Dear Athlete, Are you ready for the most scenic race in the region?! Max Performance is excited to host you at the Annual Buzzards Bay Tri & Du at Horseneck Beach State Reservation on Sunday September 17th! This year’s event will bring athletes from around New England, including the Northeast Collegiate Conference. If you haven’t raced with us, you will be treated to amazing bay views, stonewalls and farmhouses…feel free to look inside The Athlete Packet which highlights some important information:

We’ll email you any clarifications or updates prior to the race weekend, including the Swim Wave Schedule.

Good luck with your final preparations! Tim Richmond, Race Director

• Swim Course – Ocean Swim Tips (p. 4 & 8) • 66 Degrees – Wetsuits Recommended • Packet Pickup Schedule (p. 3) ID REQUIRED • Giveaways – 2 De Soto Wetsuits!!! • Bike Course – Must Read! (p. 4) - NO PASS ZONE • Transition Zero /Swim Exit – page 6

Sprint Distance Triathlon & Duathlon 1/3 Mile Swim / 14 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run

2 Mile Run / 14 Mile Bike / 3.1 Mile Run

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Table of Contents Directions 3

Parking 4

Packet Pickup 3

Proper ID 5

Race Day Schedule 5

Body Marking 5

Bike Course – Must Read!!! 4

Transition Area Setup & Rules 6

Chip Timing System 7

Max Bike Rack setup 7

Race Numbers 7

Swim Prep, Swim Start, Du Start 4 & 8

Bike Assistance 9

Course Routes 9

Relay Teams 9

Water – Aid Stations 9

Race Results 10

Post Race Awards 10

Post Race Expo - Free Food Festival! 11

Safety Tips & Race Etiquette 12

Spectator Information 12

Collegiate Triathletes! 13

Race Day Assistance 14

Bike Rack Graphics 15

USAT Rules 16

Race Day Checklist 17

Swim Wave Schedule – will be sent via email

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Packet Pickup & Athlete Check In Saturday Registration and Pickup – Highly Recommended Pickup on Saturday from 3-6pm – you may pickup your packet on September 16th at the race site – White Registration Tent. Follow signs for Registration. **You may NOT pick up a packet for a friend. All athletes must be present. See pg. 5 re: Proper ID Sunday Registration and Pick Up You may also pickup your race packet on Sunday at the race site, from 7:00am - 8:30am. The Registration Area is located at the White Tent near the beach. Arrive after 8:30 and you will not be allowed to race! New Registrations - will be accept Regs on Saturday & Sunday morning. Prices are listed on the website.

Directions to Race Site Horseneck Beach State Reservation 166 John Reed Road Westport, MA 02791 From Boston: via Rt. 24

Follow to 195 East: • Take exit 10, Route 88 – Horseneck Beach. • Follow Route 88 for 11 Miles. • You will cross the Fontaine Bridge, the same

bridge you will be biking over during the race. • Enter the main Gates on the Right. Follow

signs for Event Parking.

Parking All parking is located on site. Please follow the direction of Parking Attendants and Park Staff. Spectators must arrive prior to 9:00AM. Park staff will limit Auto Traffic into the park after this time, as the race will be underway!

Maps & Layout Visit the Max Website to download the Overall Layout Map – which highlights parking, registration, transition areas and course layouts! This Map is extremely helpful in understanding the larger profile of Horseneck Beach in 2017!

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SWIM COURSE Ocean Swim Prep

The Swim Course is an Ocean swim and is fun for all competitors. There are a few things to keep in mind when swimming in the ocean:

• Swim Start – Beach Start – seed yourself according to ability. If you’re not a super strong swimmer position yourself in the back and let strong swimmers enter the water after the bull horn sounds.

• Waves – It is the ocean and there will likely be 100 yards of break water that you’ll need to manage to get to the first turn buoy. How do you handle swimming through waves?

o Duck!– When waves approach, it’s easier to duck under the waves versus jump through or over them. Breast Stroke when under a wave and prepare for the next series of swells.

