2017 WIN for KC TRIATHLON & DUATHLON PRESENTED BY RACE GUIDE Sailboat Cove, Smithville Lake - Saturday, July 29, 2017 TRI: 500 meter swim, 10 mi. bike, 5k (3.1 mi.) run DU: 1.5 mi. run, 10 mi. bike, 5k (3.1 mi.) run Inspire. Ignite.Empower.Achieve.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 TRIATHLON SPONSORS! CONTENT What is WIN for KC? The Women s Intersport Network for Kansas City s mission is to empower girls and women through advocating and promoting a lifetime value of sports and fitness, while providing opportunities for participation and leadership development. ABOUT WIN for KC All proceeds and fund raising for WIN for KC Triathlon go towards our mission of empowering women and girls in sports. About WIN for KC... pg. 3 You Did It!... pg. 11 -What is WIN for KC -Athlete Post-Race Food -Vision & Mission Statement -Finish Packet Pickup Information... pg. 4 Results... pg. 12 -When & Where -Announcers -Packet Pickup Rules -Photos -Cancellation Policy Venue Directions Maps...pg. 13 -Lodging Options Course Maps...pg. 14-17 Race Day Parking... pg. 5 -Race Central Map...pg. 14 -Directions -TRI Swim Course Map... pg. 15 -Athlete, Volunteer, Sponsor & Spectator -DU Run Course 1...pg. 16 -Shuttle Service -Bike Course...pg. 17 Race Day Parking Map... pg. 6 -Run Course...pg. 18 Race Day Information... pg. 7 -Transition Area...pg. 19 -Race Schedule -Spectators -Bad Weather and Water Quality -Team Relay Info Sustainability... pg. 8 -Zero Waste Commitment Voted one of the top triathlons for beginners in the world by Race Central... pg. 9 Triathlon Business International -Timing & Timing Chips -Medical Support -Body Marking -Bike Support with Epic Bike & Sport USAT Rules... pg. 10 W elcome to the 2017 WIN for KC Triathlon and Duathlon presented by Garmin, a celebration of the strength in all women! Knowing the course and the information in this guide will help you stay safe while maximizing your fun and enjoyment as you share the challenge of our triathlon. Please PRINT this guide and review before race week! Events & Programs Camp WIN Girls ages 6-12 are empowered through participating in 16 different sports over a four day period. WIN for KC Women s Triathlon & Duathlon An all women s triathlon that was voted one of the top beginner triathlons in the world by Triathlon Business International. The duathlon distance was added in 2017. Youth Advisory Board A group of high school girls from the Kansas City area who are interested in making a difference in the lives of girls and women by promoting sports. Women s Sports Award Celebration Recognizes local girls and women for their community contributions and achievements in sports. The Women s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC), was established in 1994 with the mission to empower girls and women through advocating and promoting the lifetime value of sports and fitness, while providing opportunities for participation and leadership development. WIN is a volunteer, membership-driven organization that operates as a program under the umbrella of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. ~We envision a community where sport ignites the life of every woman and girl. 3
LODGING OPTIONS PACKET PICKUP Wednesday, July 26, 12-7 p.m. Friday, July 28, 12-7 p.m. Location: Epic Bike and Sport (NEW ADDRESS) 6423 N Cosby Avenue Kansas City, MO 64151 At Packet Pickup you will receive: 1.) Race packet with all participant items (i.e. swim cap, race numbers, etc.) 2.) Swag bag from our sponsors 3.) Parking pass 4.) Timing device USA Triathlon (USAT) Packet Pickup Rules: 1.) There is no early packet pickup 2.) You must bring photo ID to get your packet 3.) You are not allowed to pick up someone else s packet 4.) USAT annual members must bring their current USAT card Traveling to Kansas City for the triathlon? Out-of-town guests are strongly encouraged to camp near the race site. Clay County Parks and Recreation offers a variety of camping options very close to the race site. KCI Marriott 775 Brasilia Ave, Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 464-2200 Sleep Inn & Suites 1840 N. Church Road, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 335-4402 Hilton Kansas City Airport 8801 NW 112th Street, Kansas City, MO 64153 (816) 891-8900 Directions to Parking Areas from KC Metro Area 1. Take Highway 169 North to Smithville. 2. Stay on 169 all the way through Smithville, going through multiple traffic lights (past the Super 8, QT, and Price Chopper) 3. You will leave town on rolling hills. Keep going north on 169 about three miles out of town. Do NOT turn at the first sign that says Smithville Lake. 4. Turn right on Hwy W. Take Hwy W around the north side of the lake and you will cross a bridge. Keep going until you see Kelli s Korner. 5. ATHLETES, VOLUNTEERS, SPONSORS: Turn right on Paradise Rd (before the Paradise General Store). The designated Athlete and sponsor parking will be on your left and volunteers past athlete parking on the right 6. Spectators: Turn right on Paradise Rd, then immediately left onto Collins Road. Head South about 1 mile to Kelsey Youth Camp. RACE DAY PARKING Please note: All parking areas on Paradise Rd. (Athlete, Volunteer, and Sponsor Parking) will close at 7:30 AM and will not reopen until the last cyclist is off the course (approx. 