2009 New Balance Triathlon

NEW BALANCE VICTORIA

TRIATHLON

June 21 , 2009

This tremendously popular, yet low-key and grassroots race is a perennial sell-out! Staged on the edge of beautiful Victoria, this event is famous for its 2 loop trail run course around scenic Elk Lake.

Latest News:

This web page is updated frequently, so please check back regularly.

In 2009, a Sprint Course Distance race has be added to give the athletes more race choices. Distances to be determined.

Seasons Pass:

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Race Course:

Event location: Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake, Victoria, BC, Canada

Swim: 1.9 KM

Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake

Click here for the swim course

All participants must finish the swim before the cut-off of 1:15 in the water .

All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.

Swim waves to be determined

6:45AM –Race starts

Bike: 86.5 KM (2 Loops)

Saanich Peninsula

Click here for the bike course

All participants must finish the bike before the cut-off of 12:00Noon.

Aid Stations: 2 aid stations per loop.

Run: 20 KM

Run on the trails that surround Elk Lake (2 laps)
Aid Stations: Aid stations at approximately every 2 Kilometers for a total of 5.

Click here for the run course

Registration:

Entry Fees for the Half IM:

Early Bird, Until September 30, 2008:
Individual- $205; Relay (2 people)- $225; Relay (3 people)- $245

Regular Fee, October 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009:
Individual $225; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Late Entry, May1- June 17, 2009:
Individual $240; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270

Entry Fees for the Short Course:

Early Bird, Until September 30, 2008:
Individual- $69; Relay (2 people)- $79; Relay (3 people)- $89

Regular Fee, October 1, 2008 - April 30, 2009:
Individual $89; Relay (2 people)- $99; Relay (3 people)- $99

Late Entry, May1- June 17, 2009:
Individual $109; Relay (2 people)- $119; Relay (3 people)- $119

Refund Policy:

Race Entry minus $60 fee if athlete withdraws before Jan. 31, 2009, no refunds will be issued or considered after Jan. 31, 2009.

All entries are non-transferable.

Be sure you can and will race prior to registering. The exchange of entries is strictly prohibited.

Online Registration closes on Midnight on June 17th, 2009 or sooner if the event fills up with 600 individuals and 100 teams.

An additional $15.00 for each participant, or $6.00 for each member of a relay team, will be charged on your entry form if a VALID TriBC# is not provided.

Race Camp :

Victoria Long Distance Triathlon Preparation Camp

Saturday, May 30, 2009, $95.00

This camp is limited to 25 participants.
Join the coaches of LifeSport for this camp to ensure you meet your goals come race day! This camp will include a nice goodie bag as well.

9:15:	LECTURE: LifeSport coaches will lecture on bike and run pacing, half-iron nutrition planning, as well as running technique for triathlon.
10:30:	TRAINING: Brick (Bike to Run) session - bike one lap of the bike course (45km), followed by a run on the course (10 km). Athletes will be given specific training goals for the brick session.
2:00:	LECTURE: Open water swimming, sighting, swimming straight, group swimming dynamics, and wetsuit adjustment. Learn to swim smart, and swim faster! Tips on picking your start spot, swimming safely, sighting and swimming straight, how to use stroke rate and draft effectively in the open water.
3:00:	TRAINING: OPEN WATER SWIM - Balance Drills, Start simulation and Endurance Swim. Supported open water swim practice on the course, plus coaching debrief.
4:15:	WRAP UP: Debrief, Q&A, wrap-up and goodies.

Pre Race Info:

Event Sanctioning:

This event will be sanctioned by Triathlon British Columbia. Triathlon British Columbia rules will apply. Please review all the rules at http://www.tribc.org. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Your chin strap must be buckled at all times you are in contact with the bike even in the transition area.

Race Garment:

Check back for further details.

Relay Teams:

Teams may consist of two or three members, Team divisions include: male, female and mixed.

Hand off your timing chip in the transition area at your assigned bike rack

All relay participants need to be body marked

Only the runner wears the race bib

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, June 20:

2:00PM to 7:00PM

Mandatory Bike Drop & Race Package Pick-Up

All bikes must be dropped off and checked into transition. The bikes will be kept protected overnight by professional security.

Your registration and race package kits including you race garment will be given to you at this time.

All members of Triathlon British Columbia must present their membership card.

Everyone must also sign a waiver.

Your timing chips will be handed out on Sunday morning.

3:00PM

LifeSport Open Water Swim Technique Clinic (FREE)

This short clinic will provide the participants with the knowledge to swim faster in the open water with less effort. Learn from Olympic Gold Medal Coach Lance Watson on topics including warm-ups, starts, sighting, drafting, wetsuit selection, training tips, and how to deal with waves or currents. There will also be information how to transfer pool swimming into the open water and give you some open water workout suggestions that you can implement into your own training.

3:30PM

Kids Fun Run

This FREE fun and family oriented run will kick start the weekend at Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake.

No entry fee or registration required.

Check back for further details.

4:00PM

Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting

Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake

Everyone must attend.

Sunday, June 21:

Parking:

5:00AM to 6:30AM

Parking will be limited at Hamsterly Beach. Please try to car-pool and arrange to be dropped-off at the race site.

Race Schedule:

5:15AM to 6:30AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up

5:15AM - Transition Opens
6:45AM - Race Starts (Swim waves to be determined)

2:00PM - Awards (Adjustable depending on race variables)

Post Race Info:

Prize Money:

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Finisher’s Medals:

All Finishers will receive a finisher’s medals.

Awards for Age Groups:

Age categories will be in five year increments

(e.g. Under 24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.

Your age group is determined by your age on December 31, 2009.

Timing & Results:

We will use Chip Timing from Race Headquarters, live timing will be available from the LifeSport website.

Photos:

2008 Official Race Photographer is Mark Creery Photography

2007 PHOTOS by Mark Creery

2007 PHOTOS by Tony Austin

Race Announcer:

The one and only, Steve King.

Coaching:

Coaching and Training Programs for this event available through LifeSport Coaching. For more information, click here.

Travel & Lodging:

Airports:

Victoria International Airport
Nanaimo Airport

Ferries:

BC Ferries
Seattle to Victoria Passenger Ferry
Port Angeles Ferry
Anacortes to Sidney Ferry

Partner Hotels:

Accent Inns

Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites

Event Benefactors:

Organizers are pleased to support the Dave Smart Foundation .The Smart Foundation is committed to raising awareness of the risks of melanoma.

Volunteers:

Be a part of an exciting world class event! We would love to have you out! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here

Host a Triathlete?

We appreciate your help! Click here to download a Homestay host application.

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