The 38th Chalmette Track Club Pelicanman Duathlon

2 Mile Run 10 Mile Bike 2 Mile Run
Sunday, Sept.14,2008 @ or about 8:15 a.m


Someone will sing our national anthem. (Perhaps)

COURSE: The bridge is back on the bike, the run is still
flat.

LOCATION UPDATE :The staging area has been changed by the local
police. It is on East Judge Perez Drive about 2 miles east of the
overpass.


DIRECTIONS: Find Chalmette. Travel east (scenic route) on Judge
Perez Dr. about 7 ½ miles. Turn left at the intersection of East
Judge Perez Drive(Hwy. 39) and the Judge Perez extension road The
staging area is one mile east on this road.

AWARDS: Custom made awards by Mike Minturn will be awarded to the
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall finishers, to the 1st masters (40
and over), and Grandmasters (50 and over) male and female. Duathlon
trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in
each of the following age groups: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-
34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (women), 50-54, 55-59, 60-
64,65-69, 70+ (men)

WEIGHT DIVISIONS: Are back. I replaced my scale that was lost in
the storm. Duathlon trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers
in each of the following categories: Big Bird 195 to 220 Mega
Pelican 221+ Big Chicks 145+ (women only) To be eligible for
a weight division award, competitors must weigh in with the weight
marshal on race day. There will be no duplication of awards.
Priority of awards will be overall, age group, weight division.

REFRESHMENTS: We'll have fruit, beer, soft drinks, beer, cookies,
beer, and lunch at the post race party which will include
Janel's pasta salad. We will also have beer.

AMENITIES: Registered participants will receive very cool new T-
Shirts. We will have music by Mason Punch. He may even perform our
national anthem.

ENTRY FEE: $20 preregistered on or before September 8, 2008; $16
CTC members; $12 for 13 years and under. $25 for all after
September 8, 2008 . Please make checks payable to Chalmette Track
Club. Information: 504-912-2675 or even better 504-452-1276.

REGISTRATION: By mail on or before September, 2008 to: Chalmette
Track Club, P.O. Box 802, Chalmette, LA 70044

ADVISORIES: - Storm or no storm, Drafting is not allowed. The
course will be monitored . Since we are not USA Triathlon, we make
our own rules. You get one warning without penalty. If you get a
2nd infraction you're D.Q.ed. - Helmets are required - Competitors
and race workers only are allowed in the transition area. - Race
numbers must be worn and visible throughout the race. - Radio
headsets, earphones or anything that interferes with normal hearing
is not allowed. Relay teams may participate, but are not eligible for
awards and do not receive finish tags. Please inform the line crew
of your relay status.- Drafting is still not allowed.

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Notice: Print out the application below and mail in or bring to the
race.
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PELICANMAN DUATHLON September 14, 2008
In consideration of the acceptance of this application form, I the
undersigned intending to be legally bound, do hereby for myself,
executors, administrators and assigns, knowingly and willingly waive
any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against the
persons of entities connected with this event, including the
Chalmette Track Club, Inc. And I release and hold them harmless for
any and all injuries sustained in connection with this event. I
hereby grant full permission to use my name and image in any
photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, broadcasts, or
other record of t his event. I further attest that I have read this
waiver and intend to have a good time at this event.


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