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Table of Contents

Message from the Race Director.......................................................................3

Message from the Head Referee.......................................................................4

Schedule of Events.........................................................................................5

Pre-Race Information......................................................................................7

Race Day Information.....................................................................................8

Post-Race Information...................................................................................10

Swim Course...............................................................................................11

Swim Course Map........................................................................................12

Bike Course.................................................................................................13

Bike Course Map..........................................................................................15

Bike Shipping & Bike Tech Information............................................................16

Run Course.................................................................................................17

Run Course Map..........................................................................................18

Qualifying for the 2012 Ironman World Championship.......................................19

2012 Ironman Wisconsin Registration.............................................................20

Rules..........................................................................................................21

Medical Information......................................................................................24

Sponsors....................................................................................................26


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A Message from the Race Director

Dear Athletes,

On behalf of the Ironman team, welcome to the 10th annual Ford Ironman Wisconsin!

We look forward to another exciting event this year. As thousands of spectators cheer from the shoreline,athletes will start race day with a swim in beautiful Lake Monona. Following the swim, a challenging two-

loop bike course awaits, set against the backdrop of rural Wisconsin. The run portion of the race takesathletes on a scenic tour of downtown Madison, past the University of Wisconsin and various historiclandmarks, including Camp Randall, State Street and Observatory Hill. Finally, athletes will enter theheart of Madison as they cross the nish line, located in front of the Wisconsin State Capitol.

I would like to thank the City of Madison, the Town of Madison, City of Fitchburg, City of Verona, City ofMt. Horeb and Village of Cross Plains for their continued support. I would also like to thank the volun-teers who give so much effort and support so that each athlete can realize their dream of becoming anIronman.

Enjoy your time in Madison and good luck to you for a safe and successful race.

Ryan RichardsRace Director, Ford Ironman Wisconsin


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A Message from the Head Referee2011 USAT Competitive Rules apply except as indicated in the Athlete Information Guide. In short, Ironmanwill operate under the three strikes and youre out principle. Even though DRAFTING is the only violation toincur a time penalty (to be served in the closest penalty tent, located along the bike course), every type ofviolation counts toward your three strikes, and every bike course violation requires a stop in a penalty tent. Anycombination of three violations results in a DQ.

Example: 1. DRAFTING violation (Red card): time penalty served in a penalty tent on the bike course2. BLOCKING violation (Yellow card): stop-and-go penalty served in a penalty tent on the bike

course3. LITTERING violation (Yellow card): this is your third violation (third strike) and results indisqualication (youre out)

So that you understand the rules on race day, please take the time to read and understand the rules in the AthleteInformation Guide and the 2011 USAT Competitive Rules. The POSITIONviolations are summarized below:

Alwaysrideontherightsideofyourlane to avoid an ILLEGAL POSITIONor BLOCKING call Keepfourbikelengths(sevenmeters)betweenyourbikesfrontwheelandtherearwheelof

thecyclistinfrontofyou to avoid a DRAFTING call Alwayspassontheleftofthecyclistinfrontofyou;Neverontheright to avoid an ILLEGAL PASS

call Completeyourpasswithin20seconds to avoid a DRAFTING call Ifpassed,dropbackfourbikelengthsbeforeattemptingtore-pass to avoid an OVERTAKENor

DRAFTING call

Triathlon is an individual event, and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid penalties. Thereferees ruling is nal in the case ofPOSITIONviolations, and there are no protests or appeals. Other commonviolations include:

HELMETCHINSTRAP:Your chinstrap must be securely fastened whenever you are on your bike on raceday.

RACENUMBER: You must wear your bib number during the bike and run portions of the race. Your bikenumber must be properly attached to your bike and must be visible.

LITTERING:Do not throw ANYTHING outside of ofcial aid stations. UNAUTHORIZEDEQUIPMENT: Sorry, absolutely NO communication devices, MP3 players or other audio

devices. (Yes, that means NO cell phones, Oakley Thumps or Apple iPods). OUTSIDEASSISTANCE: Non-racers may NOT ride or run alongside you.

Remember that even though DRAFTING is the only violation that incurs a time penalty, youmustgotoapenaltytentforanyviolationtohaveyournumbermarked,andallviolationscounttowardyourthreestrikes.There will be no penalty tents on the run. If you are penalized on the run, the ofcial will mark yournumber on the spot.

Please treat other athletes, all volunteers, and your referees with courtesy and consideration. Not doing so isUNSPORTSMANLIKECONDUCTand may result in disqualication.

I sincerely hope you have a great race and achieve all your goals.

Jimmy Riccitello

HeadReferee,IRONMAN


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ScheduleofEventsThursday,September8,2011

Start End Event Location

9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Ofcial Ironman Store Grand Terrace at Monona Terrace

9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Ironman Village Monona Terrace

9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Information Booth/Lost & Found Monona Terrace

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Trek Bike Store & Tech Monona Terrace9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Massage Room Monona Terrace Meeting Rooms M & N

10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Athlete Check-In Monona Terrace

12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. VIP Check-In Monona Terrace Hall of Fame

1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Media Center Monona Terrace Meeting Room Q

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9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Massage Room Monona Terrace Meeting Rooms M & N

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Trek Bike Store & Tech Monona Terrace

10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Athlete Check-In Monona Terrace

10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Media Center Monona Terrace Meeting Room Q

11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Press Conference Monona Terrace Ballroom B


5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner Monona Terrace Exhibition Hall

7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Mandatory Athlete Brieng Overow Seating in MononaTerrace Ballroom A & B)

Saturday,September10,2011


8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Volunteer Team Information Meeting Monona Terrace Exhibition Hall A & B

9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2012 Ironman Wisconsin On-SiteRegistration for 2011 Athletes Only Monona Terrace





9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Massage Room Monona Terrace Meeting Rooms M & N

10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Mandatory Bike & Gear Bag Check-In Bike Check-In at Monona TerraceParking Lot Level 4; Swim to BikeGear Bag Check-In at Ballroom C & D;Bike to Run Gear Bag Check-In at Hallof Ideas Room G & J

10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Media Center Monona Terrace Meeting Room Q



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ScheduleofEvents

Sunday,September11,2011


4:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m. Shuttle Bus Service From Alliant Energy Center toCorner of Fairchild & Main

5:00 a.m. 6:30 a.m. Transition Area Open; Body Marking Transition Area

5:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. Media Center Monona Terrace Meeting Room Q

