RCARES 2008 Triathlon SUN

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.

What: The 2008 Spirit of Racine Half Ironman Triathlon
Date: Sunday, July 20, 2008
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:EC@rcares.org or call 262-909-3996 23 Hams are needed to pull this off.

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.
  • Integrate with hospital personnel, mobile communicaitons.


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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

  • 442.000 + 127.3 Pl

Main repeater for use this year.

  • 147.27 + CA repeater

Back-up admin repeater.

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_2008_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

  • 7-10: KC9KFJ-SHIRT SIZE L (CDT)
  • 10-2: OPEN
  • 2-end: OPEN

BACK-UP NET CONTROL ( FROM HOUSE )-WB9RGO


Definitions of Terms
A SAG Wagon ( AMBULANCE) (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.
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Advanced postings

6:30 am - 3 pm

  • MED-1 - WB9WNF - needs jpole
    • (note AMBULANCES ARE AN ALL DAY POSTING. NEED MOBILE RADIO, POWER SOURCE AND MAG MOUNT).
    • (Tiny Trackers are optional to install in vehicle.)
  • Ambulance-1 -KC9IKI
  • Ambulance-2 -KC9LBU
  • Ambulance-3 - K9DRH
  • MC-1 - VIP area- KC9KUF &KB9ZPV
  • Ham Event Commander KB9MMA
  • START SWIM AREA POSITION, AND FLOATER - KB9ZPV
  • PIO -KC9KUF

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

  • BOAT-2 (coast guard) - N9RGX +1 ( BRANDON MENTCH )
  • BOAT-1 - shirt size XL - KC9EOW
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BIKE

Sub- coordinator :KB9MMA 3XL


Shift times

AM 7:30 AM - 1 PM (approximate)

Locations for assignment aid stations , and sag vehicles.

  • bike-1 - HWY H & k K9DQ
  • bike-2 - HWY G & V -KC9KMZ
  • bike-3 - THREE MILE ROAD - Data KA9KJE - Voice -KC9KIC
  • bike-4 - NEWMAN & COUNTY K -KA9OIL
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RUN

Sub- coordinator :OPEN

Shift times

SHIFT 2: 11 AM - 3 PM ( approximate)

Locations for assignment

  • Run 3 - N9YMW - 2X -confirmed - 3188 S vinces
  • Run 4 - AA9XD - 4101 light house road
  • Run 5 - N9QOJ - turnaround
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Digital

APRS plan Turn 145.61 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
  • KC9KIC-10

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

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External links

Half Iron Man information and maps


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Past Spirit of Racine Triathlon

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