Girls Gone Tri--Session II
| Starts | Location |
|---|---|
| Saturday, June 02, 2012 8:00 AM |
Bluffton/Beaufort County Pool 55 Pritchard Street Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 Contact Information: Event Organizer Website |
Ladies, these are your races! A 250 yard pool swim, 10 mile road bike, and 2 mile run gets you to the Girls Gone Tri finish line. This is a great triathlon for first-timers and a prefect way to hone your skills for the 2012 multisport season.
All participants will receive race shirts. Awards will go to overall and age group winners. All finishers will receive a finishers award! This event is sure to please the greenest of athletes and those who are road tested. You don't want to miss it!
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Additional Information
Girls Gone Tri
Ladies, these are your races! A 250 yard pool swim, 10 mile road bike, and 2 mile run gets you to the Girls Gone Tri finish line. This is a great triathlon for first-timers and a prefect way to hone your skills for the 2012 multisport season.
The Race
The race is Sat., June 2, at 8:00 a.m. and starts/finishes at the Bluffton/Beaufort County Pool, 55 Pritchard Street, Bluffton, SC 29910. The swim is 250 yards in the safe confines of the pool. Each person will swim 5 lanes up and back. Each lane is 25 yards. You'll swim 50 yards per lane (25 up/25 back). Each person will go off at intervals of a few seconds apart in time trial fashion. The bike is out to "new Bluffton" on paved roads, and back. The run is 2 miles through Old Town Bluffton!
Individual or Relay?
Swim 250 yards, bike 10 miles, and run 2 miles ..and you've nailed it....you are a Girl Gone Tri. Relay teams of 2 and 3 are allowed and welcome!
Girls Gone Tri Session II individual Fees
The race fees are: Individual:$35.00 through January 15, 2012; $50.00 Jan 16 through March 18; $65.00 March 19 through May 28; $75.00 after April 8 (including packet pick up and race day registration--assuming slots remain available.)
Girls Gone Tri Session II Relay Fees
Relays:$70.00 through January 15; $85.00 through March 18; $95.00 through May 28; $100.00 after May 28 (including packet pick up & race day registration and assuming that slots remain available.)
Girls Gone Tri--Session I (4/14/2012)
Can't make the June 2 race? Can't get enough triathlon? Girls Gone Tri session II will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Same location, same course. For info and registration, please see: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2003006
Girls Gone Tri Sessions 1 & 2 Registration
Register now for both the April 14 & June 2, 2012 Girls Gone Tri races and receive discounted fees. The earlier you register, the greater the savings! The race fees for both sessions are: Individual:$65.00 through January 15, 2012; $90.00 Jan 16 through March 4; $120.00 March 5 through April 8; $140.00 after April 8 (including packet pick up and race day registration--assuming slots remain available.)
Girls Gone Tri Sessions I & II Relay Fees
Relay teams may register early for and race both Girls Gone Tri I & Girls Gone Tri II. The race fees are: $130 through January 15, 2012; $160.00 January 16 through March 4, $180.00 March 5 through April 8; and, $200.00 after April 8 including packet pick up and race day.
Winter Warrior-duathlon & splash n' dash
Multisport Fitness is hosting the February 25 Winter Warrior duathlon and the March 3, 2012 Winter Warrior splash & dash! More information on and registration for these events can be found at: Feb 25 duathlon: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2002515 March 3: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2002687 Do them both and earn the title of Ultimate Winter Warrior!
Multisport Queen
Race/complete all 4 (individuals only): The Feb 25 Winter Warrior Duathlon, March 3 Winter Warrior Splash & Dash (Ultimate Winter Warrior), Girls Gone Tri I & Girls Gone Tri II and be anointed a Multisport Queen. By racing all 4 events, you'll receive the Ultimate Winter Warrior shirt and finisher's awards PLUS a special award designating you as Multisport Queen.
Multisport Queen Fees
The race fees for all 4 events (Multisport Queen) are: Individual:$125.00 through January 15, 2012; $165.00 Jan 16 through Feb 19; $205.00 Feb 20-Feb 23 (including packet pick up and race day registration--assuming slots remain available.)
