Special Olympics Arizona
August 16, 2008
Triathlon Sprint & Unified
Sprint & Unified by Age Groups
Questions? mike@redrockco.com
NATHAN TRIATHLON
- Olympic Distance Online Registration
- Olympic Distance Mail-In Registration
- Olympic Distance Relay Online Registration
- Olympic Distance Relay Mail-In Registration
- Sprint Distance Online Registration
- Sprint Distance Mail-In Registration
- Expo Clothing Vendor Application and Information
-Expo Non-Clothing Vendor Application and Information
- About Nathan Hydration System
The 2008 Athlete List will be posted starting Sept 1, 2008.
September 21, 2008
Tempe, Arizona will host the Third Annual Nathan Tempe Triathlon. It consists of an Olympic Distance, Olympic Distance Relay and and Sprint Distance triathlon.
The swim is hosted in Tempe Town Lake, the bike is a loop course through the urban streets of Tempe, and the run is on the multi-use path around Tempe Town Lake.
The race will sell out at 1800 athletes. All participants must either be a USAT member or purchase a one day membership. All participants under the age of 18 must hold a USAT Youth membership.
Registration fees will INCREASE on the following dates:
September 1, 2008 - increase $10
September 17, 2008 - increase additional $10
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! - click here for more info
There will be a great expo with on Saturday during Registration/Packet Pick Up that you will not want to miss. Great give-a-ways, product for sale, and great food and drinks. Don't miss the Nathan's Expo on Saturday, September 20th in Tempe Town Beach Park.
This is a USAT Sanctioned event. Please note YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU ARE WEARING HEADPHONES, IPODS, OAKLEY THUMPS, ECT ON THE BIKE COURSE. THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING.
The race begins with the first wave of swimmers at:
6:30 a.m Sunday, September 21, 2008
Transition opens at 4:30 a.m.
Parking is available for the public in the US Airways Parking Garage and they may be charging a parking fee. There is free parking throughout downtown Tempe.
SWIM COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sprint and Olympic waves will start separately.
Sprint - 750m rectangle.
Olympic - 1500m rectangle.
*WAVE TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
Wave #1 - 6:30 a.m. - Pro Athletes, Male Sprint Age 13-65
Wave #2 - 6:34 a.m. - Female Sprint Age 14-59
Wave #3 - 6:38 a.m. - Female Olympic Age 21 - 59 and Relay
Wave #4 - 6:42 a.m. - Male Olympic Age 35 - 75
Wave #5 - 6:46 a.m. - Male Olympic Age 10 - 34
Swim exit and entrance is the same and is located approximately 150m from transition.
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4 Loop Olympic (27.5mi)
2 Loop Sprint (13.75 mi)
6.87 mi per loop
Course Description:
Exit bike transition Tempe Beach Park.
Turn RIGHT on Rio Salado Parkway.
Turn RIGHT on Priest Drive (CAUTION)
Turn RIGHT on Red Mtn Freeway (stay RIGHT).
Turn LEFT on Center Parkway.
Turn LEFT on W. Washington St.
Turn LEFT on Priest (bike traffic CAUTION).
Turn LEFT on Rio Salado (CAUTION)
Follow Rio Salado to Mill Ave.
Turn LEFT on Mill Ave, go over Bridge.
Turn around at Mill Ave, just before Curry Rd..
Return on Mill.
Turn RIGHT on Rio Salado (CAUTION)
OLYMPIC – 4 loops (27.5 mi)
SPRINT – 2 loops (13.75 mi)
Once designated number of loops is complete, turn back into transition off Rio Salado.
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Run Course Description:
Exit bike transition Tempe Beach Park.
Follow Multiuse path EAST, Stay along lake path.
Turn RIGHT to Sidewalk of Rural Bridge. Stay on Rural/Scottsdale Bridge Sidewalk.
Once over the Bridge, take a HARD LEFT.
Follow path to North Bank Multiuse.
Continue past Marina heading West.
On Lake View Road (just past overpass, take a RIGHT.
RIGHT thru parking lot.
RIGHT on to Mill Ave Bridge.
RIGHT into Tempe Beach Park.
SPRINT – 1 loop (3.1mi)
OLYMPIC – 2 loops (6.2mi)
Aid Stations
Water, Gatorade, and Powerbar products will be at each aid station. Expect an aid station approximately every mile.