7:00 a.m. Race Starts



7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Race Information Booth/Lost & Found Monona Terrace

8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Shuttle Bus Service to Verona Loop From Corner of Carroll Street andWilson Street to Verona Loop

4:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Race Day Massage Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room E& H

5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Ofcial Ironman Store - Finish Line Adjacent to Finish Line

6:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. Bike & Gear Check-Out Bike Check-Out at Monona TerraceParking Lot Level 4; Swim-to-Bike GeaBag & Morning Clothes Check-Out atBallroom C & D; Bike-to-Run Gear BagCheck-Out at Hall of Ideas Room G & J

12:00 a.m. Race Ofcially Ends

Monday,September12,2011


7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Special Needs Bag Recovery Olin Terrace at Monona Terrace

7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Ironman Bike Store & Tech Service Center Monona Terrace


8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Post-Race Massage Monona Terrace

9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2012 Ironman World Championship Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room HRegistration for Qualied Athletes

9:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. 2012 Ironman Wisconsin Registration Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room Ifor 2011 Volunteers & General Public

9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Lost & Found Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room J

9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. ASI Photography: View & Order Race Photos Monona Terrace Ballroom A

11:00 a.m. 2012 Ironman World ChampionshipRolldown Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room H

11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Awards Banquet Monona Terrace

5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Volunteer Appreciation Party Monona Terrace


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PersonalCommunicationPlan

Prior to departing for Wisconsin be sure to establisha communications plan with family and friends backhome. Share the race day emergency contact listedbelow with those who may need to reach you in anemergency. Even if you are in Wisconsin with family

and friends, it is essential that you have a plan forcontacting or reuniting with your group following therace.

Race Day Emergency ContactIronman Athlete Services

727-492-6033; [email protected]

AthleteCheck-In

Athlete check-in hours are Thursday, September 8 andFriday, September 9 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in MononaTerrace. Please note that athlete check-in will not be

open on race day. If you do not check-in during thedesignated athlete check-in hours you will not be ableto race. ALLRACEPACKETSMUSTBEPICKEDUPBY4P.M.ONFRIDAY,SEPTEMBER9.

Please bring the following items with you toathletecheck-in: Photo Identication USAT card to show proof of current USAT membershipor $10 USD (cash only) to purchase a one day license.If you are a USAT member and forget your card, youwill be required to sign the USAT waiver and purchasea $10 USAT one day license. If you are a professional athlete, you are required to

submit proof of professional status at check-in.

Athlete Wristband

A wristband printed with your race number will beafxed to your wrist at athlete check-in. This bandwill identify you as an ofcial participant and must beworn during race week. The wristband is required formedical identication purposes and allows you accessto banquets, transition area and post-race athleterecovery area. You will not be allowed to remove yourbicycle and/or gear from the transition area followingthe race without your wristband afxed to your wrist.Please do not remove your wristband until after the

awards banquet or you will be denied entry.

PersonalSafety

Always train with at least one other person (especiallyin the open water). While swimming, please wear abrightly colored swim cap and ensure that your familymembers and/or friends know where you are.

When training, please bike and run on the shoulderwithout moving into the trafc lane. Please becourteous and aware that the people sharing theroads with you are people you will count on duringrace day to fulll your physical and emotional needs.Please ride single le, as biking side by side is illegal.

As you are one of Wisconsins invited guests, pleaserespect and obey the trafc laws during your trainingpractices. Violators will be cited. You are requiredto carry proper identication at all times. If you arestopped, you must present your identication to theinquiring ofcer. Failure to do so may result in racedisqualication. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Pre-EventSwimAdvisement

The majority of our events are held in locations wherethe swim course utilizes a body of water that is opento the general public for swimming, boating and otherrecreational and commercial activities. Ironman

wishes to caution all participants that it does notprovide lifeguard services prior to the event, and thatall participants who swim prior to race day will do soat their own risk.

While we make reasonable efforts to inspect theswim entry and exit points for underwater hazards,the inspection does not take place until just beforethe swim discipline starts. Participants are furtheradmonished to exercise caution and use commonsense if they elect to swim prior to the event andto be mindful of underwater hazards. Keep in mindthat this is a natural body of water and is subjectto hidden hazards including, but not limited to:

currents, underwater obstructions, tides, rip currentsand indigenous marine life.

Bike/RunGearBags&Special

NeedsBags

During athlete check-in, athletes will receive vebags:GreenmorningclothesbagBluebikegearbagBluebikespecialneedsbagRedrungearbagRedrunspecialneedsbag

MorningClothesBag

You will receive a green morning clothes bag at athletecheck-in. Prior to the swim start on race morning,place any items (e.g., dry clothes, car or hotel roomkey, meds) you may need at the nish line in yourmorning clothes bag. Leave the bag in the designateddrop area at the swim start. Your bag may be retrievedafter the race in Ballrooms C & D. Any items that do

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RaceDayInformation

not t inside the morning clothes bag, such as bikepumps and backpacks, will not be accepted.

MandatoryBike&GearCheck-In

Mandatory bicycle and gear bag check-in is: Saturday,September 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bike Check-In Located in Monona Terrace ParkingLot Level 4 Swim to Bike Bag Check-In Located in Ballroom C& D Bike to Run Bag Check-In Located in Hall of IdeasRoom G & J

All bicycles and bike/run gear bags must be checked inon Saturday and left overnight. Bicycles and bike/rungear bags will not be permitted to enter the transitionarea on race morning. While bikes are stored intransition, athletes will be allowed to cover their seatsand handlebars only from inclement weather. Full bikecovers ARE NOT ALLOWED as it presents a safetyhazard to volunteers and other competitors. Full bikecovers will be removed from any bikes left in transitiononce bike check-in is over. You will have access toyour bicycle beginning at 5 a.m. on race morning, butyou will not be allowed to remove your bike from thetransition area until the start of the bike portion of therace.

Pack your bike and run gear in the appropriate gearbag and place them in the proper place. Be sure yourrunning gear has reective material on the front andback of your clothes and shoes. Helmets and cyclingshoes MUST go into the athletes bike gear bag. Noloose gear will be allowed on the ground next to the

bicycles.