• Sighting – Use the buoys to sight early and often so you do not go off course. When swimming parallel to shore, look toward Gooseberry Island where the Run Course is laid out. You’ll see a series of White Colored houses. Use this as your sighting point.

• Breathing – The waves will be breaking on your RIGHT side, so if you’re not a bilateral breather, be prepared to have some swells hit your face.

• Swim Exit - Time your exit along with the waves, to help push you back to shore. This is what makes ocean swimming a lot fun, you’re a kid again body surfing back to shore!

Bike Course Fontaine Bridge As you drive to the race site, you’ll pass over the beautiful Fontaine Bridge, which is roughly 1 mile from the race site. There are some amazing views of the Bay! This is the same bridge you’ll pass on the Bike Course. When crossing this bridge during the Race, you MUST:

• SLOW your speed considerably. • Use the defined bike lane to cross the grates

(which will be covered for safe travel) • Do not pass other bikers when approaching the

grates

We know that everyone will follow these rules, making for a safe race, however race officials will penalize any violators.

66 Degrees Wetsuits Recommended

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Body Marking & Transition Area Entry All athletes must be body-marked prior to entering the Transition Area. Body-marking occurs at the Entrance of Transition. Plenty of Max folks will be there to do this for you. You must have body-marking to enter the Transition Area. Both biceps, one hand and age on the back of your calf. If you’re a relay team: R DUATHLON: D

*You Must have you Bike & Helmet race numbers affixed, PRIOR to

7:00 AM Transition Area Opens

7:00 – 8:15 Late packet pickup, body marking 8:30 Reg. Closes!

8:45 Mandatory Pre-race Briefing & National Anthem Near Registration Tent (Triathletes walk to the Swim Start by Waves, Duathletes walk back to Transition for Start)

9:00 Race Starts

10:30 Results start being posted at Awards Tent

11:15 Post Race BBQ, Sponsor Giveaways, And Awards

1:00 PM Race Activities Conclude

Race Day Schedule

*Annual USAT Member = Show Photo ID + USAT Card

*Purchased a 1-day USAT during online Registration

= Show Photo ID only

(If you signed up online and are unsure, you paid the fee online…you’re all set!)

Proper ID This can be tricky, see chart below … USAT Annual Membership Proof: You may present keychain card, online app or paper proof of membership Notes: All members of a relay team must be present before we can issue a race packet to one member. ***You may NOT pick up a packet for a friend. All athletes must be present. ***

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Transition Area Setup & Rules Organization There is one entrance and one exit in the TA and they will be clearly marked. The only people allowed in the TA are race participants and Max RDs. The TA opens at 7:00 and closes at 8:45 for Announcements near the Registration Tent. Each row is marked with signs that designate the race numbers that correspond to that row, e.g. sign #s 17-33 equates to Race Numbers 17-33. You must rack your bike in the row that corresponds to your race number. Give yourself some room since we’re bringing more racks then participating athletes, so you’ll have room next to you. [specific directions on bike placement is described under High tech Bike Racks in this packet] Rules The following rules will be in effect and closely enforced to ensure organization, safety and security:

• Only athletes who are body-marked are allowed in the TA • Your bike frame # and Bib # must be affixed accordingly • You must walk or run your bike into and out the TA. You

are not allowed to ride your bike in the TA. • You are discouraged from removing your bike once it’s in the

TA until the bike portion of the race. This helps reduce some of the TA chaos from frequent entry & exit prior to race start.

• Mounting and dismounting your bike must occur in the designated/marked areas outside the TA.

• You will be able to take your bike and gear from the TA after the last racer has started the run portion of the race.

