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Online is now closed as we prepare for this event. If you still wish to race, please click on pdf below and print out paper registraiton, fill out completely, and show up at the race site this Friday between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Cash only accepted.



Anyone who wishes to do the Swim Warm-Up scheduled for Friday at 7pm, may do so by paying at the race site $15 cash.

THIS IS A STATE PARK LAKE AND PROPERTY.  PLEASE ADHERE PARK'S RULES:

ABSOLUTELY NO SWIMMING IN LAKE PRIOR TO EVENT AS NO LIFEGUARDS ARE ON DUTY

If you violate any of these rules, you will be banned from the race and no refund will be issued.

Water temperature in the past has been around 75 degrees.

Thank you.

Piranha Sports

• An ideal first timers triathlon.  Regular and returning triathletes welcomed.
• Counts towards the Greater Atlantic Multisport Series.
• Counts towards the Greater Atlantic Club Challenge.
• Calm water swim.  Great for First Timers.
• Beach swim start, fast and flat bike course, flat and fast run - one of the fastest short distance triathlon courses.

Swim Warm-Up and Safety Clinic - 
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Swim Warm-Up and Safety Clinic -

*The swim area may be restricted as to ensure proper supervision for everyone's safety. Lifeguards and race director have full authority to establish swim zones, modify, or cancel as condition(s) and permits warrant. Any athlete who ignores the lifeguards', coach's, or race director's directions, will forfeit their race entry with no refunds.

PX Triathlon Race Suits - Choose from a variety of outfits available ranging from full race suits to individual pieces. Prices vary depending on outfit and are offered at "Piranha Specials" for as low as $43.95. Free Shipping on All Orders. Upon selection, you will be contacted by PX Triathlon regarding specific size requirements to fulfill your order.

12 Week Program
  This 12-week training program has been designed to prepare you for the event, and has been prepared by Bricks MultiSport Coaching - www.bricksmultisport.com. 

It will help provide you with the "Training, Tools & Tips™" necessary to get you where you want to be for your target event whether it be your first or fiftieth.

Cost for the program is $99 ($150 value) and comes with the following:

• 45 minute coach's consultation with USAT Level II & Bricks MultiSport Head Coach, Jess Manning, to get you started
• Emailed or online daily training sessions laid out for your convenience, with details like discipline, intensity, and duration
• Event and race specific tips and strategies with your specified event in mind
• Bricks MultiSport Coaching T-shirt
• 20% Discounts off additional Bricks MultiSport Coaching products & Services like: VO2 Max, LT, & HR testing.  Swim, Bike & Run Filming & Analysis, and more!

Race/Event Clinic
  This clinic is scheduled for Friday, June 8, 2012, 6-8pm at Lums Pond State Park - area #1.  Taught and directed by experienced and certified coaches, and led by USAT Level II & Bricks MultiSport Head Coach, Jess Manning.  Bricks MultiSport Race clinics are a hands-on, Get-Your-Hands-Dirty style of clinic designed to be interactive and get you ready to race! 

Cost for the clinic is $60 ($150 value), runs approximately 2 hrs and comes with the following and many of these topics typically covered:

• Race strategy
• Gear options, selections, etc.
• Bike mounting/dismounting, pacing, cornering
• Rules, regulations, penalties, etc.
• Transition layout, skills & more
• Event location specific & pertinent information
• Discuss open water strategies & skills.
• Includes First Timers Clinic at 6:30pm and Entry into Swim Warm-up and Safety Clinic at 7pm.

Click on PDF above to view the Athlete Guide for theTri-It Triathlon.

Also, feel free to view and print out the 2012 Event Guide Outlining all of our Races. Click on image below.

Swim - 1/4 mile - triathlon - beach start

• Expected water temperature around 70 degrees.  Wetsuits allowed and optional if water temperature is 78 degrees or less taken on race morning.  Come prepared with a wetsuit just in case. 
• Swim Cut Off Rule.  All participants are expected to be able to complete the swim discipline maintaining a steady consistent stroke and able to maintain on course.  Lifeguards are provided for emergency situations and to prevent swimmers from drowning.  Any swimmer who is in constant need of aid from lifeguards along the swim is considered to be a hazard to themselves and other swimmers and has not prepared properly for the race (this includes breaks, and redirection on course).  If a lifeguard at any point feels an athlete is taking too much attention, the lifeguard reserves the right to remove the athlete from the race.  This removal will result in a DNF (Did Not Finish) from the entire race (the athlete will not be allowed to compete in the bike or run) at which point athlete must hand in their timing chip to lifeguard or designated staff person. 

Bike - 10 miles - Flat and Fast.

• Exit Transition area and head out the main entrance of Lums Pond.
• Right out of Main Entrance of Lums Pond onto Howell School Road.
• Right onto Route 71 (Red Lion Road).  Sharp turn!!  Slow down!!
• Right onto shoulder of Route 896 and stay on for 1/2 mile.  Will be traffic monitored with cones and police.
• Right onto Howell School Road.
• Right into Main Entrance of Lums Pond and head back to beach are (area #1) at the Transition Area.

Run - 2 miles - final leg.  Out and back course. 

• Stay to the right of each other.  Some grass, trail, and some paved road.