10:30 AM). If you need to leave prior to 10:30 you MUST PARK in spectator parking at Kelsey Youth Camp. Athletes that need to leave early may be dropped off at Kelli s Korner. Parking info: WIN for KC strongly advises all athletes, volunteers and spectators to carpool and arrive as early as possible to the event! Athletes, plan to arrive between 5:30-6:15 AM. to allow time to park, transport bike and gear, get set up in transition area, etc. Spectator Shuttle There will be shuttle service available for spectator use from Kelsey Youth Camp to the Paradise General Store (8419 Collins Rd, Paradise, MO 64089). Spectators will be asked to walk from the Paradise General Store to the race site (which is about a ½ mile walk) along the designated pedestrian walkway. CANCELLATION POLICY Registration fees are non-refundable; race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another year or another person. Once your registration entry has been received, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, or if the event is canceled because of weather, natural disaster or other unforeseen circumstances. The race director reserves the right to cancel this event if conditions pose a danger to the participants. 4 Athlete Parking Vehicles displaying the parking tag may park in the designated Athlete Parking area. This Parking area is closest to the race site (off Paradise Road) Volunteer and Sponsor Parking Vehicles displaying the appropriate permit may park in the designated Volunteer and Sponsor Parking near the transition area/race site. Spectator Parking Vehicles that do not have an Athlete Parking tag will need to park in the Spectators Parking. This parking is located south of the convenience store on Collins Road/ Camp Branch Road at the Kelsey Youth Camp. Handicap Accessible Parking Athletes or spectators who display a hadicapped parking permit will be guided to the accessible parking at Sailboat Cove. If you need accessible parking but do not have a permit, please contact us at ldiven@sportkc.org to recieve a parking pass. 5
RACE PARKING MAP RACE DAY INFO TIME SCHEDULE 5:30-7:00 AM: Participant parking, transition area, body marking, timing device pickup We strongly encourage you to arrive early (5:30 AM) to get body marked and set up your bike at your transition spot. SPECTATORS Thank you for coming and supporting your triathlete(s) and duathlete(s)! Here are a few notes we hope you will find helpful: Parking and transportation notes on pgs. 5-6 Race Central map is available on pg. 14 Course maps available on pgs. 15-17 Swim spectating is available along the shoreline. Transition Area and bike spectating is available on the East side of the transition and along the South side of Paradise Rd. Be careful not to cross the race course at the swim in, bike in, or run out areas. Run and finish line spectating is available along the entire finish chute. Stay behind the flags and fencing and do not cross in front of runners or bikers. Transitio n Area VI P/Volunteer Pa rking Expo Booths Finish Sponsor & Vender Parking Pa radise R d Pr emium Pa rking Chapel R d Pa rticipan t Pa rking La ke St 6:30-7 AM: Swim area open for warm ups 7 AM: Transition Area closes 7:15 AM: Pre-race meeting (you will NOT be able to return to the Transition Area) 7:30 AM: Paradise Road closes 7:30 AM Duathlon Start 7:30-7:45: Swim waves (3-minute intervals) 7:45 AM: Time trial start 8:30 AM: Finish Line Festival, Post-race food begins 10 AM (Approx.): Awards and Raffle prizes (after final finisher) 10:30 AM (Approx.): Transition Area reopens and Paradise Road and Parking lots open Time changes could be made due to weather. BAD WEATHER INFORMATION Only cross the race course at designated crossing points. Follow volunteer and race management directions at all times. Their priority is the safety, fairness, and enjoyment of all racers. Food provided in the finish area is for the athletes and volunteers only. Pancakes are available for spectators to purchase for $5. Bring a water bottle to support our sustainability efforts. See our Sustainability on pg. 8 for more information. Pack well: water, snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, rain gear and perhaps a camp chair for post-race. Finish Line Festival activities will be open at 8:30 AM and spectators of all ages are welcome! The race will not start if severe storms or lightning are imminent. We will delay the race up to two hours before event if cancellation is required. Our event staff and emergency management team help watch for the possibility of severe weather, including thunderstorms and extreme heat, and determine how that might impact your safety. If we are unable to swim due to weather or water quality, the event may be changed to a run/bike, or, if necessary, a 5k run. Fa irvi ew Ave 6 TEAM RELAY INFO The same timing device used by the individual racers will serve as your team baton. At the bottom of the transition (closest to the water) there will be a team box where hand offs will take place. The biker can have all her bike gear (shoes, helmet, etc.) on in the team box, but the bike must be on the designated Team Bike Rack. The team bike racks will be located close to the team box. Once the chip is passed from the swimmer, the biker will need to grab her bike off the bike rack. When the biker returns, the runner should have her run gear on, including the race bib and be ready to go in the team box. The biker will rack her bike and hand off to the runner. The runner can go straight to the run course. 7
