Hy-Vee IronKids U.S. Championship
2012 Hy-Vee IronKids US Championship Pre-Race Information Venue Location: Gray’s Lake: 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Friday, August 31, 2012 Registration, Packet Pick-Up, Expo Race Director Course Talk (need only attend one) Bike Check-In: (You may choose to leave your belongings overnight- security will be present) Saturday, September 1, 2012 6:00-7:45 a.m. Race day packet pickup | Gray’s Lake **NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE** 6:30 a.m. Transition Opens for all athletes 7:45 a.m. Transition Closes for ALL athletes- it will not re-open in between age divisions 7:50 a.m. National Anthem and Opening Ceremonies 8:00 a.m. – Hy-Vee IronKids U.S. Championship Senior Race
9:30 a.m. – Hy-Vee IronKids U.S. Championship Intermediate Race 10:15 a.m. – Hy-Vee IronKids U.S. Championship Junior Race 12:30 p.m. – Hy-Vee IronKids U.S. Championship Awards Ceremony *Please remember that all timelines are tentative and subject to change**
On-site and Race Day Parking All parking will be on the south side of Gray’s lake. Please review the following websites for addresses and parking lot closure information: http://www.ironkids.com/2012_Schedule/Hy-Vee_IronKids_U_S__Championship.htm http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/Parks/Pages/GraysLakeParkPark.aspx http://www.dmgov.org/Departments/Parks/PDF/HyVeeTri2012_closures.pdf WATER TEMPERATURE/ WET SUIT POLICY The water temperature is expected to be between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. We will be measuring the temperature over the next few days to determine if the swim will be wet suit legal. We would suggest that if you own a wet suit, to bring it just in case the swim is deemed wet suit legal. If you do not own a wet suit, that is perfectly fine, it is not required. Host Hotel Hotel Fort Des Moines BIKE SUPPORT Hy-Vee and IronKids team is proud to partner with Kyle's Bikes for the Championship race. Kyle's Bikes will be on site throughout the weekend to assist with any mechanical or bike needs. Feel to stop by their shop or swing by the expo for all of your bike tech needs. Kyle’s Bikes 1840 SW White Birch Circle CONTACT: (515) 965 0333 kyle@kylesbikes.com
A Few Things You Should Know: -Timing Chips will be handed out race morning, prior to your wave start -The race will be a time-trial start for all divisions -Athletes must rack their bike according to their assigned bike rack spot, determined by their race number. There will be six bikes per rack. -Athletes and parents will not be allowed to remove any equipment out of transition until the race has concluded -A parent or guardian must be present with each athlete to pick up his/her packet to sign the appropriate waivers -Please bring proof of your USAT membership (either your USAT Card or a yellow slip from a previous race) if you have not purchased a one-day membership online for the Championship. Otherwise, you will be required to purchase a one-day membership on-site (NO EXCEPTIONS).
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