• Over $80 worth of good for all athletes.
• Technical Shirts to all pre registered individuals.  $20 retail value.  Shirts are not available if you register within 2 weeks of the event. 
• Running Hats to first 400 individuals at Packet Pickup.  $20 retail value.
• Finishers Medals to all Finishers.
• State of the art chip timing and results.
• Free Digital photos* with results - no "proof" on photos.  Feel free to right click on photo, save picture as, and share with friends and family.  Over a $40 retail value.

* Please allow at least 1 week after race date as we make every effort to provide finishing photos aligned with your results under results page at www.piranha-sports.com/results.  Due to the flood of athletes coming across the finish line, athletes possibly not wearing bib # on front and/or it is not visable - not all photos are viewable.  However, one may also go to http://photos.piranha-sports.com to browse and find their own photos (this is where swim and bike photos typically are posted).  These photos are also free by "saving" or you may elect to purchase these photos at minimal prices.  There is no guarantee your photos will be taken and posted.  This photo service is a "free" service we provide above and beyond the expected entry fee as there is no other race organization that provides this service without extra charges. 

From Philadelphia and North

• Interstate 95 South
• Exit #1A onto Route 896 South towards Middletown
• SEE BELOW

From New Jersey

• Delaware Memorial Bridge (295 South) - toll bridge
• Interstate 95 South
• Exit #1A onto Route 896 South towards Middletown 
• SEE BELOW

From Maryland and South

• Interstate 95 North
• Exit #1 onto Route 896 South towards Middletown
• SEE BELOW

From Seashore of Delaware and Maryland

• Rt 1 and 13 North
• Go over the Senator William V. Roth, Jr. Bridge (Rt 1 Bridge) - Toll bridge
• First Exit after bridge is Exit 152.
• Take Exit 152, turn left onto Rt 72, West toward Newark
• Go for 1.4 miles and turn left onto Route 71 South (Red Lion Road)
• Go for 1.2 miles and turn right onto Howell School Road
• Go for 1.8 miles and turn left into Lums Pond State Park
• Stay on main road of State Park for 1.5 miles to Beach Area (Area #1)

BELOW

• Stay on Rt 896 South for approximately 5.5 miles (you will cross over Route 40)
• Left onto Howell School Road
• Go for 0.3 mile and turn right into Lums Pond State Park's main entrance
• Stay on main road of State Park for 1.5 miles to Beach Area (Area #1)

Friday, June 8, 2012

• 6:00pm-8:00pm - Early packet pickup at the beach area (Area #1) of Lums Pond State Park.  1068 Howell School Road, Bear, DE  19701.
• 6:30pm - First Timers Meeting.  "Open to all registered participants."  This is an opportunity to review logistics of the race with a Piranha Sports staff member and/or our Series Coaching Sponsor, Bricks MultiSport Coaching.  It will involve reviewing packets, chip timing, transition area, rules, and tips.
• 7:00pm -  Swim Warm-Up and Safety Clinic -

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Sign up for this under Additional Options.  Piranha Sports has teamed up with Triton Water Rescue, our lifeguard team, AND Bricks Coaching, our Series Coaching Sponsor.  Rick Lill, certified lifeguard of Triton and Jess Manning, a Level II USAT Certified Coach of Bricks will be conducting this Swim Warm-Up and Safety Clinic.  Following the first timers meeting on the day before, all aprticipants are offerred the opportunity to swim in the same water* they will compete in, learn proper etiquette in the water, and learn proper spotting methods.  The intention of this clinic is to make sure that the swim the next day is as safe as possible, help create confidence in participants, and provide the opportunity to get a feel of the aquatic environment they will be racing in the next day.  Cost:  $15.00 

*The swim area may be restricted as to ensure proper supervision for everyone's safety.  Lifeguards and race director have full authority to establish swim zones, modify, or cancel as condition(s) and permits warrant.  Any athlete who ignores the lifeguards', coach's, or race director's directions, will forfeit their race entry with no refunds.

• BRING YOUR BIKE AND HELMET for optional inspection at early packet pickup. 

Saturday, June 9, 2012

• 5:30am - 7:00am - Packet Pickup and LAST MINUTE BIKE AND HELMET optional inspections.
• 6:45am - All athletes AND spectators/family members must be in the park by this time due to road closure for kids race within the park itself. 
• 5:30am - 7:00am - Transition area opened.  Located in Area #1 of Lums Pond State Park.  Late packet pickup.  Body marking.
• New This Year - Cheer the kids on at the Escape from School Youth Triathlon at 7:15am.
• 8:00am - Mandatory pre-race meeting.
• 8:30am - Start of Adult Tri.
• 8:30am - Wave #5.  Men 39 and Under; Clydesdales.  Orange Caps. 
• 8:35am - Wave #6.  Men 40 and Over.  Purple Caps.
• 8:40am - Wave #7.  Females 39 and Under; Athenas.  White Caps.
• 8:45am - Wave #8.  Females 40 and Over.  Pink Caps.
• 10:15am - Official results posted.  This is your opportunity to review your own results.  Once awards ceremony begins, all results are final.
• 10:30am - Post race party/awards.  Awards will not be mailed.
• 10:30am - Transition area closed.

Race director/management may alter any part or distance of the event as dictated by event day conditions, such as weather.