TIMING/ BODY MARKING/ MEDICAL SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY ZERO WASTE COMMITMENT In 2014 the WIN for KC Triathlon was certified Gold by the Council for Responsible Sport for our commitment to sustainability. Events can produce a lot of waste - on average, 2.5 pounds per visitor! Recycling and composting can greatly reduce trash volumes and divert hundreds of pounds of waste from the landfill. CARPOOL: Everyone is encouraged to CARPOOL. This will help alleviate your stress on race day and support our Going Green efforts! The WIN for KC Women s Triathlon is GREENED by HOK, Missouri Organic, and Henderson Engineers, Inc. The WIN for KC Women s Triathlon is certified as a Green event through the Council for Responsible Sport, an organization that provides an independent, comprehensive certification for sustainable athletic events. This not only helps to reduce our carbon footprint, but alleviates any parking problems for participants/spectators on race morning. Please tell your friends/family coming to support you to carpool as well! RECYCLE & COMPOST: Please assist the Triathlon Green Team on race morning by using the marked containers for the recycling of plastic, glass, cardboard and aluminum. In addition, we will be composting fruit waste and the appropriate plates, cups, napkins and utensils that are biodegradable. RECYCLE YOUR RACE BIB: If you don t plan to proudly display your customized race bib after the race, please recycle it! CONSIDER CAMPING: If you re looking for a place to stay closer to the race site, consider camping. Clay County Parks and Rec offers a variety of camping opportunities very close to the race site. Body Marking Your first stop when you arrive at the race will be body marking. The body marking area is on Paradise Rd. just before the transition area. Bring your race number with you. Get your body marked early to be sure you get it done. Put sunscreen on after body marking. You will have your race number on both arms, and your age group on your calf. Body marking is the triathlete s badge of honor, wear it proudly! Timing and Timing Devices Timing devices will be distributed at packet pick-up. You must wear your timing device during the race! The timing device captures your time for the race. The chip is on the Velcro strap that wraps around your LEFT ANKLE so it is clear of your chain ring while biking. If your chip is lost or forgotten race morning, please visit the Ultramax trailer just West of the Finish Line. Medical Support WIN for KC Triathlon Medical Director Dr. Lori Boyajian - O Neill will lead a medical support team for the event. They will have a medical tent near the gazebo at the race headquarters and have additional support throughout the race course. If you need immediate medical attention on the course, please alert the nearest volunteer and they will contact the medical team. WIN for KC Triathlon and Duathlon sponsor Epic Bike and Sport will be onsite to provide any last minute mechanical support. They will be located near the bike in/out. A Special Thank You Thank you to Global Event Medicine, Northland Regional Ambulance District, Clay County Parks and Recreation, KC Northland ARES and the Clay County Sherrif s Department for all of their hard work and preparation in making the WIN for KC Triathlon and Duathlon a fun and safe event for all in attendance. 8 NO DEVICE = NO TIME = NO RESULTS 9
RULES Rules for safety and fairness For safety and fairness, USA Triathlon has adopted a set of rules that are enforced at sanctioned events. As a sanctioned race, USA Triathlon Officials will be spread throughout the race to enforce rules and impose penalties where warranted. Many broken rules come with a penalty such as two minutes up to full disqualification. For a summary of the most violated rules and a list of the complete rules, see the link on the USAT website. http://www.usatriathlon.org MOST COMMONLY VIOLATED USAT RULES: HELMETS - Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be used in USAT sanctioned events. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. Penalty: Disqualification CHIN STRAPS - Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. Penalty: Disqualification on the course; variable time penalty in transition area only. