THE 30th RUNNING OF THE IRON TEAMS RELAY

ENTRY FEES:

Team (online at Active.com): $300.00
Team (Registration Form): $335.00
18 & under Team: $100.00

Individual (online at Active.com): $100.00
Individual (Registration Form): $110.00
18 & under Individual: $50.00

Each entrant will receive an Iron Teams Relay T-shirt at registration.

Checks should be made payable to Big Brothers Big Sisters on Nantucket.

ENTRY INFO

There will be no refunds.
Online: www.bbbsnantucket.org
By mail:
Attn: Iron Teams Relay BBBS on Nantucket P.O Box 2653 Nantucket, MA 02584
Fax: 508. 508.332.4924

Questions:
Contact David Zieff at BBBS on Nantucket.
508.325.6423, dzieff@bbbscci.org or visit us at www.bbbssnantucket.org

CATEGORIES

Relay Team Categories
A team consists of two or more members who collectively complete all six legs (each member must complete at least one leg).
Traditional Team
At least one male and one female.

Women’s Team

Men’s Team

Senior Team-all members over 40 years of age.

Individual Categories
All individual entrants will be required to compete in all six legs.

Male
Female
Senior

PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP FINISHERS IN EACH RACE CATEGORY.
Prizes have been generously donated by local businesses.

FUNDRAISING

•Each individual fundraiser is encouraged to raise $500.00 for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Nantucket.

•Each relay team is encouraged to raise $1,500.00 for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Nantucket.

Prizes will be awarded to top individual and team fundraisers

FUNDRAISING GIFTS:
1. Each fundraiser who raises $500.00 or more will receive a Fleece Vest

2. Each fundraiser who raises $750.00 or more will receive a Fleece Jacket

Registration Information(and Saturday, June 19, 2010):

