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Tri for the Y

On May 22, 2010, the Cumberland County YMCA hosted our inaugural 'Tri for the Y' Triathlon. 

Triathlon and Duathlon Results

This triathlon will take place in Freeport, at the Casco Bay branch of the Cumberland County YMCA.  This event will be a sprint triathlon consisting of:

• 325-yard pool swim
• 12-mile bike ride
• 3 mile run

Tri for the Y is intended to encourage participation by people with a variety of fitness levels and competitive experiences.  We encourage families to participate so we are allowing ages 12 and up at this event. We will also offer babysitting for those who cannot participate on a first come first serve basis.

The Y will also be offering a slate of pre-event training clinics, designed to encourage first-time triathletes to participate. 

The Cumberland County YMCA is committed to offering programs and services to the community that promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, regardless of ability to pay.  To that end, we turn no one away because of an inability to pay. 

The money raised at this event will go toward our financial assistance program.  In total, the YMCA provided more than $560,000 in financial assistance to members of our community last year. 1 in 3 members of the Y received some form of financial assistance in the past year.  The proceeds from this event will ensure that we continue to make our programs and services accessible to all.

In addition to supporting a healthy community, your participation in this event will provide you with an enjoyable day of family fun!  We look forward to seeing you on race day!

If you have questions, or need any further information than is provided on this website, please do not hesitate to contact us at triforthey@cumberlandcountyymca.org.

Update 5/14/10:  All events have sold out and on-line registration is now closed.  Thanks so much to the 300+ athletes
who are participating in our race.

Volunteers are still needed.  If you didn't get to sign up as an athlete, please consider becoming a volunteer!

Sign-up now to be a volunteer!

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Race Information

Triathlon and Duathlon Results

The Athlete Guide was emailed to all Athletes on May 11th.
It can also be accessed on-line here:  2010 Tri for the Y Athlete Guide (.pdf)

Race Date:     Saturday, May 22, 2010
Race Time:     9:00 am Race Start
Location:     Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport, ME

Race Categories

Individual Triathlon:     Swim 325 yards, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles  (162 athletes)
Individual Duathlon:     Run 1.5 miles, Bike 12 miles, Run 3 miles  (128 athletes)
Triathlon Relay:            Consists of 2 or 3 people completing the following three segments as a team:
                                      Swim 325 yards, Bike 12 miles, and Run 3 miles  (30 teams)
Duathlon Relay:            Consists of 2 or three people completing the following three segments as a team:
                                     Run 1.5 miles, Bike 1 miles, Run 3 miles (30 teams)

Award Categories

Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the following categories.

Triathlon

Overall:   Top Female; Top Male
Novice:  Top Female; Top Male
     (Novice is for first-time Triathletes only)

     NOTE:   Age Groups will be acknowledged but no awards will be given

Triathlon Relay

Overall:  Top Relay Teams

Duathlon

Overall:   Top Female; Top Male
Novice:  Top Female; Top Male
     (Novice is for first-time Duathletes only)

NOTE:   Age Groups will be acknowledged but no awards will be given

Duathlon Relay

Overall:  Top Relay Teams

Prizes in the categories above will be as follows:

• 1st Place:  $50 Gift Certificate to Gorham Bike and Ski
• 2nd Place:  $30 Gift Certificate to the Nike Outlet
• 3rd Place:  $10 Gift Certificate to Petrillo's Italian Resturant

Please Note:   Your age is calculated on what your age is on December 31^st of 2010 not your age on race day!

Entry Fees

Individual Triathlete:   $85  (Includes $10 race day insurance)*
Individual Duathlete:   $85  (Includes $10 race day insurance)*
Triathlon or Duathlon Relay Team Member:   $50  (Includes $10 race day insurance)*

Update 5/14/10:  All events have sold out and on-line registration is now closed.  Thanks so much to the 300+ athletes
who are participating in our race.

Your entry fee includes your place at the start line, a great t-shirt, well-marked and supported course, post race refreshments, and a family fun filled day!

*If you are a USAT Member we will gladly refund the $10 fee by applying it to your fundraising page or give you a check.

Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up will take place Friday, May 21^st at the Casco Bay YMCA in Freeport between the hours of 4 and 7 pm.  You can also pick up your packets on race day from 7:00 – 8:00 am.

