3:00 pm- 4:00 pm
NEW!!: Course champion Scott Dupree will give a mini-training session for first timers providing tips on mastering the course and questions and answers on training and racing.

4 pm- 4:30 pm
Q&A Session

Please note:
In order to get your packet you will need a valid picture ID, receipt of online registration and current USAT Membership Card. Relay Teams: ALL MEMBERS must be present at packet pick-up.

Race Day: Sunday, April 27, 2008
5:30 am Transition Area Opens & race day entries accepted! USAT marshal inspects handlebars. All handlebar ends must be solidly plugged!
5:30 am Packet Pick-up
7:40 am Mandatory pre-race meeting,
7:50 amNational Anthem,
8:00 am Swim starts (4 to 5 waves 3 minutes apart)

• First Wave Male 40 & up
• Second Wave Male 30 to 39 years old
• Third Wave Male 29 & under
• Fourth Wave Female 34 & under
• Fifth Wave Female 35 & up

10:30 amOfficial/ Penalty List Posted
10:45 amOfficial Results Posted for International Distance
11:00 amAwards Ceremony - Awards will not be mailed

Overflow parking:
There are only 300 parking spaces available at the site. If you arrive late you'll be directed to drop off your bike at a bike rack at the entrance and to park in the Viking Yachts parking lot (5 minutes by car). A shuttle will be available to take you from the parking lot back to the entrance where you can pick up your bike and ride/walk to the transition area.

Directions from park entrance to Viking (alternate parking)
Drive towards East Greenbush Road (Rt.654) and find second entrance to the park. Drop off bike at second entrance located on the right Turn left on East Greenbush Road (Rt.654) and drive to end Turn left on Rt. 9 and go 150 feet to Viking Parking Entrance Turn right into entrance and follow road to the left. Park in lot and take bus back to park. See map below.

Please note:
Timeline on race day and course are subject to change at the discretion of the event director. It is the responsibility of each athlete TO KNOW THE COURSE, to be on time and attend all race meetings and briefings. There are no refunds or transfers. The race will take place rain or shine. You must also watch for pedestrians, joggers, bikers and strollers as they have the right of way.

Bassman Spring Triathlon and Duathlon
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Tri distance: .5MS/29MB/4.2MR
Du distance: 4.2MR/29MB/4.2MR
Bass River State Forest, N.J.
ONLY 1.5 HRS FROM VERRAZANO BRIDGE!
  

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Bassman Fall Sprint Distance Triathlon & Duathlon
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Tri distance: .35MS/14MB/3.1MR
Bass River State Forest, NJ
ONLY 1.5 HRS FROM VERRAZANO BRIDGE!
  

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Bassman Fall Half Distance Triathlon
Sunday, October 5, 2008
1.2MS/58MB/13.2MR
Bass River State Forest, NJ
ONLY 1.5 HRS FROM VERRAZANO BRIDGE!
 

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