Race registration will take place at the Jetties restaurant (4 Bathing Beach Road) at Jetties Beach between 4:00pm-6:30pm on Saturday, June 19, 2009 Race registration will also take place at the Chicken Box (16 Dave Street) on Sunday, June 20, 2009 from 8:30 - 10:00 am.
To avoid long waits it is strongly encouraged that those who are able, register at the Jetties Restaurant (4 Bathing Beach Road) at Jetties Beach between 4:00pm-6:30pm on Saturday, June 19, 2009
Team Captains may check-in for the team. Team captain must submit original signed Release of Liability form for each team member. Without
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original signed release forms from each teammate that team will not be able to register or participate in the race.
At registration on Saturday teams will receive five (5) race numbers and one (1) bathing cap. Individual racers will receive one (1) race number and one (1) bathing cap. All racers will also receive a race t-shirt.
All participants under the age of 18 must provide parental consent.
Eve of the Race
Iron Teams PRE-RACE PASTA DINNER: Register and then dine at the beach at the PRE-RACE PASTA DINNER at the JETTIES RESTAURANT (4 Bathing Beach Road) at Jetties Beach starting at 5:00pmon Saturday, June 19, 2009. $10.00 per racer.
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What to Do Race Day (Sunday, June 20, 2010):
Individual racers and team captains must check-in at The Chicken Box (16 Dave Street) between 9:00 am and 10:00 am on Sunday, June 14th to receive electronic race timing computer chip
All racers who need to be shuttled to the start of their leg must arrive at The Chicken Box no later than 10:00 am.
All racers who need their paddleboard and/or bicycle transported to the start of the paddle or bicycle leg must have their paddle board or bicycle (clearly marked) at The Chicken Box no later than 10:00 am.
Race Start Times:
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Individual racers will start the race at 12:10 pm.
Team racers will start the race at 12:15 pm.
Specific Information for Individuals:
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There will be clearly marked boxes at The Chicken Box for any race gear participants need transported to the start of each leg. (For example running shoes to the start of the final leg, the 6.5 mile run)
Please make sure your number is clearly visible for each leg of the relay. (Permanent markers will be available prior to the start of the race).
Package and mark your race gear for each leg clearly so you will be able to identify gear at each transition.
At the end of the race, all items left at the transition points of each leg will be transported back to The Chicken Box. We are not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Rules and Additional Information
We reserve the right to cancel the race at any time should weather become hazardous.
For those racers doing multiple legs we recommend that they do consecutive legs. Racers doing multiple non-consecutive legs are responsible for their own transportation between each of their legs.
All race participants will be timed using a computer chip system.
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Support teams are required to give ample space for the racers and all race officials.
No hand paddles or fins are permitted for paddleboard or swimming events. Bike drafting during the race is prohibited. Wet suits are permitted for both paddle and swimmer events. No assist vehicles are allowed on the course during the race.
Race directors and sponsors will not be responsible for any lost clothing or equipment. Any protest must be filed in writing within one hour of the claimed infraction. Proper sportsmanship is required from all participants and support teams. Any change in team members must be reported to Big Brothers Big Sisters on Nantucket no later than five days prior to the event. Any infraction of this rule may result in immediate disqualification.
The course will be well marked. Each team member will be responsible for knowing the course for his/her event(s). Anyone who leaves the course, including the 3.5 mile sand hike/run will be disqualified. Avoid all marked-off
prohibited areas to protect nesting of the Piping Plovers and Nantucket Conservation Land. Paddle, windsurfing or surfboards are acceptable. Paddle boards will NOT be provided. To inquire about renting surfboards contact Nantucket Surfari at:
508-228-1235 info@nantucketsurfari.com www.nantucketsurfari.com
Bicycles will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the competitors to provide their own equipment. Every effort will be made to assist teams traveling between legs or returning to The Chicken box. But due to the large number or participants, teams should make every effort to provide their own transportation.
Due to complexity of this multi-sport event, the directors of the Iron Teams Relay reserve the right to amend these rules and/or change the course in order to provide for the safety and enjoyment of all participants.
Water Stations: Water stations staffed by volunteers will be found along the route of the race.
First Aid: First Aid kits will be available at each transition. Immediately notify a volunteer of any injury.
Times: Splits will be posted as they are available. Fast Track Racing, LLC will provide timing. Awards will be presented at the BBQ at the Chicken Box following the race.
Iron Teams Party and BBQ: Stick around for a BBQ immediately following the race at the Chicken Box. Racers are free. Friends and Family are welcome at the BBQ for a donation of $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.
PLEASE dispose of all trash in proper receptacles. Help to keep the island clean so that we can race again next year.
The Race Legs: The Start- Leg 1 - Short Run (2.9 miles/4.83 km):
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Individual Racers will start the race at 12:10 pm. Team Racers will start the race at 12:15 pm. The race will begin at the upper parking lot at Jetties Beach.
At the transition at the end of the first leg Racers will be funneled into a chute to the beach where team racers will pass timing chip to teammates. Individuals will proceed directly to their paddle boards.
Leg 2 - Paddle (.9 mile/1.4 km):
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Paddle, windsurfing or surfboards are acceptable. Paddle boards will NOT be provided. To inquire about renting surfboards contact Nantucket Surfari at:
508-228-1235 info@nantucketsurfari.com www.nantucketsurfari.com
Racers should mark their paddle board clearly to make board easily recognizable.
Transition at end of paddle leg will be clearly marked. Avoid all marked-off prohibited areas to protect nesting of the Piping Plovers and Nantucket Conservation Land.
Leg 3 - Beach Run (3.5 miles/5.64 km):
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Avoid all marked-off prohibited areas to protect nesting of the Piping Plovers and Nantucket Conservation Land.
Leg 4 - Swim/Run (.5 mile/.81 km and .75 mile/1.21 km):
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Swimmers are required to wear clearly marked bathing cap (Permanent markers will be provided).
Orange buoys mark the route from Coatue to Pocomo. Boats and kayaks will monitor the course.
At the end of the swim swimmers are required to run .75-mile run from the beach to their bicycle on a dirt and rocky path and should wear running shoes. Running shoes can be transported from the Chicken Box to the start of the run prior to the race
Leg 5 - Bike (19 miles/30.58 km):
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Be aware that the race course will be crowded and includes tight corners, intersections and rotaries – USE CAUTION.
All bikers are required to wear helmets.
Leg 6 - Long Run (6.5 miles/10.46 km):
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Race course is clearly marked with arrows to the finish line.
REMEMBER: Iron Teams Party and BBQ: Stick around for a BBQ immediately following the race at the Chicken Box. Racers are free. Friends and Family are welcome at the BBQ for a donation of $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.
Travel and Accommodations
For travel to and from the island:
Steamship Authority: Slow boat: 508-477-8600
High Speed Ferry: 508-495-3278 Hy-line (Slow boat and High speed Ferry): 1-800-492-8082 NantucketAir: 1-800-635-8787 Island Air: 1-800-248-7779 Nantucket Shuttle: 1-866-588-2251
For Accommodations:
Nantucket Visitor Services: 508-228-0925 Nantucket Island Resorts 1-508-325-1200