SINChaTTR
YOUTH TriathloN
JUNE 20, 2021
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SWIM
250 meters
Pool perimeter swim.
Open water buoys.
Three loops.
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(10 & U atheltes -- one loop)
bike
6.6 miles
3.3-mile road course.
Two loops.
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(10 & U athletes -- one loop)
Run
1.2 miles
Gravel path/road.
One loop.
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(10 & U -- 0.5 mile out-and-back)
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RACE INFORMATION
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021
Race start time: 8:30 AM
Race site: Emmaus Aquatic Club, 2546 Mill Race Road, Emmaus, PA
Eligiblity
This is a semi-private TriEMAC team race, open to other athletes by invitation
Ages 9 to 18 (racing age is age as of 12/31/21, as per USAT guidelines)
Contact: tri@emacswim.org with inquiries or for more information
Registration: https://runsignup.com/inchattr
Preregistration is required. No race day registration.
Field limit: 100 athletes
Race will be held rain or shine.
This race is USA Triathlon sanctioned.
PRE-RACE/CHECK-IN
Packet pickup and transition area open: 7:00 am to 8:15 am
Aim to clear out of transition area by 8:15 am.
Pre-race meeting: 8:20 am on pool deck
Race start: 8:30 am
COVID-19: If you're unvaccinated and can't maintain 6 ft. distancing, please wear a mask.
SWIM
250 meter pool swim
Clockwise loop
Time trial start, in descending order by age. One athlete leaves every 30 seconds.
Start is via steps at edge of pool (not in-water)
Keep orange buoys on your right
No wetsuits
Please note correction to swim diagram previously posted: Swim will be THREE loops. (Really, it is almost three loops, as you get out on the opposite side of the pool from where you started). 10 & under athletes only: one loop.
TRANSITION 1
Exit pool and proceed to transition area.
Enter the transition area where it says "SWIM IN".
Helmets are required! No helmet, no race.
All helmets must be buckled prior to moving your bike out of the transition area.
No bike riding in the transition area.
Leave the transition area where it says "BIKE OUT".
Mount your bike at the mount line once you get out in the parking lot.
BIKE
6.6 miles total. Two loops of a 3.3-mile course.
This is a hilly course (but you can do it!).
ANY bike you have is fine (except an E-bike, of course). Mountain, gravel, road, time trial bikes all acceptable.
Roads will not be closed. We anticipate fewer cars than normal during our early Sunday morning race time.
No drafting
Please stay on the far right side of the road, except to pass another rider.
Pass other riders only on their left, when it is safe to do so.
DO NOT CROSS THE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Stay right please.
Course marshals will be at each intersection directing athletes where to turn.
Directions (provided only for reference - you do not need to remember these on race day):
Turn RIGHT out of EMAC lower parking lot exit onto MILL RACE Rd.
Turn RIGHT onto SHEFFIELD Dr.
Turn RIGHT onto BELMONT Dr.
Turn LEFT onto CANTERBURY Dr.
Turn LEFT onto COMMONWEALTH Dr.
Turn RIGHT onto CANTERBURY Dr.
Turn LEFT onto COVENTRY Dr.
Turn RIGHT onto SAUERKRAUT Ln.
Turn RIGHT onto MACUNGIE Rd.
Turn RIGHT onto MILLBROOK Dr.
Turn RIGHT onto RIVERVIEW Dr.
Turn RIGHT into the EMAC upper parking lot entrance
AFTER FIRST LOOP: Proceed to bottom of EMAC parking lot and repeat the above directions
AFTER SECOND LOOP: Get off bike at DISMOUNT line. Move into transition area.
Enter transition area where it says "BIKE IN".
Bike course map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35594628
TRANSITION 2
Enter transition area where it says "BIKE IN"
No bike riding in transition area.
Replace bike on rack in its original spot
Don't forget to remove your helmet!
Exit transition area where it says "RUN OUT"
RUN
Follow signs/cones/volunteers.
Directions:
Leave transition area heading down grass below barn
RIGHT across EMAC lower parking lot
STRAIGHT onto gravel path by Little Lehigh Creek
FOLLOW gravel path to its terminus at gravel road Krick Ln.
LEFT onto KRICK Ln., head up steep hill
LEFT onto SHEFFIELD Dr.
LEFT onto MILL RACE Rd.
LEFT immediately after metal grate bridge. Proceed to finish line.
Run course map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35594661
POST-RACE
Food/drinks
Open swim time will be available at the pool for athletes/families after the race
USA Triathlon information:
All participants must have a USAT license or purchase one-day license with registration
-- see registration page. USAT annual youth membership fee is currently $10.
Race inquiries: tri@emacswim.org
Wondering about the crazy race name?!? Last year's first iteration of this race was called FINChaTTR, which stood for First (and hopefully only) Intrasquad National Championship Time Trial Race -- a tongue-in-cheek attempt to drum up enthusiasm when most races were being cancelled due to the pandemic. It was held the same weekend as the scheduled (but cancelled) USA Triathlon Youth & Junior National Championship. The craziness of the name was surpassed only by the day's weather, which featured a tornado warning, heavy rain during the swim and bike, momentary hail, and then bright sunshine by the end of the run. This year's version keeps almost the same name, with the modifications "Second" and "Intersquad".
Hence, SINChaTTR
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