SpecialNeedsBags

You will receive a blue bike special needs bag and redrun special needs bag at athlete check-in. A specialneeds station will be located near the mid-point on thebike and run course. These special needs stations arefor special needs purposes, such as nutritional itemsor an extra pair of socks, etc. Prior to the swim start,drop your special needs bags on Main Street betweenthe Starbucks and Walgreens. Do NOT put anything ofvalue in your bike or run special needs bags. Special

needs bags will be available Monday from 7 a.m. to 12p.m. on Olin Terrace at Monona Terrace. Any items leftat noon will be thrown away.

RaceDayParking&ShuttleBusService

There is limited parking available downtown in publicramps and on the streets on race day. There will beno race day parking available at the Monona Terrace.

Please plan accordingly. There is parking availableat the Alliant Energy Center located at John NolenDrive and Rimrock Road just off of Highway 12/18-cost $6.00. There are free shuttles from the AlliantEnergy Center for athletes and spectators that will runcontinuously from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. The drop off andpick-up downtown is about 1 block from the nish lineand the Monona Terrace at the corner of Main Streetand Fairchild Street.

There is a free spectator shuttle bus to the Verona Loop.The pick-up and drop-off is located near the MononaTerrace on Wilson Street and Carroll Street. Theseshuttles will run continuously from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RaceMorningProcedure

Transition opens at 5 a.m. on race morning. Rememberto bring your Champion Chip, swim cap, goggles,Special Needs Bike bag, Special Needs Run bag andwetsuit. Bike technicians and pumps will be available

in the transition area race morning. Please do not wearyour bib number in the swim. Leave it with your gearand put it on before you head out on the bike course.The number will not hold up for the duration of the raceif it gets wet.

Body marking will begin at 5 a.m. just outside thetransition area. Do not number yourself expecting tobypass check-in. During the body marking process,athletes are responsible for ensuring the body markingvolunteers mark the athletes age as of December31, 2011 which corresponds with the age division inwhich the athlete will compete in on race day. You willnot be permitted in the transition area on race day

without your wristband, swim cap and timing chip. Ifyou have misplaced any of these items, please see thetransition area director for a replacement. Do not applysunscreen, oil, vaseline or lotion until after you havebeen body marked. The transition area closes at 6:30a.m. All athletes must be out of transition and headedto the swim before this time.

Aid Stations

Aid stations are approximately a mile apart on therun and every 12-15 miles on the bike. The generalofferings are as follows:

Bike Aid StationIronman PERFORMWaterPowerBar GelPowerBarBananas

Run Aid StationsIronman PERFORMWater


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RaceDayInformation

ColaPowerBar GelPretzelsFruit

PowerBar

RaceTiming&Cut-Offs

The race will ofcially end 17 hours after the swim start.Aid station stops, transitions, etc., will be included inyour total elapsed time. Splits will be recorded for eachsegment of the race. The following cut-off times applyfor each segment of the race:SwimCut-Off:Ofcially closes at 9:20 a.m.Two hoursand twenty minutes after swim startBikeCut-Off:The mid-point bike cut-off to start thesecond loop is 1:30 p.m. at Whalen Rd and Old PB. Thebike course ofcially closes at 5:30 p.m. Any athletestill on the bike after this time will receive a DNF andremoved from the race.RunCut-off: The mid-point run cut-off is 9:30 p.m.at the run turnaround on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.The second run cut-off is 10:30 p.m. at the turnaroundon State St. at Gorham. The run course ofcially closesat 12:00 a.m. Any athlete still on the run after thistime will be considered DNF.

ChampionChip electronic tags will capture your splits(swim, T1, bike, T2, run) and overall nish time. Therace will ofcially end at 12 a.m. (midnight).

Ironman reserves the right to remove an athlete fromthe course and DNF the athlete if our course staffdetermines there is no possibility of an athlete nishingthe given discipline (swim, bike, run) before the postedcut-off times based on an athletes location, time andaverage speed up to that point.

Bicycle&GearRecovery

Mandatory bike and gear recovery is from 6 p.m. to 12a.m. All bags will be placed together for you to pick-upin their respective gear bag rooms. You are required toreclaim your bicycle and gear after the race. You musthave your athlete wristband on in order to claim yourbike and gear. If you are unable to personally claimyour bike and gear, a family member or friend may useyour bike check-out ticket that will be provided in your

race packet. As a precaution, give this ticket to a familymember or friend prior to the race, even if you plan toreclaim your bike and gear yourself.

Competitor Responsibilities

When you pick up your race packet and timing chipat athlete check-in, stop by the chip verication tableto ensure that your correct name shows up on the

computer screen. You must wear your timing chip at all times while youare racing. Fasten it to either ankle with the Velcrostrap provided before the swim and leave it on untilafter you nish the run. You may apply Vaseline aroundyour ankle; it will not affect the timing chip. Volunteerswill help you remove the chip at the nish line.

If you do not start the race, you are responsible forreturning the chip to timing. If you drop out or are pulled from the race at anytime, turn in your chip to a race ofcial. Failure to do somay disqualify you from participating in future Ironmanevents. It is essential that we know where you are onthe course at all times for your safety and our peaceof mind. If you are transported to any medical station,the medical staff will take responsibility for your chip. Your race chip is a loaner. By picking up your racenumber and timing chip, you are guaranteeing that youwill return the chip to timing, or you will be billed forits replacement. If you lose your timing chip during the event, you areresponsible for a replacement at one of the followinglocations: swim exit, bike exit or run exit. Volunteerswill have extra timing chips at the timing locationsabove. If you lose your timing chip while on the runcourse, please notify a timing ofcial immediately aftercrossing the nish line. Failure to wear your timing chip on race day, returnyour chip after the event or pay the replacement cost ofyour lost chip may disqualify you from future Ironmanevents.

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Pre&Post-RaceSportsMassage

Therapy

Body Harmony and Associates will provide sportsmassage therapy services during the week of the 2011Ford Ironman Wisconsin. Massage appointments willbe available Thursday, September 8 through Saturday,

September 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointmentswill also be available on Monday, September 12 from 8a.m. to 4 p.m. The massage area will be located insideMonona Terrace in Meeting Rooms M & N. Athletes andtheir families may set up appointments in advance bycalling #608-235-5367 or by email until September 9at [email protected]. Athletes can alsoschedule a pre-race massage by visiting the massagebooth. Rates for massages are $75.00 USD for onehour, $40.00 USD for 30 minutes, and $110.00 USDfor 90 minutes.

