Team Magic welcomes you to the 2008 BMW of Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon.

This is your FINAL RACE CONFIRMATION.

RACE INFORMATION BOOKLET - you will receive a copy at packet pick up but we strongly suggest you print this document if you are picking up your packet on race morning. http://team-magic.com/cwt08_race_instructions.pdf

Important race reminders

THE BASICS:

1. You must present a photo i.d. and your USAT membership card (if you are a member) to receive your race packet. If you have lost your USAT card, please go to www.usatriathlon.org to print a temporary card.

If you do not have your USAT card, you will be required to pay the $10 one day fee. If you do not have a photo id, you will not be able to race.

If you are not a USAT member, you likely paid your $10 fee with your registration fee, if not, you will be asked to pay at packet pick up.

All youth 17&Under must be USAT members or can purchase a full year membership for $5 at the race site if you have not purchased already.

2. Biking before and after the event: the local police ask that you please obey traffic laws and wear a helmet when riding your bike before and after the event.

3. All racers must wear a timing chip to be scored. You will pick up your timing chip during packet pickup and return it at the race finish line. If you cannot complete the race, please turn your chip in at the finish line. If you do not return your chip, you will be charged a $35 replacement fee.

4. Wrist Bands: We will be placing a wrist band on each racer when you pick up your race packet. This wrist band is your "full access" pass to all areas of race weekend that are limited to racers, race staff, and race officials. Please keep this band on for identification purposes. It is intended to be for your safety and to control the race atmosphere. Thanks so much!

5. Directions:  The main staging area is on Riverfront Parkway on the waterfront side of the Chattanooga Aquarium. Take I-24 into Chattanooga. Take Exit 178 onto US-27. Go about 1.2 miles to exit 1A, or look for signs for downtown Chattanooga and the Tennessee Aquarium. The major downtown streets of Broad and Market will lead you to the Aquarium and Chestnut Street will lead you to Riverfront Parkway, the main drive along the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga. Event parking will be under the Olgiati Bridge

 QR is donating a bike frame and 2 wetsuits for the prize drawings at race site awards. Be sure to stick around for your chance to win!

MASSAGE IS BACK THIS YEAR!!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a pre- and post-event massage.  We will have massage therapists available on Saturday during registration (12p-7p) and again on Sunday during the race (9a-2p).  The massage tents will be located in the Expo Area.  The fee is $1/minute. 

Don’t let sore muscles interfere with your race or your ride home.  Let our massage therapists help you have a great event.  Schedule in advance or come by the massage area during Saturday or Sunday.  Look forward to seeing you on the waterfront. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, Day Before Race
12:00 pm - 7:00pm - Registration & packet pick-up; Team Magic Black Tent

2:00 pm - Pro racer Michael Lovato signing and Q&A at the ACME Multisports booth on Saturday at 2 pm. Be sure to stop by the ACME booth before 2 pm to sign up for a chance for a $100 gift card from ACME - the winner will be drawn by Michael

3:30 pm - Beginner Q & A session; Athlete main tent
4:15 pm - Race Overview; Athlete main tent
4:30 pm - USAT rules overview by USAT Head Official in main tent

5:00 pm - Professional Athlete Mandatory Meeting; main tent

Chattanooga Pre-Race Clinics by Coach Stephen Taylor
5:30 pm - Push the Easy Button; Get through your First Triathlon Comfortably
6:00 pm - Mental Toughness; Using Mindset to Excel at Triathlon
6:30 pm - Q & A with the Coach; Your Triathlon Questions Answered by the Expert