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Awards will follow directly after the last finisher.
Transition Opens on Race Morning at 4:30 a.m.
Transition:
Each athlete will have a pre-assigned bike rack space with signs directing the athlete to the row. The transition area is approximately 100 meters from the swim enter/exit ramp on the South side of the lake.
The transition area is where Soma and Ironman Arizona are hosted. The surface is grass. We recommend bringing a towel for your transition area.The Finish line will be in Tempe Beach Park along the Historic Mill Avenue Bridge.
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Regardless of which hotel you stay at, please tell them you are with the Triathlon to get a special rate. Below is a list hotels and rates to chose from:
Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport
Location: 1413 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281
Rates: $99.00
Reservations: Click Here
P: (480) 804-9544
F: (480) 804-9548
Now Earn Hyatt Gold Passport Points
www.hyatt.com
Comments: This is what the Hyatt has to say about their Tempe location. "We are pleased to introduce Hyatt Place, a new kind of hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within everyone's reach. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42" flat-panel HDTV, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed™, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa-sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access throughout the hotel. Discover for yourself how perfectly Hyatt Place fits your lifestyle. Hyatt Place. It's so you™."
Airport Shuttle information:
2008 BOOKING CODE: NATHANS- BOOK ONLINE
Mention that you are with the Nathan's Tempe Triathlon and you will receive the special rate for 9/19 - 9/21.
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Tempe Courtyard by Marriott
Location: 601 South Ash Avenue , Tempe , AZ , 85281
Rates: $139.00
Phone: (800) 352-9048
Local: (480) 966-2800
Comments: This property is the closest hotel to the event site. Free airport shuttle. The Courtyard has a great breakfast for athletes the morning of the event and a great pool to relax in after it's all over! If you're looking for a very nice hotel with a very nice price, this is your choice.
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Residence Inn by Marriott
Location: 5075 South Priest Drive, Tempe, Arizona 85282 USA
Phone: 1-480-756-2122
The Residence Inn Tempe puts you in the middle of all Phoenix has to offer. Our Phoenix hotel is only four miles from the airport, six from Arizona State University and Sun Devil Stadium, and a block from the Arizona Mills Mall. Just further are Scottsdale, Mesa and the stunning Desert Botanical Gardens and Phoenix Zoo. Downtown Phoenix is only a 15 minute drive with its parks, museums and Heritage Square. And the golf courses are everywhere!
Back in your Phoenix, AZ hotel enjoy a free breakfast buffet in the morning and free dinner at our nightly social hour. Outside is the BBQ picnic area and a heated pool and hot tub. Inside your suite curl up in front of a fireplace or make yourself a meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Venture from your Phoenix, Arizona hotel and sample one of the many local restaurants.
2008 Booking Code: RRCC
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Best Western Inn of Tempe
Location: 670 North Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281
Rates: coming soon
Phone: (480) 784-2233
Comments: This property is located less than a mile from Tempe Beach Park. They offer 24 hour Free shuttle to and from the airport. . Free continential breakfast. Early breakfast set up for day of the event. 3 hot spas -3 pools. Free wireless high speed internet access. Free parking. Walking distance to all of the great downtown Tempe area. Great location.
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Country Inn and Suites
Location: 808 North Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281
Rates: Coming soon
Phone: (480) 858-9898
Comments: This property is located 1 mile from Tempe Beach Park. They offer Free shuttle to and from the airport and within a 5-mile radius of the hotel. . Free healthy breakfast. Early breakfast set up for day of the event. Pool. Free wireless high speed internet access.
Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. Great price. Large rooms.
BOOKING CODE: Nathans
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Tempe Mission Palms
Location: 60 E. 5th St. Downtown Tempe between 3rd and 5th Street
Rates: standard room rates
Phone: (480) 894-1400 or (800) 547-8705
Comments: This property is located in the heart of Tempe, also walking distance to the site. They offer an airport shuttle. If you're looking to treat yourself to a very elegant hotel while in town, this is your choice.
