Event Distances
Triathlon: 475 Yard Pool Swim - 14.5 Mile Bike, 5K Run
Duathlon: 2 Mile Run - 14.5 Mile Bike - 5K Run


No Transfers permitted. No refunds this year.
Race Director has the right to change or alter any portion of this event due to weather or concerns for participants safety.

When:
Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 7:30 a.m.
Where:
RiverWinds Community Center,
1000 RiverWinds Drive,
Thorofare, NJ 08086

Triathlon Course Maps:
Swim Area: Click Here

Bike Course: Click Here

Run Course:  Click Here

Charity:
Event proceeds will benefit the West Deptford Triathlon Scholarship Fund.

Pre-Race Registration/Packet Pickup:
Thursday, April 24 & Friday, April 25, 2008
5 pm - 7 pm
Packet pick-up at Action Wheels, 1066 Route 45, Deptford, NJ   (856) 468-5115 

Saturday – April 26, 2008

USAT official pre-race meeting – 1 PM at RiverWinds

Packet Pick up at the West Deptford RiverWinds Complex – Main Lobby

3 PM to 6 PM

Please note:
In order to receive your packet you will need a valid picture ID, receipt of online registration and current USAT Membership Card. Relay Teams: ALL MEMBERS must be present at packet pick-up.   Winning Time Timing Band MUST be returned at the end of the race.

Race Day: Sunday, April 27, 2008
6:15 am Transition Area Opens, USAT marshal will inspect all handlebars.  All handlebar ends must be solidly plugged!
6:15 am Packet Pick-up and body markings – we will not be using swim caps
RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED
7:10 am Mandatory pre-race meeting – Transition Area
7:20 am National Anthem
7:30 am Swim starts
9:30 am Official/ Penalty List Posted
10:00 am Unofficial Results Posted
10:00 am Awards Ceremony - Awards will not be mailed

Each athlete MUST show valid I.D. (driver’s license) and USAT card (or purchase 1 day membership). No Exceptions.

Due to insurance liability concerns all pre-registered entrants are expected to attend packet pick up in person. NO packet pickup on Sunday.

All athletes ages 18 and under, must be accompanied by an adult for packet pick-up. Also, USAT has passed a new rule this year requiring all athletes under the age of 18 to purchase a 1-year USAT membership for $5.00.

*If you can not make it to packet-pick up, please e-mail or call the contact info listed above.

Pre-Race Meeting:
Saturday, 1:00 p.m. RiverWinds Community Center - Lobby.
A USAT official will be present to answer any questions and go over USAT rules.

USA Triathlon: The "West Deptford RiverWinds Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon" is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Your age on race day will be your age as of 12/31/2008. All USAT rules will be in effect during the event. If you have any questions or concerns about the rules, please visit www.usatriathlon.org for more information.

TIMING:
LIN-MARK Computer Sports, Inc. utilizing the Winning Time Timing System: A Winning Time race timing ankle band will be provided to you on race morning. It must be affixed to one of your ankles prior to the swim start and must be worn throughout the entire event. Each athlete is responsible for crossing the timing mats at the end of each segment (swim/bike/run) and for the return of the Winning Time band immediately following the race. Lin-Mark timing staff and race volunteers will be at the finish line to assist you. Failure to return this chip will result in a $35 chip return charge!

Parking:
Ample parking is available at the RiverWinds Community Center parking lots.

Race Numbers:
You are provided with three race numbers in your race packet that you are required to display on the front of your body, during the event. 1) The bicycle frame number MUST be attached to your bike. This race number MUST be clearly visible from both sides of the bike.

2) Body markings to be done on the left arm at check in.

3) The run number MUST be displayed during the entire run segment on the front of your body, not the side or back! Pin your run number to your shirt, or race belt with the safety pins! Wristbands will also be worn before, and during the race. Numbered, colored (based on est. swim time) swim Caps will be worn during the swim event.

4) Remember You MUST wear your Winning Time on either ankle for the entire race! No chip, No time!

Transition Area Access:
The Transition Area will open up at 6:15 a.m. Sunday morning. Only athletes with wrist bands and numbers will be allowed access to the Transition Area on Sunday. You must have your bike frame number attached to your bicycle before you are permitted to bring your bike into the Transition area. Following the race, you will be allowed access to the Transition area to reclaim your gear but only after the last athlete has started the run. All bikes and gear should be removed from the transition area by 11:00 a.m. After 11:00 a.m., we cannot be responsible for your gear.

