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Sunday, June 13, 2010
Point Sebago Resort
Casco, Maine
9:00am Start Time

PLEASE READ THROUGH THE ATHLETE'S GUIDE BEFORE RACE WEEKEND. IT WILL BE E-MAILED OUT TO ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS AND POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE THE WEEKE OF THE EVENT.

Swim:
1/3 mile triangular course in beautiful Sebago Lake. Average water temperature is in the mid 60s at that time of the year. There will even be a pirate ship on the course!

Bike:
14 mile lollipop course with varied terrain, including two climbs, on low traffic country roads. Enjoy views of Mount Washington and Sebago Lake. There are no aid stations, but there will be lead and sweep vehicles. All athletes must be off the course by 10:30am. If you are not finished with the bike leg by that time, you will be picked up by a sweep vehicle and returned to the transition area. You will be allowed to finish the rest of the race, but your time will be considered unofficial and you will not be eligible for awards.

Run:
3 mile course through the resort, slightly uphill on the way out and downhill on the way back. There will be aid stations approximately every 1 mile.

Transition Area
There will be one Transition Area, located in Lot C, adjacent to the beach. The transition area will open at 6:30am on race morning and will be closed approximately 15 minutes before the start of the first wave. Only volunteers, staff, and registered athletes are allowed into the Transition Area at any time. You must be bodymarked before entering Transition (relays included), and have a safe, approved helmet and will have their bikes inspected for USAT compliance. Once you complete the race, you will not be allowed back into the Transition Area until all of the cyclists are back, or the bike time cutoff is reached.

Finish
The Pirate Tri finishes along the waterfront, between the lake and the lagoon. It is a short walk from the transition area and provides spectacular views of Sebago. There is a large tent set up for the post-race festivities, which will take place regardless  of the weather.

Relays:
Relay members are required to hand off the timing chip after each leg of the race. The handoff takes place at their designated bike rack spot only. The cyclist cannot remove the bike from the rack before being tagged by the swimmer. The cyclist cannot tag the runner before re-racking the bike. The overall time for a relay will be the aggregate of times for each of the members.

Timing
Professional chip timing will be provided by All Sports Events. Every athlete and relay team will receive a timing chip to be worn around the ankle. Participants will receive times for swim, bike, run, T1, T2, and finish.

Results
Official results will be posted by Sunday evening, following the event.

Awards:
Top 3: Male/Female overall,
Top 3 in each age category (Male and Female every 5 years and U-19)
Top Coed, All-Male, and All-Female Relays
Please note that age (and age group) is based on Dec. 31st of this year, NOT what your age is on race day.

Entry Fee Includes:
Your place at the start line; a great technical t-shirt;  chip-timing; well-marked and scenic course; on-course support; post-race refreshments (BBQ is separate); sponsor schwag, finisher award (pirate theme!); high quality, safe and fun experience.

Packet Pick-up
There are three available times for packet pick-up:

FRIDAY, JUNE 11th at Gorham Bike and Ski from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Click here for directions.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12th at Point Sebago Resort from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm, at the Welcome Center.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13th at Point Sebago Resort from 6:30 am to 8:00 am, in the Playhouse, next to the Transition Area.

Kids Aquarun:
The Pirate Tri will host a kids Aquarun (swim-run) race, for ages 7 to 13, as well as a Fun Run for ages 6 and under. There will be two categories for the Aquarun: 7-10 year olds, and 11-13 year olds. They will take place as the adult race winds down. Registration will take place on race morning, starting at 10:30 am on the beach by the lagoon (next to the finish area).

The older age group will swim approximately 200 yards and run 1 mile. The younger age group will swim approximately 100 yards and run 1/2 mile. Awards will be given to the top thee boys and girl in each category. All pre-registered participants will receive a t-shirt.

There will be no awards or t-shirts for the Fun Run, but every participant gets a prize!

Proceeds from the kids races will be donated directly to Camp Sunshine.

USAT Sanctioning:
The Pirate Tri will be sanctioned by USA Triathlon. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you will need to purchase a $10 one-day membership as part of your registeration.

Resort Entry Fee:
All friends, family, and spectators will need to purchase a one-day use fee to enter Point Sebago Resort. This pass provides access to many of the amenities of the resort, including the beach and the fitness center. It costs $5 for adults and $2 for kids (under 12). Athletes and volunteers do not have to pay the day use fee, however you will need to check-in at the gatehouse before entering the resort. Click here for more info about the resort's amenities.

Lodging
Point Sebago Resort is offering lodging deals to registered Pirate Tri participants. Call the resort at 800-530-1555 and mention that you competing in the race.

Rules:
Please look over the rules - you are responsible for understanding them and abiding by them. They are available on the USA Triathlon website.

Inclement Weather:
The Pirate Tri will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions that pose extreme danger to athletes and volunteers. Race Management reserves the right to alter the course in whatever way they deem is in the best interest of the athletes and volunteers. This includes, but is not limited to, shortening or changing the course, removing one of the sports, postponing the start, etc. There are no refunds in the case of weather-caused changes or cancellations. If cancelled, the 2010 Pirate Tri will not be rescheduled.