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RACE BRIEFING TRISTAR MINNESOTA 2011

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Page 1: TriStar111 Minnesota 2011 Race Briefing

RACE BRIEFINGTRISTAR MINNESOTA 2011

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WELCOMETO TRISTAR MINNESOTA 2011

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TriStar Philosophy

Star Events areFocused on FunEnvironmental ProtectionSocial Responsibility

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Environmental Protection

Get involved and…Act 4vita: respect the Ecozones, reduce and sort

wastewww.4vita.org

In cooperation with the 4vita program we take action for environment and health

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Social Responsibility

Join us and…

Show you care and wear the Livestrong wristband

www.livestrong.org

TriStar Minnesota supports the Lance Armstrong Foundation LIVESTRONG.

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Briefing contents

Before the RaceRace DayAfter FinishRegulations

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Before coming to Maple GroveDon’t forgetEverything you need for the RacePhoto IDPRO card (if applicable)Valid License from USAT

If you do not have an annual USAT membership, please bring $10 (cash or check) to purchase a mandatory one-day license during packet pick-up.

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FRIDAYTRISTAR111 REGISTRATION 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

ATHLETE WELCOME & BRIEFING 6:00 p.m.

PRO ONLY MEETING WITH HEAD USAT OFFICIAL DAN CONWAY - 7:00 p.m.

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In Maple GroveStar & Co. VillageRegistration Relax, meet friends Explore sports and

nature from MinnesotaFriday night event in Weaver Lake Park

“Racer Welcome & Briefing” 6:00 p.m.

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Star&CoVillage

Hours:

Friday 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Registration

In the Star&Co VillageKnow your start number

(displayed)Show your photo IDShow your USAT License

(or buy a day one-day License)Check your dataReceive your athlete wristbandPick up your Starter pack + Gift

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Starter Pack Contentsfor TriStar111 athletes

1 swim cap2 start numbers2 transition bags BIKE & RUN1 STREETWEAR bag 3 stickers for the bags 1 bike sticker, 3 for the helmet 1 athlete guide 2 timing chips (1 for you & 1 for your bike)

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Options During RegistrationYou will receive prepaid Extra Tickets for the

Star Party if you purchased during online-registration.

Additional Tickets for the Star Night will be available at the Information booth

(pending availability)

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Check InFriday 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday 05:00 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA

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Check In Info4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Check in is obligatory for all athletes!You must check in your bike and your transition

bags. Otherwise those items will not be available during the Race.

Non-checked material can not be used in the Race.

Check-in closes at 8:00 p.m.!Bike Park will be guarded by security overnight

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Preparations for Check In

Put the 3 small stickers on your helmet (in front and on both sides)

Put the remaining sticker on your bikePut the 3 large

stickers on yourTransition Bags

Fix the timing chip

for the bike to your

bike before check in

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Check In Process

Bring your Bike, Bike bag and Run bag Come to the Bike Park Entrance With helmet on your head, chinstrap closed Brakes and helmet will be checked Rack your bike (you can have your

shoes clipped onto your bike – no loose objects with the bike!)

Deposit BIKE & RUN bags Do not bring your STREETWEAR bag

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Transition Bag BIKE

Contains everything you need for the BIKERace number + BeltHelmetGlassesBike Shoes (if not clipped

on the bike)

Nutrition (first Energy Station at 8 miles)

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Contains everything you need for the RUNRace number CapGlassesSocksShoes Gels in Belt

Transition Bag RUN

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Racer Welcome & Briefing

Friday 6:00 p.m.

In Weaver Lake Park, Maple Grove

Additional PRO Briefing at 7:00 p.m.

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Race DaySaturday August 27, 2011

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The RaceTriStar 111BEFORE THE RACE

DURING THE RACE

AFTER FINISH

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Thank you!FOR CHOOSING TRISTAR MINNESOTA!

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Before the race

Have a good breakfastBring along the things you need for the

swimDon‘t forget your STREETWEAR bagDon‘t forget your timing chip

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BIB Number

As an athlete, make sure your start number is visible at all times

Swim: Number on the swimcap (don‘t take the BIB Number for the Swim)

Bike: 3 stickers x on helmet, 1 sticker x on bike, the BIB Number on your back

Running: BIB Number on your front

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05:00 a.m. – 6:45 a.m.Before Start Saturday Check In from 5:00 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. Let the timing team mark you arms in the Bike Park Hand in your STREETWEAR bag at the relaxing zone

to the volunteers (close to Swim Start Area) Wear your Swimcap Enter the start area passing the timing mat so that we

can control who enters the race Remove place yourself in the Start section

corresponding to your estimated swim time (Pros will start in the first row)

Give the full warm up time. End 6:55 a.m. Sandals / Shoes are not allowed in the Start Area

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Start 1km of Swimming1 LoopCut Off time 8:15 a.m.