Signs Clearly marked signs and mini-arches will be in place:

• Swim/Run In | Bike Out | Bike In | Run Out

UMASS DARTMOUTH ATHLETEICS

VOLUNTEERS

Swim Course Gear

The Buzzards Bay Swim Course is set along the beautiful bay! A few helpful pieces of gear will make for a better swim if cooler conditions prevail on race day. • Swimmers: Neoprene

Skull Caps and Swim booties are permitted. Wearing 2 swim caps is also allowed. USAT does not allow for gloves to be worn.

Transition Zero

Swim Exit: In the Style of Escape from Alcatraz there is approx 400 yards to run/walk back to the transition area. Have Sensitive Feet: Another pair of sneakers or sandals are allowed to be placed at the edge of the beach. Race Staff are not responsible for the recovery of these shoes.

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Max Bike Racks Don’t look for those heavy metal poles that make the TA crowded and clumsy. We’ve purchased state-of-the-art racks that you’ll appreciate once you know a few guidelines on their use. Bike Rack Placement

• Only the rear tire gets mounted in the slot farthest away from where you’re standing • Each rack holds 8 bikes; alternate placement – you’re on 1-side, next racer on the other

side • Your front cassette should be on the small chain ring for increased stability and entry/exit

speed • Mountain Bikes need a PVC adapter– see a Max person in the Transition

Area. Place your other race gear (towel, sneakers, etc.) to the right of your front wheel See picture in appendix for an example and our YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/user/maxperformancetri

Race Numbers

There will be three (3) race #s in your race packet that all racers are required to display during the event: 1. Run Bib Number – must be displayed the Run segment on the front of your body (not your back).

Fasten your Run Number using a race belt or using safety pins provided to you in your Race Packet. It’s recommended to also be displayed while on the bike portion of the race, but not required.

2. Bicycle Frame Number – must be attached so the number is visible from both sides of the bike. 3. Helmet Number – a small peel-and-stick

number must be worn on the front of your helmet.

Reminder: Bike and Helmet Numbers MUST be affixed prior to entering the Transition Area. Thanks!

Left Ankle

Chip Timing System You must use the chip provided to you in your Race Packet. You may not use your own chip. Please fasten the chip to your ankle (left ankle is recommended so it doesn’t touch your bike chain ring while riding) and check to make sure it is secure prior to race start. Split times will be recorded by the timing company at each race segment. Note that the Finish Line clock will reflect the race start time. This time will not be your exact time due to different start times for different race waves (see page 18). Volunteers will be will be collecting the timing chip from you at the Finish Line. Non-returned chips result in a $50 fee.

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DUATHLON START

8:45AM: All athletes attend pre-race meeting outside Registration Tent. After National Anthem: All Duathletes walk back to Transition Area and Start between the Max Performance Sunblades, located in the large parking lot next to TA. Approx 9:05 Max Race Director & Staff starts Duathlon with the sound of Horn

Wetsuits Given the current predicted temperatures, wetsuits will be permitted for all athletes. Current Water Temps: ~ 66 A Final Temp reading will be done on race morning and the Announcer will provide rules at 7:00 AM on race day.

Wetsuit Guidelines

Temperature Eligible for Awards

<78 Yes

Triathlon Start & Swim Waves Warm-up

There will likely be warm-up swimming allowed only at the Swim Exit, prior to 8:30. All racers must be out of the water by 8:30. Meeting will occur at 8:45 near the White Registration Tent.

Swim Check-in and Start After the Pre-race Meeting inside Transition, we will walk together as a group down to the Swim Start. Swimmers will be cued up by wave (cap color) – look for your colored sign, held by our wonderful volunteers. Each wave will cross the timing mat and spread out along the edge of the water the water. This is a Beach Start. A Max Race Director starts each wave with a count down. Water shoes or swim socks are permitted.