On race day, our massage volunteers will offer a10-minute complimentary post-race massage inside

the Monona Terrace. For athletes wanting a massagebeyond the complimentary 10 minutes, additional timemay be purchased at the cost of $1 per minute if timeallows and no other athletes are waiting. Paymentis due at the time of service. Athletes staying at theHilton Hotel may schedule private appointments intheir hotel room during September 8 to September 13on a limited basis. Appointments need to be scheduledat least 48 hours in advance. The rate will be $85.00USD per hour. Body Harmony will accept cash, Visa orMasterCard. Race Day is CASH ONLY.

WelcomeDinner&AwardsBanquet

Each athlete will receive complimentary entry intothe Welcome Dinner and Awards Banquet. Yourathlete wristband provides you with access to thesetwo functions. Please do not remove your wristbandprior to the functions or you will be denied entry.Family and friends must purchase a ticket to attend.Banquet tickets are available for purchase onlineat www.ironmanwisconsin.com and on-site duringathlete check-in on a rst-come, rst-served basis. Werecommend arriving early, as the banquets typicallysell out.

RacePhotography

ASI Photo is proud to be the ofcial photographers forthe 2011 Ford Ironman Wisconsin. ASI will photographall athletes and make these photos available to viewand order on-site and online after the race.

So what do you need to do?1. Be sure to have your race/bib number visible at alltimes.

Post-RaceInformation

2. Smile when you cross the nish line!3. Visit us at www.asiorders.com to view and order photos

Best of luck and well see you at the nish line!

Lost&Found

Lost & Found will be at the Race Information Booth duringrace week and on race day. Please check the schedule ofevents for Race Information Booth hours and location.

ProPrizePurse-$25,000

1stPlace-$4,5002ndPlace-$3,0003rdPlace-$2,0004thPlace-$1,5005thPlace-$1,000

6thPlace-$500


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SwimCourse-2.4Miles

SwimCourseSummaryThe two-loop swim takes place in Lake Monona in downtown Madison. Spectators will have a panoramic view ofthe swim from the Monona Terrace, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Water temperature is typically around 70 Fand wetsuits are allowed.

SwimCourseRules&Instructions1 Athletes must wear cap provided by race.

2. No ns, gloves, paddles, or otation devices of any kind are allowed.3. No Aqua socks (neoprene booties) unless the water temperature is 65.0 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.4. Swim goggles or facemasks may be worn.5. No individual paddlers or escort allowed. The course will be adequately patrolled by boats, canoes andpaddleboards.6. Any assistance required during the swim will result in disqualication if forward progress was made. Athletesare permitted to use kayaks and boats as aid, as long as forward progress is not made. Special provisions aremade for paratriathletes. Course ofcials and medical personnel reserve the right to remove athletes from thecourse if determined medically necessary.*NOTE: ANY ATHLETE ELECTING NOT TO RACE MUST NOTIFY TIMING DESK IMMEDIATELY. ABOVE ALL, THESAFETY OF EACH SWIMMER IS OUR PRIME CONCERN. A FULL SWEEP OF THE COURSE WILL BE MADE DIRECTLYBEHIND THE LAST SWIMMER. VISUAL AID WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE LIFEGAURDS, DIVERS, CANOES, AND

KAYAKS, BOUYS AND AQUATIC CRAFTS THAT LINE THE COURSE.

WetsuitRules Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick. Wetsuits may be worn in water temperatures up to and including 24.5 degrees Celsius/76.1 degrees

Fahrenheit. Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures between 24.5 degreesCelsius/76.1 degrees Fahrenheit and 28.8 degrees Celsius/ 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit will not be eligiblefor awards, including World Championship slots. Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperaturegreater than 28.8 degrees Celsius/ 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Full wetsuits are permitted (arms and legs covered). Prohibited Wetsuit: De Soto Water Rover

SwimtoBikeTransitionAfter the swim, you will be directed through the timing chutes to the swim to bike transition. Public nudity is notpermitted. We require you to be fully ready to race before getting on your bike. Personal nutrients are permit-ted if carried on you or your bike. Sunscreen is available when you leave the change tent before the bike coursebegins. Please inform family and friends to stay off the bike and run course.


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SwimCourseMap

BIKE/PEDESTRIAN PATH

LAKE MONONA

= 1 LAP

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BikeCourse-112MilesBikeCourseSummaryThe bike course takes riders 16 miles out of town before beginning two 40-mile loops in rural Dane County. Theseloops are extremely hilly, with many tough climbs and turns on each lap. Athletes get a lift as they pass through therenowned crowds at the festival in Verona.

BikeCourseRules&InstructionsPlease understand that based on permits for the roads on the course and the safety of athletes involved, cutoff timesmust be respected for all Ironman events.1. Position Rules:

a. Absolutely NO DRAFTING of another bike or any other vehicle is allowed.b. Athletes must keep 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) distance between bikes except when passing. Failure to

do so will result in a draftingviolation.c. A pass occurs when the overtaking athletes front wheel passes the leading edge of the athlete being

overtaken.d. Overtaking Athletes may pass on the left for up to 20 seconds, but must move back to the right side of

the road, after passing. Failure to complete a pass within 20 seconds will result in a draftingviolation.Athletes may not back out of the 7 meter draft zone once it is entered (draftingviolation).

e. Overtaken Athletes must immediately fall back 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) before attempting to regainthe lead from a front running bike. Immediately re-passing prior to falling back 7 meters will result in anovertakenviolation.

f. Overtaken Athletes who remain within 7 meters (~4 bike lengths) for more than 20 seconds will be givena draftingviolation.

g. Athletes must ride single le on the far right side of the road except when passing another rider, or forreasons of safety. Side-by-side riding is not allowed and will result in a positionviolation.

h. Athletes who impede the forward progress of other Athletes will be given a blockingviolation.i. Athletes committing rules violations will be notied on the spot by an ofcial.j. Do not attempt to discuss the penalty with the ofcial.k. The ofcial will:

i. Call out your race number and/or notify you that you have received either a RED CARD fordrafting or a YELLOW CARD for any other penalty. The ofcial will show you the correspondingcolored card.

ii. Instruct you to report to the next penalty tent (PT) on the course. There will be at least twoPTs on the course. THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE PTs WILL BE STATED AT THE PRE-RACEMEETING.

l. The athlete will:i. Report to the next PT and tell the PT Ofcial whether you were shown a RED CARD or a YELLOW

CARD. If you fail to report to the next PT, you may be disqualied.ii. Have race numbers marked by the PT Ofcial with a / for drafting or a P for all other

penalties.iii. Register, via the sign-in sheet.iv. Resume the race immediately, upon having your numbers marked with a P and registering,

for all non-drafting violations (YELLOW CARD).v. Remain in the PT for the time indicated in the table below, for each drafting violation (RED

CARD):Race Distance 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd OffenseIronman 4:00 4:00 DQ

vi. Be disqualied if you receive any combination of three penalties. If you are disqualied, youmay nish the bike course but may not start the run.

vii. Be disqualied for not reporting to the PT.2. Bicycles must be racked in a manner such that the majority of the bicycle is on the athletes side of the bike rack.

