BATTERSON PARK

FARMINGTON²NEW BRITAIN

JUNE 30, 2002

 

SWIM .5m²BIKE 15.5m²RUN 3.1m

PRE-RACE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUNDAY         

June 30, 2002; 7:30 AM START

 

AM ARRIVAL:  For those athletes that did not check in on Saturday, you must proceed to the registration desk. Look for signs indicating which wave you have been assigned to.  Waves will be based age groupings.  We expect to have three or four waves approximately 2 minutes apart.

 

SWIM:  A clockwise course in the Batterson Pond.  The course will be well marked with 6-8 buoys.  The average water temperature is approximately 67 degrees F and wetsuits are allowed/encouraged.  When swimming, keep all buoys to your right except for the final buoy near the shore which must be kept to your left.  All swimmers must wear the correct color swim caps issued at registration.  Never panic, aid will always be close at hand.  If you are in trouble, wave your hand and the nearest lifeguard will provide assistance.  Please call out your number to the timer located on the way to the transition area to ensure accurate results.

 

BIKE:  There will be no mandatory bike inspection.  Anyone interested in having their bike inspected is welcome to stop by Bloomfield Bicycle prior to the race for a free inspection.  ANSI or SNELL approved helmets are mandatory and must be fastened before mounting your bike and remain fastened until the rider has dismounted.  Any violation of this rule will result in an automatic 5-minute penalty.  The bike course is a three-loop course with rolling hills.  Absolutely NO DRAFTING!!  Violators are subject to disqualification.  Officials on motorcycles will be roaming the course and penalties will be assessed.  No crossing the centerline of the road!  Note:  No road will be completely closed to traffic!  Always keep right and watch for cars emerging from driveways!  Please use caution and be considerate of your fellow competitors.  You must obey the instructions of both the police department and course monitors who will be out at all key intersections to ensure your safety.

 

You will be required to dismount your bike prior to entering the transition area.  Absolutely NO RIDING IN THE TRANSITION AREA!  Be careful and remember SAFETY FIRST!

 

RUN:  Remember you must wear your number on the front of your body -- not on your hips or back!  Water will be available at the beginning, halfway and finish.  Make sure you consume plenty of water, as in past years we have had very humid weather.  Upon returning back to the camp you will be instructed to continue down to the open field along the access road in order to reach the finish line.  The medical center will be located at Batterson Park.

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR RELAY TEAMS:  All relay teams will be located in a certain area of the transition area.  Team members must wait for their teammates by their assigned bike racks.  Upon completion of the first run, the runner must tag the biker before the biker can remove his/her bike from the bike rack and begin the bike segment.  Upon completion of the bike segment, the biker MUST rack his/her bike first, then tag their teammate before they can begin the second run.  A marshall will be assigned to insure that all tags are properly made.  Any violations will result in disqualification!  Make sure you follow the rules!  A relay team may have two or three members.  If there are two runners, you must transfer the runners number to the second runner during the bike segment.

 

SPECIAL NOTE:  It is your ultimate responsibility to know the bike and run courses and to follow all posted race signage.  The volunteer is there to assist you, but YOU are RESPONSIBLE for YOUR ACTIONS and for knowing the race course!  NO EXCEPTIONS!  In addition, unsportsmanlike conduct WILL NOT be tolerated and any instances of such conduct will result in disqualification.

 

 

COURSE ROUTE

Bike Course 15.4 Miles:                                                                   Run 3.1 Miles:

 

The Bike Course is THREE (3) LOOPS as follows:                                                         Exit Transition Area and take a LEFT onto Two

                                                                                                                                                  Mile Road

Take a RIGHT out of Batterson Park onto Stanley Street.                                            Follow to South Street

Follow Stanley Street to Blake Road                                                                                 Take a RIGHT onto South Street

Take a RIGHT on Blake Road                                                                                            Follow to Turn around

Follow Blake Road to Farmington Avenue                                                                      Complete run back to Batterson Park

Take a RIGHT onto Farmington Avenue                                                                

Follow Farmington Avenue to Batterson Park Road                                                    

Take a RIGHT on Batterson Park Road                                                                           

Follow Batterson Park Road to Two Mile Road                                                             

Take a RIGHT onto Two Mile Road- follow to Stanley Street                                     

Complete this loop two MORE TIMES-

    TOTAL OF THREE LOOPS!

 

                                                             CAPITAL CITY TRIATHLON

 

 

DATE:  Sunday, June 30, 2002.  No rain date.  In the event of inclement weather, we reserve the right to hold only a duathlon or a 10-K run or a shortened race course.

 

TIME:  7:30 AM SHARP!

 

RACE FIELD:  First 750 individual and 30 relay entries received.  Minimum age 14 years old on or before race day.

DISTANCE: Swim .5m. - Bike 15.5m. - Run 3.1m

 

LOCATION: Batterson Park, Farmington/New Britain

 

DIRECTIONS:  EAST:I-84 West to Exit 37; Bear right onto Finemann Road. Go to traffic light and turn left onto Batterson Park Road.  WEST: I-84 East to Exit 37. Turn onto exit and go straight at traffic light onto Batterson Park Road.

 

ENTRY FEES:  The entry fee is variable based upon receipt of your entry.  We are providing a significant incentive to register early and we encourage all applicants to do so.  The fees are as follows:

 

                                          Tri-Fed              Non-Tri-Fed             Tri-Fed           Non-Tri-Fed

                                         Member                Member                Member             Member

                                        Individual              Individual                 Relay                 Relay

 

Entry received:

Before May 31, 2002            $40                       $45                          $70                     $75

June 1 – June 8, 2002            $45                       $50                          $75                     $80

June 9 – June 15, 2002          $50                       $55                          $80                     $85

June 16, 2002 and later         $55                       $60                          $85                     $90

 

Entries may be accepted on Saturday, June 29, at packet pick-up only if space is available.  Checks should be made payable to the "Capital City Triathlon" and mailed to:

 

Brian Newman

Kostin, Ruffkess & Company, LLC

76 Batterson Park Road

Farmington, CT  06032

 

CHARITABLE EVENT:  The net proceeds from this race benefit a variety of local charities.  Thank you for your support.

 

REFUND POLICY:  Sorry, because many of our expenses are incurred prior to race day, absolutely no refunds can be issued under any circumstances.

 

CONFIRMATION:  Your canceled check will serve as proof of your race day acceptance.  Since many of the applications are received in the last few weeks, it is not practical to send confirmation letters.  This application contains all the necessary information required.

 

AWARDS:  Individuals:  Top 3 overall, Top 3 age group for both male and female (14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-55, 60-64 and 65+).  Top 3 in male Clydesdale.  Relays:  Top finisher in the male, female and mixed divisions.  Other surprise awards will be given.

 

PACKET PICK-UP:  Saturday, June 29, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Batterson Park.  Avoid the early morning rush and check out the course the day before.

 

VOLUNTEERS:  Family and friends who wish to help on race day should call Brian Newman @ (860) 678-6009 in advance for proper scheduling or register at the volunteer desk on either Saturday or Sunday.  A complimentary race T-shirt is given to each volunteer.  We need your help and appreciate your support.  Thanks!

 

PARKING:  Free parking is available at Batterson Park.  Please follow the signs and directions of the volunteers.

 

LODGING:. Hartford Mariott in Farmington (860) 678-1000; Studioplus (860) 676-2790