Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Special Event: Shawnee Mission Triathlon

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JULY 8, 2012 - SUNDAY
SHAWNEE MISSION PARK
7900 RENNER RD. SHAWNEE, KS

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Shawnee Mission Triathlon: Closed Course With Two Courses
The Shawnee Mission Triathlon is a great competitive and one of Johnson County's premier racing event. This closed course event offers both a Short Course (Sprint Distance) and a Long Course (International Distance) for a wide range of national athletic racing talent. Both courses are routed on the Mill Creek Streamway which adjoins Shawnee Mission Park. ChampionChip timing-system will be used with aid stations at transition and at every mile on the run. Please view the Early Registration Bonus Drawing below.

The Long Course is a .62 mile (1000 meter) swim, 18 mile bike and a 4.5 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 4 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

The Short Course is a .31 mile (500 meter) swim, 9 mile bike, and a 2.4 mile run (see maps for course layout). The swim is an out and back course with a standing water start. The bike course is 2 laps of the main park road providing a rolling venue.

Eligibility - Limited To The First 700 Entrants
This event is open to all persons ages 15 years and older. Competitors under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian consent (see registration form). Requests for reasonable accommodations will be made for special needs participants.

Open Swim Hours
JCPRD will have open water swimming Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY at Shawnee Mission Beach. Triathletes and others are welcome to open water swim practice. Swimmers are asked to wear a swimsuit. Open water swimming fees do apply for Johnson County and non-residents.

Open Swim Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, May 29 - August 2, 2012 at Shawnee Mission Park Beach from 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM

Shawnee Mission Triathlon Race/Entry Guideline

1.	An entrant may not transfer his/her entry to another individual. Substitutes will not be allowed to participate. Entrants may transfer from one event to another for a $10 transfer fee.
2.	Participants will be provided with a swim cap which must be worn during the Swim segment.
3.	Wet suits will not be allowed if the water temperature is above 78 degrees.
4.	A helmet with an approved ASTM, CPSC, or SNELL safety seal is required and must be worn during the bike segment.
5.	Headphones will not be allowed.
6.	All first-time triathletes must attend the pre-race meeting Saturday, July 7th at 4:00 pm, at the Shawnee Mission Park Marina.
7.	All entrants must be checked-in and be body marked between 6-7am, Sunday July 8th at Shawnee Mission Park.

Early Registration Bonus: Early registration is encouraged. Event limited to 700 entries. Registration open until filled. NO REFUNDS.

Confirmation & Packet Pick–Up*
Confirmation notice and additional information will be emailed or mailed a week before race day to all entrants that have registered.

Postmarked:	By May 18	After May 18	After July 1
Individuals:	$70	$80	$90
Teams:	$100	$110	$120
*Non USAT members must also pay a one day user fee of $12.

Flap Jack Children's Fun Run - For The Kids Sponsored by Humana
Sign your child up for the Flap-Jack Fun Run Sponsored by Humana at 10am. Look for the registration table at shelter three (3) next to the Transition Area. Children 12 and under will be able to compete in their own running event just like mom or dad. Registration is on site for this FREE Flap Jack Fun Run. Kids will receive a race number and certificate of participation for their efforts. You may purchase children's T-shirts for $5. Multiple races will be conducted on the course so each participant will have the opportunity to run the course once or as many times as they like.

Post Race Festivities
Our post race festivities, held at shelter 4, will include music, Chris Cakes pancakes, the Flap Jack Children's Fun Run, awards, announcements and prizes. All are invited to attend!

Chris Cakes Pancake Breakfast
Pancake breakfast is FREE to all entrants and volunteers. Spectators can eat for $5

Volunteers Welcome
Many volunteers are needed and welcome, with or without experience.
Free T-shirt and pancake breakfast for all volunteers.
Please leave name, address, phone number and T-shirt sizes.
A volunteer coordinator will contact you.

Interested In Volunteering, Sponsoring Or Have Questions
For additional information/ inquiries concerning the event or about sponsorship opportunities, please email Chad Tower at info@jcprd.com or inquire by phone - call Chad at (913) 826-2953.

Awards & Results
Individual awards will be presented to the top three male and female overall finishers in both the duathlon & triathlon.

Male & female age groups are: 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34;35-39;………; 90+.

Age group and team awards given as follows: 1-5 entries per division, 1 award; 6-10 entries, 2 awards; 11-15, 3 awards; 16-20, 4 awards; 21+ entries, 5 awards.

Results will be posted at the award ceremony and online on race day.

Race Results
Race results will be posted onsite and online at mtecresults.com.

For More Race Information
Contact Chad Tower at (913) 826-2953 or info@jcprd.com