Relay swimmers tag off to team cyclists in the designated relay team area in the bike corral.
Relay cyclists must return to the designated relay team area to tag off with the runner.

Transition Area Conduct:
For safety reasons, during the race, you are not permitted to ride your bike into or out of the Transition area. You must walk/run your bike to the “Bike Start” where you will then be allowed to mount you bike. Please watch out for other athletes as you move through the Transition area and follow the instructions of race officials and volunteers. All race gear MUST be stowed neatly under your bike space or adjacent to it. You must know the course and flow of traffic in the Transition area.

Swim Cap:
No Swim Caps will be required.

Wetsuits:
Wetsuits will Not be permitted for this race. Very warm in the pool building. Swim Start:
The swim will start with one swimmer per lane (2 lanes will have 2 swimmers per lane) Swimmers will enter the pool at one end, swim 19 LENGTHS and leave the pool at the other end. When the lane counter sees a swimmer leaving the pool they will raise their flag indicating the lane is open and the next swimmer will go to that lane.

Estimated Swim Start Information:
Each participant will have "one" and only "one" opportunity to change their estimated swim time by April 1, 2008. The race directors and timing company will not have time to change everyone's estimated times more than once. We suggest going to a local pool and timing yourself for 19 lengths of the pool (475 yards) at your race pace and using that as your estimate. Therefore, no one will be allowed to change their swim time after April 1 and you can only change it once! Please e-mail at: westdeptfordtriathlonassoc.org to update your swim time. If your swim time during the event does not meet or exceed your estimate – you will receive a 2 minute penalty for the race. Faster swimmers will be seeded first.

Bike Course:
The bike course consists of a 14.5 mile loop… starting and ending at the RiverWinds. To see a map and more detailed information click here

Run Course:
The run course is an “out-and-back” 5k for both the tri and the du. An aid station will be provided at mile 1.5 providing cold Gatoraide/PowerAide/Hammer Head and water. Please don’t throw cups on the ground but try to throw them in the trash cans. To see a map and more detailed information  click here

Race Finish:
All Official individual finishers will receive a custom finisher’s medal. All finish times will be posted at the awards areas. As for the awards, we ask that you have, if possible, someone to collect your award should you be unable to attend.

Dropping Out:

If you drop out of the race for any reason, it is imperative that you notify a race official immediately and return your Winning Time band to an official and ask them to return it to the Finish line area Staff. For your safety, always check with the medical tent before you leave the area.

Timing and Results:
Official race results will be posted prior to the Awards presentation. Please report any discrepancy to a race official PRIOR to the start of the awards presentation. Athletes who do not wear their Winning Time band during the entire event will not be scored and will not receive a finish time. Full results and splits will be available on our web site at www.westdeptfordtriathlonassoc.org.

Medical:
The race provides comprehensive medical care for all official participants during the event. The medical team (ambulance) is prepared to treat for dehydration, minor injuries, and will assist emergency medical services in transporting athletes with any major injuries to the Underwood Memorial Hospital. The biggest risk to athletes is the potential of heat-related injuries due to inadequate hydration prior to and during the event. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids throughout the race weekend and during the race.

Course Safety:

Because the West Deptford RiverWinds Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon is staged within an urban setting, it is impossible to close the entire course to vehicular traffic. All participants must be prepared to encounter vehicular traffic during the course of the event. Please be aware of your surrounding, obey the instructions of the traffic control officers and volunteers and be considerate of others while competing. Never just ride with your head down! Be aware! There will be several railroad crossings. Awards Party:
The Awards Party begins as soon as you cross the finish line! Be sure to be a part of it! Raffle prizes, food, and music will be provided! All bikes must be removed from the Transition Area by 11:00 a.m.

Awards Presentation:
The Awards Presentation will begin between 10:00-11:00 a.m. The top 3 overall men and women will receive awards as well as the top 3 finishers in each age-group category. If you need to leave early, please make arrangements for someone to pick-up your award

Be safe and have a great race!
If you have any questions, please contact us at the phone number or email address listed above.