Swim Course The swim course is a point-to-point ocean beginning near the north bath house at Horseneck Beach. You will start the race on the beach and swim to a buoy approx 200 yards from shore. Make a left at this swim buoy and follow parallel to shore. You will be swimming past the breakwater to reach the first buoy. At the final yellow buoy, you will make a Left turn and sight for the large finish arch on the beach. Swim Exit: In the Style of Escape from Alcatraz there is approx ¼ Mile run/walk back to the transition area. Another pair of sneakers or sandals are allowed to be placed at the edge of the beach. Race Staff are not responsible for the recovery of these shoes. ***Experiencing trouble during the swim? – it happens, safety is the primary concern - there will be other races! Please be very conservative in this regard. If you cannot continue during the swim, wave your hands in the air or yell for one of the safety boats to pick you up. Or, swim to shore. Notify a Max RD immediately upon exit. Medical safety prohibits you from doing the bike or run portion of the race.

Swim Waves All racers will receive a colored swim cap at the time of registration that corresponds with a swim wave. You must wear this cap for participation in the event.

Max Performance reserves the right to alter the Swim Course related to weather, current and overall swim conditions. This has been the

case in years past to provide a safer and better swim event for athletes.

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Relay Teams All relay team members have access to the Transition Area (TA). Relay team members must wait for their teammate in the TA at their bike rack location. The timing chip exchange has to occur at the bike rack location in the TA. **All relay team members must be present when picking up race packets**

Course Maps & Cue Sheets Police and/or Max Volunteers will be at every intersection to help ensure safety and proper direction. Each turn will also be marked with spray chalk on the ground prior to and at the turn. In addition, Volunteers, signs and markers will be used at various mileage points. Detailed Cue Sheets and maps are located on our website under the Buzzards Bay Race Page.

Aid Stations Aid Station will be available on the Run Course at Mile 1.5. There will be water and Gatorade at the Aid Stations. Clif Shot gel packets will be available at Mile 1.5 Ignore the labels on the cups– there is only Gatorade Drink and water.

Bike Assistance Velofix Mobile Services will be onsite in a vendor tent to assist athletes with bike issues. Please consider seeing them if your bike or helmet appears to need some attention. Mechanics will be able to fix only minor problems encountered at no cost. All bike assistance should be done prior to entering the Transition Area. Velofix is not responsible for bike problems encountered on race day. It is your responsibility to maintain your bike in good condition for you and your fellow athlete’s safety. Note - the USAT rules require that all handlebar ends be plugged. You will not be permitted to race if you cannot plug bar ends.

Velofix Southcost Buzzards Bay Tri Race-Ready Package

For all BB Tri racers; FREE tune-up upgrade

• Order a Basic Tune-Up for $69 and be upgraded to a Major Tune-Up valued at $89. BOOK NOW • Must book service before Sept 14th • On hand at Packet Pickup Sat 16th for last minute bike questions

The Fine Print: Tune-Ups must take place within Velofix Southcoast territory which is roughly I-195 corridor. Book yours at Velofix.com

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Post Race Celebration & Awards The post-race celebration begins as soon as you cross the finish line! Be sure to stick around for food, more music, giveaways and more. Awards will start at roughly 11:15

Top 3 places in each division • Overall Male and Female • Male and Female Age Groups

◊ 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79

• Clydesdale (Males 220+ lbs) and Athenas (Females 165+ lbs). • Newbie Male and Female

1st place only Relays

◊ Male Teams ◊ Female Teams ◊ Co-ed Teams

Top 3 Places in Duathlon

• Overall Male and Females, Overall Masters (40+)

Commemorative Award Glasses will be distributed to all Age Group winners!

As stated on our website – you must be present to receive awards. We will not ship awards.

Results: At the Race Site, Online, Smart Phone App Check out all the ways your can connect with your results experience, courtesy of All Sports Event Timing. Visit the Timing Truck to view your results onsite, download the iPhone & Android App for your smartphone and then view it online! Stay Connected! Race results will be based on your start time and finish time using the chip timing system described above. Results are posted at to the Max Website Live at the link provided in your email communication. Download the iPhone App. Search All Sports Events Mobile

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Post Race Expo Lots of great sponsors and local vendors will be highlighted under the Big Tent. Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Triathlon Apparel and more. So after you finish, head over to the large tent, grab a massage, and check out our wonderful sponsors! Max NEVER, sells or distributes your email address, nor do we bombard you with Sponsor information so please take notice of great deals below!

