May 26 , 2008

200 meter pool swim / 8.5 mi bike / 2 mi run

Nashville, TN

 

WELCOME TO THE GJCC MEMORIAL DAY TRIATHLON!
Have you ever thought, "I wouldn't mind giving a triathlon a try." This is the perfect chance to just say you did one, or to start a new sport!

 

GREAT BEGINNER EVENT
To make this event attractive for a first triathlon the distances have been kept fairly short and the swim will be in the GJCC outdoor 50-meter (olympic size) a pool. The event is open to all competitors, but the focus will be on the beginner. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall beginners, as well as top three beginner male and female in each age group! So, don't put it off. This race is for EVERYONE.

 

What is a Beginner?
Simple. A beginner is someone who has participated in three or fewer triathlons. It is the participants choice to race as a beginner or as an individual. There are special award categories for beginners.

 

Click here for TIPS for beginners.

 

USA Triathlon Information

This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. You must be a member of USA Triathlon or pay for a one-day insurance fee. Everyone MUST present a PHOTO ID to pick up your registration packet. USAT members must also present their USAT membership card. Non members must sign a waiver and pay the $10 one-day fee. You can submit your fee with your entry payment, pay with online entry, or you can buy a full year membership at any of our events. You can become a member for $39 per year by calling USAT at 719.597.9090 or by visiting www.usatriathlon.org. Please note that ALL RELAY MEMBERS MUST SIGN WAIVER and PAY THE ONE-DAY FEE OR BE A MEMBER OF USAT.

 

Age 17 & Under must buy an annual membership to compete in any USAT Sanctioned race - but it is a deal at $5!!

 

This event is part of the USAT SE Club series.

 

DIRECTIONS

Gordon Jewish Community Center
801 Percy Warner Boulevard
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
(615) 356-7170

 

The GJCC is reached from Hwy. 70, just west of Nashville / Belle Meade. From Nashville: From the Hwy. 70 / Hwy. 100 split, take Hwy. 70 to the right. About 1 mile, look for the GJCC billboard and make a left turn on Percy Warner Boulevard. The GJCC entrance will be on your left.

 

Yahoo Map.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION
GJCC Memorial Day Triathlon

(200 meter swim / 8.5 m bike / 2 mi run)

 

Click to view an interactive course map and course profile.

Click for a course map.

Click for a swim/transition/staging map.

Click for a written description.

 

The Swim: The swim is in a 50 meter outdoor pool. You will enter the pool in an "interval start" fashion. Participants line up by race number (beginning with the lowest number to the highest.) Your race number is assigned based on the estimated swim time you provided when you registered. You can choose to line up at the end if you prefer. One person at a time enters the pool and begins swimming when given the start command. Swim down the first lane, touch the wall, go under the lane rope, swim down that lane, and continue the same process until you exit after swimming four lengths for a total of 200 meters. While you are entering the pool by estimated swim time, someone may need to pass you. We encourage participants to pass ONLY at the wall. If someone taps your foot, please stop at the wall and let them go under the lane rope before you. When you exit the pool, volunteers will direct you to the transition area where you will begin your bike segment of the race.

 

The Bike: The bike course is a loop course on Hwy. 70, Hwy. 100, and Old Hickory Boulevard, with only one real climb about 0.2 mile long.
Race officials and police will monitor intersections and provide direction for bikers.

 

The Run: The run course will be 2 miles on out and back on residential roads surrounding the GJCC.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, Day Before Race
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Packet pick-up at the GJCC - ADJACENT TO THE POOL AREA

3:00 pm - Race Overview followed by Beginner Question & Answer Session

 

CLINICS OFFERED BY COACH STEPHEN TAYLOR

3:30 pm: Your First Triathlon; Push the Easy Button (30 minutes)
4:00 pm: Next Steps; What to Do after Your First Triathlon (30 minutes)

 

Monday, Race Day
6:00 am - 7:00 am - Packet pick-up & body marking

7:00 am - Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area.

7:30 am - Interval swim start begins by participant race number.

~10:30 am - Awards ceremony following designated last finisher.

 

RACE MEETINGS...GET THE SCOOP!
There is a race overview and a beginner participant question and answer session the evening before each triathlon during registration hours. See the schedule for each race for time and location. All participants are encouraged to attend. There is also a briefing 30 minutes before the start of each race in the transition area to provide last minute updates and cover race flow. Be there!

 

CATEGORIES, AWARDS, & PRIZES
USAT AGE UP RULE
All USAT races will use the "AGE UP RULE" for award distribution and ranking. It is important that you begin in the proper wave start with respect to this rule. The age up rule means you are racing based on your age as of 12/31/08. Our computer timing program will automatically calculate your age based on your birth date and the age up rule criteria.

 

Awards & Prizes

Please note:

• Order must be placed three weeks (minimum) prior to race date to receive specific category award.
• Awards ordered based on number of participants registered in each award category.
• Awards are given 3 deep in beginner age groups and only 1st place in open age groups.

 

Overall:

1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Open Male & Female

1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Beginner Male & Female

1st , 2nd, 3rd Athena: Women 150#'s or more

Top 3 Clydesdale (39& Under) and Top 3 Clydesdale (40 years and over): Men weighing 200 #'s or more

1st Masters (40+): Open Male & Female

1st Overall Relay Team in each category: male, female, mixed, corporate, family (Click here for Relay Team Info)

 

Age Groups:

Five-year age groups: 11 & Under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

1st Place: Open Male and Female

1st, 2nd, 3rd Place: Beginner Male & Female