Saturday, June 19, 2010
    7 a.m.
    High Cliff State Park
    N7630 State Park Rd, Sherwood, WI 54169

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The 7th Annual and newly sponsored, SCHEELS High Cliff Triathlon has been named the “Official Badger State Games” Triathlon for 2010. Sensationally beautiful, High Cliff Park is one of the most picturesque locations in Northeast Wisconsin. It features a panoramic view of Lake Winnebago.

FREE WINTER SWIM WORKOUT PROGRAM

Improve your swim performance for the Green Bay, High Cliff and Oshkosh Triathlons. Midwest Sports Events will be hosting a winter swim workout program FREE of charge for anyone who has signed up for ALL THREE of these triathlons.

These sessions will be led by professional coach Jamie Stockwell, head coach of the Appleton North Girls Swim Team and Fox Valley Wave coaching staff. She will provide workouts for individuals at all levels, from elite to beginners, as well as focus on individual stroke development.

This 10 week workout program starts on Sunday, January 31 and runs through Sunday, April 4 from noon-1:15 p.m. at Appleton North High School, 5000 N. Ballard.

Participants will be grouped according to ability and workouts will increase your efficiency, smooth out your stroke and keep you in shape for the upcoming season.

For additional information or to download a registration form, please visit our homepage.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, June 17           High Cliff State Park           6 p.m. - Open water swim practice (at beach) OPEN TO ALL

Friday, June 18           Lake Park Swim and Fitness (730 Lake Park Road, Menasha)           12 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Expo, Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, June 19           High Cliff State Park           4:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. - Registration & Packet Pick-Up           6:50 a.m. - Transition Area Closes           7 a.m. - START           10 a.m. - Sprint Awards Ceremony (approx.)           1 p.m. - Half Ironman Awards Ceremony (approx).

DISTANCE
     Half : 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run
     Sprint: ¼ mile swim, 22 mile bike, 5K run

THE COURSE
Swim
The swim is in Lake Winnebago along a unique and panoramic shoreline; starting and finishing at the beach.  Plenty of buoys will be available to rest if needed and as a guide for the finish point.  Large balloon arch to sight for the swim finish.
    
Bike
Both courses head out of the park climbing High Cliff.  High Cliff is the signature of the event.  The course continues up Tower Drive with a few undulating hills. The long course heads down scenic Lake Shore Drive that is very well groomed and flat.   The sprint course begins the same as the long course then heads east on Faro Springs.
 
Run
The run courses go through a very scenic park area including up the hill for a beautiful overview of the Lake Winnebago shoreline.  The short course cuts off at a trail and heads down High Cliff to the finish.  The long course is a double loop and also heads down High Cliff to the finish.

EVENT FEES
The SCHEELS High Cliff Triathlon is USAT Sanctioned event! If you are not a USAT member, add $10 to your registration fee for one-day USAT Insurance. 

Until February 3
Sprint $40        Sprint Relay(each) $30        Half $85          Half Relay(each) $40

Until June 18
Sprint $55        Sprint Relay(each) $35        Half $110        Half Relay(each) $55

Until June 19
Sprint $70        Sprint Relay(each) $40        Half $125        Half Relay(each) $60

WHAT MIDWEST SPORTS EVENTS PROVIDES
We provide technically sound, safe, and exciting events.  Participants receive a DRI WICK SHIRT, swim cap, goody bag, chip timing, food and fun after the event.  There will also be plenty of water and Gatorade stations along the course.

Bike racks will have your race number and wave you start in.  Each mile on the run courses will be marked.  All courses will have highly visible signage for each turn. 

The Half Iron run course will have aid stations with Hammer Gel, carbs, and fruit.  There will be 3 Gatorade bottle exchange stations.

Sign up early!  The wave you are in is a first come first serve basis and is determined on how early you register. 

After the event results will be posted and pictures will be available at
John M. Cooper photography.

AWARDS
Awards will be given to the first overall female and male winners.  Age group awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in 5 year increments:  14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95 and up. Medals are awarded to the Half finishers. Awards to the top overall 3 relay teams, Athena and Clydesdale.  Athena and Clydesdale division is scored separately from age groups and is optional to enter.  Athena is female 150lbs+ and Clydesdale is male 200lbs+.

EVENT RULES AND INFORMATION
1. NO MP3 players, IPODs, radios or headphones allowed on the bike course.
2. Wetsuits may be worn.
3. There is no time limit for the event.
4. Helmets and swim caps are mandatory. 
5. Drafting is not permitted. Penalties will be enforced for drafting.
6. Please remove all equipment from the transition area after the Awards Ceremony. 
7. Gear N' Up has a bike safety check Friday and morning of the event. (optional)
8. Chip Pick-Up is the morning of the event during the registration times. 
9. To get your chip, you must have your bib number. Lost timing chips are
    the responsibility of the participant. Timing company charges $50.
10.Transition will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the event, at 6:45 a.m.
11.We do not give refunds nor do we transfer fees from one race to another.

*Note: Midwest Sports Events has an unmarked security guard watching Transition at all times to protect and secure your equipment during the event. We do need all bikes removed after the award ceremony so our staff can begin tear down.

Come early the morning of the event.  There will be a drop zone.  Park only in the designated areas.  If you do not have a 2010 Wisconsin State Park Pass you will need to purchase a one day or weekend pass from High Cliff State Park Entrance when you arrive. Daily=$7  Weekend= $12  Parking is also outside of the park. Please, No Dogs. 

VOLUNTEER
Get a front row seat as a volunteer!  Volunteers are needed throughout the event to help with participant body marking, directing athletes on and off the course, and handing out water and food.  All volunteers receive a t-shirt, food during the race and a big thank you!!! To volunteer or for more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator today at volunteer@midwestsportsevents.com or call 1-800-429-8044.