3. No tandems, recumbents, fairings, or any add-on device designed exclusively to reduce resistance are allowed.Any new, unusual, or prototype equipment will be subject to a determination of legality by the event organizerand/or Head Referee.

4. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed cycling course rests with each athlete. Noadjustments in times or results shall be made for Athletes who fail to follow the proper course for any reasonwhatsoever.

5. Athletes must obey all trafc laws while on the cycling course unless otherwise specically directed by an ofcial,race monitor or designee with actual authority. Failure to do so may result in disqualication.

6. No athlete shall endanger himself or another participant. Athletes who intentionally present a danger to anyathlete or who, in the judgment of the Head Referee, appear to present a danger to any athlete may be disqualied.


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7. Shoes must be placed inside the athletes swim-to-bike gear bag in transition and may NOT be attached to thepedals. Only professional athletes may attach shoes to the pedals. Shoes and shirt must be worn at all times.

8. Athletes must wear the Ironman issued bib number at all times while on the course. The bib number mustbe placed low on the BACK of athletes jersey where it is clearly visible. Folding or cutting bib number orintentional alteration of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Race belts may be worn.

9. Athletes must wear a bike helmet number on the front of their helmet.10. Athletes must have a bike frame number xed to their bike and the entire number must be clearly visible from

the left side.

11. CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire bike portion including in and out of transition area. Athletesriding without an approved helmet or chinstrap not fastened may be disqualied. Alterations to hard-shellhelmet, which affect its integrity, are not allowed.

12. No individual support allowed. Ample aid and food stations will be provided. Friends, family members, coaches,or supporters of any type may NOT bike, drive, or run alongside athlete, may not pass food or other items toathlete and should be warned to stay completely clear of all Athletes to avoid the disqualication of a athlete.It is incumbent upon each athlete to immediately reject any attempt to assist, follow, or escort.

13. Do not litter. Any item that needs to be discarded, including but not limited to water bottles, gel wrappers,energy bar wrappers, broken bike parts, or clothing items, may only be discarded in the trash drop zones ateach aid station. Discarding any item outside of the trash drop zones will result in a penalty.

14. Athletes must be individually responsible for repair and maintenance of their own bike. Athletes should beprepared to handle any possible mechanical malfunction. Assistance from ofcial race personnel is permitted.

15. Athletes may walk bike, if necessary, but may not make progress on the bike course unaccompanied by theirbicycle.

16. Bike inspection is not mandatory and will not be provided at bike check-in, although technicians will be available.Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes. However, race ofcials may at their discretion make naljudgment as to the soundness of bikes. In the event of foul weather, large plastic bags, which cover the entirebike, will be permitted as long as the bags are securely fastened to the bike.

17. Communication devices of any type, such as cell phones and two-way radios are strictly prohibited duringcompetition. Use of such devices will result in disqualication.

18. HEADSETS OR HEADPHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED DURING ANY PORTION OF THE EVENT.19. MEDICAL SUPPORT. If you need minor medical assistance, Sag Wagons will pick you up and take you to the

medical tent, where you shall receive treatment. Alternatively, depending upon medical emergency, ambulanceswill take you to the nearest hospital to receive treatment. If you have a technical problem or have bonked, theSag Wagons will take you to the next aid station. At every bike and run aid station, there will be rest areas andmedical personnel to assist in any medical problem. Additionally, there will be radios to contact ambulances andmedical assistance. If you have a problem, please go to an aid station for further assistance.

20. Cyclists still on the course after 5:30 p.m. will be disqualied and will not be permitted to continue in the event.

*Note: Bike aid stations are located approximately every 12-15 miles. It is your responsibility to slow for safenutrient pick-up. Call out your requirements clearly and in advance. Crews are instructed not to step acrossthe white line for handoffs. It is imperative that you dont toss bike bottles, cups, or nutrient bags on theroadside along the course. A penalty will be assessed for discarding litter outside the designated drop zone.

*Note: Technical support vans will be on the course to assist with emergency repairs whenever possible; such asreplacement tubes, tires, chains, etc. Technical vans will be on the course throughout the day, but are limitedin number. Please be self-sufcient.

LocalTrafcLawsPlease remember that members of the local community use the bike course roads. Realize that you are an ambas-sador for the sport and the event and the impact of your actions is far reaching. When youre out riding the course,please adhere to local trafc laws and go the extra mile to be courteous and respectful to the residents of the localcommunity. Every time a cyclist has an altercation with a driver, that driver sees every cyclist on the road as theenemy. Every time a cyclist is courteous to a driver, that driver will give every cyclist on the road that much more

respect and courtesy in return. Please think before you act.

When training, please follow these suggestions: Please ride single le. This is not just for your safety but also to ensure local drivers can get where they needto go without delay and frustration.

Please obey trafc laws (stop at stop signs, signal when turning, etc.). Please do not use private property as a toilet. Please do not litter. Keep your energy bar and gel wrappers with you until you nd a trashcan. Please ask your friends and family members to refrain from painting the roads along the course. This defaces

public property and is a punishable offense.

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TriBikeTransportTriBike Transport will provide bike shipping services at the 2011 Ford Ironman Wisconsin. To learn more or to signup for their service, check out www.tribiketransport.com.

TribikeTransportProcedures: Drop off your bike at a local partner shop (fully assembled, minus your pedals). TBT will pick up your bike as-is and drive it to your event.

When you arrive, pick up your bike, just as you left it, next to transition. After your race, walk your bike over to TBT directly from transition, drop it off and forget about it until you gethome.

TBT will deliver it back to you.