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Hampton Inn and Suites Tempe/ASU
Location: 1429 N Scottsdale Road, Tempe, AZ 85281
Rates: coming soon
Phone: 480-675-9799
Fax: 480-675-9879
www.hamptontempe.com
Comments: We are located 1 mile north of Tempe Beach Park. We offer free shuttle service daily from 6am - 10pm to and from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport as well as within a five mile radius based upon availability. 2 outdoor poos as well as 3 lighted tennis courts on site.
Complimentary FULL Hot Breakfast daily. Complimentary self-parking. Free Wireless internet access.
Booking Code:coming soon
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is literally 5 minutes away from the finish line of the Timex Triathlon.
Most all hotels offer a free shuttle to and from the airport.
USA Triathlon
Membership Services
PO Box 49489
Colorado Springs, CO 80949-9489
719-955-2807 (phone)
719-955-2685 (fax)
NEW RATES!
Renew or join on line. No processing fees. Call USAT for more information.
Bronze annual membership: $39
Silver annual membership: $100
Gold annual membership: $200
Youth annual membership (under 18): $5
Dates:
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Tempe Beach Park Corner of Mill and Rio Salado, Tempe, AZ
***All athletes must show their USAT membership card (for members only) and current drivers license. PER USAT SANCTIONING RULES - NO EXCEPTIONS. All participants under the age of 18 must be USAT Youth member and have a parent or guardian accompany them to registration.
ALREADY REGISTERED? If you have registered on line or by mailing in your forms, your packets, shirt and goodie bag will be ready and waiting for you. No forms to sign. All packets are alphabetized. If your last name begins with A, go to the A tent. Z go to the Z tent. Per USAT sanctioning rules, you must show your current drivers license AND current USAT membership card (if applicable) to the volunteer at your appropriate tent. In your packet you will have your bib number, bike helmet sticker, and bike cross bar sticker. You will pick up your timing chip at the "timing chip" tent. You will then proceed to pick up your swim cap. That's all there is to do!
CAN'T FIND YOUR USAT CARD? Can't find your card? Contact USAT today for instructions on how to print a temporary one off their internet site. Just registered for a membership and haven't received it yet? Same thing, you can print off a temporary card off of the USAT website www.usatriathlon.org It's legal and easy.
LATE PACKET PICK UP: If you can not make it to packet pick-up...follow these instructions... We will offer the morning of the race packet pick up service. Please contact Sharon (contact page) by Friday, September 19- 5:00pm pst.
LATE REGISTRATION: IF there are slots available, we will have late registration on site, Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. at the late registration/problem/solutions tent. This event filled up last year in early September. CASH ONLY!!! We can not accept checks or credit cards at late registration. There are ATM machines located throughout downtown Tempe for your convenience.
TIMING CHIPS: If you pick up your packet and do not show up for the race, you will be charged a $35.00 fee for our timing chip. To avoid this charge, please return it as quickly as possible to either the Solutions Tent, mail it to our Michigan office at 9775 Ponderosa Dr, South Lyon, MI 48178 or call Sharon for further instructions.
Parking: There is FREE parking in the Tempe Beach Park Parking lot , on Ash St. which is west of the transition area. Also, there is another parking lot further west, just underneath the light rail tracks. There is paid parking throughout downtown Tempe.
Questions?: Call Sharon at 248.437.4524 or email sharon@redrockco.com
FAQ's :
Q: Is packet pick up mandatory Saturday?
A: Absolutely. remember to to contact Sharon by Friday Sept, 19, 5:00pm pst to pick up your packet if you're going to be late. Call 248.47.4524 to make the arrangements to pick up your packet on race day.
Q: What am I picking up at "Packet Pick Up"?
A: All athletes will recieve their bib numbers, their Timing Chip for scoring/timing, a men's and women's specific event shirt, the athlete goody bag.
Q. Do I need any identification?
A. Yes, you will have to show your identification (driver's license, passport, school id) and your USAT membership card to pick up all these items and to check in! All Non-USAT Members will be asked to sign their one day membership forms prior to receiving their packet. If you registered on line or mailed in your registration, you are all set to go.
Q. Can anyone else pick up my packet?
A. No, according to USAT rulings, only the athlete with proper identification may pick up their packet. This includes the relay teams.
Q: Should I bring my bike to packet pick up?
A: NO. Please do not bring your bike to the registration area while picking up your packet. We will have bike racks for you to use while picking up your packet.
