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Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Championship Qualifier June 13, 2010 Cambridge, MD.
Welcome to The EAGLEMAN Ironman 70.3. This is a true test of both your physical and mental toughness. We wish you much fitness and success! Please do not consider entry unless you have properly prepared and trained for this challenging event. The conditions are both demanding and challenging, so please train accordingly.
Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 06:40 (depending upon tidal flow) from Great Marsh Park, Cambridge, MD. The minimum age to compete is 16. There is NO Saturday or race day sign-up. Field limit: First 2200 There is NO rain date, We Go
Rain or Shine. In case of inclement weather, management reserves
the right to alter/modify the race/course for safety concerns.
In the case of a " Natural Disaster"/Local Incident/Terrorist Act,
there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must
except any such risk of their entry fee paid. There is no complementary
race entry to a future race. All monies collected are used to develop
and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and
administration. We pledge to make every effort to produce a fair,
safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to go forth
with the race is based on the overall event safety. Management
further reserves the right to reject or accept any race entry.
Eagleman will utilize a "wave" start format. The swim: 1.2 mile rectangular loop in Hambrooks Bay and continuing into the brackish Choptank River, well-marked by bright orange buoys at the turns and yellow tetrahedren buoys. The swim route was new in 2009 due to boat dock repairs. The route could change as race day approaches. There will be motorized craft, kayak support and a dive team to assist. The water temp in June can range from 68-76'F. Wetsuits are allowed and encouraged. Multi Wave start. Senior triathletes will start in wave two. The bike is 56 miles, mostly through the scenic, windy terrain of The Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Winds have been clocked at 30+ mph! The run is a flat out and back 13.1 mile loop on mostly rural, unshaded roads. There are 4 aid stations on the bike (roughly every 10-12 miles) and 12 on the run. Note: All entry fees will increase $25.00 after November 1, 2009. EAGLEMAN COMMUNITY SLOTS: The Fund is administered by The Columbia Triathlon Association, Inc, a 501c-3 non profit organization. There will be limited # of these slots at $500 each. We support a number of local and regional causes including The ARC of Howard County, The Blazeman Foundation, The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, and several local and worthy charities. Checks Only please, payable to, "CTA/Community". Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Check with your tax specialist for further details. There are no refunds at all given to community/charity slots since this money is allocated directly toward charity. All Aqua Velo entrants will start in a separate wave, and will finish the event near the
bike transition area. There is no run. Finisher Medals will be distributed as you finish and your timing chip will be collected by race staff. Overall Awards will be given based on entries received. Special bike racking will be allocated. A refund of your race entry fee, less a $75 administrative charge, will be made by check upon receipt before April 15, 2010, of a written or emailed request. After April 15, 2010, no refunds will be available for any reason. Please understand this policy prior to signing up for the race and please do not ask for a refund after the deadline! Entries are non transferable between events, or between athletes. Entries cannot be rolled over to another year. Selling of your race entry slot is strictly prohibited. If you do sell your race slot, you will be disqualified from the race and you, as well as, the entrant who purchased your slot will be unable to race in another TriColumbia event for a minimum of 2 years. Entry fees are not transferable to another person or to another race. There are no refunds at all given to community/charity slots since this money is allocated directly toward charity. If you are registered as relay, substitutions to your relay team may be made up to one month prior to the race with a $25 admin fee for each requested change. The captain (the person who paid for the entry) must always remain a part of the team. You may NOT switch from a relay team to the individual category. If you are registered as an individual and would like to switch to Aqua Velo, it may be done up to one month prior to the race with a $25 admin fee. There are no refunds given for fee differences when switching from individual to Aqua Velo. If you are registered as an individual and would like to switch to a relay, it may be done up to one month prior to the race with a $25 admin fee plus the entry cost difference. FORD IRONMAN CHAMPIONSHIP SLOT ALLOCATIONS: The EagleMan Ironman 70.3 is an official qualifier for the Ford Ironman World Championship, taking place this year in Kailua Kona, Hawaii on October 9, 2010. The entry fee is $550. Our event will be awarding twenty-eight (28) age-group qualifying slots for the Hawaii event. There is one slot guaranteed