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Spring Sprint Triathlon & DuathlonWe will have 50 entries that will be available at the pre-race expo on Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30 am. The pre-race expo will be at Hi-Tech Bikes in Kearny Mesa. The entries are available for all distances. These entries will be available on a first-come first-serve basis. These entries cannot be reserved in advance and only one entry person. Thank you! Introduction The Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon is the first multi sport event of the season in San Diego. With a calm bay swim and a flat bike and run course, the Spring Sprint is the perfect race to kick off your season. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or duathlete preparing for the season, or a first timer looking for a fun race in which to participate, the Spring Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon benefiting the Moores UCSD Cancer Center on Mission Bay is for you! 2009 Super Sprint Triathlon-Just starting out? Doing your first triathlon? Well the Super Sprint is for you. With a 200 meter swim, a 6 mile bike and 1.5 mile run this race is perfect for the novice or first time triathlete. It's also a good race for kid's looking for a challenge. Only first place awards will be given out in each age group. Sorry no relays are scheduled for this event. The Super Sprint is limited to 250 participants. 2009 Personal Best Relay -The race started with a vision from Dr. Tony Reid, Executive Director the Clinical Trials Office at Moores UCSD Cancer Center. This category celebrates individuals who have or who are doing their Personal Best in living while undergoing anti-cancer treatments. This event will recognize the courage, determination and strength that cancer patients and athletes demonstrate in their daily pursuits to achieve their personal bests. Relay participants $300 entry fee will cover their relay entry fee, a $100 donation to the Moores UCSD Cancer Center, and they will also be provided with swim goggles, a special bike jersey, and a special runner's singlet. They will also receive special t-shirts, bibs, awards, and a separate registration area. The Personal Best Relay will begin before the Elite wave and will be available for the Sprint Triathlon Course only. PERSONAL BEST RELAY ENTRY FORM PERSONAL BEST RELAY INFORMATION SHEET Moores UCSD Cancer Center Established in 1979, The Moores UCSD Cancer Center is one of just 39 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States. Such centers are prominent among the leading institutions in the nation dedicated to scientific innovation and clinical excellence. Moores UCSD Cancer Center is the only comprehensive cancer center in San Diego and Imperial counties to have earned this honor.Moores UCSD Cancer Center Mission Statement: Rebecca and John Moores UCSD Cancer Center is dedicated to translating promising scientific discoveries into new and better options for the care of patients with cancer. It is our mission to move beyond conventional methods of understanding and treating cancer and instead offer our patients the most advanced and individualized therapies. Clinical Trials Office Mission: Clinical trials research is essential to the development of more effective therapies for cancer, and participation in trials assures quality care for cancer patients. The mission of the CTO is to support the development and execution of clinical trials in all of the Center’s defined Research Programs. This includes study design and development, protocol preparation, research nursing oversight, data acquisition, safety monitoring and reporting, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, overall study management and personnel training. The CTO serves the overall clinical research needs of scientists in protocol development and activation, and its staff is integral to the clinical care provided throughout the clinical trial continuum.
Race Features
Course Descriptions The Triathlon, Super Sprint and Duathlon all start at South Shores Park located on the south side of Mission Bay, just east of Sea World. Triathlon-The swim is in a protected cove with calm
waters at South Shores Park. Triathletes start and finish at the boat
launch ramp completing a ¼ mile rectangular course. Water temperature
is approx. 60-65 degrees, wetsuits are recommended. The start is in the
water about 50’ in front of the boat ramp-the swim is rectangular.