Q. Do I have to check in my bike on Saturday?
A. Yes, you do need to check your bike in on Saturday. We will provide security for your bikes until the event closes on Sunday afternoon.
There will be assigned bike rack numbers for each athlete, so it will NOT be first come-first serve. Each row will be very well marked with your bib/bike sticker numbers and something special to help you remember your row.
Q: What is the best time to check in to avoid lines?
A: The best time is not at 10:00 a.m. However, our packet pick up process is easy and convenient. No long lines. Since the bike racks are not "first come, first serve" and are pre-assigned, there is no rush to get there early. Remember - we ask that you do not bring your bikes to the registration area.
Q: Will there be a pre-swim at packet pickup?
A: At this time, there will not be a pre-swim.
Q: Where do I park for the expo?
A: Parking will be free at the America West/US Airways garage just west of Monti's. Also you can park on Fifth Street and Mill Garage, or along Mill Avenue. There will also be parking available at the Tempe Beach Parking Lot along Rio Salado.
You must be there to get your award. We will not mail your awards.
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Time: Approx. 11:00 a.m.
What: Age Group awards and Raffle
Where: Tempe Beach Park
The Nathans Triathlon 2007 race results are now available to view. Click here to find your results www.sportstats.ca
Red Rock Company will not offer a refund on your entry fees for this event.
Any Questions, please call Sharon at 248/921-2720 or e-mail her at sharon@redrockco.com.
Red Rock enforces a strict NO TRANSFER policy.
Athletes are not allowed to sell or gift their registration to another athlete. Athletes are not allowed to transfer their registration to another year or race.
Why do we have such strict policies? Every event company in the country has the same policy for a reason. When the athlete registers, the event company begins preparing for your experience. Whether it's hiring police, security, buying t-shirts, athlete bags, etc. We incurred expenses immediately, regardless if you race. Since most all of Red Rock events sell out, when can not allow transfers. In theory, the athlete could sign up for the Nathan Triathlon and try and transfer into the sold out Quarterman for example, among other reasons.
Thank you for your understanding!
The original Tempe Triathlon was conceptualized on the beaches of Kona, Hawaii at the Ironman World Championships in 2005.
Now in it's third year, Nathan Performance Gear owns the title sponsorship rights to one of the largest Olympic distance races in the country. The Nathan Tempe Triathlon, is hosted at Tempe Beach Park on September 21, 2008.
Landis Cyclery (www.landiscyclery.com) will be offering a bike shipping service and building service for all out of town athletes.
Call (480)730-1081 for more information and rates
There will be aide stations at the following locations:
#1 - Transition Area - There will be gallons of water and cups in the transition area for race morning. Athletes can fill their water bottles or have a last minute drink of water.
#2 - Bike Course - There will be NO AID STATIONS on the bike course. Come prepared....its Arizona, it can get hot, stay hydrated!! =))
# 3 Run Course - At approximately each mile on the run course there will be a fully stocked aide station, including Powerbar products, water, and Gatorade. There will be a total of six aide stations on the Olympic distance run course and three aide stations on the Sprint distance run course.
#1 - Transition Area - There will be gallons of water and cups in the transition area for race morning. Athletes can fill their water bottles or have a last minute drink of water.
#2 - Bike Course - There will be NO AID STATIONS on the bike course. Come prepared....its Arizona, it can get hot, stay hydrated!! =))
# 3 Run Course - At approximately each mile on the run course there will be a fully stocked aide station, including Powerbar products, water, and Gatorade. There will be a total of six aide stations on the Olympic distance run course and three aide stations on the Sprint distance run course.
The lake temperature for The Nathan Tempe Triathlon is expected to be in the low 80's or high 70's, which by USAT would make wetsuits NOT legal (under78*F is wetsuit legal). In 2006, the event was not a wetsuit legal event due to warmer than normal water temperatures.
This race is NOT wetsuit legal as of September 18th, 2007.
Click here for a historical chart of Tempe Town Lake Water Temperatures
If you are staying at the host hotel or any downtown Tempe hotel, renting a car will not be necessary. The Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is only minutes away from the race site and your hotels will be only meters away from transition.
