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Latest Club News SHARK ATTACK TRI - REGISTRATION CLOSES 5/24! The Desert Sharks are proud to present the 2008 Shark Attack Triathlon. As always, the Shark Attack Triathlon features a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. It's focus is on the thrill of completing a triathlon, whether it is your first or fiftieth. The race is designed for the novice triathlete, but offers a great early season warm-up, brick session, or friendly competition between groups of experienced triathlete friends. The Shark Attack is the perfect place to experience the tradition of triathlon. Events start May 24th and culminate with the race on May 31st, 2008 at the beautiful Crystal Hot Springs Resort. We have reserved the entire Crystal Hot Springs Resort from Friday afternoon through the race. There are limited campsites available and they are only available through the Active registration portal. We’ve also changed the bike course to an out and back, to alleviate riding on the rough chip-seal. The race is going to be bigger and better than ever....register online today! Complete information on the Shark Attack can be found HERE. APRIL MEMBERSHIP PROMO - WASATCH RUNNING Time for some new running shoes? Renew your membership before May 1st and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $100 SHOPPING SPREE at WASATCH RUNNING CENTER. All members signing up or renewing during April 2008 will be entered into a drawing for this great prize. Club Membership Registration or Renewal here: Be sure to stop by Wasatch Running today and stock up and all your running needs. While you’re there, take advantage of the 10% Club discount. Happy Shopping! SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Clif Bar & Company Clif is back! They are the official nutrition product for the Club. We just received a shipment of product samples: Clif Bars, electrolyte and recovery drinks, and Clif Builder Bars. We’ll be giving out samples at club events. YUM! GET INVOLVED Club Workout Leaders Needed – Give back and earn swag! Want to get more involved with the club? Want to earn some cool swag? Become a Club Workout leader. It’s easy and you’re going to workout anyway, so why not make it a group ride or run? Find out what it means to be a club workout leader, what you can get by leading club workouts and help us build a stronger club. Check out the ride leader FAQ’s and guidelines by visiting the Get Involved Page. ANNOUNCING: THE 2008 DESERT SHARKS POINT SERIES What is the Desert Sharks Tri Club Point Series? The Points Series is a Desert Sharks Triathlon Club (Club) event focusing on getting club members involved in local triathlon races and events. Club members earn points by competing in or volunteering at select events. The Points Series was first held in 2003 and continues to motivate members to support Utah triathlon events. The 2008 series will run from February 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008. Complete details on how the 2008 Point Series will work is available on the Get Involved Page. USAT OFFICIALS CLINIC IN UTAH Matt Perini, coordinator of triathlon officials for the Rocky Mountain region of USAT, is making plans to hold a USAT Officials clinic in conjunction with the Xango Echo Triathlon in July. There is no charge for attending a clinic. After satisfactory participation in both portions of the clinic, the official is classified as a Category 4 Official. Cat 4 Officials have 12 months from the date they attend a clinic to become fully certified as Cat 3 referees. Full certification requires the Cat 4 Referee to work an additional two races under a USAT referee's supervision, and in a volunteer capacity. To remain active, Cat 1, 2 or 3 officials are required to attend a certification clinic every two years and to successfully pass a certification examination. These are the requirements for a USA Triathlon new officials' clinic participant: 1. One must be a member of USA Triathlon and bring the membership card or join at the clinic. 2. Be in good physical condition, weigh less than 215 lbs, and be capable of riding for hours at a time as a passenger on a motorcycle. 3. A classroom lecture and discussion part of the clinic will take place on Friday, July 11. This portion will take about three hours. 4. Each participant will be sent files for the Officials Manual and a take-home exam that must be completed and returned to the instructor prior to the beginning of the class. 5. On race day, July 12, the clinic participant will be assigned to marshal some portion of the race. For more information, contact: Matt Perini USAT Rocky Mountain Region Coordinator Of Officials (575) 838-3035 MORE CLUB RACING JERSEYS Miss out on the Club Jerseys this past year? Club jerseys are on sale now. These are tank-type, racerback, tri-tops made by Louis Garneau. If you don’t have one, you need one. They are available on the registration site (Active.com) or you can contact Dianna Wright at diannaw at desert-sharks dot com to make arrangements to pick one up.		USAT SANCTIONED CLUB CLUB SPONSORS CLUB VENDORS SPECIAL THANKS



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