This is the 21st Tinman Triathlon and as usual we expect a big crowd.  Please scroll through the following links to learn more about our great event. Hope to see you on  SUNNY June 5th!

Categories/Distances
Cost

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Waiver and Legal Stuff
Procedure on Race Day
Bike Check
Course Map
Triathlon (click on individual events below)

• swim
  
• swim/bike transition
  
• bike
  
• bike/run transition
  
• run
  
• finish

Timing
Teams
Water / Medical Stations
Tinbits
Where to Stay
How do I get to Vulcan?
Miss Manners
Prizes & Results
Contact Info

CATEGORIES/DISTANCES

COST
$65 for adults, $25 for Youths, $15 for Tinbits, $135 for adult teams and $60 for youth teams. Race fee fee includes race souvenir, smiles and post race munchies.
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CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY

Due to our commitments to sponsors, suppliers and local charities, RACE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.  However, competitor substitutions or transfer of entries will be allowed, if the race director is notified BEFORE June 1^st.  Check the forum (above) where people who want in or out can connect.  If transferring or selling a spot, full contact information and a new insurance waiver must be provided for the replacement person.   If the race is cancelled or postponed prior to race day the organizers will make every effort to reschedule the event. If the registrant cannot make the rescheduled date, the registrant acknowledges that NO REFUND or CREDIT will be granted.If the race has to be cancelled once the race has begun, unfortunately NO REFUND or CREDIT can be granted.

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WAIVER AND LEGAL STUFF 

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• Step 1 - Start at the Cyclepath Bike Check (unless you went to Early Bird Check in Calgary May 26 - June 5).  Cyclepath will be set up at the corner of Centre St and 5th Ave – east of the bike racks. You will receive a bike sticker that will allow you to proceed to Step 2
• Step 2 -  Proceed through Registration, right beside the bike check – if possible, be there 45 minutes before heat time
• You will receive your race number (lovingly applied by our skilled staff to various parts of your body), your timing chip, and race bib and your heat time will be confirmed.
• Step 3 - Rack your bike in the transition area and set out your gear, health and beauty items etc. 
• Report to the pool at least 15 minutes before your heat time. (to avoid congestion, please remain in the spectator area of the pool until 15 minutes before your heat).
• Race package (t-shirt etc.) can be picked up anytime during the day, at the Prize/Packages tent beside the food gazebo.  (You will need to have picked up your race bib before you pick up your package).

BIKE CHECK **COMPULSORY**

On race day or at Cyclepath Early Bird Check - 9176 Macleod Trail S Calgary, from Tuesday, May 26 - Friday, June 5. See http://www.thecyclepath.ca for store hours.

Cyclepath will check your bike, and make any necessary repairs. Your race package will be handed out at registration on race day - there is nothing to pick up at Cyclepath.

Bike check will also take place on race-day.  Your bike sticker will be attached to your bike when it passes inspection. We will be checking brakes, seats and handlebars to make sure that nothing is loose or "dysfunctional". Bikes will not be admitted into the Transition Area without this sticker.

All competitors: Please bring your helmet with you for inspection. ANSI, SNELL or CSA approved helmets are mandatory.

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TOWN OF VULCAN MAP
Click here to view a map of the Town of Vulcan

COURSE MAP

Adult Course Map

The race begins at the swimming pool, located on Centre Street. The bike and run portion of the race start and end at the pool for all categories of the Tinman. The run route is marked in yellow (above) and the bike route is in red.

The block surrounding the pool will be closed to vehicle traffic, but there will be a drop off zone for race participants at the corner of Centre and 5th Streets. Parking will be available on side streets and also at the Vulcan Cultural and Recreation Centre. Please do not park anywhere from the bike transition to the Highway, or along 5th ave, from Centre St to 10th St, since this will be the route of the 8 and under Tinbit bikers. Your car doors and paint job will thank you.
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TRIATHLON
Swim – in a 25 m outdoor saline pool (with a hot-tub for “après race”).
Change rooms and bathrooms are at the Pool. Check in with the “Pool Police” and you will be assigned a lane.

Don't worry about how long it takes you to complete the swim.  We "tip" the swimmers into the pool, one at a time, so you won’t be racing against anybody but yourself.  Just ignore the other 2 people thrashing away in your lane.  We ask for your swim time so that you can be grouped with swimmers of similar speed.  You'll be done when you’re done … and not a minute sooner!  Only you and your timing chip know how long it took!

You may update your swimming time closer to race day.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , with subject line: new swim time.  We can adjust swim times until May 21.  But… don't worry about changing your time unless you are many minutes faster/slower.  And… one change per customer

You may leave towels, glasses, shoes etc. at the side of the pool but you must take them with you when you leave the pool for the bike transition. Most competitors prefer to run barefooted to the transition, and then towel off and dress there.

Many race participants wear their swimsuits for the bike and run portion of the Triathlon. If you will be more comfortable changing to dry clothes in the changeroom after your swim, please feel free to do so, the choice is entirely yours.

