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 DATE: Saturday, May 31st, 2008 LOCATION: Crystal Hot Springs, Honeyville, UT ***Great new location! same fun, family-friendly event*** REGISTER TODAY!!! TIGER SHARK SPRINT START TIME: 7:30 AM Start (Time trial start based on estimated swim times) CUB SHARK SPRINT START TIME: 9:30 AM Start (Time trial start based on estimated swim times)  DESCRIPTION: The Desert Sharks are proud to present the Shark Attack Triathlons. This years Shark Attack Triathlons are coming to you from a great new location, but they will feature the same fun, family-friendly atmosphere. The Shark Attack will focus 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. Electronic timing will be provided. Participants will be ranked by finishing time and the top finishers in each age-group will be recognized at a post-race ceremony. The Shark Attack is the perfect place to experience the tradition of triathlon.DISTANCES:
Cub Sharks Race - TriKids Race (Swim 80 yd, Bike 3 miles, Run .75 Miles) Teams allowed **Swim takes place in a 5 lane 40 yard pool. Swimmers will have their start staggered every 10 seconds. Swimmers will be lined up according to estimated swim time. **Teams Each team member must sign up individually. When signing up as a team on Active.com, each team member must enter the same team name. RESULTS: 2007 Results at Milliseconds.com 2003-2006 results available HERE SANCTIONING: This event is sanctioned and insured by USA Triathlon (USAT) PACKET-PICKUP: Packet pickup will be on Friday, May 30th from 7 9 PM, and again race morning (Sat, May 31st) @ 5:30-7:15 AM at Crystal Hot Springs. TRIATHLON NEWBIE CLINIC/PRE RACE TRAINING DAY - MAY 24TH: A free "newbie" triathlon clinic/ pre-race training day will be held on Saturday, May 24th at Crystal Hot Springs. Several of the basics will be covered such as transitions, wetsuits, starting, etc. The clinic will be followed by a group ride on the course and a group run on the course. PRE-RACE WALKABOUT - MAY 30TH, 7PM: The Desert Sharks will also be conducting a pre-race walkabout on Friday, May 30th 7PM at the Crystal Hot Springs facility. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Orientation for all volunteers will be Friday, May 30th @ 6:30 - 7PM. You will receive your volunteer assignments and be trained in your position. We are still looking for volunteers so, if you, your friends, or families are interested in volunteering for the Shark Attack Triathlons, please contact Sandy McGann for more information. Volunteers will receive a Desert Sharks t-shirt and free food. Volunteer positions may include: Registration, Transition area set up, Race start support, timing, wetsuit peelers, aid station personnel, pointers along the run and bike course, aid station on the run course and finish line support. Groups and organizations are encouraged to volunteer as a group and have a blast supporting the racers.  ZOOT WETSUIT GIVEAWAY: 2 lucky Shark Attack racers will win brand new 2008 Zoot wetsuits, courtesy of Zoot Sports and Wasatch Running Center. The wetsuit drawing will take place at the start of the awards ceremony...so be sure to stick around! Also, head into Wasatch Running Company for any last minute gear that you might need for the Shark Attack, they are located on 9000 S. and State Street in Sandy. Visit them online at www.wasatchrunningcenter.comCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Swim Course (Pool 400 yards): Swimmers will be started approximately every 10 seconds to avoid congestion in the pool. Swimmers must enter the pool feet first. Swimming will occur in a serpentine-type fashion, whereby participants will enter the pool, swim up and back (80 yards), and then change to the adjacent lane and continue in this fashion until they reach the exit point. Swimmers must stay on the right side of the lane to avoid collisions. The pool is 40 yards long with steps the full length of one end, which may make flip turns difficult. Maximum pool depth is 4 feet. Lifeguards will be placed along the perimeter of the pool. Swim aids will not be allowed (per USAT rules) for the Tiger Shark race. Bike Course (11 miles total): Tiger Shark Bike Map Run Course (5K = 3.14 miles): Tiger Shark Run Map CUB SHARKS COURSE (KIDS RACE) Swim Course (Pool 80 yards): Swimmers will be started in a new lane approximately every 5-10 seconds, thus there will be at least 25 seconds between swimmers starting in each lane. Swimmers will do one lap (down and back) in a single lane. Swimmers must enter the pool feet first. Swimmers must swim on the right side of the lane (change sides for the return length). The pool is 40 yards long with steps the full length of the entry end of the pool. Maximum pool depth is 4 feet. Lifeguards will be placed along the perimeter of the pool. Spectators will be allowed in the pool area; however, they must remain in specified areas. Swimming aids (arm floaties, kickboards, etc.) will be allowed with prior approval of the race director. Aids will not be provided. Bike Course (3 miles total): Cub Shark Bike Map Run Course (3/4 mile): Cub Shark Run Map Directions: Crystal Hot Springs is located at the base of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains in Honeyville, UT. To get to Crystal Hot Springs you will get off I-15 at exit 375, one hour north of Salt Lake City, 10 miles north of Brigham City, or 20 minutes west of Logan. The exact address is 8215 N Highway 38. Click HERE for a map. CAMPING FACILITIES Crystal Hot Springs has full hookup and non-hookup campsites available for rent. Full-hookups are $15 a night (normally $25) and tent sites are $10 per night. Reservations may be made by contacting Cindi Glenn at cinbglenn at msn dot com. PARKING There is ample parking to accommodate all of our racers at the Crystal Hot Springs Facility. If possible, all cars should remain parked until all racers have completed the event approximately 10:30 am. 2008 SPONSORS 
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