ROCK CLIFF TRIATHLON @ Jordanelle Reservoir

Saturday JUNE 23rd  2012

 

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INDIVIDUAL SPRINT DISTANCE

Early Bird $49 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011

Early Registration $55 January 1 2012 – April 23 2012

Late Registration $65 April 24 2012 - June 15 2012

 

INDIVIDUAL OLYMPIC DISTANCE

Early Bird $59 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011

Early Registration $69 January 1 2012 – April 23 2012

Late Registration $75 April 24 2012 - June 15 2012

 

SPRINT RELAY (2 & 3 Person Teams)

Early Bird $95 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011

Early Registration $100 January 1 2012 – April 23 2012

Late Registration $110 April 24 2012 - June 15 2012

 

OLYMPIC RELAY (2 & 3 Person Teams)

Early Bird $110 November 14 2011 - December 31 2011

Early Registration $115 January 1 2012 – April 23 2012

Late Registration $120 April 24 2012 - June 15 2012

 

2011 RESULTS ARE IN! Click Here

2011 Rock Cliff Race Report by TriEdge columnist Jen Hamilton

We came here to finish – Blog Post by proud triathlete Mom

Looking for the next great race … see what is left on the 2011 calender for racetri

June 25, 2011 Rock Cliff is on like Donkey Kong!!!

The Rock Cliff Triathlon at Jordanelle includes both Sprint and Olympic distance races.

Sprint

750 Meter Swim/14 Mile Bike/5K Run

Olympic

1500 Meter Swim/25 Mile Bike/10K Run

The race starts with a swim in the freshest mountain water you can’t even buy in a bottle. The Jordanelle reservoir is surrounded by beautiful mountains and is fed mostly by “The Greatest Snowmelt on Earth.” It is expected that the water will be around 60 degrees this year, therefore wetsuits are mandatory. Neoprene caps are recommended but must be worn underneath the race issued cap which will be marked with your race number.

WEATHER FORECAST

This is an event sanctioned by USAT and we would like to remind you of a few very important items.

·         All athletes are required to show a photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS.  Every single participant racing must have a photo ID; this includes all relay participants. Youth athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID.  Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT sanctioned event. If your card is lost, you can download and print out a temporary one at http://www.usatriathlon.org/member-services.

Important things to keep in mind during packet pickup:

1.       Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person. Regarding relays: all relay members must be present to receive the packet, or split up the relay packet for each participant.

2.       If an athlete does not bring a photo ID to packet pickup there are two options:

·         Go home to get it

·         Have someone email/fax them a copy of their photo ID to the nearest connection. Race officials WILL NOT provide a connection for this convenience.

3.   If an athlete does not bring a USAT membership card to packet pickup there are three options:

·         Go home to get it

·         Find internet access where a temporary card can be printed

·         Purchase a one-day membership for $10 which can later be applied to a membership renewal by submitting a receipt of purchase

RACE DAY Schedule:

It all happens on Saturday June 25

Packet Pickup / Check-in: 6:30-8:30 am

Race Director Briefing: 9:00 am in transition area

Olympic Start: 9:30 am

Sprint Start: 9:35 am

It’s a small race, so we will be starting the men and women together for both Sprint and Olympic Distances.

Check out the shirt design that you voted for this years rock cliff!

Jordanelle Reservoir offers triathletes one of the premier racing locations in Utah.

….   See Transition map below

The race kicks off at the Rock Cliff area boat ramp which has been recently paved and guarantees one of the fastest transitions from swim to bike. The swim course is a an 800 meter counter clockwise loop with the Sprint distance athletes doing one loop and the Olympic distance competitors in it for two.

The bike route takes athletes through Francis and Woodland and is a fast course with a few false flats and a great down-hill stretch.

Maps, Maps, and more Maps:

The run route is mostly flat with the vast majority located in the beautiful Rock Cliff camping area providing a great opportunity for spectators to view racers and congregate at the finish line to cheer on the athletes.

Swim Caps

Swim caps will be provided at packet pickup the morning of the race. The issued cap must be worn during the swim.

Wetsuits

Wetsuits are required by the US Coastguard, any athlete found without a wetsuit will be pulled from the water. Water temperature will likely be 60F or less. Wetsuit strippers WILL NOT be provided.

REGISTRATION

While you may register same day (Saturday Morning) you will not be guaranteed a timing chip, shirt, or finisher medal. Any same day registrations will be subject to a $10 fee, registration closes at 7:30AM Saturday June 25th. It is highly recommended you register online. Online registration closes Wednesday June 22 at midnight.