FREE Post Race BBQ! Complimentary to all athletes and a small fee to friends & family! Don’t forget to bring your Grub Tag below your race number to the post race Food Tents. Only your Grub Tag will allow entry, so don’t rip it off until you get to the Food Tent. Please follow staff directions to make sure everything goes quickly and smoothly. The post race BBQ includes a choice of: BBQ Pulled Pork with cole slaw, roasted veggie & quinoa wrap, pasta salad with veggies! A delicious offering!

Sponsor Giveaways, 2 De Soto Wetsuits, Rudy Project gear! We added some more fun to the event by preparing Sponsor Giveaways and they are amazing if we have to say so ourselves. They will be picked randomly based on race numbers with winners posted on a GIVEAWAY BOARD. Other winners will be announced during awards. The prizes include De Soto Wetsuits, Rudy Project Sunglasses, Gift Certificates, and many, many more! Just come to the awards tent to see if your race # matches a randomly picked prize.

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Spectator Information Spectators will be fortunate to watch the Triathlon right onsite! Many spectators are right on the beach for the Swim Start/Finish, then move to the Parking Lot where Bikers and Runners will be moving out of the park! The Finish line is set right in the middle of all the action….under Max’s Rustic Finish Arch! ***Important***: Spectators SHOULD arrive with athletes. After 9:00, park staff will limit entrance into the park, as cyclists will be travelling along the course. Bring your cowbells, noise makers, posters and spirit to cheer the athletes on! Share in the post-race celebration too. Get your kids cheering and shaking their cowbells, but please keep a close watch on them. If your children bring bikes, make sure they have

helmets too. Please keep in mind that spectators are not allowed to provide any assistance to athletes since it may result in disqualifications. There are lots of Max Race Directors and Volunteers around who will be glad to help anyone you ask. And remember, safety is our top concern. So, there may be times we need to provide directions to spectators to ensure clear or unobstructed paths. Most importantly, we appreciate your support and cooperation in making this day fun for all!

Safety Tips & Race Etiquette You may want to check out the list of FAQs we prepared to help ensure a non-incident day. The information is located under the Race Preparation section. There are links for General FAQs, Beginner FAQs, and Rules & Regulations at the middle/bottom of the page at the following link: www.maxperformanceonline.com/events

Reminders include:

• Only pass on the left while passing someone on the bike • Helmets must be on and buckled before leaving the TA bike start • Pay attention to Max RDs and Volunteers for race course turns

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Volunteers Just one more awesome way to get the community involved! Volunteers also gain a greater appreciation for the sport, are heavily complimented by the racers and feel good about their contributions. And they receive cool gifts too! Now if you volunteer for a 2017 race, you will be eligible to sign up for a Max race in 2018 at 50% off! If

interested, please contact Max Performance by emailing: volunteers@maxperformanceonline.com

Collegiate Athletes!

Max would like to welcome the North East Conference Triathletes to Buzzards Bay!

There are approx. 100+ collegiate athletes competing at the race this year!

Let’s cheer on these co-eds!

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Charitable Partners

Race Day Assistance It’s easy – we’re wearing shirts & jackets with Max Performance logo or Event Staff on it. Police and EMS staff will also be at the race if an emergency arises.

Weather Policy Reminder Knocking on wood while we type this, but consistent with the sport of triathlon, the waiver states that if the race is cancelled due to really, really bad weather, there are no refunds. This is due to everything being paid for prior to race day. We all have to share in the risk of dangerous weather. It would have to be DANGEROUS to run the race for us to cancel.