Winter Warrior 4.2K Road Race
Got some buds who would rather just run and forget about all of this multisport monkey business? The Winter Warrior 4.2K (2.5 mile) Road Race will be held simultaneously with the first run of the Winter Warrior Duathlon. For more info & to sign up, please see: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2002688
Splash & Dash-USAT Sanctioned Races
ALL participants, including all relay team members, must be a licensed USAT member at the time of the race or buy a one-day license to race for $12.00. For more information on USA Triathlon and to join, see www.usatriathlon.org or call 719/597-9090. USAT rules shall be enforced. You are responsible for knowing the USAT rules. USAT rules WILL be enforced!
Refunds & Race Delays
There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine BUT the race director reserves the right to modify the course or change the start time or possibly even the date of the race for the safety of the participants.
Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
Place and times for packet pick-up will soon be determined. If registered, you'll be notified of the time and place. Alternatively, check back here for further details. On race day, packets will be available from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at the race site. There will be limited race day registration at the race site from 7:00-7:30 a.m. race morning.
Directions to the race site from Hilton Head
The race will start and end at the Bluffton/Beaufort County Pool, 55 Pritchard St., Bluffton, SC 29910. From Hilton Head, take 278 off island, left on Highway 46 (Bluffton Road) into Bluffton, left at the 4 way stop which puts you on Bruin Road, right on Pritchard St, and the pool is on your right.
Directions to the race site from Savannah, Ga
The race will start and end at the Bluffton/Beaufort County Pool, 55 Pritchard St., Bluffton, SC 29910. From Savannah, Ga., cross the Savannah River on US 17, stay on 17 until you see signs for Hilton Head and turn onto 170 towards Hilton Head/Bluffton. 170 merges with 46. Stay on 170/46 into Bluffton. At the 4 way stop, go straight across and 46/May River becomes Bruin. Continue on Bruin, take a right on Pritchard, the pool is on your left.
Parking
Please park in the school parking lot next to the pool!
THE SWIM
The swim is 250 yards in the pool. Wetsuits are not allowed! Each person will swim 5 lanes up and back. Each lane is 25 yards. You'll swim 50 yards per lane (25 up/25 back). Each person shall seed themselves according to their ability. Each person will go off at intervals of a few seconds apart. Swim caps will be provided.
THE BIKE COURSE
The 10 mile course is out & back. The course is very flat. The roads are paved. There could always be some potholes and areas that we will endeavor to mark to call your attention to them but you are required to keep your attention to your ride and your surroundings. The turns and turn around will be marked. Deputies and volunteers will be on the course but you are to stay aware of the surroundings! You must ride to the right unless passing! Helmets and handlebar ends are required.
THE RUN
The run is a loop course that take you through Old Town Bluffton. There will be at least 1 chance to pass an aid station. The aid stations will offer water and fluid replacement drinks.
Race Shirts
All pre-registered for the Girls Gone Tri triathlons by April 1 will receive race shirts. You must register by April 1 to guarantee that you will receive a shirt in the size that you like. There is NO guarantee as to race shirt availability or size availability if not registered by April 1!! If racing all 4 events, you must be registered by Feb 12 to guarantee shirts. This goes to Ultimate Winter Warriors too! At present, all cotton, uni-sex shirts are contemplated so size accordingly!
AWARDS
Awards will be given to: The overall male and female, master’s male and female, and grandmaster male and female winners will receive awards. Awards will be given to the top male and female athlete in 14 and under age group and 5 year age groups from 15-70+. Awards will be given to the top male, female, and coed relay team. Finishers awards will be given to all completing the race!!
Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony
Be sure to hang around and enjoy a post race food and drinks. The awards ceremony will be held as soon as possible following the race but since the swim start is time trial style, final results calculations and ultimately the awards presentation will not start until the race is concluded. It is hoped that the awards will begin by 10:15 a.m. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed.
Further Information
Further Information: For further information, contact Andy Kennedy, Multisport Fitness, LLC. E-mail: multisportfit@aol.com ; telephone: 225-772-2737. Mailing: Multisport Fitness, LLC, 15 Governors Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Beneficiaries & Causes
A portion of the net proceeds from the race will benefit local charities!!
Volunteers
Volunteer are always needed! Ladies, bring your significant others and we'll put them to work. A volunteer T-shirt and copious amounts of THANKS will be included!