Swimmers will keep the buoys on their left shoulder, except when
finishing the swim into the boat ramp. Athletes will then bike from
South Shores Park to Fiesta Island and complete one large loop around
the island followed by one small loop that cuts through the middle of
the island and returns to the transition area. The final 2 loop 3 mile
run will be
on walkways and on an off–road dirt trail. The run portion of the race is 2 loops. Please make sure to complete both loops of the run course to prevent disqualification. Duathlon-The duathletes will complete an
out-and-back 1 mile run within the park. Athletes will then bike from
South Shores Park to Fiesta Island and complete one large loop around
the island followed by one small loop that cuts through the middle of
the island and returns to the transition area. The final 2 loop 3 mile run will be on walkways and on
an off–road dirt trail Registration Athletes have the option to register various ways; on-line, print out a downloadable entry form off this website, request an entry form via mail or by completing an entry form from Race Place Magazine and mailing it to the office. Registration will also be offered at both the expo the Saturday before and on race morning, as long as space is available. Entry Fees Individuals
Discounts By Mail: A $5 discount is available to Triathlon Club Members, Active Military, Students 19 & Under and Seniors 60+. These discounts are valid with mail-in registration only. Mail a printed entry form with proof of discount (copy of club membership card, active military ID, Student ID or driver’s license) to Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon, P.O. Box 421052 San Diego, CA 92142. In Person: A $5 discount is also available to those athletes that register in person at Hi Tech (bike shop). Final day to register at Hi Tech is Monday, April 27. This discount cannot be combined with any other discounts. The address for Hi Tech bikes is: Mail Back Option Coming in from out of town or can’t make it to check in on Saturday? For a fee of $15 - Receive your race materials, EXCEPT FOR YOUR TIMING CHIP AND T-SHIRT, in the mail at least 5 days prior to the race. You DO NOT need to attend the pre-race check-in. Your timing chip will be available for you at the VIP booth on race morning. You will need to return a signed waiver by mail and pick up your T-shirt at the finish line. Entries must be received by April 15th. NO EXCEPTIONS! VIP Option For a fee of $30 your race numbers, swim cap, goodie-bag and t-shirt
will be ready for your pick-up on race morning. Pre-race check in is
not mandatory, you will check-in on race morning at the VIP check-in
table. You will sign a waiver and pick up your race materials. VIP
athletes have reserved bike racks with their names in the transition
area. Refund & Transfer Policy
Partial refunds and transfers are available. Cancel by April 1 and receive a refund, minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancel from April 2 to April 24 and receive a refund, minus a $25 dollar cancellation fee. There will be no transfers or refunds after April 24th. If the race sells out prior to April 24th, refunds will not be allowed, only transfers. Bib numbers are not transferable to another person. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to these rules. Race Divisions Awards will be given three deep in each category for the triathlon and duathlon. Athletes may register as a male or female aged:
Special Divisions Include:
Relays- Athletes can register as a relay team for the triathlon. Teams are comprised of three members, each member does one event; the swim, bike or run. Teams can compete in four categories:
Pre-Race Check In All athletes must attend the mandatory race check-in to pick up their race materials. Athletes will sign the race waiver and pick up their timing chip, race numbers, swim cap and t-shirt. Check-in is at Hi-Tech Bikes on Saturday May 2, 2009 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. Hi-Tech Bikes is located at 7638 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, Ca 92111. If you are unable to attend, choose the mail back option or VIP check-in. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANIMALS TO THE PRE-RACE CHECK IN OR ON RACE DAY!! This is the park policy that no dogs be on the premises after 9:00 A.M. Last year tickets were issued by SDPD. Sorry! THERE IS A $10 LATE PACKET PICK UP FEE ON RACE DAY Event Time Schedule Saturday May 2, 2009 10:30 am – 3:00 pm: Mandatory Pre-Race Check In at Hi-Tech Bikes Sunday May 3, 2009 5:00 am: Parking Lot Opens 5:45 am: Transition area opens / Late Check-In Starts 6:55 am: Final Instructions – Transition Area Closed 7:00 am: DUATHLON WAVE STARTS BEGIN 7:10 am: TRIATHLON WAVE STARTS 10:00 am: Awards presentations (approximate times) 10:30 am: Transition area closes. All bikes must be removed Directions / Parking South Shores Park / Boat launch ramp is located just east of Sea World in San Diego. There is ample free on-site parking for the competitors, only yards away from the transition area. Additional parking is across Sea World Drive along the flood control channel. For the safety of the competitors, South Shores Parking Lot will not re-open to allow vehicles to leave until 9 am. From Interstate 5: Exit Sea World Drive and head west on Sea World Drive. Go approximately ¾ mile to South Shores Park Road and turn right. Follow the road into the park. From Interstate 8: Exit interstate I-5 north to Sea World Drive and head west on Sea World Drive. Go approximately ¾ mile to South Shores Park Road and turn right. Follow road into park. Wetsuit Rentals Looking for a wetsuit rental? CLICK HERE to rent your wetsuit from XTERRA Wetsuit Rentals. Hotel Accommodations The Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa is the host hotel for the Spring Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon. A block of rooms have been reserved for May 2, 2009 - May 3, 2009. The special room rate of $139 will be available until April 9th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. The Hilton San Diego Resort and Spa is located at: 1775 East Mission Bay Drive To Reserve your room: CLICK HERE or paste the link below into your browser http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/SANHIHF-SST-20090429/index.jhtml Beneficiary Net proceeds from this event benefit the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. The mission of the Moores UCSD Cancer Center is to translate promising scientific discoveries into new and better options for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment of cancer, and the amelioration of pain.Volunteer If you are interested in volunteering for this event please send an email to info@kozenterprises.com. Please include your name, organization and contact information. Disclaimer The race course and timeline can be changed at the discretion of the race organization. All distances are approximate by GPS measurements. The race can be altered, postponed or cancelled with no refunds due to weather, natural disturbances, police activity, acts of terrorism and threats of terrorism. Information For race related questions email info@kozenterprises.com or call 858.268.1250
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