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The West Point Lake Triathlon

R. Shaefer Heard Park

LaGrange, GA
June 13, 2009

2009 West Point Lake Triathlon results powered by 1st Choice Healthcare Center

WESTPOINT LAKE "BEST OF THE US AMATEUR TRIATHLETE" COMPETITION

Georgia Multisports Productions will continue our affiliation with the "Best of The US Amateur Competitions”. The top male and female from the race will qualify for this championship event. For further details checkout "Best of US" website: http://bestoftheustriathletes.com/

Race Date:
Saturday, June 13, 2009, 7:15am

Location:
LaGrange, GA
Click here for map.

Registration:
Register online at Active.com:

or

Print registration form in PDF format.

On site registration is also available at Big Peach Running Company, Roswell Bicycles and Athletic Training Services. Click on link for directions.

No Race Day Registration

Transfers:
The request to transfer out of a race must be made 14 days or more prior to that scheduled event date.  No transfers will be allowed underneath this deadline.  The fee to transfer registration to another athlete is $30. The fee must be accompanied with an application from the new participant. Transfers can be made to any race produced by Georgia Multisports Productions.  However, there are no transfers allowed after the last race of the season to another race in the following season. 

No Refunds

Course Information:

Swim: 1.5K Swim is a time trial start - swim start will depend on your estimated swim time
Bike: The Roswell Bicycle 40k bike course has many rolling hills
Run: The Big Peach Running Company's 10K is very flat and fast and ends at the 1st Choice Health CareFinish Line.

Roswell Bicycles will be available for last minute bike repairs and purchases

USA Triathlon Sanctioned:

This event is sanctioned by USAT, the national governing body for the sport of Triathlon. We suggest all our participants become familiar with USAT Rules and Regulations. Officials will be present enforcing these rules.

Georgia Multisports Productions for safety reason has established a course and race completion time line as follows:

  • Swim: 1 hour or course officials will assist swimmer from the course. Racer will be allowed to complete the event but will not be eligible for awards.
  • Bike: 2 and 1/2 hours or total of 3:1/2 hours of swim and bike
  • Run: 1 hour or total of 4 and a 1/2 hours to complete the race

You may be asked to return your timing chip and will not receive an official time. if you choose to complete the event it will be without course security or support.

Site and Swim

Swim Map

Bike Map

Run Map

Wetsuits:
Given the time of year wetsuits will not be allowed

Relay Teams: Racers can form teams of two or three to compete in the triathlon, with each athlete racing one event. Each team member must fill out separate applications and waiver.

Packet Pick-Up
You can register at either bike shop but there will be no registration on race day.

Bike shops are sponsors and can not answer question regarding the event. Please call Jim Rainey at 770-926-2367 or email: jim@gamultisports.com

  • Must have valid drivers license and current USAT card if you are member. No one can pick up your packet except you. Race day packet pick-up is available.
  • No race day registration.

Roswell Bicycles: 6/09/09: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm-670 Houze Way Roswell, GA 30075 770-642-4057  Click for directions

Golden's Bike Shop: 6/12/09 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm - 101 Harwell Ave LaGrange, GA 30240 706-884-2420 Click for directions

Race Morning: 5:30am to 7:00am

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Event Timeline: 5:30 am Transition Opens

7:00 Transition Closes

7:10 Report to Beach for pre race instructions

7:15 am Swim Start

12:00 am Awards Ceremony

Questions:
Please direct West Point Lake Triathlon questions to jim@gamultisports.com

Awards:

  • Over all top three finishers Masters top three Athena top three Clydesdales: 200+ top three Relays top three
  • Age group awards will be given three deep in in the following categories: 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

Post Race:
Food, music, and Tri merchandise door prizes available following awards ceremony.

Click here for the 2009 Participation List:

USA Triathlon Sanctioned:

This event is sanctioned by USAT, the national governing body for the sport of Triathlon. We suggest all our participants become familiar with USAT Rules and Regulations. Officials will be present enforcing these rules

This is a ChampionChip Timed Event

Event Photography: Bird's Eye View Photography will be on hand to capture images of this event. You will receive a custom email from Bird's Eye View following the event which will include your splits and event photos. If you do not get this email you may visit them on the web at www.birdseyeview.net

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Georgia Multisports reserves the right to use your image from any Georgia Multisports event in marketing or advertising materials.

West Point Lake Host Hotel:

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Located on magnificent West Point Lake and surrounded by the beautiful yellow pines and rolling hills of west Georgia. Highland Marina Resort is ideal for your family's next vacation or weekend getaway.


Additional Lodging Choices:

Company: COMFORT INN
Address: 1512 Lafayette Parkway
City: LaGrange
State: GA
Zip: 30240
Phone: 706-882-7700
 
Company: HAMPTON INN
Address: 100 Willis Circle
City: LaGrange
State: GA
Zip: 30240
Phone: 706-845-1115
 
Company: JAMESON INN
Address: 110 Jameson Drive
City: LaGrange
State: GA
Zip: 30240
Phone: 706-882-8700
Website: http://www.jamesoninns.com
 

Results:

2008 West Point Lake Traithlon results powered by 1st Choice Healthcare Center

2008 West Point Lake Sprint results powered by 1st Choice Healthcare Center

2006 Race Results
2005 Race Results
2004 Race Results

Click here to check out pictures from the event.

Results will also be sent to USA Triathlon for rankings: www.usatriathlon.org.

 

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