RCARES 2007 Triathlon

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Important

Race officials want us to be wearing Staff T-shirts and have our VIP passes on us at all times. If you are going to be at North Beach, this will be required of all hams in order to get around since security will be very heavy this year.

If you are going to Meadows for breakfast Jim, KB9MMA will have them there. If not, you can stop by his home (call first) or we can make arrangments to have these delivered during the triathlon morning. If you are going to be at North Beach, please see the Command Post first to get yoru shirt & pass.

These passes will give us access to all parts of the race, even beyond what the normal volunteers will get! The race officials and coordinating police agencies have said it is very important to have these. We just picked them up this evening (Friday) so we have a day or so to get them to you before the race.

Any questions? Contact Jim KB9MMA or Cathy KC9EOW

End Message --KC9EOW 00:00, 21 July 2007 (CDT)

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 lake front, 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 2000 participants. The Day that ARES is planning on doing is the regular event day


What: The 2007 Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
Date: Sunday, July 22, 2007
Where: Racine, WI
Distance: 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
Start Time: 7:00 AM

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Want to help?

Interested in helping joining leave a message on the discussion page.

send an email to mailto:tri@rcares.org 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 Call sign - phone number -phase preferences - shirt size - email - shift. Any experience with directed nets or events Email KB9MMA

Don't know were to go? Ham locations: RCARES_location_maps_and_addresses


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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.


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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!
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Voice frequencies

Main repeater for use this year.

  • 442.000 + 127.3 Pl
  • 147.27 + CA repeater (back-up)

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
  • FRS event - 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


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Net Controls

Location north beach

RCARES_2007_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

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Specialized Posts

6:30 am - 3 pm

  • MED-1 - KB9NPT - shirt size XL
  • MC-1 - VIP area- KC9KUF - XL - RECONFIRM TRAVEL
  • Ham Event Commander / PIO KB9MMA--KB9MMA 21:31, 16 July 2007 (CDT)


Digital Liaison Station: KB9MMA

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Phases

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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) 2XL RSVP: Confirmed --KC9EOW 13:15, 5 July 2007 (CDT)
  • N9RGX BOAT-1 - shirt size XL - RSVP: Confirmed Availability. N9RGX 12:23, 5 July 2007 (CDT)
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BIKE

Sub- coordinator :WB9USI 2XL

Definitions of Terms
A SAG Wagon (Aka Broom Wagon) is a support motor vehicle following long races or recreational rides to pick up riders unable to complete the event. "SAG" may mean "Support And Gear" or "Support Aid Group." Hams may be needed with SAG units to report position and condition of participants in the race.
An Aid Station is a location in an endurance race where supplies are given to the athletes. Typically sports drinks like Gatorade are provided as well as water. Depending on the length of the race, food may be available. The aid station also serves as a check point to track the competitors. First aid supplies may also be available. Hams will report position and condition of participants of the race as they pass through the aid station and may relay support information.

Shift times

AM 7:30 AM - 1 PM (approximate)

Locations for assignment aid stations , and sag vehicles.

  • Aid-1 station K9DRH - 2XL Hwy K and H near the 15 mile marker - Digipeater - confirmed --KB9MMA 18:35, 8 July 2007 (CDT)
  • Aid-2 station WB9WNF near 25 mile marker on G west of county V confirmed --KB9MMA 12:25, 19 July 2007 (CDT)
  • Aid-3 station KB9ZAF & KC9AJU on three mile road west of I 94 - confirmed --KB9MMA 18:35, 8 July 2007 (CDT)
  • Aid-4 station KC9GKS VOICE AND KA9KJE (Digipeater / winlink) 45 mile marker, on Nicholson road.
  • HWY-20- KC9KIC


MOTOR BIKE SAGS TO RIDE ALONG ROUTE

Report any event particpants in distress to net control. Note cross street and or street address and partipant description and other identification information. Wear communications vests or identify ham communications

Prefered route (North beach to Hwy H and 20 on course) eastern loop

  • BIKE-1 KA9OIL - CONFIRMED WEATHER PERMITTING--KB9MMA 19:36, 9 July 2007 (CDT)

Prefered route (Hwy V and 20 out) on western loop.

  • BIKE-2 KB9ZPV - Confirmed WX permitting


If WX is not good report into netcontrol for reassignment

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RUN

Sub- coordinator :OPEN

Shift times

SHIFT 2: 11 AM - 3 PM ( approximate)

Locations for assignment

  • Run-1 - KB9ULT- confirmed--KB9MMA 11:47, 20 July 2007 (CDT)
  • Run 2 - K9DQ- CONFIRMED--KB9MMA 19:36, 9 July 2007 (CDT)
  • Run 3 - AA9XD -confirm --KB9MMA 14:03, 20 July 2007 (CDT)
  • Run 4 - N9YMW - 2X -confirmed --KB9MMA 18:35, 8 July 2007 (CDT)
  • BIKE-5- KB9RRX - APRS bicycle for route confirmed --KB9MMA 11:49, 19 July 2007 (CDT)

RCARES_location_maps_and_addresses

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Digital

APRS plan Turn 145.53 into APRS Network for the event, utilize WIDE2-2,Relay to utilize as many trackers as possible.

If you can beacon your location as an aid station on APRS that would be great!

The command post on north beach will have a street level APRS station to monitor progress.


Instructions for APRS setup will be posted here: -> RCARES APRS event settings

NEW MAP http://www.rcares.org/TRI07.zip UI-VIew map with course layout and more detail load in map detail.

APRS map for event link here: http://www.kb9mma.com/rcares/Rcaresmaps.zip UI View Maps The command post will be kb9mma@winlink.org Winlink command line http://www.kb9mma.com/rcares/WL2KSimp.pdf command line instructions for Winlink

Telpacs

  • KC9EOW-10
  • KB9MMA-10
  • WB9USI-10
  • N9RGX-10

Paclink operators are needed in bike portion, net control location cop van, and MC-1 station.


Approximate locations for aid stations on bike route

  • AID-1 - 42.45.64N 87.54.91W
  • AID-2 - 42.48.54N 87.56.54W
  • AID-3 - 42.45.91N 87.56.31W
  • AID-4 - 42.47.68N 87.53.64W
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External links


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Past Spirit of Racine Triathlon

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