MOUNTAIN LAKES TRIATHLON and KIDS SPASH & DASH

DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 LOCATION: GUNTERSVILLE, AL RACE: SPRINT / SPLASH & DASH

VACO BRENTWOOD KIDS TRIATHLON DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 LOCATION: BRENTWOOD, TN RACE: VARYING DISTANCES

GIRLS “TRI-IT-ON” DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 LOCATION: BRENTWOOD, TN RACE: SPRINT

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Hello From Team Magic!

We are past the midway point in our triathlon season and we would like to extend our thanks to all of you who have raced with us before and officially welcome those of you racing with Team Magic for the first time.

We are proud to keep the 35 year old tradition alive with this premier event in downtown Nashville, adjacent to LP Field, home of the NFL Tennessee Titans. Team Magic has managed the Music City Triathlon since 2006 and for the third year, we are excited to offer the Music City Kids Du- athlon as part of this festive weekend.

Take a moment to read the information contained in the Race Guide. You will find important race weekend de- tails, including the event schedule, course information and maps, USAT guidelines along with other race week- end activities.

Many thanks to our local race sponsors and fueling spon- sors. They are an important part of the success of this race. We also want to extend our appreciation to all of our volunteers, many who come out each year to help us ensure you have a great race experience. The support is awesome at this race, so expect plenty of course protec- tion by local police and volunteers and help us thank them while you are racing this weekend.

Last but not least, we want to thank you for choosing to race with us. Our pledge is to provide you with a great race experience this weekend, and as always, if you need anything let us or a member of our staff know. Welcome to Nashville and Have a great race!

Sincerely. Therese Bynum and Faye Yates Team Magic, Inc., Co-Founders and Race Directors

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MUSIC CITY TRIATHLON and Kids Duathlon SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 26 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Kids Duathlon Packet Pick Up & Kids Duathlon Late Registration. Youth racers must show a valid photo I.D. or the adult picking up for their child must show a valid photo I.D. 5:30 pm: Kids race overview for parents and kids presented by the coaches at TriSuccess and Team Magic Staff

SATURDAY, JULY 27 8:00 am - 8:45 am: Kids Duathlon Packet Pick Up Only and Kids Duathlon Race Day Registration. If registering at the race site, please remember to bring photo I.D. and your child’s USAT card or plan to purchase a one day membership. 9:00 am: Kids Duathlon: see Kids Duathlon Map for race distances by age division. Each age division will complete their entire course before the next age division starts. The door prize ceremony follows the last race completion - approximately 11:45 am. Reminder – Only you may pick up your packet. Your PHOTO ID Is required to receive your packet. For anyone registering at race site? You must present a PHOTO ID and valid USAT card, or purchase a one day membership..

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Expo, Triathlon Late Registration and packet pick up for adult races; LP Field - Adjacent to Lot R 3:00 pm: Race Overview followed by Beginner Q&A presented by the coaches at TriSuccess and Team Magic Staff *There will be registration Friday and Saturday and race morning; however, this does not guarantee that there will be a spot or that you will receive a shirt.

SUNDAY, JULY 28 6:00 am-6:45am: Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration Must present PHOTO ID 7:00 am: Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area. 7:30 am: Swim Start begins with Sprint, followed by Intermediate 10:30 am: Awards ceremony for Sprint race 1:00 pm: Awards ceremony for Intermediate race [estimated time] OUR SWIM 12:30 pm: All racers must be finished with the race. When you finish COURSE the bike, please be sure you can finish the run by 12:30 PARTNER pm to have a supported race. WWW.CUMBERLANDRIVERCOMPACT.ORG We encourage all racers to stay and celebrate with all the finishers. If you see that you will be receiving a Race Logo award and cannot stay for the ceremony, please designate a fellow racer, WWW.ADVENTUREPADDLE.COM friend, or volunteer to claim your award. If you are unable to arrange for someone to pick up your award, we will mailFULL it to RACEyou, upon DETAILS your written | www.teamrequest, for $5.00.-magic.com

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Whether you are a mountain CHECK OUT THE TEAM MAGIC WEBSITE FOR biker, road cyclist, tri-athlete, commuter, or just out for an THE 2013 PRINTABLE COURSE MAPS afternoon cruise, we cater to all cyclists from the beginner to the most advanced. Our knowl- Lost or Forgot edgeable staff is on hand to Your Timing Chip take care of all your needs. Our bike line includes: Trek, Specialized, Giant, Niner, BMC, Yeti, Look, Colnago, MOOTS, Felt, Santa Cruz and many $35 more. cash or check to replace. Team Magic will refund upon return of chip. 310 North Maple Street 109 Del Rio Pike, Suite 105 At the end of your race, your timing chip will be collected before Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Franklin, TN 37064 you exit the finish chute. If for some reason we miss getting your chip, please return to the Chip Tent before leaving the race site. phone | 615-893-7725 phone | 615-807-2035 There will be a $35 charge for unreturned chips

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MUSIC CITY TRIATHLON and Kids Duathlon

All activities will be nearby the race staging area Lot R and Victory Avenue at LP Field.