Childcare

The YMCA will provide childcare services at the Casco Bay Branch on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no cost for this service, but as Tri for the Y is a fundraising event will will accept donations to help defray the cost of the service.   Childcare will be provided from 7:30 am until 12:30 pm.  Space is limited.  To reserve a childcare spot, please call John Lee at the Casco Bay Branch 207-865-9600

USAT Sanctioning

The Tri for the Y will be a USAT sanctioned race.  If you are not a USAT member the $10 fee for race insurance will be included in your registration fee.  If you are a USAT member we will gladly refund the $10 fee by applying it to your fundraising page or by check.

Lodging

Freeport Comfort Suites is a sponsor of our event.  They are offering an $89 rate for all athletes.  You must call for this special rate.  The athlete rate is not available on the internet.  Please let them know you want the rate for the 'Tri for the Y' event!  Rate is only good for the night of Friday, May 21st, 2010.

Comfort Suites, 500 US Route 1, Freeport, ME 04032, 207-865-9300

Rules

Please look over the USAT Rules.  You are responsible for understanding them and abiding by them.
Http://www.usatriathlon.org/pages/1684

Inclement Weather

The Tri for the Y will not be cancelled for any reason other than severe conditions that post 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 Tri for the Y 2010 race will not be rescheduled.

Cancellation Policy

Cumberland County is a registered (501)(c)(3) organization. There will be no refunds for this event.  Your registration is not refundable and is non-transferable.

Course Information

Race Date:  Saturday, May 22, 2010
Race Time:  9:00 am Race Start
Location:  Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport, ME

Swim

The swim will take place in the Casco Bay YMCA pool.  The length of the swim is 325 yards or 13 lengths of the pool. This pool has 8 lanes and there will be two people swimming in each lane.  Each swimmer will stay on their own side of the lane to complete their distance. 

There will be approximately 12 waves.  The waves will be put together base on individual swim times for the 325 yards.  Each swimmer must submit their swim time for the 325 yards on their registration.

Duathlon 1st Run

For duathlete’s and duathlete relays the first portion of the race will start with a 1.5 mile run.  The race start will take place at the entrance of the Casco Bay YMCA.  The duathletes will start when the 1st wave of the swim starts.

Bike

The bike course consists of 12 miles out and back through scenic South Freeport. These country roads are low traffic roads with rolling hills and some big climbs. On race day the course will be well marked and supported with plenty of volunteers.  There will be no aid station on the course.  We will have bike support if you need help on race day. There will be some challenging hills for first time triathletes.  Please be prepared. We encourage you to meet some friends at the Casco Bay YMCA in Freeport and ride the course together prior to the race.  Maps are available at the front desk.

Run

This is a 3-mile course that is fairly flat with one long slow climb.  It will take you to through a quiet South Freeport neighborhood.   There will be aid stations at mile 1 and at mile 2.

Transition

The transition area will be located in the airnasium at the Casco Bay YMCA. The transition area will open at 7:00 am on race morning and will close approximately 15 minutes before the start of the race.

Before entering the transition area on race day you will be body marked, and your bike will be checked for working brakes and you will also be checked to make sure you have a proper bike helmet.

Your transition area will be marked with your race number.  You need to place your bike on the side of the rack that your number is located. You will get approximately 2 feet of space for your bike and all the equipment you need for the race.

Once the race starts, only volunteers and race management is allowed in the transition area.  Athletes that have started the race may enter the transition area.  No other athletes will be allowed in the transition area while the race is in progress. After you have finished the race, you will not be allowed back into the transition area until the last person has transitioned from their bike to the run.

Finish

After you have crossed the finish line, post race refreshments will be provided.  We will also have other post race festivities.  Please enjoy your day!

Relay Teams

Relay teams are made up of two or three people.
Two person relays; One person will do two legs of the race while the other does one.
A three-person relay will require each person to do one leg of the race.
Relays are required to tag off at the transition area.  The cyclist cannot take his bike off the rack until the person doing the first leg of the race (either swim or 1st run) has tagged the biker.  The cyclist cannot tag the runner before re-racking the bike.

Registration

Update 5/14/10:  All events have sold out and on-line registration is now closed.  Thanks so much to the 300+ athletes
who are participating in our race.

