Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon - October 5th, 2008
VBC Multisport LLC is excited to announce the Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon, a benefit for collegiate triathlon that celebrates the city’s crosstown rivalry. Set along the beautiful bluffs of Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey, the Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon encourages students, alumni, and the community at large to “throw down the gauntlet”, as all proceeds from the event are donated to the UCLA & USC Triathlon Teams. Competitors will swim 600 meters, bike 20K, and run 5K on one of the flattest and fastest courses in Southern California. In 2009 VBC Multisport hopes the see the race expand to include both sprint and Olympic-distance events. [ view the press release ]

We are also excited to partner with Sporteve to help promote the message of having a healthy active lifestyle to the local community. Sporteve is a store that embraces active lifestyles and the women who live them. Check back for announcements on clinics to help you (men included) prepare for the Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon or check out Sporteve's women-specific workshops and clinics here.

Registration
Please visit Active.com to register. Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd. The race is limited to 360 competitors. Register early to ensure your spot in this year's event!

Entry Fees

Division	Before 9/1/08	After 9/1/08
Age Group	$75	$80
Pro/Elite	$75	$80
Relay	$105	$115

Refund Policy: Sorry, but all registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Non-USAT members: A $10 will be added to the entry fee of competitors who are not members of USA Triathlon (for insurance purposes).

Course
The Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon is located at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey. A course map is provided below or view an interactive Google map by clicking here. You can also view some photos of the course here.

600m Ocean Swim. The swim is located adjacent to the transition area at Dockweiler Beach. Water temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid 60s. Wetsuits are recommended. Competitors will be sent off in 4 separate waves, spaced 5 minutes apart.

20K Bike. The bike course is a one-lap counter-clockwise loop, involving portions of Vista Del Mar, Imperial Hwy, Pershing Dr., and Westchester Parkway. The course has good pavement and is completely flat, aside from a very gradual incline along Westchester Parkway. Roads are almost entirely closed to vehicle traffic and times should be very fast save for some strong headwinds that often blow through the area.

5K Run. The run course is an out and back loop along the Dockweiler service road. Completely flat, competitors can expect extremely fast run times. An aid station will be located at the turn-around

Directions/Parking
The Sporteve Playa Del Rey Triathlon is located at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey. From the 405, take the 105 West. The 105 will turn into Imperial Hwy, which dead-ends at the Dockweiler State Beach entrance. Have $5 in cash ready to pay for parking in order to avoid traffic delays in entering the park. Event staff will direct you to a parking spot. Local athletes should note that Vista Del Mar north of Imperial will be entirely closed to traffic. Click here for directions from Google Maps. Note that to ensure participant safety, vehicles should not expect to leave the parking lot until all competitors are off the bike course, which is estimated to be around 9am.

Event Schedule

Saturday, October 4, 2008 Packet Pickup
10:00 am	In order to avoid long lines on race morning we strongly recommend that you pick up your race packet the day before the race on Saturday the 4th. Packet pickup will occur at the Sporteve store in Culver City. Sporteve 3849 Main Street Culver City, CA 90232 310.838.6588 Free public parking is available one block over on Cardiff Ave. Click here for a map.
2:00 pm	Packet pickup ends
Sunday, October 5, 2008 Race Day
5:30 am	Parking at Dockweiler State Beach opens. Parking is $5. Please have cash on hand.
6:00 am	Late packet pickup opens at the transition area. You must present picture ID and your USAT card (if you are a member) when you check in. If you forget your USAT membership card you will be required to purchase a one-day license for $10 ($5 for youth 17 and under). No exceptions. No one can pick up your packet for you.
6:50 am	Mandatory race meeting at the swim start
7:00 am	Wave 1 Start
9:30 am	Awards Ceremony

Race Day Check-In

1)	Arrive at Dockweiler Beach by 6am. Have $5 cash on hand to pay for parking.
2)	If you did not pickup your race packet on Saturday, proceed to the registration tents to pick up your race packet, timing chip, T-shirt, goodie-bag, etc. Have photo-ID and your USAT membership card on hand.
3)	Put on the wristband provided in your race packet, which will allow you to enter the transition area. Only athletes are allowed in the transition area.
4)	Setup your transition area.
5)	Get body marked.
6)	Arrive at the swim start by 6:50 am for a pre-race meeting. Wetsuits are recommended!
7)	The race starts at 7am sharp!
8)	Give it your all, have fun, and be safe!