Sunday August 2 is the Kiwanis TriRock Triathlon. We'll be providing communications for the bike portion of the event. The bike portion starts at the YMCA, then zig-zags north to John King and back south to the Y via the Caruth Lakes neighborhood. Participants will make the loop twice. It’s our job to report the leaders and the trailers progress along the course and to report any incidents that may occur along the course.

NOTE: There is a change. We will meet at 6:00am in the American National Bank parking lot just south of the intersection of Caruth Lane and Goliad (Hwy-205). The address is 1105 N Goliad St. We're meeting there to avoid parking issues at the YMCA. We'll do a briefing and pass out assignments, then head out to the course. The event starts at 7am. We should finish by 10am, some will finish sooner. We will travel to our assignments in our own vehicles and then on foot. We will provide maps and other info you will need at the briefing.

You need to bring:

•  Handie-Talkie with a spare battery

•  Speaker mic and headphones (recommended)

•  Safety vest

•  Pencil/Pen

•  Water, hat, sun screen, etc.

PLEASE have the three following repeaters programmed into your HTs:

• Primary - K5RKW (Courthouse) - 443.550 PL-162.2

• Backup - K5RKW (Fate) - 442.8375 PL-162.2 NFM

• 2nd Backup - KK5PP - 441.525 PL-141.3

We won't be out in the hottest part of of the day, but still be prepared for hot and sunny weather. In case of rain the triathlon will only be paused if there is lightening present. 

This is a great opportunity to exercise our communication skills while helping the Kiwanis support their Food for Kids Program. For more information on the event you can visit Rockwall Kiwanis TriRock.

Please let myself Doug WB5WRC wb5wrc@arrl.net or Ron N5YDX n5ydx@arrl.net know if you can volunteer.

We hope to see you there !!!