Race Date:   Saturday, May 22, 2010
Race Time:   9:00 am Race Start
Location:  Casco Bay YMCA, 14 Old South Freeport Road, Freeport, ME 04032
Entry Fees:  Individual Triathlete    $85 (Includes $10 race day insurance)*
                  Individual Duathlete    $85  (Includes $10 race day insurance)*
                  Triathlon or Duathlon Relay Team Member  $50 (Includes $10 race day insurance)*

Your entry fee includes your place at the start line, a great t-shirt, well-marked and supported course, post race refreshments, and a family fun filled day!

*If you are a USAT Member we will gladly refund the $10 fee by applying it to your fundraising page or give you a check.

Waiver

Everyone must sign a USAT waiver before you are allowed to race.  If you register you will sign the waiver electronically.  If you sign up by paper it is on the back of the registration.

Course Directions & Maps

Swim

The swim will take place in the Casco Bay YMCA Pool.

Bike

• At transition proceed to bike out. 
• At exit from YMCA take right to Old South Freeport Road. 
• At stop sign take right to South Freeport Road
• Turn right to Porters Landing Road
• Porters Landing Road will turn into Lower Mast Landing Road
• Turn Right to Flying Point Road  (up-hill climb – caution)
• Bear left to Pleasant Hill Road  (up-hill climb – caution)
• Turn right to Kelsey Ridge Road
• Turn left to Windsor Post Road
• Turn left to Pleasant Hill Road  (fast downhill – caution)
• Follow to Flying Point Road  (fast downhill – caution)
• Take Left to Lower Mast Landing Road
• It will turn into Porters Landing Road
• Left to South Freeport Road
• Turn left to Old South Freeport Road
• Return to YMCA.  Follow signs for bike in.

Run

• At transition follow signs for run out.
• Take right at YMCA Exit to Old South Freeport Road.
• At Stop Sign take right to South Freeport Road.
• Take Right to Lambert Road.
• Take Right to Sherwood Drive (long slow uphill)
• Turn around at Cousins Drive and come back down Sherwood Drive.
• Turn right onto Lambert Road
• Turn around at parking lot before dirt road.
• At end of Lambert Road take left to South Freeport Road.
• Take Left at Old South Freeport Road.
• Take Left to YMCA FINISH Line!

Click here to view the Bike Course Map

Click here to view the Run Course Map

Fundraising

One of the key components to the success of Tri for the Y is fundraising! The money raised at this event will go toward our financial assistance program.  In total, the YMCA provided more than $560,000 in financial assistance to members of our community last year..  The proceeds from this event will ensure that we continue to make our programs and services accessible to all.

All athletes who fundraise over $100 will receive the following prizes:

TOP FUNDRAISER  ($1,500 minimum)

• Free Year YMCA Membership
• 'Tri for the Y' Fleece
• 'Tri for the Y' Performance T
• 'Tri for the Y' Gym Bag
• 'Tri for the Y' Hat
  

$1,000+ Fundraiser

• 'Tri for the Y' Fleece
• 'Tri for the Y' Performance T
• 'Tri for the Y' Gym Bag
• 'Tri for the Y' Hat

$500+ Fundraiser

• 'Tri for the Y' Performance T
• 'Tri for the Y' Gym Bag
• 'Tri for the Y' Hat

$250+ Fundraiser

• 'Tri for the Y' Gym Bag
• 'Tri for the Y' Hat

$100+ Fundraiser

• 'Tri for the Y' Hat

Included with Entry

• 'Tri for the Y' Cotton T-Shirt
  

The deadline for fundraising prizes is May 19, 2010

Training

Athletes can also attend private or semi-private swim lessons or stroke clinics to help prepare for the swim portion of the competition.

Members can also sign up for personal training and tailor their needs one-on-one with a personal trainer.

We expect to add more classes throughout the spring.  Please check back for additional class listings.

Volunteers

We will need approximately 100 volunteers to make our race a success!  We hope you will be part of our team.  Volunteers will get a great T-Shirt and will also get refreshments during their time with us.  We will need volunteers in the following areas:

• Pre-Race Registration (Friday & Saturday, May 21 & 22)
• Race Set Up (Friday May 21)
• Life Guards (must be qualified)
• Transition Area Monitors
• Body Marking
• Bike Check-In
• Bike Monitors
• Run Monitors
• Finish Line
• Water Stations
• Post Race Festivities
• Clean Up and Break Down

Remember, we can’t put a race on without volunteers!  We need your help!

