RCARES 2006 Triathlon
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RCARES 2006 Triathlon Post Action Report
Once again, a field of exceptional competitors from throughout the nation and internationally will be competing. And once again the spirited people of Racine will open their doors and roll out the red carpet. That means you can count on fans and volunteers cheering at every turn.
The swim takes place along Lake Michigan’s pristine lakefront, followed by a bike ride on the Modine Manufacturing Bike Course in the scenic countryside of Racine County and finishes with a run on the All Saints Run Course through Racine’s quaint, historic neighborhoods.
Participants truly enjoyed last year’s event and this year we’re making it even better. With its scenic course, spirited people and a competitive field fighting for a share of the $25,000 HALF prize purse, this is an exciting triathlon for first timers and seasoned veteran competitors.
This year's HALF field is limited to 1,500 participants. The new SPRINT field is limited to the first 1,000 participants. Both fields are filling up fast. So be sure to register early and take your place in this spectacular event.
The Day that ARES is planning on doing is the regular event day
What: The 2006 Spirit of Racine HALF Triathlon
Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006
Where: Racine, WI
Distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Start Time: 7:00 AM
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Goals for the Amateur Radio Community
- Provide communications for full field event
- Provide communications for health and welfare of event at critical tactical locations.
- Provide high level of progress of race, first three male and female runner numbers, last runner.
- Report any persons needing medical attention, dropouts, or bikes in need of repair.
- Serve agencies ( Police and event coordinators) as dictated by mission.
- Practice communications in a controlled planned environment, such as events like this.
Past Spirit of Racine Triathlon
Event suggestions for ham participants
Event thoughts and suggestions
- Work as a member of a team, and be willing to take direction from others.
- Volunteers need to be able to think and act quickly, under stress and pressure
- Practice emergency communications skills. (Events like us help us practice in more controlled conditions)
- A POSITIVE attitude is a must, it impacts others you interact with.
- You are not a "first responder", 99% of the time you are relaying information.
- The only decisions you can make are those affecting your own health and safety.
- You cannot do it all.
- It is advisable, not to talk to the press, please refer them to MEDIA-1 or NCS.
- Use good judgment
- Have FUN and Learn, don't worry too much about making mistakes!
Voice frequencies
- 147.27 + CA main repeater
- 224.80 - 127.3 Pl
( linked with 27 repeater)
- Lakefront cross-bander settings:
147.270 + PL 127.3 OFFSET .3 (instead of usual .6) 147.570 input
Special instructions
Please allow PTT to be keyed up before speaking or put in this is ... Tactical.
Wait for courtesy tone then reply.
- Simplex 146.46 backup
- 442.000 + 127.3 pl as admin frequency for long conversations.
- FRS event coordinator s frequency. - 462.6125-CH 3
It is not advisable to use and HT unless otherwise impossible to do so. 1/2 wave antenna or better and 20 or more watts is recommended for radio communication If you need an antenna see your coordinator .
Sample Tactical exchanges : -RCARES Example Tactical exchange
Want to help?
Interested in helping joining leave a message on the discussion page.
send an email to mailto:rctri@kb9mma.com or call 262-909-3996
The triathlon is split into phases, swim, bike, run, or all. Please specify your Primary and Secondary choice for phase.
Format Callsign - phone number -phase preferences - shirt size - email - shift. Any experience with directed nets or events.
Thank you
event coordinator s.
kb9mma, wb9usi, kc9eow
or email KB9MMA
Don't know were to go? Ham locations: RCARES_location_maps_and_addresses
Phases
Specialized Posts
North beach 6:30 am - 3 pm
- KB9ZPV MED-1 - shirt size XL
- K9RI MC-1 - VIP area-shirt size 2xl
- WA9JMO PIO-1 - Public information table by command center.
- N9WWR Sherrif-1
SWIM
Sub- coordinator ::KC9EOW Note volunteers may have to show up earlier to catch transportation! you can help volunteer in another phase like run. You need to report the marina Docks at 5:30 - 5:45 to get on boats. Shift time: 7 AM - 9 AM (approximate)
Locations for assignment Boats
- KC9EOW BOAT-2 (coast guard)
- N9RGX BOAT-1 - shirt size XL
BIKE
Sub- coordinator :WB9USI 2XL
Shift times
AM 7:30 AM - 1 PM (approximate)
Locations for assignment aid stations , and sag vehicles.
- Aid-1 station KA9KJE 2XL E. River Road between Five and Six Mile road. near the 45 mile marker- WINLINK, DIGI AND VOICE
- Aid-2 station KA9OIL Hwy K and H near the 15 mile marker
- Aid-3 station WB9WNF XL and KC9GKS 3 mile road West of I-94
- Aid-4 station K9DRH -3x Hwy V between Golf road and Hwy G near the 25 mile
marker -DIGI AND VOICE
- HWY 20 AND HWY V - KB9ULT -shirt size XL -
- SAG-1 - APRS only.
- SAG-2 : APRS only.
- Maint SAG-3 - KB9NPT -shirt size XL - APRS portable (report early 6-630 a.m. to catch ride)
RUN
Sub- coordinator :KB9MMA
Shift times
Shift 1: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
SHIFT 2: 12 AM - 3 PM ( approximate)
Locations for assignment
- Run-1 - WB9ZKY & WB9ZKX - Both shift- XL & L
- Run 2 - WB2QLL- SHIFT 1
- Run 4 - N9YMW - Both shift- 2X
RCARES_location_maps_and_addresses
Net Controls
RCARES_2006_Triathlon_Netscript
I do want to handle this a little differently this year, plus give others with some experience some event time under their belt. the team will come up with some ideas. Time slots
Digital Liaison Station: KB9MMA
Digital
Preliminary plan Turn 145.53 into temporary APRS, utilize WIDE2 for and utilize Winlink telpacs there.
Instructions for APRS setup will be posted here: -> RCARES APRS event settings
APRS map for event link here: http://www.kb9mma.com/rcares/Rcaresmaps.zip UI View Maps
Winlink command line http://www.kb9mma.com/rcares/WL2KSimp.pdf command line instructions for Winlink
Telpacs
- KC9EOW-10
- KB9MMA-10
- WB9USI-10
Paclink operators are needed in bike portion, net control location cop van, and MC-1 station.
Ideas from Digital group
- Winlink Messaging from NCS to MC station.
- APRS on first / last vehicle
- APRS / Winlink bike route report runner
