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Distances: 500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run, OR 1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run

Date/location: Sunday July 18th, 8:00am Otter Lake, Mi.

We are very proud to to be the event management of choice for the very important message Tri For Life needs to spread amongst the health and fitness community. This is a Tri For Life event and we will be providing event management start to finish for the Coleman brothers.

About Tri for Life - Donate Life: The TRI for Life Triathlon Team was founded by 3 brothers that have taken up the sport of triathlon in memory of the youngest brother that lost his life to a car accident in 2003. Since the creation of TRI for Life Triathlon, Inc., we have spread our message across the country.

Venue/Area Information: Another one of those "off the beaten path" venues, like Big Fish and we all know how that one sells out a month in advance. Given the cause and the course the Coleman brothers have brought to the table this should be another one of those "must do" events. Otter Lake is a small, quaint village just north of Flint, about 16 miles East of I-75 at the Clio rd. exit. So this is about 15 - 20miles North of the Big Fish venue. Not much going on here but they have a great park with a lake in the heart of the city. There will be a classic car festival going on this weekend. You will be starting and finishing right downtown as that is where Otter Lake is, right downtown.Click here to view area information

Course: The swim in Otter lake, will be a rectangle style, no weeds in this lake folks, nice clear swim with a on the beach start.  A nice 200m jaunt up to the transition area next to the car show.  The bike course is very cool and will test the system, this is a rolling course the entire way with a few little climbs along the way.  You will go across two spots where the course crossed the resavoir.  Smooth pretty much the entire way as well as tree lined. The run course will be an out and back type course on the rail trail going through town and finishing right down town where all the festivities will be going on. Plenty of room to see other athletes, pass other athletes and set a pr as it is fast and flat.

Race Tips: coming soon

Packet Pickup/Registration: Day of Packet Pickup and Registration Sunday 6-7:30am ONLY. Do not arrive late. Registration will close. Plan to pickup your packet or register on Saturday to avoid long lines Sunday. Come out go for a swim and you will be ready to rock and roll Sunday.

January 31, 2010	$60
April 30, 2010	$70
After May 23, 2010	$80- 2 or 3 Person Relay $120
	Printable Entry
On site registration add $10
Non USAT members must pay $10 onsite at registration. $10 goes directly to USAT!
***You must be pre registered 14 days in advance to guarantee a shirt.
Online registration closes Thursday 12:00am

  MultiSport 101: 4:00pm day before event.  We have been told by many athletes from across the country that our 101 is the best anywhere.  As far as we know we started it back in 2003.  2 years later a few others started popping up, and now most bigger, or shall we say more experienced race directors host them.  What makes a great 101 is the experience a race director has not only with the race but most importantly in multi-sport.  Kenny has been racing since 1987 along with an exercise science and coaching background he is one of the most qualified out there.  Our goal with the 101 from day one has been to go through the entire event start to finish for the newbies, the beginners, the less experienced athletes.  To try and calm down those butterflies as much as possible.  Along with the information on the race the Race Director will give you dozens of racing and training tips along the way and answer any question you may have as well.  Classes range from an hour to 2 hours depending on size and how many questions there are.  If you are new to Multi-Sport it is Highly Recommended you attned this class.  4:00pm in the transition area the day before the race.  H20 Overdrive is our official Multi-Sport 101 partner.  You want something that works without all the hype this is it folks.  You are going to spend money on hydration drinks you should spend it on something that not only works but is great for the body!!

Transition Area: Open at 6:00am closes at 7:45am. No Friends or Family members allowed in the transition area for any reason.The race director and race officials will close the transition area 30-45 minutes before race start to ensure all athletes are at starting lines for mandatory course meetings and announcements.  Once the transition area is closed you will not be permitted back in before the race starts.  Family members will not be premitted in for any reason.  In the event of inclement weather it is recommended you have warm, dry clothing outside the transition area to put on following your finish due to other athletes still being on the bike course.  Thank you for your cooperation in following these rules. ***You must rack according to your race number based on sequence placed at end of row. Please remember racks will hold 7 bikes racking with seat tip on support bar.   Please be courteous to fellow athletes to ensure there is space for 7.   Any athletes removing gear from transition areas before the announcer or race director has officially opened the transition area will be DISQUALIFIED from the race!  No questions asked, your race number will be taken down and you will be disqualified. The transitionarea is closed until all athletes are off the bike course. Sprint athletes this goes for you as well, you must wait until all the athletes are off the course and race officials open the transition area.  All athletes deserve a clear transition.  There will be an aid station at the run in/out chute with water and electrolyte replacement.  Athletes wearing their own chips, PLEASE remove your chips before re-entering the transition area and exiting again.  This can cause a timing error.  Run in/out and Bike in/out chutes are clearly marked on the large structures at either end, it is your responsibility to go the right direction.

