Oxbow Triathlon

Date

Start: Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ 7:00 AM

Address

Morrison Parkway Boat Ramp
108 E. Main St. New Roads, LA

Registration Closing Date

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 11:59 PM PST

The Oxbow Triathlon

The Oxbow Triathlon: 1/2 mile of swimming in False River, 18 miles of pedaling on the roads of Pointe Coupee Parish, and 3.1 miles on foot through New Roads. Whether a beginner doing their first triathlon or an experienced triathlete warming up for the New Orleans 70.3, this is the race to kick off your 2010 season!

2010 USAT Louisiana State Championship Triathlon

The Oxbow Triathlon is proud to announce that it has been selected as the 2010 USAT Louisiana State Championship race.

New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish

The Oxbow Triathlon is being held in the City of New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish, LA. The City of New Roads is a jewel on the shores of False River. New Roads and Pointe Coupee Parish have much to offer. Be sure to stay and visit, shop and browse. Remember that most of are visitors to this wonderful part of Louisiana so be sure to thank our hosts!

Participant limitations

The field is limited to 400 individuals and 30 relay teams (male, female, and coed). There will be wave starts. Wave starts will be determined prior to the race date and posted on the race web site as well at packet pick up.

Relay Teams

Don't want to do the whole race? Come race as a team! Relay teams categories are all female, all male, or coed. Each team member will compete in one of the individual sports. Relay teams must have a minimum of 2 participants. (Yes, one team member can do 2 sports while the other team member does the other sport.)

Individual Entry Fees

Individual: Through Feb. 14, $65; Feb. 15 – Mar. 014, $75; Mar. 15 – Mar. 28, $85; Mar. 29-Apr.07 $100; Apr. 8 to Race Day - $110 (printed form only)

Relay Entry Fees

Relays: (per team) Through Feb. 14, $120; Feb. 15 – Mar. 14, $130; Mar. 15 – Mar. 28, $140; Mar. 29-Apr.07 $150; Apr. 8 to Race Day - $160 (printed form only)

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Race

You, including all relay team members, must be a licensed USA Triathlon member at the time of registration or buy a one-day license to participate for $10.00 + a $3.00 handling fee. For more information on USA Triathlon and to join, see www.usatriathlon.org or call 719/597-9090. USAT rules shall be enforced. You are responsible for knowing the USAT race rules.

Refunds and Race Delays

There are no refunds. The race will take place rain or shine BUT the race director reserves the right to modify the course or change the start time of the race for the safety of the participants.

Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration

Packet pick-up will be held at Fleet Feet in Baton Rouge, 6251 Perkins Road, Suite C, on Wed., April 7 & Thurs., April 8, 2009 from 10:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.; and, from 4 - 8 p.m., Fri., April 9, 2010 in New Roads at or near the race site. On race day packets will be available from 5 a.m. - 6:15 a.m. at the race site. There will be limited race day registration at the New Roads packet pick up and during packet pick up on race morning. Registration is also available at Fleet Feet through April 9, 2010.

Directions to the race site

From U.S. Highway 190, take Louisiana Highway 1 north to New Roads. From the LA 1/ LA 15 intersection, follow signs to downtown area. Stay on Louisiana Highway 15 to Morrison Parkway boat launch, at Satterfield’s Restaurant, across from Regions Bank.

THE SWIM -- 1/2 mile

This is an open water swim. Water temperatures will most likely be sub-70F. Though use of wet suits is subject to USA Triathlon rules, we expect that it will be a wetsuit swim. There will be boats and other water safety aid available during the swim but such should not take the place of training. You should be able to swim at least ½ mile before deciding to enter this event. All swimmers will be required to wear swim caps, which will be provided.

THE BIKE -- 18 miles

This is an out and back course from New Roads to the “Island.” The course is very flat. The roads are paved and, under Louisiana standards, have reasonably good surfaces. There are some potholes and areas that we will mark to call your attention to them but you are required to keep your attention to your ride and your surroundings. All turns will be marked. Volunteers will be on the course but you are to stay aware of the surroundings and to know the course!

THE RUN -- 5K (3.1 miles)

The run will start and finish at or near the transition area at the boat ramp. The course will include the streets within and around the City of New Roads. The course will be marked and volunteers will be on the course. There will be at least 2 possibilities to pass an aid station on the run. The aid stations will offer water, fluid replacement drinks, and energy gels.

Awards

Finisher’s medals will be given to all completing the race. This race is the 2010 Louisiana State Championship. The overall male and female, master’s male and female, and grandmaster male and female winners will receive awards identifying them as the Louisiana Triathlon Champs for 2010. Awards will be given to male and female triathletes in 14 and under age group and 5 year age groups from 15-70+. Awards will be given to the top 3 male, female, and coed relay teams.

Post Race Party and Awards Ceremony

Be sure to hang around and enjoy a post race party and the City of New Roads following the race. The awards ceremony will be held as soon as possible following the race. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed.

Further Information

For further information, contact Andy Kennedy, Multisport Fitness multisportfit@aol.com , 225-505-9129 or Michelle Mayer, Fleet Feet Racing, Fleet Feet Baton Rouge, 6251 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA , michelle@fleetfeetbatonrouge.com , 225-448-2878.

Accommodations/Point Breeze Motel

Though it has limited rooms available, the Point Breeze motel is offering special rates for the race. Call James @ 225-638-3414 or 225-718-4501 and be sure to mention the Oxbow Triathlon. www.pointbreezemotel.com

Accommodations/Other

We have been working with the Pointe Coupee Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism to bring you the best race that we possibly can. Accommodations close to the race site are somewhat limited but the Chamber and Tourism office have provided this link to help you with your needs: http://www.pctourism.org/accommodations.html

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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