SpineCare Rocketman Triathlon
SpineCare Rocketman Triathlon
August 29, 2010
1.5-km swim / 40-km bike / 10-k run
Col Hudson Recreation Area
Redstone Arsenal, AL
*New Olympic Distance*
Welcome to the 17th Annual
SpineCare Rocketman!
The Rocketman Triathlon is a USAT Sanctioned Olympic Distance Triathlon put on by the Team Rocket Tri-Club. 2010 marks the 17th year for the Rocketman Triathlon in memory of John Masterson.
The event takes place at 7:30 am on Sunday, August 29, 2010, at the Col. Hudson Recreation Area on beautiful Redstone Arsenal. This race benefits the USMCR Toys for Tots Program.
This will be a great "tune-up" race for those who have qualified or are attempting to qualify for Age Group Nationals in Tuscaloosa just 4 weeks later.
All participants and spectators are URGED to bring a new toy to the race. The toys should be turned in at packet pickup. If you wish to make an additional monetary donation to Toys for Tots you can donate to the program during the online registration process on imATHLETE.
The race is limited to 450 competitors. Due to military security considerations, all entries must be received by August 25, 2010. There will be NO race day registration.
If you are not a U.S. Citizen, please check the box on the entry form and note your nationality. Entrants younger than age 15 must be approved by the race director, Mike Gerrity, phone 256-508-9116 (mjgerrity@knology.net) before entry.
New "Collegiate" category for awards and low budget entry fee.
Registration:
Online registration only! Please go to: http://www.imathlete.com/events/RocketmanTriathlon
This race benefits USMCR Toys for Tots Program. All participants and spectators are URGED to bring a new toy to the race. The toys should be turned in at packet pickup. If you wish to make an additional monetary donation to Toys for Tots please make out a separate check to USMCR Toys for Tots and enclose it with your entry.
USAT Sanctioned Race:
This race is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. All participants must either be an annual member of USAT, or purchase a one-day membership for $10. Annual membership can be purchased from USAT for $39. Youth racers 17 years old and under MUST be an annual member of USAT. Annual membership for youth members (17 and under) can be purchased from USAT for only $5.00. Visit www.usatriathlon.org for more information about becoming an annual member.
YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET ONLY. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but it is a strict USAT rule. At packet pickup you must show a PHOTO I.D. and your USAT card. If you are not a USAT member, you must sign up for a special one day fee ($10 CASH or CHECK only) and sign a USAT waiver. Those who signed up online via active.com have already paid your one day fee, and need only sign the waiver (you still must present a photo I.D. to pick up your packet).
These are very strict guidelines we must follow to retain USAT sanctioning. If they are not met, you will not race, no exceptions.The decision to become a USAT event was made due to the astronomical cost of private insurance for a one day multi-sport race. As a USAT race, USAT completely covers all insurance needs, plus earns you points toward national rankings, and ensures you are competing in a USAT approved event. As over half of our competitors are USAT members, this becomes a very cost effective means for covering our race. If you are not a USAT member, you may want to consider joining as more and more races are falling under USAT governance. Please consider going to the USAT website and reviewing the benefits of membership.
All USAT races use the "age-up rule" for award distribution and ranking. the "age-up rule" means you are racing based on your age as of the last day of the year (12/31/2010).
Course Description:
Swim: 1.5-km swim in the Tennessee River, time trial format at 3 to 5 second interval. Swimmers will be seeded based upon their estimated swim times provided on entry form.
Bike: 40-km course. The bike course is an out and back on paved asphalt. The course has a couple of rolling hills, but is primarily flat and fast. There is no water on the bike course. It is recommended that you carry at least one bottle on the bicycle. Please check your bike to ensure that all bar ends are capped.
Run: 10-km course. The run course takes place on a combination of asphalt roads, gravel roads and smooth gravel trail. The run will be challenging due to heat and several gradual hills. Please stay hydrated!!!
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, August 28th
1:00 - 6:00 PM Packet pickup and new toy drop off at Fleet Feet Sports. No bicycle inspection required.
Sunday, August 29th
6:00 - 7:15 am - Packet pick-up, body marking, chip pick-up, & Toys for Tots drop off
7:15 am - Begin lining up at the swim start for final instructions
7:30 am - RACE START
12:00 am - Run course closes food, door prizes available at finish area.
Awards will begin as quickly as possible after last finisher.
12:30 am - Awards Ceremonies
Directions:
If you do not have a DoD sticker/Arsenal decal on your car, you will be required to obtain a one day pass to get on Redstone Arsenal. Indicate on the imATHLETE Registration Form that you need a one day pass to expedite the process on race day morning.
Entrance to this race for vehicles that do not have an DoD sticker/Arsenal decal on your car, must be from Redstone Arsenal Gate 9. From the I-565/Research Park Blvd interchange, go south on Research Park Blvd. You will be required to enter the Visitors Center located on the right just before the gate to secure your visitors pass. As you enter Gate 9, Research Park Blvd becomes Rideout Rd. Take Rideout Rd south for approximately 3.2 miles to the traffic signal at Martin Rd. Turn left on Martin Rd going east for 2.3 miles to Patton Rd. Turn right on Patton Rd going south for 4.5 miles to Rayford Rd. Turn left onto Rayford Rd and continue east for 0.8 mile as it will take you straight to the Col Hudson Recreation Area.
Special Instructions:
All adults attending the race must have a valid form of ID to enter Redstone Arsenal, such as drivers license. This applies to spectators as well as competitors. No cameras will be allowed onto Redstone Arsenal. If you do not pick up your packet on Saturday, August 28, you must get to the race site early and pick up your packet there. Make sure you have your USAT card with you or be prepared to buy a one day pass.
Awards:
1st, 2nd, 3rd — Overall (male and female)
1st, Masters, Age 40+, — Overall (male and female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd — 5-year age groups, starting with the 15 to 19 age group and ending with 85+ year olds
1st, 2nd, 3rd — Military (male and female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd — Clydesdale (male, +200 lbs) and Athena (female, +150 lbs)
1st, 2nd, 3rd — Collegiate (male and female)
1st, 2nd, 3rd — Relay Teams (male, female, & mixed)