 Swim: 500m sprint & 1500m long - Will be a rectangle course right in front of the beach at Otter Lake. A beach start for this one, heading out keeping buoys on your left the entire time. Life Guards on paddle boards will be stationed along the course for your assistance. You will be issued a swim cap for the event, this is mandatory, if you are allergic to latex please bring your own cap. Swim waves will be posted in the morning throughout the venue. YOU MUST race in the wave according to your age on Dec. 31 2010, not your age on race day! Failure to swim in the correct wave will mean your race times will be off.
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Bike:  20k sprint, 40k long - Please see course maps, the course is on rural roads very similar to Big Fish, rolling the entire way.  Tree lined as well as smooth in most places.  The course will test the system with a few climbs as well, nothing major just hills to keep everyone honest and to get out of the saddle a few times.
  ***Remember this is an open course! You will be sharing the road with vehicular traffic. Use caution at all times. It will be your responsibility to print maps, and know the courses.  It is the athlete's responsibility to know and understand the courses.  Helmets are a must.  No helmet - no race.  MP3 players on the bike course are an automatic disqualification.  Due to a few athletes actions in the past during an event we are making you aware not only in this event but ALL events whether hosted by us or any other event management company YOU MUST OBEY ALL OFFICIALS and EMERGENCY VEHICLES on the course AT ALL TIMES!!  The bottom line here is your race is not more important than an EMERGENCY or OFFICIAL on the course.  In the event of an emergency you MUST obey officials requests, and you MUST STOP and pull off the road for any and all EMERGENCY VEHICLES to get by.  This is not only to ensure the emergency vehicles can proceed, it is for your safety as well.  Any athlete that does not adhere to this rule will be disqualified and will not race in a 3 d event for the rest of the year.  This to us is common sense and should not have ever came to this point. 

Run:  5k sprint, 10k long - Exiting the transition area you will follow the chute, then cones over to the rail trail. This is a 10 foot paved path, previously a railroad turned into a great traffic free, closed path for outdoor recreation. This is a flat and very fast path tree lined much of the way. You will simply head down the rail trail following the cones to your turnaround point indicated by a 4 foot tall A Frame sign with Sprint Turnaround or Long Turnaround on it. There will be aid stations at each mile with water and Hammer Heed product. Please let the support crew know what you would like as you are approaching each station. Miles will indicated on A frame signs as well.

Course Maps: Transition area/Swim/Run  Oly. Bike   Sprint Bike   Site Plan

Relays: 2 or 3 person teams will have a designated area in the transition area indicated with a "RELAYS" sign on the end of the bike rack row.Each relay member must be in the transition area prior to your members arrival. All chip exchanges MUST go on at your rack in the transition area. The Chip and strap Must be transferred from one members ankle to another. Failure to do this will result in a loss of times.

Finish/Awards: Details coming soon on your finish and award details.****You may click here to print awards form and mail in a check for $10 within 2 weeks after the event to get your award mailed to you. If your envelope is postmarked after 2 weeks or does not contain a check for $10 we will not send the award 

Amenities: Professional event management at its best, Electronic Chip Timing with results posted as you finish, great post race snack tent, event shirt,   

Special Thanks:Village of Otter Lake,

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Proceeds: Tri For Life/Donate Life

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Rules: Event management reserves the right to post pone, change format, or cancel the event at any time if the safety of athletes, staff, support crew, and officials is or could be in jeopardy. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!!! Event management is NOT responsible for late arrivals, athletes not finding a venue, etc.  Late arrivals will NOT be issued a chip and strap and you will not be allowed in the transition area once it is closed.  Again, there will be no refunds for any reason.  If an event has mandatory bike check in you must check in your bike during the alotted check in times.  Failure to do so will mean you are not going to race and again no refunds will be given.  These rules are in place for a reason and deviation of them is not fair to the hundreds of athletes that follow the rules.  Profanities on the course, directed at support crew, staff, or fellow athletes will not be tolerated and will result in an Automatic Disqualification and could result in further suspension.  If you are caught throwing trash on the course you will receive a 5 minute penalty for the first offense and the second will be a disqualfication. There are garbage bins everywhere, use them.  Kids 17 and under may not compete in half ironman distance events. Kids must be 10 yrs. of age to compete in adult sprint events. The race director will have final say for anyone racing at any event.  Athletes experience will be considered in a personal interview with the race director on site if a question of ability to safely finish is at stake.  Failure to comply will result in a change of event or disqualification if there is an un-willingness on an athletes part.  Safety will NOT be compromised under any circumstances.  A lost chip will be billed directly to the athlete for a $40 fee and may result in no times for event.