The Race   We are proud to present the second annual Bec Tri.  A fun sprint triathlon that challenges athletes of all abilities.  Race as an Individual or with friends as a Team.  A great race for beginners.     Date and Time   Saturday    August 8, 2009    8 AM Start     Location  Harry A. Nottingham Park in Avon, Colorado   Course   The race starts with a 400 meter swim in the beautiful Nottingham Lake.  Swimmers should be prepared for water temperatures around 65-70 degrees. Wetsuits are recommended, but not required.  The 15 km bike portion takes off from the park and circles through the Singletree neighborhood.  The hill through the neighborhood climbs 400' gently over about 1.7 miles.  So it could be called a moderate hill.  Look at it as a challenge, not a threat.      Hop off your bike and finish with a fast 5 km run or walk along the pristine Eagle River Path.  Finish while friends and family cheer at the Lake’s Pump-house in the park.   Need a Wetsuit?  Check out WetsuitRental.com   Registration  Register Today, race fills up with the first 200 racers.   EARLY - You can register online now at www.Active.com   Individual Registration $60  Team Registration $80 DAY BEFORE  - Register at Avon Rec Center Friday, August 7th, 5-8 PM Individual Registration $65  Team Registration $90 RACE DAY  - Register in person Saturday, August 8th Individual Registration $65  Team Registration $90 All racers are required to show a valid USAT membership card or purchase a one-day USAT license for $10 at the race packet pickup.     Transfer / Refund Policy:  In the case of inclement weather the race director along with the Town of Avon may cancel the race with no alternate date.  No refunds will be given.       Divisions    Open to individuals and teams, aged 12 and up.  Awards will be given to top finishers in each category. Individual / Age Groupers: Male/Female: (12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+) Team Division:  Male/Female/Coed Teams   Swim Training  Vail Valley -If you’d like to practice in the lake, join the Dunk’N’Dash each Monday evening at 6 PM.  For more information please visit www.avon.org OR http://avon.org/index.aspx?NID=419 Denver - You’re in luck.  Check out http://openwatercolorado.blogspot.com for a great open water swimming experience.  Boulder - There is true open water swim at the Boulder Reservoir.  http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1267&Itemid=3684 Also Thursday 6 PM the Stroke’n’Stride swim/run. http://www.racingunderground.com/strokestride/index.html   Packet Pick-Up Friday evening at the Avon Rec Center from 5-8 PM .  Saturday morning 6-7 AM at the race.   Transition Area  Transition will OPEN at 6:00 AM and CLOSE at 7:45 AM for the Race Meeting.  It is first come, first serve.  To insure the safety of each racer's belongings, only registered racers will be allowed in the transition area.     Parking  Please park at the Beaver Creek Elk Lot on Hwy 6.  Parking at the Avon Rec will be very limited.  Parking will also be available at the small lot on the north of the park and the elementary school on Benchmark Rd.  All of these lots are within walking distance, but just in case, the free Avon Bus will make rounds thru town every fifteen minutes. Parking Map   Hotel   Comfort Inn Vail/Beaver Creek 0161 W. Beaver Creek Blvd Avon, CO 81620 970-949-5511 http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-avon-colorado-CO052 The newly furnished and renovated hotel across the street from the park is offering the race and all the racers a special rate of $103.75/nt plus tax (12.4%).  Ask for the Bec Tri Special Event Rate.  Please reserve your room before July 24th.  48HR cancellation policy.     Avon Town Rules  No Parking on Town Streets No Alcohol No Pets during the race   Showers  The Avon REC Center will offer a shower and towel for $5 with proof of race participation.