If you choose to pack your bike yourself, please do so carefully before transporting it to the event. Most airlinesrecommend that you use the following procedures when shipping your bike:

Pack your bike as if you were shipping a carton of eggs. Do everything you can to ensure damage-freedelivery.

Boldly label your bike case with your name, address, etc., so it can be identied quickly. If you plan to arrive in Madison immediately before the race, you risk having your bike arrive after you

do. Plan ahead!

OfcialBikeStore

TrekBicycleStore-MadisonWest8108MineralPointRd.Madison,WI53719Trek Bicycle Store will be the Ofcal Bike Store & Tech of the 2011 Ford Ironman Wisconsin. Trek Bicycle Store willbe providing on-site store and tech assistance, bike shipping and race day tech support. For additional informationabout Trek Bicycle Store, you can contact them at [email protected] or 608-833-8735.

TechTips&OtherDetailsBike inspection is not mandatory and will not be provided at bike check-in, although technicians will be available.Athletes are ultimately responsible for their own bikes. However, race ofcials may, at their discretion, make naljudgment as to the soundness of the bikes.Prior to mandatory bike check-in, be sure your bar-end plugs are in place and you have no loose spokes, brakes,headsets, stripped cables, etc. Adjust the hubs and position handlebars correctly. Ensure that cables and tiresare in good condition and sew-up tires are glued properly onto the rims. Securely fasten all equipment you may

carry with you on race day.

To avoid an unexpected at tire, wait until race morning to inate your tires to their proper air pressure. Therewill be a limited number of pumps available in the transition area on race morning so we recommend you bringyour own. You must give your pump to a family member or friend before the race start, since pumps will not beaccepted with your pre-swim bags.

For security and safety reasons, bikes will not be allowed out of the transition area once bike check-in begins onFriday. No one will be allowed to enter the bike compound unless accompanied by a race ofcial.

On race day, bike tech vehicles will patrol the course to aid in emergency repairs.

BikeShippingandBikeTechInformation
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RunCourse-26.2Miles

RunCourseSummarySpectator support on the run course is unparalleled. Athletes will complete two loops through downtownMadison, the University of Wisconsin campus, Camp Randal Stadium, State Street and the scenic path alongsideLake Mendota. The run course is challenging with multiple hills on each lap.

RunCourseRules&Instructions1. No form of locomotion other than running, walking or crawling is allowed.

2. Athletes must wear their Ironman issued bib number in front of them clearly visible at all times on the course.Bib numbers identify the ofcial athletes in the race. Folding, cutting the bib number, intentional alteration of anykind, or failure to wear race number is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and may result in disqualication.3. NO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT VEHICLES OR NON-PARTICIPANT ESCORT RUNNERS ARE ALLOWED. This is anindividual endurance event. Teamwork as a result of outside assistance, which provides an advantage oversingle competitors, is not allowed. Individual support vehicles or non-participant escort runners will result indisqualication. A non-participant escort runner includes Athletes who have withdrawn from the race, have beendisqualied or have nished the race. Friends, family, members, coaches or supporters of any type may not bike,drive or run alongside athlete, may not pass food or other items to athlete and should be warned to stay completelyclear of all Athletes to avoid the disqualication of a athlete. It is incumbent upon each athlete to immediatelyreject any attempt to assist, follow, or escort. It IS permissible for an athlete who is still competing to run withother Athletes who are still competing.4. Athletes are expected to follow the directions and instructions of all race ofcials and public authorities.5. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed running course rests with each athlete. No

adjustments in times or results shall be made for athletes who fail to follow the proper course for any reasonwhatsoever.6. A shirt or racing top must be worn at all times.7. The run course will ofcially close at 12:00 a.m. (midnight).


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Qualifyingforthe2012IronmanWorldChampionship

Fty (50) age-group qualifying slots for the 2012 Ironman World Championship (October 13,2012, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii) will be awarded to the top age group nishers. Final slot allocationwill be determined on race day based on the number of ofcial starters. Athletes MUST claimtheir slot in-person on Monday, September 12 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Monona Terrace Hall ofIdeas Room H. Be prepared to pay the $750.00 USD entry fee with creditcardorcheckonly;no cash (a $25.00 USD processing fee will be added to credit card charges; Discover cards areNOT accepted). All unclaimed slots will be rolled down to the next eligible nishers beginning at

11 a.m.

SlotAllocationPolicyPrior to race day, at least one slot shall be tentatively allocated to each Age Group category (both male andfemale). Final slot allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of ofcial starters. If there areno starters in a particular Age Group, then that slot will be moved to the next calculated Age Group within thegender. Final slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group starters in each category inthe race. For example, if 8% of the Age Group starters are Female 40-44, then 8% of the slots are allocated tothe Female 40-44 category. Athletes MUST claim their slot in-person during the designated registration period forthe world championship. Please check the Schedule of Events for more information.

RolldownPolicy

At the conclusion of on site registration for the automatic qualiers, any unclaimed slots within an Age Group willbe rolled down to the next eligible nisher within that Age Group. If an athlete chooses not to take the slot, doesnot attend the rolldown ceremony or has already qualied, the next eligible nisher in that Age Group may claimthe qualifying slot. Following rolldown, any unclaimed slots within an Age Group will be reallocated to another AgeGroup within the gender based on the athletes-to-slots ratio. The Age Group within the gender with the largestathletes-to-slots ratio will receive the rst reallocated slot, followed by the next largest ratio receiving the secondre-allocated slot (if applicable), and so on.

Anti-DopingPolicyIn accordance with the World Triathlon Corporation Anti Doping Policy, all athletes accepting qualifying slots forthe 2012 Ironman World Championship and 2012 Ironman World Championship 70.3 will be required to sign acondition of Entry, Release and Indemnication waiver, by which they agree to be placed into the WTC RegisteredTesting Pool for both in and out of competition testing, and voluntarily consent to be governed by the publishedrule: http://www.ironmanpromembership.com/anti-doping/rules-2/.
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2012IronmanWisconsinRegistration

2011FordIronmanWisconsinAthletesAll 2011 Ford Ironman Wisconsin registered athletes will have the opportunity to register on-site for the 2012Ironman Wisconsin event (September 9, 2012) on Saturday, September 10 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the MononaTerrace. Athletes MUST have their wristband on in order to register and may only register him or herself. Please beprepared to pay the $625 USD entry fee plus processing fee with creditcardsonly;cashorcheckswillNOTbeaccepted (Discover cards are NOT accepted). Your credit card will be charged immediately on-site when registeringfor the 2012 Ironman Wisconsin.