7:30 a.m. Start Swim 1km

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1km SWIM map

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Transition 1 Swim Bike

Pick-up your BIKE bagChange in the tentIf wearing a wetsuit you

have to put it in your bike

bag after changing When leaving the tent, drop-off your bag

with the wetsuit in the DROP-OFF zone

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Transition 1 Swim Bike

Close the chinstrap of your helmetPickup your BikePush it to the ExitMount your Bike

only once you left the bike park

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BIKE 100km (62mi)

2 loops

3 Energy Stations per loop

Bike Service car

Cut Off time: 05h30 race time (1:00 p.m.)

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Bike 100km ATTENTION

Follow the signs of the Olympic race (blue arrows).

Attention: at 14.5miles you have to go left while the course for the Olympic racers turns right. There are YELLOW signs indicating this. Later it will be blue signs again for the rest of the course.

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100km|62miBIKE map

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BIKE Energy Stations

Bars (Energy Stations 1&2)Gatorade Energy Drinks (All Stations)Pepsi (Energy Station 2)GU Energy Gels (Energy Station 2)Water (All Stations)

Energy Stations at: 8, 15, 22, 39, 46, 53 miles

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ECOZONES

Throw away your bike bottles and packaging only in the ECOZONES at the beginning and the end of each Energy Station

Otherwise you‘ll be disqualified

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Transition 2 Bike Run

Dismount your bike before entering the Bike Park

Rack your bike in order of arrival: first empty rack

Pick-up your RUN bag, change in the tentPut your Bike gear in the RUN bag and

DROP-OFF your bag when leaving the tent Start the Run

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You received a penalty?

If you received a penalty, go to the PENALTY area and wait until the end of your penalty (countdown starts once you stop insulting the referees)

The penalty area is located at the entry of the tent

After the penalty: change & start the run!

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10km|6.2mi RUN map

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Run 10km (6,2mi)

2 loops

4 Energy Stations will give you the chance to refresh yourself during the run course

Cut Off time Swim + Bike + Run: 2:30 p.m.

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RUN Energy Stations

1st Energy Station: only WaterWater (All Stations)PepsiGu Energy GelsGatorade Energy DrinkOranges (Energy Station 2)Salted Crackers (Energy Station 3)

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Finish Line

Enjoy your last metres on the Finishline!Yes, you can!

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Relaxing Zone

Get your medal Pickup your STREETWEAR bag

Get your Finisher T-Shirt Eat at the Energy Station

Stellar meal planned for 111 athletes!

Enjoy a massageFor your comfort and your security, no

friends & family in the Relaxing Zone, only Finishers!

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Check OutSaturday 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

BIKE PARK & TRANSITION AREA

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Check Out Process

You need your Start Number + Athlete Wristband to check out

Pickup your Transition Bags firstThen get your BikeVolunteers will take back your bike timing chip When entering the Park, hand in your timing chip No Chip = No Bike! (lost chips are $30)

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Star NightSunday 7:00 p.m. (6:45 PM boarding)

LET‘S GET THE PARTY STARTED

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Star NightShuttle leaving at 6:00 p.m.Star Party aboard the Empress on the St. Croix

RiverBuffet, AnimationsAwards Ceremony and prizes

for the top 3 in each Age GroupCelebrate your success with family and friends

(get tickets at Star&Co village for them – yours is included in your entry!)

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Rules & Regulations

FOR A SAFE & FAIR RACE

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General Rules

It is forbidden to:Cut or fold your start numberGet help from third partiesGet race provisions outside of the official

Energy Stations

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SWIM Rules

It is not allowed to swim with your race number

Wetsuits are not allowed if

the water temperature is above 78°Fahrenheit

The wetsuit must be taken back to the transition area

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BIKE rules

Drafting is forbidden.The helmet must be worn at all

times with the chinstrap closed. The race number must be

visibly worn on your lower back. Respect the rule of the road.Keep on the right. Do not cut corners!Escorting (car, motobike, bike, ...) and assistance

are forbidden.

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No Drafting

The distance between two athletes (Drafting zone) is 7x2m (The longer sides of the zone begin at the leading edge of the front wheel and run backward parallel to the bicycle); for PROs/Elite it's 10x2m. See the USAT regulations here.

If you enter in this zone without passing the athlete in front, you will have a 2 minutes penalty (Stop and Go).

2nd offense = Disqualification

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RUN rules

Wear the race number visibly at your frontIf you use a start number belt, wear it on

your waistlineDo not run without a shirtEscorting (bike, roller,

runner,...) and assistance are forbidden

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General Rule

A referees decision shall be final.

Or:Protests must be handed 60 minutes after

finishing the event at an official race referee with the provided form together

Protest forms are available in the race office at Star&Co

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What if...QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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If ...

You lose your timing chip, notify a volunteer to obtain a new one.

You need to give up, let a refereee know you give up and bring your timing chip to the Info booth at Star&Co Village. Your family might ask us at the Info point – you are obliged to tell us what happened. Also let us know if you come back to the race

area or if you‘ll be back in your hotel.

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You have questions?

Before coming to Maple Grove:please contact us at [email protected]

On spot: please come see our team at the Information booth at the Star&Co Village.

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Sponsors

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Partners

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Institutional Partners

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Thank you!

Thank you for looking at this Race BriefingHave a safe trip to beautiful Maple Grove Looking forward to see you there

Yes, you can!