4.2km). This location will be serving you, Water, Heed Electrolyte, Ice, Hammer Gels, Pretzels, and Bananas.
• Aid Station # 4 will be at the bottom of the Midnapore Hill pathway (7.21 km). I call this hill Heart Break Hill. This location will be serving water, Heed Electrolyte, ice, Hammer Gels and bananas. This aid station will serve as aid station 5 as well, as you will be doing the out and back before you climb the hill. This gives you time to think about how to tackle Heart Break Hill.
• Race Bibs to be worn on the front (no exceptions)
• No Walkmans, MP3 Players, Ipods, cell phones allowed on the run course. No exceptions to the rules, immediate disqualification.

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Race Kit Pick-up & In-Person Registration

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

4 to 7 pmat Tri-it Sports
2640 Parkdale Blvd. NW,
Calgary, AB
Ph: 403-270-7776

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

4 to 7 pm at Speed Theory

735A 10th Ave SW.
Calgary, AB
Ph: 403-202-1030

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

4 to 7 pm at Shawnessy Running Room

59 Shawville Blvd. SE
Calgary, AB
Ph: 403-254-9696

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Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting June 15th 2012:

Location

Lake Bonavista Community Association, 1401 Acadia Drive SE

Time: 6pm, Fresh Kitchen will be serving dinner, lasanga, salad and rolls.

Awards Celebration:

Will be held at race venue after the event, dinner will be served, kabobs, wild rice and lentals, and salad. Lots of draw prizes for athletes and volunteers.

All finishers receive an awesome medal, tech shirt, silicone swimcap and much more!
Shirt Sizes: XS,S, M, L, XL, XXL, unisex

View Age Group Divisions and Awards >

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