On-SiteOpenRegistrationAll remaining slots for the 2012 Ironman Wisconsin (September 9, 2012) will open for registration on a rst-come,rst-serve basis on Monday, September 12 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas Room I.All 2011 Ford Ironman Wisconsin volunteers will have priority over the general public. All volunteers must weartheir volunteer t-shirt. Please be prepared to pay the $625 USD entry fee plus processing fee with credit cardsonly;cashorcheckswillNOTbeaccepted (Discover cards are NOT accepted). Your credit card will be chargedimmediately on-site when registering for the 2012 Ironman Wisconsin.

OnlineRegistrationOnline registration for the 2012 Ironman Wisconsin (September 9, 2012) will open on Monday, September 12, 2011at 12:00 p.m. local time (CDT). Please log on to www.ironmanwisconsin.com to register.

2012WithdrawalPolicyWithdrawal requests must be received in writing via E-mail to [email protected] Without exception, allrequests must be received on or before July 25, 2012 to be eligible for a partial refund of $150.00 (USD). Transfersor deferments are NOT permitted. *Withdraw policy also applies to Ironman Foundation Slots*


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Rules

FinishLinePolicy

Friends and/or family members are not permitted to cross the nish line or enter the nish chute with partici-pating athletes. This policy will allow each competitor adequate time to celebrate their accomplishment withoutinterfering with other nishers and ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and fans. Athletes who choosenot to respect the policy will receive an automatic disqualication (DQ).

EventSanctionandRules

USA Triathlon (USAT) has sanctioned the 2011 Ford Ironman Wisconsin. Please visit usatriathlon.org for a com-plete set of the competitive rules. IRONMAN has been granted certain rule dispensations so please read the headreferees letter carefully as the rules may differ slightly from other USAT-sanctioned events.

Athletes should be aware of the serious consequences of violating USAT Competitive Rule 3.5 - UnregisteredParticipants, which states:a. Any person who participates in any portion of a sanctioned event without rst properly registering and payingany required registration fee shall be suspended or barred from membership in USAT and barred from participa-tion in any sanctioned event for a period of up to one year.

b. Any person who in any way assists another athlete to violate Section 3.5a by providing or selling a race number

to that athlete shall be suspended or barred from membership in USA Triathlon and barred from participation inany sanctioned event for a period of up to one year.

Anyone who violates this rule may be banned for life from any IRONMAN event. Violating this rule puts insurancecoverage for the event at risk.

*NOTE: ANY VERBAL ABUSE OF MARSHALS, RACE OFFICIALS, IRONMAN STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS IS GROUNDSFOR IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.

Ironman reserves the right to make changes to these rules at any time. Notication of any change will be inaccordance with USAT procedures.

RulesApplyingToAllSegmentsofRace

It is the athletes responsibility to know all aspects of the swim, bike and run.1. According to USAT rules, once an athlete competes as a Professional/Elite athlete anywhere in the

world within the calendar year, the athlete cannot compete as an amateur/age group athlete in aUSAT-sanctioned event in that same calendar year. Failure to disclose correct status shall be causefor disqualifying the athlete from the event and may result in a one-year suspension from USAT-sanctioned events. Once an athlete competes as a Professional/Elite in the IRONMAN qualifying raceseries season, the athlete cannot compete as an age group athlete in that years Ford Ironman WorldChampionship and/or Marine Corps Ironman World Championship 70.3 as an amateur.

2. Participants are expected to follow directions and instructions of all course marshals and publicauthorities.

3. Race ofcials shall have authority to disqualify any contestant.4. Medical personnel shall have ULTIMATE and FINAL authority to remove a contestant

from the race if the contestant is judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without riskof serious injury or death. Medical transport of any contestant will result in disqualication.

5. Fraud, theft, abusive treatment of volunteers, staff or others and acts of poor sportsmanship aregrounds for immediate disqualication and will result in contestant being suspended from competingin any IRONMAN event in the future.

6. No participant can use a Performance Enhancing drug or procedure. All doping processes and violationswill be handled in strict accordance with Ironman Anti Doping Rules. A list of rules and bannedsubstances, also known as the WADA Prohibited List, is available at: http://ironmanpromembership.com/anti-doping/. Participants may be requested to undergo drug testing before and after the event.If you are requested to do so, you hereby agree to abide by such testing procedures.

7. The Medical Control Rules set forth by USAT, in harmony with WTC Anti-Doping regulations and policieson banned substances, will be binding on all participants. In addition, other rules and regulations,
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even if not yet recognized by the WTC Anti-Doping, may be instituted, which if such occurs, you agreeto abide by.

8. Should any participant have an Adverse Analytical Finding according to the WTC Anti-Doping code, allprocedures with regards to handling of the sample, notication, testing of the B Sample, adjudicationand suspensions will be in accordance with WTC rules.

9. If an athlete decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is the responsibility of the contestantto report to the timing tent located at the nish line and turn in their bib number and timing chipimmediately. It is essential that race ofcials know where contestants are on the course at all times.Failure to comply after withdrawing from the race may result in contestant being prevented fromcompeting in any IRONMAN event in the future.

10. IRONMAN reserves the right to make rule changes at any time provided all athletes are notied inwriting and/or at the pre-race athlete briengs meetings.

11. As a USAT-sanctioned race, the 2011 Ford Ironman Wisconsin will subscribe to USAT rules, includingthe disbursement of prizes. Specically, professional triathletes may not win age group awards andage group athletes are not eligible for prize money.

12. For additional information regarding training sites, safety procedures and general information questionsregarding the race, please go to the Information Booth.

13. Communication devices of any type are strictly prohibited during competition. Use of such devicesmay result in disqualication.

14. IRONMAN does not allow the transfer of an athletes registration - no exceptions will be made to thisrule. Any attempt to transfer registration will result in disqualication and suspension from futureparticipation in any Ironman event.

PhysicallyChallengedDivisionRules

Supplemental rules and regulations pertaining to the PC division are consistent with USAT rules.

