RCARES 2008 Triathlon SAT
From Megawiki
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 this sprint event day
We need 7 hams for this half day event.
What: The 2008 Spirit of Racine - Sprints
Date: Saturday, July 19, 2007
Where: Racine, WI
Distance: swim, bike, run
Start Time: 7:00 AM - 11 AM
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Want to help?
Interested in helping joining leave a message on the discussion page.
send an email to mailto:ec@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
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.
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
Main repeater for use this year.
- 442.000 + 127.3 Pl
Secondary /admin repeater
- 147.27 + CA repeater (back-up)
Special instructions
Please allow time for systems to be keyed up before speaking
Example: 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
Net Controls
Location north beach
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
- 7-11: N9ASA
- backup NCS (From home) - WB9RGO
Posts
7 am - 11 am
- MED-1 - KB9ZPV -
- MC-1 - VIP area- AA9XD -
- Ham Event Commander-KB9MMA
- Ambulance-1 -WK9H
- Run-1 - KC9NCM
- Bike-1 - KB9ZAF
- PIO-1 KC9KUF
- Boat-1 KC9KFJ
- Digital Liaison Station: KB9MMA
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.
Definitions
Sub- coordinator
- 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.
Digital
APRS plan Turn 145.61 into APRS Network for the event, utilize WIDE2-2 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.
External links
- http://www.hfpracing.com/eventinfo.php?eventid=56 Racine women's only