Timing

Electronic chip timing of the event will be provided by TRUTIMING. All participants will be timed and will be provided with 5 splits (swim, T1, Bike, T2, Run). Results will be posted on Saturday within 8 hours of the final participant crossing the finish line. A link to the RESULTS will be posted on this webpage. Instructions for chip use will be provided at packet pick-up.

Relay Teams

Relay team members will wait inside the transition area at the bike rack location of the team where you will transfer your timing chip from one team member to another. Each team will be issued one timing chip, one swim cap, and one bib number.

Transition Area

There will be a single transition area down by the water. Once again the Rock Cliff area will be closed to the general public during the race.

FINISH LINE

The finish line will be on the grass field located just over the bridge and adjacent to the North Pavilion.

Parking and Busing

On Saturday morning, driving into for drop off and/or parking WILL NOT be allowed at or inside the Rock Cliff area. There is also NO parking along Hwy 32. The Utah Highway Patrol and Wasatch County Sheriff will be present ready to ticket and tow anyone who does. There will NOT be a “drop-off” zone inside the park. You will need to ride your bike in from the parking area in Francis- WHICH WILL BE AT FRANCIS PARK- on Saturday morning (about 3.5 miles). **Plan ahead as you will need to either pack your stuff in a backpack and carry it on the bike, or have friends/relatives bring it for you on the shuttles.

There is a designated parking area in the town of Francis 3.5 miles from Rock Cliff (southeast corner from the blinking 4-way stoplight at the top of the hill, the only signal light in Francis). Shuttles will begin at 6:30AM and will loop continuously between the parking area and Rock Cliff.

Q: How do I get my bike back to my car after the race?
A: Space permitting, bikes are allowed on the shuttle buses after the race. *Bikes are NOT allowed on the shuttles before the race.
Q: How do spectators get to the race?
A: All spectators must ride the shuttles to the race. Again note that the shuttles will be running continuously from 6AM to 2PM. Buses will unload inside the park at the Nature Center Round-about. For those with small children and/or those needing extra assistance, it is HIGHLY recommended that you arrive prior to 9:00AM.
Q: How much is it to ride the shuttle and enter Jordanelle State Park?
A: Entrance fee to the park for all spectators ages 8 and older is $2 per person and is payable BEFORE BOARDING THE SHUTTLES. This $2 fee is already included in the athlete’s registration fee. For spectators riding the shuttles in, the fee will be collected as you board. Folding strollers are permitted on the shuttles. Please have exact change ready. We will not have change.

Park Guidelines: Rock Cliff Nature Area is just that, nature. Everything from the wildlife to the boardwalks will remind you of why you love the outdoors.

Please remember to follow these few important guidelines:
1. Dogs: Do not bring your dogs or other pets. Animals are NOT allowed on the buses and are NOT allowed in the general Rock Cliff area, other than along the single paved road. Rock Cliff is a sensitive nature habitat, so please respect this mandate.
2. Litter/Trash: Please clean up any garbage/trash in your transition area and respect the Rock Cliff Nature Area. Please do not litter.

All athletes are required to retrieve any gel packet or water bottle that is discarded during the bike. A USAT “abandoning of equipment” time penalty will result if witnessed by a USAT official for littering. Please also keep control of all gel packets on the bike and run.

ENTRY FEES & REFUND POLICY

Individual Sprint:  $65
Individual Olympic:  $75
3 Person Relay Sprint: $100
3 Person Relay Sprint: $120
All SAME DAY REGISTRATION at Jordanelle will be subject to an additional $10 fee

Refund: There will be no refunds, no exceptions.
Transfers: There are no transfers (giving up your spot to another person), except for relay team members – see note below.
Deferrals: Participants competing as indivuals (not on relay teams) may defer to the following year for medical emergency reasons only.  Proof of medical injury or condition via a doctor’s note must be sent to info@racetri.com no later than May 31, 2011.

There will be no deferrals granted after May 31, 2011.  No exceptions.

Those on relay teams must find a replacement.  There are no refunds or deferrals for relay teams or team members.

USAT

This is a USAT sanctioned event. For questions regarding USAT rules, regulations, insurance and membership click on the link:http://www.usatriathlon.org/

To download the complete set of USAT rules go here:

http://assets.teamusa.org/assets/documents/attached_file/filename/28818/usatcr.pdf

USAT Insurance Coverage: When an athlete purchases an annual or one day USAT membership, some of those fees go to cover the cost to provide them with medical insurance. This coverage is only valid at a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

If you have questions specific to your coverage, please send an email to sanction@usatriathlon.org or call 1-800-342-4371.