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Triathlon discipline distances: 500Y Swim, 10M Bike, 5K Run

2010 Race Date - Saturday, August 7

Hank Avink

Re/Max Advantage

Richland Village

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In The Zone

The Shermanator Triathlon & 5K Run is hosted at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center. A USA Triathlon sanctioned event, the Shermanator is excellent for the beginner or competitive athlete. The Shermanator has raised funds annually for the Sherman Lake YMCA to benefit families in need of Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties. The Sherman Lake YMCA programs build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities through instilling values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. It is only with the great support of people such as yourself, that more than 160 individuals received partial financial assistance to become members at the Sherman Lake YMCA in 2007. Participating in this event provides the opportunity for fellow community members to live a healthier lifestyle in spirit, mind, and body at Sherman Lake YMCA. Net proceeds from the Shermanator benefit the Sherman Lake YMCA, a 501(c)3 organization, Annual Campaign for Scholarships.

Triathlon Course Description - All legs of the Triathlon begin and end at transition, located at the Sherman Lake YMCA waterfront. The course: 500 yard swim (out & back) in beautiful Sherman Lake, a 10 mile bike and 5K run on rolling hills and flats along local roads and paved trails.

5K Run Course Description - The 5K run course begins and finishes at the Sherman Lake YMCA waterfront. The 5K course consists of rolling hills and flats on paved trails and local roads. The 5K run follows the same course as the Triathlon run.

New  2010 Shermanator parking New

2010 Shermanator swim course  & transition area map

2010 Shermanator bike course map

2010 Shermanator tri & 5K run course map

USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event- All rules and regulations following USAT guidelines apply. For more information on USAT rules please visit the

USAT web site.

-Event Check-In:
6:00 am-7:45 am Sprint Triathlon & Relay
7:45 am-8:30 am 5K Run

-Check-In will be held at the Sherman Lake YMCA Recreation Center Gymnasium (1st level). Participants for ALL events must check-in before competing. All Triathletes must be USAT members, or pay the fee for a USAT single event license. Picture ID, preferably a driver’s license, and USAT membership cards must be presented during check-in.

-Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up will be held at the Sherman Lake YMCA Recreation Center (2nd level) Friday, August 6th from 6:00am- 6:30pm.

-Athletes registered by July 30th may pick-up all materials (except for ChampionChip) on Friday at Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up or at Check- in on Race Day.

-Triathlon participants MUST show both picture ID and current USAT (if applicable) membership card to pick up materials.

-A ChampionChip will be provided for race timing. If you have your own chip, please include chip number in your registration or give the number at check-in. A $30 fee will be charged for lost chips.

-ALL ChampionChip assignments and race markings will be done at Check-In the day of the race, Saturday, August 7th.

-Participants are encouraged to pick up race materials on Friday to avoid delays on Race Day.

-An Awards Ceremony for both events will be held at approximately 10:30am at the Sherman Lake YMCA waterfront.

Triathlon Award Categories:
Individual Participants:
Overall 1, 2, 3 Male & Female.
Youth M & F: 8-9,10-11,12-13,14-15,16-17,18-19.
Adult M & F: 20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79,80-84,85+
Masters (40+) Male & Female.

Triathlon Relay Teams:
Overall
Overall Male 1, 2, 3
Overall Female 1, 2, 3
Overall Co-Ed 1, 2, 3

5K Run Award Categories:
Male & Female:Overall,1,2,3
Age Groups, Male & Female: 7-9,10-12,13-15,16-17,18-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60+

-Melanie Chojnowski was a wonderful local resident of the Gull Lake Area. Less then one year after her participation in the 2003 Shermanator Triathlon, cancer claimed her life. A Memorial Award is offered in her honor to the fastest female swimmer closest to Melanie's age, 28. The 2009 Chojnowski Award winner was Megan Houtman, age 28, with a swim time of 11 minutes 13 seconds.  **2005-2007 the award was based on swim times for an Olympic/Intermediate distance triathlon.

-Participants must register for the event and specify shirt size by July 19th to be guaranteed a specific size.

-No Refunds or Transfers for any reason

-Sherman Lake YMCA grounds are not available for pre-race training. Sherman Lake YMCA members and guests(daily guest fee dues required) are welcome to train in our Recreation Center during regular hours of operation. We appreciate your cooperation.

-Need help training? Email: jackiem@ymcasl.org for training programs available in the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek area.

-Sherman Lake YMCA is a smoke free campus.

-Please leave your family pets at home during this event.

-Race day conditions may require delay or cancellation of the event. Race Director will make every effort to hold the event as scheduled, however safety issues will prevail.

-Pre-Race Swim Warm Up - athletes will have a 15 minute window to warm up for the swim portion of the event the day of the race. Stay tuned for more information, this time frame may increase.

-Shower Facilities/Locker Rooms - the Recreation Center will be open to participants following the event for showering. Facilities will be available until Noon. Please bring your own towel and lock, Sherman Lake YMCA is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

-Concessions - will not be available at the 2010 event. Please inform any family or friends ahead of the event. Spectators are welcome to bring beverages and food on site. Alcohol is not permitted on Sherman Lake YMCA grounds.

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