Mermaid Newsletter May 08

Hello Mermaid Athletes!

Mermaid Tri and Du
Race Update #1
During the next couple weeks, we will send out a few emails
to keep you up to date on the latest news for the Mermaid Tri
and Du 2008.

In this email:
•Registration
•Friday pre-registration packet pick up at Sports Basement
•Santa Cruz swim clinic
•Eco mermaid
•Volunteers

Registration
Registration is still open but filling up. We anticipate being close to capacity by race day. As of right now we will be offering race day registration. If we reach capacity prior to June 14th, we will close registration and there will be no race day registration. If you have
friends who are interested in signing up they should register soon to guarantee their entry.

Friday Pre Registration
Save yourself time and stress on race by picking up your timing chip, bib number, t-shirt and goody bag at Sports Basement. If you can't make it on Friday but one of your friends can, give them a copy of your drivers license and they'll be able to pick up everything BUT your timing chip. If you have a friend pick up your bib number, t-shirt and goody bag then on race day you'll go straight to the timing chip table. Note: you must have a photo ID on race day to pick up your timing chip.

Friday, June 13 - Sports Basement
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
1177 Kern Ave. (off of Lawrence Expressway)
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Athletes must Bring a photo ID in order to pick up goody bag.
Directions to Sports Basement

Saturday, June 14 - Quarry Lakes Park
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM
$5.00 PER VEHICLE FEE TODAY - CARPOOL AND SAVE $
**First start wave will be at 7:30 a.m. We will announce the specific start times next week.

What to Bring to Packet Pick-Up / Check-In
Please bring a photo identification. At check-in we will issue a wristband that you must put on at that time and wear until you leave Quarry Lakes Park Saturday. PLEASE KEEP YOUR WRISTBAND ON UNTIL YOU LEAVE SATURDAY.

Popular Question - Can I pick up a packet for a friend or have a friend get my packet?
The answer is YES. However, we must see a photo identification (copy is fine) of the person to issue their packet, and race number. Athletes that had their packet picked up for them Friday will need to go to the "Info Table" Saturday morning and show their PHOTO ID AND RACE NUMBER TO RECIEVE THEIR WRISTBAND SATURDAY MORNING. All athletes must be wearing a wristband Saturday morning. Only one wristband per athlete will be issued. Do not remove your wristband until you leave the park on Saturday.

Santa Cruz Swim Clinic
Learn how to swim safely and effectively in the open water. Open water swimming can be intimidating to even the most experienced triathlete. The clinic will be 2 hours and is designed to help you overcome your fears and teach you how to stay calm and safe in the water. We will have safety swimmers and paddlers in the water to assist you. There is no swimmer too inexperienced, this is for everyone~ our goal is to give you a positive open water swimming experience. (more)

Special Offer!!: Looking to try out a wetsuit for the triathlon clinic?
Rent a wetsuit through Fit2Race ($35) and you'll be able to use the
wetsuit for the triathlon clinic as well as the the June 14th Fremont
Mermaid. (rental details)

Eco Mermaid
We are always trying to offer green and eco-friendly solutions to our races. We are excited to offer our participants 100% organic cotton race
t-shirts. As our events grow we will continue to work on new and exciting ecoMermaid projects.

Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering at the event it is a great way to support your friends and witness the event first hand. Volunteers will receive a goody bag, post race food and beverages. Volunteers who work a full shift are eligible for a 50% discount towards a future Mermaid event. If interested, please email us info@mermaidtriathlon.com

To learn more about Mermaid Series events go to:
www.mermaidtriathlon.com


	Hello Mermaid Athletes! Mermaid Tri and Du Race Update #1 During the next couple weeks, we will send out a few emails to keep you up to date on the latest news for the Mermaid Tri and Du 2008. In this email: •Registration •Friday pre-registration packet pick up at Sports Basement •Santa Cruz swim clinic •Eco mermaid •Volunteers Registration Registration is still open but filling up. We anticipate being close to capacity by race day. As of right now we will be offering race day registration. If we reach capacity prior to June 14th, we will close registration and there will be no race day registration. If you have friends who are interested in signing up they should register soon to guarantee their entry. Friday Pre Registration Save yourself time and stress on race by picking up your timing chip, bib number, t-shirt and goody bag at Sports Basement. If you can't make it on Friday but one of your friends can, give them a copy of your drivers license and they'll be able to pick up everything BUT your timing chip. If you have a friend pick up your bib number, t-shirt and goody bag then on race day you'll go straight to the timing chip table. Note: you must have a photo ID on race day to pick up your timing chip. Friday, June 13 - Sports Basement 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM 1177 Kern Ave. (off of Lawrence Expressway) Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Athletes must Bring a photo ID in order to pick up goody bag. Directions to Sports Basement Saturday, June 14 - Quarry Lakes Park 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM $5.00 PER VEHICLE FEE TODAY - CARPOOL AND SAVE $ First start wave will be at 7:30 a.m. We will announce the specific start times next week. What to Bring to Packet Pick-Up / Check-In Please bring a photo identification. At check-in we will issue a wristband that you must put on at that time and wear until you leave Quarry Lakes Park Saturday. PLEASE KEEP YOUR WRISTBAND ON UNTIL YOU LEAVE SATURDAY. Popular Question - Can I pick up a packet for a friend or have a friend get my packet? The answer is YES. However, we must see a photo identification (copy is fine) of the person to issue their packet, and race number. Athletes that had their packet picked up for them Friday will need to go to the "Info Table" Saturday morning and show their PHOTO ID AND RACE NUMBER TO RECIEVE THEIR WRISTBAND SATURDAY MORNING. All athletes must be wearing a wristband Saturday morning. Only one wristband per athlete will be issued. Do not remove your wristband until you leave the park on Saturday. Santa Cruz Swim Clinic Learn how to swim safely and effectively in the open water. Open water swimming can be intimidating to even the most experienced triathlete. The clinic will be 2 hours and is designed to help you overcome your fears and teach you how to stay calm and safe in the water. We will have safety swimmers and paddlers in the water to assist you. There is no swimmer too inexperienced, this is for everyone~ our goal is to give you a positive open water swimming experience. (more) Special Offer!!: Looking to try out a wetsuit for the triathlon clinic? Rent a wetsuit through Fit2Race ($35) and you'll be able to use the wetsuit for the triathlon clinic as well as the the June 14th Fremont Mermaid. (rental details) Eco Mermaid We are always trying to offer green and eco-friendly solutions to our races. We are excited to offer our participants 100% organic cotton race t-shirts. As our events grow we will continue to work on new and exciting ecoMermaid projects. Volunteers** If you are interested in volunteering at the event it is a great way to support your friends and witness the event first hand. Volunteers will receive a goody bag, post race food and beverages. Volunteers who work a full shift are eligible for a 50% discount towards a future Mermaid event. If interested, please email us info@mermaidtriathlon.com To learn more about Mermaid Series events go to: www.mermaidtriathlon.com