Volunteer sign-up is now open!.  Please contact Anne Washburne at 207-874-1111 x 114 if you have questions.

Childcare

Freeport Medical Center has generously stepped forward as the official child watch sponsor, enabling us to offer child watch for athletes and event volunteers.  

Our caring, trained, and experienced Casco Bay Branch Prime Time and Pre-school staff will look after children ages 3 to 12 in the Prime Time and Pre-school facility at the Casco Bay Branch.  Kids can be dropped off anytime after 7:30 am and must be picked up no later than 12 noon.  The cost for use of this service is $20 per child.  You do not need to be a Cumberland County YMCA member to use the service.  You can register on-line now or register in person at the Casco Bay Branch.  Space is limited, so please register early.  If you have questions about the child watch service, our staff, or our facility, please don't hesitate to call John Lee at 207-865-9600.

Click here to reserve a childcare spot on-line now!

List of Registered Athletes

Triathlon and Duathlon Results

Complete List of Registered Athletes (alphabetical)

Swim Wave List (listed by swim wave start time)

Frequently Asked Questions 

The Athlete Guide was emailed to all Athletes on May 11th.
It can also be accessed on-line here:  2010 Tri for the Y Athlete Guide (.pdf)

I want to do the race with my child. Can he/she participate?

Athletes must be 12 years of age or older to participate individually or as a member of a team. Any athlete under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.  Please view the course before allowing any child under 18 to do the race.

What do I wear for the race?

You should wear something that you will swim, bike and run in.  The clothing you wear should be dry fit or polyester or nylon so that it dries quickly.  Cotton is not a good choice.  Bring plenty of layers in case of cold weather or rain.

How are the Waves assigned?

Participants will be assigned to a wave based on swim time for the 325-yards.

What time will my Wave start?

The first swim wave will start at approximately 9:00am. Each subsequent swim wave will start according to how long it will take the wave prior to do the swim. A wave sheet with your start time will be provided to you on or before the pack pick-up on Friday, May 21.

What time should I arrive?

The transition area opens at 7:00 am. If you arrive before 7:00 am, you will not be able to access the transition area. We suggest you arrive between 7:00am and 7:30 am to allow time to park and walk to the transition area. All athletes MUST be set up in the transition area by 8:45 a.m.

Why do I have to be at the YMCA so early when my wave doesn't go off until much later in the morning?

We ask that all athletes be in the transition area and set up by 8:45 am because the transition area will be closed to all athletes when the race starts. You may wait for your swim wave anywhere on location except the transition area.

What should I bring with me on race day to the transition area?

Bike, approved Bike Helmet, Bike Shoes, Running Shoes, Pre-filled Water bottles, extra clothes to change after the race. Lockers and showers are available.  Self Confidence!

How is the transition area set up?

Transition area is set up with bike racks marked with your race number.  Please find your race number on the end of the bike racks.  You must set your bike up on the same side of the bike rack that your number is displayed.  You will have about 18 inches to the left of your bike to set up your transition area.  

How do I keep track of my transition spot?

You can put a very bright towel under the items needed in your transition area to help mark your spot.  You may also bring some type of sign to mark your spot but you must not put it in the way of any other athlete.  Balloons will not be allowed.

Where should I park? 

Parking areas will be sent you to with your athlete package. 

Where are the restrooms?

There are many restrooms available at the Casco Bay YMCA.  We will also have some portable bathrooms set up in transition. Lockers and showers will be available to you after the race.

Where can a spectator get something to eat or drink?

We will have food available to purchase at the event.

Can spectators get into the swim area to see the participants do the swim portion?

Yes, spectators will be allowed into the swim portion of the race.  Space will be limited.  There will be plenty of space to watch your athlete after they come from the pool and transition to the run.

Will there be professional medical personnel on hand?

Yes, we will have plenty of medical personnel on hand if needed. We will also have ambulances on location if they are needed.

What kind of bike can I ride?

You may ride a bike from following categories: mountain, hybrid, road or tri bike. You may not ride a recumbent bike or a tandem bike. If you plan to use a bike that has not been ridden for an extended period of time, make sure it is in top working condition before you begin training with it.

Do Not ride a new or different bike for the first time on race day.
Do Not arrive at the event with a bike that is not in good operating condition, including the tires.
Be aware that there is bike maintenance or assistance on the course.