to each age group and remaining slots are allocated based upon a formula. One month after the refund deadline has passed a tentative slot allocation table will be posted. IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SLOT ALLOCATIONS: The EagleMan Ironman 70.3 is an official qualifier for the Ford Ironman 70.3 World Championship, taking place this year in Clearwater, Florida, on November 13, 2010. The entry fee is $325. Our event will be awarding forty-six (46) age-group qualifying slots and four (4) professional qualifying slots for the Clearwater event. There is one slot guaranteed to each age group and remaining slots are allocated based upon a formula. One month after the refund deadline has passed, a tentative slot allocation table will be posted. If you register in the Clydesdale or Athena Categories -- since you are not racing in your age group waves, you are NOT eligible to compete for Ironman Hawaii or 70.3 Championship slots. You must race in your age group if you would like to be eligible for these slots. RACE AMENITIES: Expo, Technical T, imprinted
swim cap, 28 oz water bottle, custom swim cap, custom finishers medallion, commemoratives,
custom awards, post race pasta gala, complimentary post-race
massage, finishers card, great music,
boat, motorcycle, & full medical and radio support, great
volunteer staff, accurate and safe race course. ON COURSE AMENITIES: Water, Lemon Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula, PowerGel Energy gel (official Ironman sponsor)EagleMan Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Drug Testing: WTC Rules Eagleman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Pro Forum: Saturday June 12th, at 2:30 pm. See and hear some of the best as they share their triathlon expertise with us. Professional Pre-Race Meeting - Mandatory for all professionals. Saturday, June 12th, at 4pm at Sailwinds Park. Eagleman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Pre Race Meeting: Very Important...especially for people who expect to qualify for Kona or Clearwater, you must/should attend! Saturday, June 12th at 1:00pm and 5:00pm at Sailwinds Park. ACTION SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY: The Official Race Photographers for The Eagleman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, www.asiphoto.com
CASH Prizes: EagleMan Ironman 70.3 2009 Pro Purse Distribution Plus $250 for primes (M/F top swim, bike, run) RESULTS AND AWARDS: Official race results will also be posted on our web site (www.tricolumbia.org) within 12 hours after the race. If you qualify for an award and are unable to attend the Awards Presentation, either have someone pick it up for you or please send us a check in the amount of $10.00, made payable to The Columbia Triathlon Association, Inc., 9130-G Red Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045 (P&H) and we will mail your award to you. EAGLEMAN 70.3 PRE-EVENT PACKET PICK UP: Friday, June 11, 2-7 pm, and Saturday, June 12, 10 am - 7 pm at Sailwinds Park, 200 Byrn Street in Cambridge, MD. 21613 www.sailwindscambridge.com. All pre-registered entrants are expected to attend packet pick up in person due to insurance purposes.. At this time, you will be issued a unique wrist band which will be affixed and is to be worn through to the end of the race Sunday. All participants must show a photo ID and their up-to-date USAT card (unless a one day membership was already purchased with entry). If you forget your USAT card, you may show a copy of it from your PDA (if applicable). Race staff cannot look up your USAT information --- you MUST bring it with you or pay the one day fee. All pre-registered entrants MUST attend packet pick up Friday or Saturday in person. Per USAT rules, each participant MUST pickup their own packet. No Exceptions.. EAGLEMAN EXPO: Friday June 11, 2-7pm, Saturday, June 12, 10-7pm. Mandatory Bike Racking: Saturday, June 12, Great Marsh Park. 2 pm - 8 pm . No Exceptions. Bikes Only. You will be allowed into the transition area on race morning to set up the rest of your transition, but will NOT be allowed to remove your bike from the transition area. The race will NOT be performing bike inspections. We recommend that you do this on your own prior to the race. EAGLEMAN 70.3 CAMPSITE PROGRAM: Camping Campsites will be available only at the Cambridge South Dorchester High School grounds about 3 miles from the race site at Great Marsh Park. The school is at the corner of Route 16 (Church Creek Rd., the same road the bike course traverses) and Maple Dam Rd. Full bath facilities including showers in the locker rooms are provided. The cost is $25 per tent, RV or camper. Complete the Camping Application and mail with payment to the address on the form. GETTING AROUND CAMBRIDGE: Great area map here. Information Sites for your Host Community of Dorchester County: Dorchester Tourism Cambridge Mainstreet TRAVEL AND LODGING: TRAVEL AND LODGING: CAMPING: Overnight camping will be available at Cambridge South Dorchester High School at a cost of $25 per tent. To submit your application for camping arrangements, please use the Camping Application Form.
If you are arriving to BWI and do not want to rent a car, the Shuttle Service may be an option for you. PROBLEMS/CONCERNS: The CTA office: 410-964-1246/2274(fax), or EMAIL: info@tricolumbia.org |