Swim/bike transition – Run from the pool to the transition on swept asphalt – approx. 75 metres. No “personal handlers” (husband, masseuse, astrologist etc.) will be allowed in the transition area. Competitors with race numbers only please! Do not mount your bike until you are through the transition area (see course map). You must have your helmet on and done up before you leave the transition area.

Bike – The course is lightly rolling with a slight uphill gain, on a paved secondary highway. You ride out towards the mountains and back again on the same route. The road will be traffic controlled by police and race officials, but will not be completely closed to traffic. Please ride with caution, and slow down for the turn around. It is your responsibility to turn around at the correct turnaround for your category (only you know for sure if you are a 13 year old boy or a 20 year old woman). There will be signs stating u13 turn, or adult turn etc. Every km will be marked.

Bike/run transition – You must get off your bike before entering the transition area. Each competitor must put their own bike on the rack; our “bike boys and girls” will be there to help.

Run – The course is a relatively flat out and back run along 5th Ave and on the walking path. Again the road will not be completely closed to traffic, but will be monitored by race officials. For the sake of your lungs, discourage your “entourage” from driving out to see how you are doing. If we have a dry spring the road can be rather dusty, and you won’t be happy to see mom and the kids driving back and forth. Again, it is your responsibility to turn around at the correct turnaround. There will be signs stating u13 turn, or adult turn etc. Every km will be marked.

Finish – At last! Take that final sprint for world famous food, water and pats on the back. (Don’t forget the hot tub!) There is a concession available for spectators, and competitors are welcome to indulge in a buffet of pancakes, fruit, date squares etc.

Please remove your bikes/clothes from the transition area within 2.5 hrs of your start time. You may be sharing your spot with another racer – if you don’t move your bike they may end up riding your bike or wearing your underwear. Enough said.
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TIMING
We will be using chip timing from Race Headquarters.  This means that at registration you will be given a timing chip.  We have found that using an automated timing system provides us with very accurate splits and final times for all of the competitors. However, if it is vitally important to you to know how many seconds each leg has taken – please bring a watch of your own!
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TEAMS
Now that we have timing chips, our team handoff system is a little "less casual".  Each team will have been given one timing chip (a velcro strap that fits on your ankle).  The swim to bike handoff will be at the beginning of the bike transition (east side).  The Bike Boys and Babes will direct the bikers to "Waiting Spot #1".  The swimmers will get out of the pool, run down the asphalt path to the transition, crossing the timing pad on the way.  At "Waiting Spot #1", the chip will be handed over, the biker will then stroll/sprint to his racked bike and set off on the course.  When he returns he will hand off the chip to the team runner, who will be standing at "Waiting Spot #2" (at the west end of the bike transition).  The runner will then set off on their way, crossing the timing pad as they leave the transition area.  The biker can then rack their bike and collapse on the ground.  After a suitable interval of recovery, the swimmer and biker can head over to the finish line to cheer on their runner, or just go straight for the food, assuming that their runner will eventually show up!
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WATER/MEDICAL STATIONS
There will be water stations at the bike turn-arounds and every 2 km on the run route.
There will be first aid stations on both the bike and run route and in the swimming pool office. In the event of an emergency contact a race volunteer, or head straight for the Vulcan Community Health Centre. (see course map)
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TINBITS
This race is lots of fun for the kids if the parents remember a few very key points:

WHERE TO STAY
Country Inn, Vulcan (403) 485-2281
Wheatland Motel, Vulcan (403) 485-2211
Mossleigh Inn, Mossleigh (403) 534-244

Campgrounds:
Virginia Mitchell Park, Vulcan (16 sites – first come first serve)
Little Bow Provincial Park (40 km S of Vulcan) (403) 897-3933
Wyndham Carseland Provincial Park (60 km N of Vulcan) (403) 934-3523
Vulcan Auto and Truck Stop R.V. Park (403) 485-6905
Carmangay Tipi Rings Park Campground (403) 897-3833
Lake McGregor Campground (403) 599-0009

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HOW DO I GET TO VULCAN?
Vulcan is located halfway between Calgary and Lethbridge. The simplest route from Calgary is S to High River and then E to Vulcan (just follow the highway signs).

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MISS MANNERS
To make the day more enjoyable for you, other race participants and spectators, please note the following:

If you have any time during the day, consider visiting some of our downtown businesses and museum. You may have come for a race, but you could go home with a couch or a lawnmower! Of particular interest is the Vulcan Tourism and Trek Centre – have a look – so that you can truly say that you have beamed to Vulcan!
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PRIZES AND RESULTS
Thank you to our sponsors for our many fabulous prizes. They will be on display at the registration table on Race Day. Race results will be posted as they become available and will also be online by June 8, 2009.

Since most of our prizes are random draws, check with registration and see if you are a winner! Random draw prizes can be picked up when you register.
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CONTACT INFO
Questions or problems? – send us an email...

Barbara Wade Race Director:

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Box 1173, Vulcan AB, TOL 2B0

Good luck and have a great race!