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2009 CLUB POINT SERIES
Current Point Series Standings - EXCEL FILE

WHAT IS THE DESERT SHARKS TRIATHLON CLUB POINTS 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 2009 series will run from March 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009

WHO GETS POINTS?
All Club members in good standing on the date of the event can get points by competing or volunteering in the selected events, which include local races, Club clinics and other club events.

HOW ARE POINTS AWARDED?
Overall 1st to 3rd place race winners (male and female) earn 9 to 7 points. Age groupers placing 1st to 5th earn 6 to 2 points. Finishers placing 6th or lower earn 1 point. Earn 1 point by attending Desert Sharks Triathlon Club clinics and events, including pre-race training days. PLUS, earn 2 points by volunteering at the selected Triathlon Points Series events.

HOW ARE AGE GROUPS DETERMINED?
Your age group will be determined by your age on December 31, 2009. Club members racing in the Clydesdale and Athena categories will be placed in those divisions, unless they opt out by contacting the Club.

WHAT ARE THE REWARDS OF PARTICIPATION?
The top point earner in each age group (26 groups) receives an award at the annual Club Banquet held each November. Awards vary from year to year, but they are always something fun and useful. Because points are awarded for participation and volunteering, awards often go to dedicated athletes that don’t always make it onto the podium.

WHAT EVENTS ARE INCLUDED?
A complete list of included races (as of 3/16) and club events is listed below. Select races have chosen to offer Desert Shark Club Members a registration discount, those races are marked with "$10 Club Discount" in the below list. Those discount codes are available on the Members Only area of the Club Forum. The Members Only area only appears when club members are logged in to the forum.

2009 POINT SERIES EVENTS:
3.7 - Winter Swim Clinic – 10 AM, Fairmont Aquatics Center - INFO
4.25 - Blue Lake Adventure – 7 AM - INFO
4.29 - Bike Fit Clinic – 7 PM, Sandy Library, 10100 S Petunia Way - INFO
5.23 - Stansbury Tri – Stansbury, UT - INFO - $10 Club Discount
5.30 - Bike Maintenance Clinic – 3 PM, Sugarhouse Park - INFO
6.3 - Open Water Swim Clinic – 6 PM, East Canyon Reservoir - INFO
6.6 - Shark Attack Pre-Race Walk Thru - 8AM, S. County Pool - INFO
6.13 - BAM Triathlon - Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT - INFO - $10 Club Discount (Use Active.com Code: BAM09Club)
6.20 - Shark Attack Triathlon – 7AM, S. County Pool - INFO - $10 Club Discount
6.27 - Dinoland Triathlon - Red Fleet State Park, Vernal, UT - INFO
7.11 - Echo Triathlon - Echo, UT - INFO
7.18 - Scofield Triathlon - Scofield, UT - INFO - $10 Club Discount
8.29 - Club BBQ – Time TBA - Riverton Park (12765 S. 1400 W) - INFO
8.29 - Bear Lake Tri - Bear Lake, Garden City, UT - INFO - $10 Club Discount
9.26 - Kokopelli Tri - Sand Hollow, Hurricane, UT INFO - $10 Club Discount
1 Half Iron Distance Race – notify stevea at desert-sharks dot com with race results
1 Full Iron Distance Race - notify stevea at desert-sharks dot com with race results

Current Point Series Standings - EXCEL FILE

2009 POINT SERIES RACES:

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CLUB WORKOUT LEADERS
Who can be a club workout leader?
Any club member, in good standing, that is willing to lead a group workout can be a club workout leader. You don’t have be fast or have a certain number of tri’s under your belt. You just need to be willing to organize the workout and show up to lead it.

What is a club workout? A club workout must:
1. be listed on the official club calendar,
2. have a lease 2 club members in attendance,
3. be documented by a club sign-in/waiver form.

What’s in it for me?
1. Receive a free club jacket! Lead at least 10 workouts between 2/1/08 and 9/30/08 and we’ll give you a free club jacket. (Limit one per workout leader per year).
2. Get to know new triathletes.
3. Help promote the club and the sport.

What kinds of workouts can I lead?
You can lead any kind of workout that would be of interest to other club members. Some ideas are:

Who can attend a club workout?
Unless specified as a club-only event, both members and non-members may attend.

Who is liable in case of an accident or injury during the club workout?
The club has insurance to cover club events. If the event is calendared and the waiver is signed, the club workout will be covered by the club insurance and anyone in attendance will be covered. The club insurance is a secondary medical policy that picks up what the person’s primary medical insurance doesn’t cover.

Desert Sharks Triathlon Club
Club Workout Leader Guidelines
So, you’ve decided to lead some club group workouts. We’re glad to have your help! In return for leading at least 10 workouts (between 02/01/2008 and 09/30/2008) we’ll give you a free club jacket.

To be an official club workout and count towards the club jacket, the following requirements must be met:

Calendared Club Event:

At least 2 club members in attendance:

Complete Club Sign In/Waiver form:

Turn in Club Sign In/Waiver form:

Following are some guidelines to hosting a club workout:
1. Email your club workout to charityv at desert-sharks dot com by Tuesday of the week prior to the event. The week runs from Saturday through Friday, so for example, a workout on Saturday June 21st, should be submitted by Tuesday, June 17th at the latest (the earlier the better so people can plan their schedules). Include the following information:

2. Post your workout on the forum at least 2-3 days before the workout. This is a good reminder.

3. If you are unable to make the workout, find a substitute leader. Contact a club officer, if you need help finding a substitute.

4. Make sure everyone signs in on the Club Sign In/Waiver form and lists an emergency contact. Carry the form with you during the workout. In case of an emergency, you will have contact info with you.

5. Explain any safety guidelines that will contribute to a safe workout. For bike rides this may include a statement regarding tandem riding or a paceline mechanics. For an open-water swim, this may include a statement that each person should keep an eye on the person behind them. Describe confusing, difficult, or dangerous portions of the course, if necessary.

6. Describe the course and meeting points. If possible, provide a map or description of the course to participants.

Workout Leader FAQ’s
1. Who can attend a club workout?
Unless specified as a club only workout, both members and non-members may attend.

2. How do I get more waiver forms?
You may download them from the website (www.desert-sharks.com/ ) or request copies from diannaw@desert-sharks.com.

3. Where do I send the waiver forms?
Mail the original copy to Desert Sharks Triathlon Club, c/o Sandi McGann, 9425 S. Riverside Drive Apt. 626 Sandy, UT 84070.

4. Who is liable in case of an accident or injury?
If the event is calendared and the waiver is signed, the Club insurance is in effect and will cover all attendees (even non-members). The insurance is a secondary medical policy that will pick up what the individual’s primary insurance doesn’t cover.

5. What should I do in case of an accident or injury?

Minor injuries:

Severe injury:

Document the injury:

Report the injury to the Club:

diannaw at desert-sharks dot com

To download a complete Word Document of all of the above Workout Leader Info, CLICK HERE.

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