VISIT THE RACE EXPO SATURDAY, JULY 27: 1:00 pm—5:00 pm SUNDAY, JULY 28 - 8:00 am—1:00 pm ACTIVITIES TRIATHLON EDUCATION SESSIONS RACE OVERVIEW AND BEGINNER MEETING RAGNAR RELAY SERIES TEAM IN TRAINING

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MUSIC CITY TRIATHLON and Kids Duathlon MUSIC CITY TRIATHLON and Kids Duathlon COURSE DETAILS Downtown Nashville is full of attrac- MAIN STAGING AREA AND TRANSITION AREAS: The event staging will be on the tions and great local eateries. If you are looking for places near the race east side of the Cumberland River at Lot R on the south side of LP Field, home of site, check this out: the NFL Tennessee Titans (across from the main downtown business district.) The race transition is in Lot R and event parking is in lots T, D and N plus lot R south of DOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONS: the Shelby Pedestrian Bridge. Race Packet Pick Up, Awards and Post Race Food will Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum be in the green space between Lot R / Transition Area and Victory Avenue. 222 5th Avenue South Follow the rhythm of country music past and present to the home of price- The race transition area is organized based on your assigned race number. The bike less artifacts, dynamic exhibitions, Nashville’s legendary recording studio, racks are marked by ranges of "7" numbers, beginning with 1 through 7 and so on. and more Bikes do not have to be racked in numerical order ON the rack, but must be placed on the rack designated for your race number range. Sorry folks, for safety reasons, Echoes of Nashville Walking Tours no balloons or items may be attached to racks to help locate your spot. Feel free to 5th and Broadway bring your sidewalk chalk. You know the music, now discover the history! Join us on a 90 mi- nute walking tour through the historic streets of downtown Nashville

SWIM COURSE [400m sprint / 1.5k intermediate] will be in the Cum- Ryman Auditorium berland River, starting and finishing from the east side - not a point to 116 Fifth Avenue North point swim, but a rectangular type course. This will be a time trial start The Ryman Auditorium built in 1892 and designated a National Historic swim by assigned race numbers. Swim caps will be provided at packet Landmark, offers the best in entertainment opportunities. pick up and must be worn for safety / visibility. Please have your # visible on the front left side of your head as entering water. Course buoys will be identified to all www.visitmusiccity.com racers, and kayak support on the water will also assist racers to stay on course.

The average water temperature in this area of the Cumberland River on this day is 81 °F. Wetsuits may be worn and considered legal by USA Triathlon up to and in- cluding a water temperature of 78 °F.

MEET TEAM MAGIC BIKE COURSE [20k sprint / 40k intermediate] thanks to TDOT - the bike course will be a two-loop 20k course totaling 40k on Ellington CLUB PARTNERS Parkway, which is a short hop from the stadium on downtown streets. Ellington Parkway will be completely closed to traffic during the event. Sprint racers will do one loop.

RUN COURSE [5k spring / 10k intermediate] will be a two-loop 5k course totaling 10k of running with a nice mix of the east side and the west side of the river in the downtown business and entertain- ment district. Sprint racers will do one loop.

KIDS DUATHLON: Reference the course map in the back of this guide or on the Team Magic website for full details.

COURSE MAPS AVAILABLE FOR VIEW OR DOWNLOAD AT

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ABOUT SUPPORT

Aid Station Locations on the Sprint and Intermediate courses:  One station with water and Powerade will be set up to serve you as you come in to transition from the swim. The same station will serve you as you start your run as the intermediate distance rac- ers begin the 2nd loop of the run.  There will be a station with water and Powerade approximately every mile on the run course.  There will be an aid station with water in the expo area.  There will be a station with water and Powerade at the finish line  You are responsible for carrying the hydration and nutrition you need on the bike course. There are no aid stations.

Bike Support: [for minor bike repairs]  In the race Expo Saturday afternoon  In the Transition Area race morning  Race Day - Monitoring the Bike Course

Have a medical need: We will have EMS professionals and other medical staff at the finish line area or if you have a need while you are racing, notify a volunteer.

