Registration Information
Maximum field limit is 300 participants. Registration will close early if race reaches maximum.  There will be NO race day registration. All registration will close on May 23rd.

NEW FOR 2008

 Strong Kids Entries

Strong Kids (SK) entries are a $50 individual entry fee for either distance (sprint or intermediate) + a $100 tax deductible contribution to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.  SK entries will not count towards the field maximum of 300. However we will not accepted more than 325 total athletes.

To register for a SK spot please download a registration form from this website and mail it in or drop it off at either YMCA location.  All SK entrants will receive a letter confirming their tax deductible contribution.

SK registrations will be accepted through Friday, May 23rd.

Entry Fees*
Participants must be 16 years of age or older to participate in the Sprint Distance and 18 years of age or older to participate in the Intermediate Distance. Entry fee includes event goody bag & t-shirt and post race meal.

Individual Sprint Distance: $55 on or before 3/1/08 & $75 after 3/1/08
Individual Intermediate Distance:$70 on or before 3/1/08 & $90 after 3/1/08
Sprint Teams: $90

Divisions

• Age Groups: 5-year age groups, 19 & under through 65+
  Athena: female participants over 165 pounds
  Clydesdale: male participants over 200 pounds
  Sprint Teams

If the number of athletes warrants an Elite Wave, we will have one; however this will not be separate division.

Awards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers; the top 3 finishers in each age group, Clydesdale and Athena; and the top 2 Sprint Corporate Teams.

Packet Pick Up
Participants MUST bring a photo ID and a copy of their active.com or YMCA receipt with them to packet pick up. NO RACE if identification is not provided.

Thursday, June 5th 5:00-6:30pm YMCA-La Crosse

Saturday, June 7th 4:00-7:00pm Swarthout Park
Sunday, June 8th 5:45-6:45am Swarthout Park

On Sunday packet pick up will close promptly at 6:45am.  Team Packets: ALL members must sign waiver before packets and numbers will be released

  Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting
There will be pre-race meetings held every 45 minutes on Saturday, June 7th starting at 4:30pm with the last Saturday meeting to start at 6:00pm. On Sunday, June 8th a pre-race meeting will be held at 7:30am at the swim start. Each athlete competing in the triathlon must attend at least one meeting to hear specific course instructions and announcements.

Chip Timing
The Got Energy? Triathlon is a chip timing event. Chip timing will be provided by White River Sports.

Parking
There will be NO parking on race day at Swarthout Park . All competitors, spectators and volunteers MUST park at West Salem High School , 405 E Hamlin St. and ride the shuttle bus to the park. Swarthout Park is approximately 1.2 mile from the High School.

Refund Policy
Your payment will be returned if received after the event fills. Refunds will not be given for injuries, illness, schedule conflicts, inclement weather etc. once received. Race numbers CANNOT be transferred to another athlete.