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sterne agee ljcc triathlon
presented by
Birmingham Research Group
Monday, May 31st
Levite Jewish Community Center
Birmingham, Alabama
Two races to choose from - on the road or off!
200 yard pool swim in LJCC outdoor pool
8 mile bike on the road OR 5 mile mountain bike on trails
2 mile run on part sidewalk, part nice surface trail
Thanks to the LJCC Staff for being such great hosts our 1st year!
Pictured above: Dan, Betsy, Natalie, Kyle & Tara
The LJCC Triathlon is brought to you by TITLE SPONSOR
presented by
and brought to you in part by the official bike shop of the LJCC Tri
WELCOME TO THE STERNE AGEE LJCC TRIATHLON!
Team Magic has joined forces with the Birmingham Area Levite Jewish Community Center to revive a beginner friendly triathlon similar to our "tri-it-on" triathlon previously held at the YMCA Mountain Brook. In addition to the "road version" of the triathlon, due to the LJCC's unique urban mountain bike trails, an "off road" bike segment is also being offered.
Levite Jewish Community Center is a center open to everyone. At its 3960 Montclair Road campus it features state-of-the-art fitness equipment; more than 65 group fitness classes every week (all free to members); expert, friendly personal trainers; an indoor pool and 8,000-square-foot outdoor pool; a scenic wilderness biking and hiking trail; instruction, programs and team sports including swimming, diving, tennis, soccer, racquetball as well as basketball for adults and kids; the NAEYC-accredited Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center; Theatre LJCC and entertainment opportunities for kids, adult and seniors. For more information or to join call 879-0411 and www.bhamjcc.org.
Plan to hang around for the Post-race Party and LJCC Pool Grand Opening with live entertainment by Stuart McNair Acoustic and beverages & food by MGD 64 & Mafiaozo's Pizza.
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 LJCC outdoor pool. The event is open to all competitors - drawing a great mix of beginners and experienced racers. So, don't put it off. This race is for EVERYONE.
Levite Jewish Community Center
3960 Montclair Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35213
(205) 879-0411
The facility is located on the border between Mountain Brook and Birmingham, an easy 10 minute drive from UAB, downtown Birmingham, or the airport.
Rime Garden Inn & Suites
The Rime Garden Inn & Suites, a full service hotel, is located 3 miles from the LJCC.
Our Spacious Suites offer high speed internet, separate bedroom/bath from the living/dining/kitchen area, 2 televisions, coffee maker, microwave, full size refrigerator, as well as all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay. Guests at the Rime Garden Inn & Suites will enjoy our full hot country breakfast buffet.
One Bedroom Suites with 2 Doubles or 1 King bed-$74.00 + tax per night. This rate is valid for up to 4 Guests per Suite. Ask for the LJCC group rate when calling.
Reservations: Rime Garden Inn & Suites 205-951-1200 or 888-828-1768.
(200 yard swim / 8 mile rd or 5 mile mtn bike / 2 mi run)
The Swim: The swim is in the LJCC 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. 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 an out-and-back course on Montclair Road for the "road" version and the off-road version is on the mountain bike trails located directly behind the LJCC facility.
The Run: The run course will be 2 miles total - one mile out and one mile back on on side walk and some nicely surfaced "off road" trails through a pretty wooded section just adjacent to Montclair Road.
Map My Ride Courses with Elevation
Sunday, Day Before Race
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Packet pick-up at the LJCC Gymnasium
3:00 pm - Race Overview followed by Beginner Q&A - Location TBA
monday, Race Day
6:30 am - 7:30 am - Packet pick-up at the & body marking at the Gymnasium
7:30 am - Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area.
8:00 am - Interval swim start begins by participant race number.
10:30 am - Awards ceremony asap following designated last finisher.
2:15 pm - Stick around for live music by Stuart McNair Acoustic
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 12/31/2010. Our computer timing program will automatically calculate your age based on your birth date and the age up rule criteria.
CATEGORY TYPES
- Individual (Age Group) - Open for all age group men and women
- Aquabike - Swim and Bike Only
- Paratriathlete - Physically Challenged Division - MORE INFO
- Beginners - Participated in no more than 3 triathlons
- Clydesdale - 200+ pound men
- Athena - 150+ pound women
- Masters - 40+ men and women
- Relay - male, female, mixed, family
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. In addition to the standard top 3 overall male and female awards, Team Magic also offers a top 3 male and female beginner award at all of our races.
Click here for TIPS for beginners.
USA Triathlon Additional Information
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and Team Magic race directors Therese Bynum and Faye Yates are Certified Race Directors.
USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multisport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit www.usatriathlon.org.
All individuals that race in Team Magic events must either be an annual member currently, buy a one-day membership for $10, or buy an annual membership before the event for $39. Youth racers 17 years old and under MUST be annual members, but this membership is only $5. Visit www.usatriathlon.org for more information about becoming a member. One-day memberships can be purchased with your event entry fee.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW A PHOTO ID and SIGN A WAIVER AND PAY A ONE-DAY FEE AT RACE REGISTRATION or SHOW A PHOTO ID and SHOW YOUR USAT CARD if you are an annual member.
ALL RELAY MEMBERS MUST SIGN WAIVER and PAY THE ONE-DAY FEE OR BE A MEMBER OF USAT.
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 based on categories defined below.
Off-Road Triathlon Overall:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: Male & Female
(this category may be adjusted based on race entries)
Road Triathlon Overall:
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall: 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 Aquabike Male & Female
1st Overall Paratriathlete Male & Female
Top 3 Overall Relay Team in each category: male, female, mixed, family
(Click here for Relay Team Info)
Road Triathlon Age Groups:
1st, 2nd & 3rd in Male & Female in the following age divisions: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 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+
Important Note About Our Event Awards
Team Magic hopes you will join us after each race for the awards ceremony - this is the grand finale of each event and is held very soon after the final race finisher.
Our awards are most often product awards and a recognition award of your placement. We do not ship awards or make them available for pick up after the awards ceremony is completed. Please make arrangements for someone to pick up your award at the event or plan on staying for the awards ceremony. Award categories are available on each race web page.
Preliminary results will be posted as soon as possible at the race site - the location will be announced by our race announcer. If you see that you will be receiving an award but cannot stay for the ceremony, please designate a fellow racer, friend, or volunteer to claim your award. All awards not claimed at the race site will be distributed to race sponsors, city officials, race supporters and at future race prize drawings.
Complete race results will be posted on our web site as soon as possible after each event, usually within 24 hours.