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Max Bike Rack Graphics

Tired of Fighting for Space in Transition? We’ve got plenty of room! Here are the facts you need to know about our bike racks:

• Athletes will find their designated bike rack by race number • You are not assigned a specific slot, so take any slot in your row. • Only rack your back tire to conform to the design. • You must alternate the direction of bikes (See helpful pictures). • In order to safely rack your bike, you must be in the small chain ring. • If you have a mountain bike, we have adapters to make it work, just ask! • Our staff will be available in Transition to answer any questions that you have. • Check out our YouTube Video of Bike Rack at www.youtube.com/user/maxperformancetri

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Rules & Regulations– Cliff Notes Version The following rules represent the more salient USAT rules; those closely monitored at most races. The penalties for violation are either time penalties or disqualification. The list below does not represent a comprehensive list, you’re on your own for that - see USAT website. Helmet - no modifications may be made. Helmets must be worn as they were purchased. Helmet Chin Straps - must be buckled at all times when on the bicycle. Do not unbuckle your chin straps unless you have gotten off your bike. Outside Assistance – simply not allowed other than that offered by race and medical officials. Bike - handle bar "plugs" on bikes used for participation in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event. During bike inspections, prior to the racking of your bike, officials will inspect your bike to see if your handle bar ends are plugged. Try to avoid last minute fixes to this at the race since you’ll have enough nervousness as it is. Transition Area - all equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corrals. Max races assign bikes to bike racks based on your bib-race number. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated bicycle corral. No person shall interfere with another participant's equipment or impede the progress of another participant. And no glass containers are allowed in the Transition Area. Drafting – each bike has an “imaginary box.” Put another way, there is a drafting zone two meters wide and seven meters long, beginning at your front wheel. You have 15-seconds to travel by another cyclist’s box and when passing, always pass on the left. Translation – stay three bike lengths behind and pass quickly on the left! Headphones – it’s a good thing we have great music at the Transition Area, since you’re not allowed any type of headset, headphone, etc. any time during the race. Race Numbers – should be visible at all times on bike and run, even though chip timing is used. Course Boundaries – follow the prescribed course and stay within all coned lanes. Do not cross a solid center road line to pass other cyclists. Please obey all traffic laws. Unsportsmanlike Conduct – refrain from foul, harsh, argumentative, abusive language and other conduct towards volunteers, spectators, fellow athletes, Officials, our dog, etc. Variable Time Penalties – guess what, they vary. There are different categories and different penalties based on the offense and event race distance. Max RDs and USAT Officials know their stuff, so you can talk to them if you fit in this category at race finish. Protests – you are allowed to protest to the Head Max RD at the sanctioned event. Everyone makes mistakes, so you never know. Details on the process are in the USAT Handbook.

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Race Day Checklist What to bring on the big day?

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a nervous newbie, everyone makes mistakes and forgets things. Be sure to bring the following items with you on Race Day and keep this check list handy for future races!

General Run Gear

! USAT Membership Card (if applicable) ! Picture ID ! Athlete Packet (Directions, maps, Etc) ! Money ! Race Numbering (from Packet Pickup ! Timing Chip (from Packet Pickup ! Water, Gel Packs, Energy Bars, Etc ! Sunscreen ! Sunglasses ! Change of Clothes ! Good Attitude!

! Running Shoes ! Extra Safety Pins for Race

Numbers or race belt if you have one

Transition Area ! Socks ! Towel ! Bin/Bag to keep Gear

Contained

Other Personal Items

! _________________________

! _________________________

! _________________________

! _________________________

Swim Gear ! Bathing Suit or Tri Shorts ! Wetsuit ! Swim Cap (from Packet Pickup) ! Goggles ! Extra Waterbottle to rinse feet

Bike Gear Race Information ! Bike ! Helmet ! Helmet # (from Packet Pickup) ! Bike Shoes ! Socks ! Tire Pump/CO2 Cartridges ! Spare Tubes and Tires ! Water Bottle – filled at home ! Bike Numbering (from Packet Pickup)

Race:_________________________ Location:______________________ Start:_________________________ Notes:____________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.maxperformanceonline.com

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