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE - No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. Triathlons and duathlons are individual tests of fitness. Penalty: Variable time penalty TRANSITION AREA - All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers into the transition area. Penalty: Variable time penalty DRAFTING - Keep at least three bike lengths of clear space between you and the cyclist in front. If you move into the zone, you must pass within 15 seconds. Position--keep to the right hand side of the lane of travel unless passing. Blocking--riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other cyclists attempting to pass. Overtaken--once passed, you must immediately exit the draft zone from the rear, before attempting to pass again. Penalty: Variable time penalty COURSE - All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all coned lanes. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. Penalty: Referee s discretion UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT - Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct directed at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. Penalty: Disqualification HEADPHONES - Headphones, headsets, walkmans, Ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. Penalty: Variable time penalty RACE NUMBERS - All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete that is not competing. Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, disqualification and one year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race director permission. WETSUITS - Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wetsuit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided, however that participants who wear a wetsuit within such temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards. Above 84 degrees, wetsuits are prohibited. ABANDONMENT- All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the athlete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. Penalty: Variable time penalty 10 FINISH LINE FESTIVAL After completing your race, stick arouond to cheer on other finishers and enjoy our Finish Line Festival. Custom Race Apparel: Visit Ultramax for your customized race shirt. Post Race Food: Enjoy delicious post-race food which includes chocolate milk, pancakes, sausage and fruit! Please remember our zero waste efforts and help us compost and recycle. Athlete Recover Zone: Visit the Athlete Recovery Zone to complete your recovery with post-race body work provided by KC North Spine and Joint Center. Photo on the Podium: Visit our presenting sponsor, Garmin, for a photo opportunity on their #beatyesterday podium. Charity Partners: Visit with local nonprofits to learn more about how you can help them serve our community. Fun Activities for the Kids: Come visit i9 sports for some fun interactive activities for your young athletes. Snow Cones: Below Zero KC will be onsite to sell delicious shaved ice. YOU DID IT! FINISH Finisher Awards, Awards Ceremony and Drawings All finishers will receive a commemorative race medal. First timers can visit the WIN for KC table in the Finish Line Festival to claim their First Timer Charm! After cheering in our brave final finisher, our Awards Ceremony will begin (approx. 10:00). Prizes and awards will be given for the overall top three, the top two-person relay and the top-three person relay, as we as the top three finishers in each age group and Athena Division. In addition, we will have the most improved Triathlete Award for the most improved finisher. Times are based on 2016 and 2017 ONLY. After the Awards Ceremony, we will have random drawing prizes for those that purchased raffle tickets. You do not need to be present to win. From the WIN for KC Director: Welcome to the WIN for KC Triathlon! We are honored that you chose our race. Congratulations to everyone who is competing. You have trained hard and now is the fun part: race day! Time to celebrate your accomplishment whether this is your first race or your 100th. We are proud of all of our participants. YOU ARE AN ATHLETE! -Lisa Diven 11
PHOTOS VENUE DIRECTIONS Thomas Photographic generously donates their time to take photos at our event. We will include a link in the post race email and on our website to view and purchase these photos. http://www.thomasphotographic.com RESULTS Results will be posted near the finish line as soon as they are available. Soon after your finish, there will be a printout available of your individual results at the Ultramax table just west of the finish line. Results will be available online the day following the race. We will post a link on our website and Facebook page as soon as it is available. Our announcers are excited to welcome you to the finish line! If you submitted a line in your registration about why do you tri or du, the announcers will do their best. Time constraints may not allow every participant s line to be read. We are thrilled to see you at the finish line whether it is your first or 100th triathlon! 12 For GPS, use this address: 4619 Paradise Rd, Smithville, MO 64089 13
RACE CENTRAL MAP TRIATHLON SWIM COURSE 14 15
DUATHLON RUN COURSE LEG 1 TRIATHLON & DUATHLON BIKE COURSE 16 17
TRIATHLON RUN COURSE/ DUATHLON RUN COURSE LEG 2 TRANSITION AREA MAP 18 19