ABOUT PARKING There is plenty of parking around the race site. Please follow the direction of the police officers and volunteers. Do not park on Titans Way or Victory Ave, especially on Race Day. This is part of the race course and you WILL be towed.

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MUSIC CITY TRIATHLON and Kids Duathlon RELAY TEAM RULES AND INFORMATION FAQs and OTHER VALUABLE INFO.

How the Relay process is conducted on race day Will there be water to drink during the race? Yes, there will water and  Your team will use your assigned number for all of the following race logistics. Powerade at the main venue in the Transition Area, Expo, Food Area and Finish  All relay team members need to be body marked with assigned team number. Line. There will be water and Powerade at Aid Stations on the run courses ap-  The Relay Team Runner needs to have the race "bib" number proximately every mile.  The last team member to pick up his/her packet will receive the timing chip.  There will be a Relay Tent in transition where all chip exchanges take place. Please locate Where do I put the tri-tats? How do I get the tri-tats off? Tri-tats should be this area before race start! placed on front of your left arm and left leg. You will also need to have your  The team member completing the swim wears the chip first and upon finishing the swim age on your left calf. Go to Body Marking race morning for help with that. Tri- will go to the Relay Tent in the Transition Area to give the timing chip to the Biker. After tats can be removed with baby oil or rubbing alcohol. receiving the chip the Biker proceeds to the relay bike rack, gets bike and exits transition to start bike portion of race. It is ok for the Biker to have helmet and shoes already on. Do I have to wear a shirt for the bike and run? No, a shirt is not required.  Biker returns to transition and racks bike in same assigned bike rack location and then Will there be port-a-johns? Yes, there will be portable toilets at the race venue proceeds to the exchange area to pass the chip to the Runner. adjacent to the main staging area and in the transition area.  Runner proceeds out of transition area from relay exchange area with paper race "Bib" number on the front of their body. When can I get my bike after the race? There will be a designated exit gate  Runner crosses finish line with paper race "Bib" number on front of their body. marked with a 16’ Exit Gate flag, where racers will be able to retrieve their bike/ Timing chip will be collected at that time. If lost, the team will incur a $35 charge. gear after the last bike participant is in transition. We do not want racers to have traffic interference with people retrieving their bikes during their race. Our goal is for each racer to have the same race experience and atmosphere wheth- er they finish first or last. Listen for post-race announcements for more infor- RACE CATEGORIES mation. All USAT races use the “Age Up Rule” for award distribution and ranking. The age up rule means you are racing based on your age as of 12/31/13. Our computer timing program will automatically calculate your age based on your birth date and the age up rule criteria. If I need help, is there anyone to assist me? Yes, we have top-notch support at all of our races. We have professional/experienced race staff. Ambulances/ KIDS DUATHLON EMT's are onsite at all of our events, local police support at all high traffic inter- Age Group: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-15 sections, as well as certified lifeguards for the swim.

And , if you need ANYTHING during the race, ask one of our Team Magic coordi- SPRINT AND INTERMEDIATE nators. They will be wearing a Team Magic logoed shirt. Last but not Individual (Age Group): Open for all age group men and women. least….HAVE FUN! Paratriathlete: Physically Challenged Division Beginners: Participated in no more than 3 multisport events. Clydesdale: 220+ pound men RECYCLING AND TRASH Athena: 165+ pound women Team Magic asks you to help us with our recycling effort throughout the Relay: male, female, mixed, family weekend. We will collect the following in the blue top recycling contain- Aquabike: Swim and Bike Only ers: aluminum cans, plastic, cups from the water stations, cardboard. Please help us leave our venue cleaner than we found it by Your category CANNOT change once the race starts. If a category is not indicated when you register, putting your garbage in trash receptacles and recycling in you will be entered as an individual. If you choose Beginner, you will fall back in your age group if you the designated blue-topped bins. do not win an award in your chosen category.

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POST RACE FOOD Racers and volunteers, join us for post-race refreshments in the expo area. Visit the Team Magic Store for meal deals for spectators.

AWARDS & PRIZES Join us for the awards ceremony at the end of the your race . Reference the weekend schedule for times.

Kids Duathlon: All finishers will receive a finisher prize Age Group Awards given to the top 3 boys and girls: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-15 A Special Door Prize Ceremony will also take place for all kids at the comple- tion of the last race.

