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Elkhart Lake-Olympic Event

 
  RC2012

The Age-Group Olympic Distance Triathlon is proud to be the host of the
2012 USAT Midwest Region's Olympic Distance Championships.
Hosting the Championship is an honor and a great benefit to you, as it allows us to have
the top 33% of each age-group division qualify for Nationals!


register 
June 9, 2012

Brief Description:  Olympic Distance Triathlon: 1.5K swim, 45K bike, 10K run

Participants:  Get all the info you will need by downloading the Participant Guide

Fees: (Online Entries Only)

              Paid By:  5/15* 6/5**

 Individual***  $95  $105

 Relay $135
$155

Above fees include WI sales taxes and associated fees.  Optional items extra.
*    Discounts available if you are on our email list.  Contact us.
**  Event limit 1200.  Registration will close early when event fills.
***A $12 USAT fee will be applied for non-USAT members or if your USAT membership will expire before the event date.

Event Schedule:
Friday 6/8/2012
Packet Pickup & Expo
4pm-9pm
Packet pickup The Osthoff Resort
Conference Center
5:00pm
Course Talk - The Osthoff Resort
Conference Center
6:30pm
Course Talk - The Osthoff Resort
Conference Center
8:30am
Course Talk - The Osthoff Resort
Conference Center
5pm-9pm Pasta dinner - Osthoff Conference
Center (not included in entry fee)
Saturday 6/9/2012
 Elite and Age-Group Races
5:30am-6:50am
Transition open for gear setup 
7:00am
Transition closes.  Final pre-race
briefing
7:15am
Sprint event starts
7:45am
Elite/Olympic event starts
10:00am
Sprint event awards presentation
10:45am
Elite awards presentation
12:00 noon Olympic awards presentation
7pm Lakeside fire and Smores - hosted
by The Osthoff Resort
Sunday 6/10/2012
KidZ Race
7am-7:45am
Transition open for bike setup
6:30am-7:45am Race day registration
8am Race start - Osthoff Resort pool


Participants:  Get all the info you will need by downloading the Participant Guide

Divisions/Awards:  5 year Age-groups, Clydesdale, Athena, Relays. Awards to top 3 in each division; top three men and women overall receive Open division awards.

Prize Money:
  To qualify for prize money,you must participate in the Elite event.

Club Competition:  Enjoy club discounts and awards. Have your club president contact us for details (rules).

Packet Pickup / Check-In:  Packet pickup and check-in is Friday 6/8/2012 at the Osthoff Resort from 4pm until 10pm. Check-in is required. Includes long sleeve tech shirt, sponsor goodies. NOTE: USAT rules REQUIRE photo ID for packet pickup. Click Here for more information.

Race Day:  Event Date, Saturday June 9, 2012. Transition open from 5:30am to 7:00am. Pre-race briefing at 7:00am. Race starts at 7:15am.

Governing Rules:   USA Triathlon rules are in effect.  Click Here for the most commonly violated rules. Click here to read the full official rules.

Map:  Click Here to view the Olympic Tri course map

Time Limits: Olympic event participants need to complete the swim and be on the bike course by 9:10am.  Participants need to be onto the run course by 11:30am.  Note - NO participants failed to meet the time limits last year.

Expo:   Forget something? Looking for the next new gadget? Check out our expo on Friday from 4pm until 9pm  

Clinics:  Sign up for swim and transition tips clinics with Lauren Jensen, professional triathlete.  Click Here to register (this registration is separate from your triathlon registration)  

Substitution and Refund Policy:  No substitutions allowed. No refunds (sorry no exceptions).  There is a $10 event change fee to swap events (each change)

Triathlon Course...  Swim: 1.5Km swim in pristine, spring fed Elkhart Lake. Time trial swim start. Short bike transition. Water temps: 61-72. Issued swim caps must be worn. Wetsuits are HIGHLY recommended.  Bike: 48Km out and back bike course through the rolling hills of northern Sheboygan County and southern Calumet County. Helmets meeting current USAT standards are mandatory.  Run: 10Km looped course. Water at 1.5 mile intervals. Exit on lakeside walkway of Osthoff Resort beach. Finish at The Osthoff Resort