Swim1. IRONMAN reserves the right to seed contestant at the swim start (i.e., early start, late start, designatedwave, etc.).2. Athlete may use wetsuit during competition. Each athlete must obtain approval from IRONMAN prior to therace for all swimwear and accessories to be used during the swim. Any change thereafter will be grounds for

disqualication. The use of any otation devices is prohibited unless otherwise approved by IRONMAN.

Bike1. Cycling conduct and specications are consistent with USAT rules.2. Handcycles are allowed. Race ofcials reserve the right to reject any bike not meeting safety standards.3. Equipment must otherwise conform to all other general rules for bicycles as it pertains to the Ironman competition,including no add-on device(s) that may reduce wind resistance or enhance aerodynamics of the bicycle/handcycle,regardless of any secondary benet.4. Participant is required to maintain control of his/her bicycle/handcycle and to operate at a reasonable speedso as not to threaten the safety and well being of aid station volunteers, other competitors, race ofcials andspectators. Operation of a bicycle/handcycle in a dangerous or reckless manner will be grounds for disqualication.5. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire handcycle (bike) segment including in and out of thetransition area. Any athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap fastened will be disqualied.6.DRAFTINGISPROHIBITED.

Run

1. Running conduct and specications are consistent with USAT rules.2. Athletes are required to comply with the same equipment safety inspection for the run portion of the event asis required for the bicycle/handcycle portion. Standard racing chairs shall be used.3. A CPSC-approved helmet is required during the entire wheelchair (run) segment including in and out of the

transition area. Any athlete riding without an approved helmet or chinstrap fastened will be disqualied.

GeneralInformation1. Unauthorized outside aid/support or escorts are grounds for disqualication. Handlers must be approved priorto the race and will work directly with the PC Coordinator. The expected conduct of all handlers is consistent with

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USAT rules.2. Race management will select qualied individuals to assist athletes in the transition area. These individualswill be allowed to assist athletes in transition from the water to their handcycles and from their handcycles tothe racing chairs. Likewise, they will also assist all physically challenged athletes with equipment needs, etc., asapproved by IRONMAN.3. All athletes must attend a pre-race brieng. Failure to attend a scheduled brieng may result in forfeiture of astart spot. Check the Schedule of Events for brieng times and location.4. IRONMAN reserves the right to modify the above rules as necessary, as long as such changes are communicatedto the athlete in writing or at a pre-race brieng.5. Any rule interpretation or enforcement made by IRONMAN shall be nal.

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Medical Information

USATAthleteExcessMedicalPolicy

The athlete excess medical coverage protects each participant for the day of the event at USAT sanctioned races,camps and clinics. When athletes purchase a USAT annual license or one day permit, a portion of those fees coverthe cost to provide them with excess medical insurance. This coverage only extends to their participation in anUSA Triathlon sanctioned event and is only available after the injured party has led with any primary insurancepolicies. A deductible does apply for this excess coverage.

If an athlete is injured while participating in a USA Triathlon sanctioned event the following steps must be followed:

Athletes must le with their primary healthcare provider (i.e. United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield,Aetna, travelers insurance, etc.).

Athlete completes a medical claim form. For serious incidents or for athletes requesting coverage, either the race director or USAT can provide them

with a medical claim form. The medical claim form along with all explanation of benet documents shouldbe sent directly from the athlete to the insurance company as indicated on the claim form. Please [email protected] for a copy of the form.

Athletes will pay a deductible. All claimants will pay anywhere from $250 USD (two-hundred and fty U.S.dollars) to $1,000 USD (one thousand U.S. dollars) out of pocket and possibly more for uncovered expenses.

Be advised that coverage may not apply to each and every claim. Additionally, coverage only extends to participants

that have purchased an USA Triathlon annual license or one-day permit and were injured through participation inan USA Triathlon sanctioned event. Please email questions to [email protected].

Medical Information

All medical expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the athlete and not IRONMAN. USAT provides secondarycoverage in qualied circumstances. Failure to meet nancial responsibility to local medical facilities will result insuspension of future participation at IRONMAN events until accounts are settled.

Particular dangers include dehydration, hyponatremia, sunburn, exhaustion and injuries sustained from accidents.Please ask for medical help if you have the slightest hint you may need it. Youwillnotbepenalized forreceivingamedicalevaluation. You will be withdrawn from the race only if you require transportation, IV uidsor if medical personnel feel your continued participation could result in serious harm or death.

During events of extreme endurance, the bodys pain threshold is raised, and you may be in more trouble than yourealize. The medical personnel will do all they can to keep you in the race and assure a safe nish. Also, pleasebe attentive when taking water and sponges from volunteers when youre on your bike to avoid the possibility ofaccident or injury to yourself or another.

Please trim your ngernails and toenails prior to the start of the race to avoid injury to other athletes. Be especiallycareful to rinse your goggles of any excess defogger solutions to avoid eye irritation.

If you spend three months prior to the event in a climate different than Wisconsin, we suggest you consideran acclimation period before the race. The chance of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance can be reducedsignicantly by a proper period of acclimation.

Stay with your familiar and proven routine regarding training, nutrition and equipment, especially just prior tothe race. This also applies to pre-race dietary intake and medications. It is recommended you avoid an extreme

elimination diet. Adequate salt intake during training and during the event is especially important.

If you are taking any medications, or have any medical problem that may inuence your performance or yourtreatment in the event of an injury, advise us of all necessary details well in advance of race day . At athletecheck-in,youarerequiredtonotifythemedicalteam,inwriting,ifthereisanychangeinyourmedicalstatus/conditionafteryourapplicationhasbeenprocessed. Failure to do so will result in suspension ofparticipation in future IRONMAN events.

You are solely responsible for avoiding medications that appear on the list of banned substances as determinedfrom WADA.
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Feedback from previous IRONMAN contestants indicates we can never over emphasize the importance of hydratingprior to and during the event. Ironmans Chief Physician recommends you begin hydrating heavily several daysbefore the race and drink enough water so your urine is clear, colorless and copious by race day.

PLEASENOTE:Fulldisclosureofmedicalcondition(s),generalhealthandsurgicalprocedureswithintheprevious12months isrequired.Medicalconsultation/clearancemay benecessaryfroman attendingphysicianpriortoparticipatingintheevent.Inallcases,thenaldecisionofmedicalconsiderationisat

thediscretionoftheIronmanmedicaldirector.ldecisionofmedicalconsiderationisatthediscretionoftheIronmanmedicaldirector.

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