Intermediate and Sprint Overall Award Categories Top 3 Overall: Male & Female Top 3 Overall: Beginner Male & Female Top 3 Masters (40+): Male & Female Top 3 Weight Class Division Overall Athena Top 3 Weight Class Division Clydesdale 39 and under Top 3 Weight Class Division Clydesdale 40+ Top 3 Overall Relay Team Categories: male, female, mixed, family 1st Overall Aquabike Male & Female 1st Overall Paratriathlete Male & Female

Intermediate Age Groups Awards 1st, 2nd & 3rd in Male & Female in the following age divisions: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Intermediate Distance Special Awards Overall winners receive Team Magic Gift Codes for Future Races! Top 3 Men and Women: $200, $150, $100 1st Overall Male and Female Masters: $50

Sprint Age Groups Awards 1st, 2nd & 3rd in Male & Female in the following age divisions: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

If you see that you will be receiving an award in one of the above categories and cannot stay for the ceremony, please designate a fellow racer, friend, or volunteer to claim your award. If you are unable to arrange for someone to pick up your award, we will mail to you for $5.00. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. We will only mail awards at your request. Awards not claimed will be distributed to race sponsors, city officials, race supporters and used for future race prize drawings.

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ALL TEAM MAGIC RACES ARE USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONED EVENTS. Position Rules 1. Ride on the right side of your lane. As a USAT sanctioned event, you will be racing under USAT Competitive 2. Keep three bike lengths between yourself and the cyclist in front of you. Rules. In order to minimize misunderstandings on race day, we encourage 3. Pass on the left of the cyclist in front of you, never on the right. you to take the time to read the following basic rules so that everyone can 4. Complete your pass within 15 seconds. enjoy a safe and fun race. 5. If passed, you must drop completely out of the zone, to the rear, before attempting to re-pass. You can find the complete set of USAT rules at: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about- 6. Riding on the left side of the lane without passing anyone and interfering with other multisport/rulebook.aspx#Article4 cyclists attempting to pass is considered blocking. Penalty: Variable time penalty 1. All athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS. Youth athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID. Helmets 2. If you are registering at the race site, you must show your valid USAT membership card 1. Only helmets approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may or purchase a one day pass, NO EXCEPTIONS. be used in USAT sanctioned events. 3. Athletes may only pick up their own packet. All relay members must be present to 2. Helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. This means before, during, and receive the packet or if picking up individually, the last person to pick up will receive after the event. Penalty: Disqualification the timing chip. 3. Chin straps must be buckled at all times when on a bicycle. DO NOT unbuckle your chin strap unless you are off your bicycle. 2013 Most Commonly Violated Rules and Penalties Penalty: Disqualification on the course; Variable time penalty in transition area only. Race numbers 1. All athletes are required to wear race numbers at all times during the run. Headphones 2. Numbers must face the front and be clearly visible at all times. Headphones, headsets, walkmans, ipods, mp3 players, or personal audio devices, etc. 3. Numbers may not be cut or folded or altered in any way. are not to be carried or worn at any time during the race. 4. DO NOT transfer your number to any other athlete or take a number from an athlete Penalty: Variable time penalty that is not competing. Penalty: Variable time penalty for missing or altered number, Disqualification and one Unsportsmanlike-Like Conduct year suspension from membership in USAT for transferring a number without race direc- Foul, harsh, argumentative or abusive language or other unsportsmanlike conduct di- tor permission. rected at race officials, USA Triathlon officials, volunteers, spectators or fellow athletes is forbidden. Transition Area Penalty: Disqualification 1. All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned bike corral. Abandonment 2. The wheel of the bicycle must be down on the side of the assigned space. All personal equipment and belongings taken out onto the course must stay on the ath- 3. All participants must return their bicycles to an upright position in their designated lete the entire time. No garbage, clothing, etc. shall be thrown on the course. bicycle corral. Penalty: Variable time penalty 4. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. Outside Assistance 5. All bar ends must be solidly plugged. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used. into the transition area. Penalty: Variable time penalty Penalty: Variable time penalty REMEMBER Course: You are racing in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event and there are USAT certified referees 1. All competitors are required to follow the prescribed course and to stay within all on the course to ensure fairness in competition. There will be NO WARNINGS if you coned lanes. commit a foul during competition. It is each individual racer’s responsibility to under- 2. Cutting the course is an obvious violation and going outside the course is a safety issue. stand the rules and avoid penalties. 3. Cyclists shall not cross a solid yellow center line for ANY reason. At the end of the race, all citations by the marshals are reviewed by the Head Referee 4. Cyclists must obey all applicable traffic laws at all times. who then decides if a penalty should be assessed. The Head Referee’s ruling is final in Penalty: Referee's discretion the case of Position Violations and there are no protests or appeals of Position Penalties.

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