The 38th Chalmette Track Club Pelicanman Duathlon (10% Iron) March 22, 2009

COURSE: The flat course is back!

DIRECTIONS: Find Chalmette(Judge Perez at Paris Rd.). Travel east (scenic route) on Judge Perez Dr. about 7½ miles. Turn left at the intersection of East Judge Perez Drive(Hwy. 39)and the Judge Perez extension road. The staging area is 2.5 miles east on this road.

Physical address: 2 light poles down from 2428 East LA 46, Saint Bernard, LA 70085

AWARDS: Custom made awards by Mike Minturn will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall finishers, to the 1st masters (40 and over), and Grandmasters (50 and over) male and female. Duathlon trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each of the following age groups: 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ (women), 50-54,
55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70+ (men)

WEIGHT DIVISIONS: Are back. I replaced my scale that was lost in the storm. Duathlon trophies will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: Big Bird 195 to 220 Mega Pelican 221+ Big Chicks 145+ (women only) To be eligible for a weight division award, competitors must weigh in with the weight marshal on race day. There will be no duplication of awards.

Priority of awards will be overall, age group, weight division.

REFRESHMENTS: We'll have fruit, beer, soft drinks, beer, cookies, beer, and lunch at the post race party which will include Janel's pasta salad. We will also have beer.

AMENITIES: Registered participants will receive very cool new T-Shirts. We will have by Mason Punch. He may even perform our national anthem.

ENTRY FEE: $20 preregistered on or before March 15, 2009; $16 CTC members; $12 for 13years and under.$25 for all after March 15, 2009. Beware the ides of March. Please make checks payable to Chalmette Track Club. Information: 504-912-2675 or even better 504-452-1276.

REGISTRATION: By mail on or before March 15, 2009 to:
Chalmette Track Club, P.O. Box 802, Chalmette, Louisiana 70044

ADVISORIES: - Storm or no storm, Drafting is not allowed. The course will be monitored . Since we are not USA Triathlon, we make our own rules. You get one warning without penalty. If you get a 2nd infraction you're D.Q.ed. - Helmets are required - Competitors and race workers only are allowed in the transition area. - Race numbers must be worn and visible throughout the race. - Radio headsets, earphones or anything that interferes with normal hearing is not allowed. Relay teams may participate, but are not eligible for awards and do not receive finish tags. Please inform the line crew of your relay status. Drafting is still not allowed.

Official Website: http://chalmettetrackclub.org/pelman032209.html