Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Special Event: Olathe Medical Center Woman's Triathlon

Our 2010 OMC Women's Triathlon Event is Full.
Thank you to all that have registered and good luck!

September 11, 2010
KILL CREEK PARK
11670 HOMESTEAD LANE, OLATHE

Competition Begins In...

Olathe Medical Center's Women's Triathlon and Expo
Olathe Medical Center is proud to sponsor the Women's Triathlon and Expo, the first of its kind in Kansas. We are dedicated to improving the health of our community, including providing state-of-the-art medical care and encouraging healthy lifestyles. To locate a physician, register for a class or learn about upcoming health screenings, visit www.olathehealth.org or call Physician Information at (913) 791-4396.

Open Swim Hours at Shawnee Mission Park Beach
Tuesday & Thursday (June 1 to August 5) - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
JCPRD will have open water swimming Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY at Shawnee Mission Beach. Triathletes and others interested in getting open water swim practice are welcome to do so. Swimmers are asked to wear a swimsuit. This is a great way to prepare for many swimming events. Open water swimming fees do apply for Johnson County and non-residents. For details please call (913) 236-1231.

Michellie Jones - 2010 OMC Women’s Tri. Professional Athlete
JCPRD and the TRiKC Triathlon Club are pleased to announce that Michellie Jones will be participating in the 2010 Olathe Medical Center Triathalon.

Michellie Jones has over 175 career victories. She is an Ironman World Champion, a two time ITU World Champion, an Xterra World Champion, and an Olympic Silver medalist. She has been named Triathlete of the Year seven times Michellie has won every major triathlon in the world including eight Escape from Alcatraz wins, seven Chicago Triathlon victories, seven St. Anthony’s Triathlon wins, and twelve World Cup victories. Her achievements span more than two decades and her results have been so phenomenal she has even been inducted in to the Guinness Book of World Records for having won the greatest number of ITU World Championship Medals in the history of the sport.

Michelle Jones Competitive Highlights Include:
2006 Ironman World Champion
2000 Olympic Silver medalist
2x ITU World Champion
2x ITU World Cup Champion
3 Ironman Victories
5 Ironman 70.3 Victories
12 ITU World cup Victories
8 ITU World Championship Medals
8x Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Champion
7x Chicago Triathlon Champion
7x St Anthony's Triathlon Champion
7x Triathlete Magazine Triathlete of the Year

Early Registration Bonuses - Gift Certificate Drawing Entry
The OMC race annually offers it's registered triathletes the opportunity to become eligible for a sponsored provided gift certificate drawing. The drawing is held the day of the event at the awards ceremony.

Women’s Zorrel Microfiber Training Tee with Pre-Registration
Each Pre-Registered athlete will receive a women’s Zorrel microfiber training tee! These shirts are made for women and run a size smaller than your normal cotton t-shirt. Order accordingly to insure the right fit for you!

Early Registration Bonuses
Early registration is encouraged! Event limited to 400 entries! Registration open until filled. NO REFUNDS.

Postmarked:	by July 23	After July 23	After Sept. 4
Individuals:	$60	$70	$80
Teams:	$90	$100	$110

The Triathlon Course
The women’s triathlon event featuring a Sprint Distance triathlon in Kill Creek Park, operated by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District. The swim (500 meters) is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course (10.6 miles) is a partially hilly loop course, held both within and outside the park boundaries. The run (2.6 miles) is routed on the Kill Creek Trails which adjoins Kill Creek Park. This route provides some of the most beautiful natural surroundings in the region. Aid stations are at transition and every mile on the run. Championship timing-system will be used. The award ceremony will follow the event at shelter two (2). Results are posted onsite and at www.onlineraceresults.com.

Eligibility
This event is open to all women ages 15 years and older. Competitors under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent (see registration form below). Requests for reasonable accommodations will be made for special needs participants contact Certified Race Director Chad Tower at 913-236-1231 or info@jcprd.com.

Entry Deadline - Late August
The mail-in deadline for the OMC Tri is usually scheduled for the end of August. The race is limited to the first 350 entrants. On-line entries will be taken until the event is full. Please feel free to contact Certified Race Director Chad Tower at 913-236-1231 or info@jcprd.com.

Three OMC Triathlon Divisions:

1) Individual Division
All participants will be ranked in the following age divisions in the short and long course. Professionals will be in a separate division

15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34
35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54
55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74
75-79	80-84	85+

2) Teams Division
Teams are a great way to get your friends, co-workers or family members involved in a triathlon. Form a team in any one of these divisions: family, friends, corporate, and club.

3) Athena Division
This division is for women over 150 lbs. Awards will be given based upon these categories, 150 lbs 39 yrs and under, and 150 lbs, 40 yrs and over.

Awards
All entrant receive an event T-shirt and swim cap. Age group and team (each team member) awards given as follows:

1-5 entries
(1 award)

6-10 entries
(2 awards)

11-15 entries
(3 awards)

16-20 entries
(4 awards)

21+ entries
(5 awards)

Heat Criteria
Heats begin at 7:30 am on the beach. Those faster tri athletes, regardless of age, wishing to begin in the opening heat, MUST CHECK THE OPENING HEAT BOX on the registration form. The opening heat is limited to 60 participants determined by the fastest estimated swim completion times and having checked the box on their registration form. The Triathlon Committee reserves the right to limit or cancel entries in the Opening Heat. All other heats will be by age groups and start in 5 minute intervals. Refer to the USAT Rules & Regulations.

Entry Fee
Early registration is encouraged but will remain open until filled! The fee for the 2010 race will be released in early 2010.

Event Orientation - Kill Creek Park Beach Parking
The OMC event orientation is normally held at JCPRD's Kill Creek. Dates for the orientation have yet to be determined and will be released in early 2010.

Triathlon Guidelines

1.	An entrant may not transfer her entry. Substitutes will not be allowed to participate.
2.	A helmet with an approved CPSC, ASTM or SNELL safety seal is required and must be worn and latched during the bike segment.
3.	Participants will be provided with , and must wear, a bright colored swim cap during the swim segment.
4.	Wet suits are not allowed if the water temperature is above 78 degrees.
5.	Cycling positioning (drafting) is not allowed and will result in disqualification. A mount and dismount line is marked in transition. NO riding is allowed in transition.
6.	Headphones will not be allowed.
7.	The triathlon committee reserves the right to alter or cancel the event in case of inclement weather, or conditions beyond our control.

Triathlon Post Race Activities: Health Screening and Chris Cakes
The Olathe Medical Center Women’s Triathlon committee is pleased to bring you fun “post-race” activities. In 2009 the committee offered onsite cholesterol/glucose screenings, blood pressure screenings, women’s health information, and rehabilitation information. The cholesterol/glucose screenings required a small fee but all other services and information were free of charge. OMC encourages all participants, volunteers, family and friends to take advantage of this health information provided by Olathe Medical Center. Also in 2009, OMC provided pancake maker extraordinary, Chris Cakes to flip hundreds of free pancakes to all triathletes and volunteers.

Race Results
After the race, JCPRD provides all race results online at www.onlineraceresults.com.

For More Information
Contact Chad Tower at (913) 236-1231 or info@jcprd.com