However, there are plenty of great attractions in Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix and even farther north (i.e. The Grand Canyon!) which completely justifies renting a vehicle. If that's the case, we recommend you contact the following companies that operate out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport:
www.budget.com
www.alamo.com
www.hertz.com
www.dollarrentacar.com
However, there are plenty of great attractions in Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix and even farther north (i.e. The Grand Canyon!) which completely justifies renting a vehicle. If that's the case, we recommend you contact the following companies that operate out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport:
www.budget.com
www.alamo.com
www.hertz.com
www.dollarrentacar.com
ASI Photos is the official photographer of all Red Rock Events.
Click here to be taken to the ASI Website after the completion Nathan Tempe Triathlon and enter your bib number to view your personalized photos!
Click here to be taken to the ASI Website after the completion Nathan Tempe Triathlon and enter your bib number to view your personalized photos!
Statistics
* Opened November 7, 1999; conceptualized in 1966 by ASU
* 220 surface acres - 2 miles long, 800-1200 feet wide
* Average depth: 12.5 feet, ranging from 7 to 19 feet
* Actual lake construction costs: $44,864,878
Water Information
* Capacity is about 3,000 acre-feet or 977 million gallons
* Water to keep the lake full comes from reclaimed water, recharge and recovery and water exchanges
* Water quality is maintained by keeping the water well mixed, proper aeration and chemical controls
* The lake does not lose water to seepage thanks to a recovery system that pumps water back into the lake
* Evaporation costs Town Lake about the same amount of water used by two golf courses each year or about the same amount consumed by a 1,000-acre alfalfa field.
Click here for Tempe Town Lake Temperature Chart
* Opened November 7, 1999; conceptualized in 1966 by ASU
* 220 surface acres - 2 miles long, 800-1200 feet wide
* Average depth: 12.5 feet, ranging from 7 to 19 feet
* Actual lake construction costs: $44,864,878
Water Information
* Capacity is about 3,000 acre-feet or 977 million gallons
* Water to keep the lake full comes from reclaimed water, recharge and recovery and water exchanges
* Water quality is maintained by keeping the water well mixed, proper aeration and chemical controls
* The lake does not lose water to seepage thanks to a recovery system that pumps water back into the lake
* Evaporation costs Town Lake about the same amount of water used by two golf courses each year or about the same amount consumed by a 1,000-acre alfalfa field.
Click here for Tempe Town Lake Temperature Chart
PRE-RIDE and RUN with the PHOENIX TRIATHLON CLUB
September 6th and 7th - 7:00 a.m.
Pre-Ride the Bike Course (2 to 4 loops) and the Run Course (1 to 2 loops of 3.1miles).
The Phoenix Triathlon Club and their supported team in conjunction with Red Rock Company will be leading previews of both courses on both days.
Every one is welcome. 2-3 pace groups on the bike ride.
Meet at Tempe Beach Park Parking lot located at 54 W Rio Salado Pkwy Tempe, AZ 85281
From the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway), exit at either Priest (west side) or Rural (east side) and travel south to the Rio Salado Parkway
All riders must obey standard traffic laws. Ride at your own risk, this is not an organized event, simply a way to pre-ride the course with some fellow racers!!
All bikes must be checked in to the transition area no later than 7:30pm, Saturday,September 20, 2008.
No bikes will be permitted at the registration/packet pick up area.
Bike Check-in begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
We will have professional security all night long watching your bikes. They will be armed and dangerous :)
BIKE CHECK IN SATURDAY ONLY- Bike check in is Saturday only. No morning of check in this year. Please pick up your packet prior to checking in your bike. This is not a first come first serve bike rack system. The bikes are racked by your bib number so you will need your packet in order to find your spot. You'll have plenty of time to get your bike from your car and find your spot. Please for the safety and convenience of the other athletes, please do not bring your bike to the packet pick up area. For those of you who forget, we will have bike racks for you to use while picking up your packet.
BIKE CHECK OUT- In order to leave the transition area with your bike, you will need to have your bib number with you that corresponds with your bike sticker. No exceptions.
REMOVING YOUR BIKE AFTER THE RACE- The Red Rock staff wants to make this a safe event. We ask that all athletes wait until after the event is over to remove their bikes from the transition area. This is for the safety of all athletes and for the security of your bike. If for some reason you must remove your bike early, we ask that you exit through the "bike-out" transistion area ONLY. PLEASE do not try to remove your bike over our fencing. Our security team will assist you to the proper exit. Thanks!