Meat Pie Tri

• Since the 1700's Natchitoches has been home to the famous Natchitoches Meat Pie, when street vendors chanted "Hotta meat pies!
  
Get your hotta meat pies right here!"

• In 2012, we continue the tradition of the meat pie with the 10th Annual Meat Pie Tri.
  

Shirts:

• Each entrant will receive a gender specific tech shirt. Ladies sizes are xs-2xl and mens sizes are s-2XL
  

• Male and Female: Five year increments starting with 14-19 through 80-84.
  
• Minimum age to race is 14.
  
• Individuals or guardians are responsible for the participant's actions during the event.
  
• It is highly suggested that Youth be comfortable & experienced swimming in open water.
  
• USAT determines age as of 12/31/12 -- not race day!
  

• There will be one relay division made up of 2-person and 3-person relay teams.
  
• On a 2-person team one individual completes 2 disciplines and the other completes one.
  
• On a 3-person relay team each member completes either the swim, bike or run.
  
• Each member of the relay team will recieve a goody bag & race tee.
  
• Relay awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Relay Teams!
  

The Meat Pie Tri race directors have created the Louisiana Tri Club Challenge as a fun and challenging opportunity for state clubs to compete against one another, awarding points in such a fashion that every finisher will make a difference.

RALLY THE TROOPS!
Every club member's finish counts, so rally the troops! The club that earns the most total points will:

• Be crowned the "Louisiana Tri Club Champion."
  
• Receive the Club Challenge Cup Award.
  
• Earn bragging rights for one year!

Points will be awarded as follows:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall (only Age Group participants are eligible):

• 1st = 10 points
  
• 2nd = 8 points
  
• 3rd = 6 points

Top 5 Male and Female in each Age Group:

• 1st = 6 points
  
• 2nd = 5 points
  
• 3rd = 4 points
  
• 4th = 3 points
  
• 5th = 2 points

Overall Masters and Grand Masters:

• 1st = 8 points

Relay division: (must be composed of 3 club members*)

• 1st = 6 points
  
• 2nd = 5 points
  
• 3rd = 4 points

*Only teams composed of club members from the same club will be eligible for placement points. However, if a club member participates with a non-club member(s), the member will be awarded 1 point for that team's finish.

NOTE:

• Not all participants will be affiliated with a Club, therefore should these participants place in the above ranks, there will be no points awarded to a Tri Club. However, should a "Pro" status athlete place Top 3 Overall, spots will roll down accordingly.
  
• Each finisher will be awarded either a point for finishing or points for placement in his/her perspective division.
  
• Our tri trust is based on your honesty and commitment to uphold the highest standards of Louisiana triathlon race directors and participants. The Club Challenge will rely on the Club President (or Representative) to abide by the "Honor System." Club rosters must be turned in to the race director by 9/17/12. Any club found to be playing by any system other than the Honor System will be DQ'd.
  
• Note: Drafting is illegal and will not be tolerated. Therefore, any member penalized for drafting will not be eligible for points!
  
• Please ask club members to include the tri club name on their registration form, whether online or hard copy version.
  
[*]Club members that have not registered before packet pick-up are not guaranteed to be included in the teams totaled points.

Awards will be presented to:

• Overall Male and Female: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place.
  
• Overall Masters (40+) Male and Female: 1st & 2nd Place.
  
• Overall Grand Masters (50+) Male and Female: 1st & 2nd Place.
  
• Age group awards will be presented 4 deep in each division depending on participation in that age group.
  
• Relay teams: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place.
  

• This is a USAT sanctioned event. All USAT rules will be enforced.
  
• Each participant is required to have a USAT 1-day license ($10) or annual membership ($39).
  
• This fee is in addition to the race entry.
  
• A 1-day license can purchased online when registering or an annual membership can be purchased on the USAT website, www.usatriathlon.org.
  
• NOTE: USAT determines age based on participant's age on 12/31/12.
  

• A photo ID (for all participants) and proof of USAT membership (for annual members) are REQUIRED in order to pick up your packet.
  
• YOU are the only person allowed to pick up your packet.
  
• ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
  
• Packets will not be mailed.
  

Packet Pick-Up Times
* Friday Sept 21 at Sportspectrum, 6970 Fern Avenue, Shreveport (noon to 6:00 PM)
* Saturday Sept 22 Natchitoches, La. on the river front (3:30 - 6:30 PM)
Race day packet pickup not recommended

Entry Fees: September 21-22
Individual: $105
2-Person Team: $210
3-Person Team: $315


Entry Fees Race Day - September 23rd, 2012
Individual: $125
2-Person Team: $250
3-Person Team: $375


5:00 AM: Transition opens
7:00 AM: Race starts

• Event planning & spending occur long before race day. [*]Therefore, this event has a NO REFUND policy.
  
• Should a conflict arise, you are welcome to pick up your race packet at packet pick up or on race day.
  
• No packets will be mailed.
  

Similarly, in accordance with insurance policy, USAT stands strong with zero tolerance for a registered participant to allow another individual to race in his/her spot. Doing so can result in disqualification, possible legal action and permanent banning from future USAT and Run Wild Event Management events.

There will also be NO TRANSFERS to future events or other participants.

• Race producers & City of Natchitoches have the right to cancel the race in the case of any event beyond our control. [*]Should this event be cancelled, the above parties will determine if and when another event date can be set.
  

• Meat Pie Tri begins with a very spectator friendly 1/2 mile swim in Cane River Lake.
  
• Then out of T1 up a short steep incline onto Front Street for a 20 mile out and back ride over some light rolling terrain.
  
• Rack your bike and head out of T2 up the steps of the Riverbank for a 5K under the beautiful canopy of oaks along the lake.
  
• See you at the Finish Line.
  

SWIM COURSE: This event consists of a time trial start with one swimmer entering the water apprx every 3 seconds, swimming a near rectangle shape. Keep buoys on your right. Volunteers will line the swim course. Athletes can use volunteer assistance in the water as long as no forward progress is made.

BIKE COURSE: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=147511
This map is the bike route slated for the 2012 event.
Please note, Race Management and City Natchitoches reserve the right to modify course as best suiited for seamless logistics.
It is the responsibility of the race participants to know the course.

RUN COURSE: www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=163482
This map is the run route slated for the 2012 event.
Please note, Race Management and the City of Natchitoches reserve the right to modify the course at any time.
It is the responsibility of the race participant to know the course.

TRANSITION MAP


SWIM COURSE MAP

• Beginning at 5:00 AM on race day, the transition area is open to participants ONLY!
  
• A very spectator friendly 1/2 mile swim in Cane River Lake.
  
• Participants can be cheered on from the swim exit as well as up the ramp of T1.
  
• The finish line will be on Front Street, just above the transition area, creating a very spectator friendly transition and finish!
  
• Please remain clear of the course at all times.
  

email: run.srm@gmail.com
phone: 318.798.1241
fax: 318.798.1249
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