Greetings from the UCLA Triathlon Team! Ironbruin is in less than a week and we canÕt wait. Here are some updates:

Race Day Timeline: 
5:30 AM, Parking Structures Open, Packet Pick-up Opens. Transition 2 Opens. All competitors get body marked in T2.
6:15 AM, Transition 1 and Park Pool Opens.
6:30 AM Mandatory Pre Race meeting at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center (location of T1)
6:45 AM, Family Pool Opens for warm-up swim.
7:00 AM, Packet Pick-up ends. T1 closes. RACE START for first set of racers (Bibs 1-238).
7:30 AM, T1 re-opens for second set of racers (Bibs 239-500).
7:50 AM, T1 re-closes. RACE START for second wave.
8:15 AM T1 Closes to all Race Participants (All T1 gear will be brought down to expo area)
10:45 AM, Awards Ceremony   

Directions to the UCLA Campus parking kisok. 
Click or copy and paste this link into your browser to find lots 4 and 6: http://www.transportation.ucla.edu/portal/maps/parkingmap/0206UCLAParkingMap.htm
You will need to pay for parking at the Pay Stations in each of these lots. 
from the 405 (San Diego Freeway)

From the 405 North
Take 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
Turn Left on Westwood Blvd.
Travel five blocks to Information & Parking Booth
	
From the 405 South
Take 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Sunset East
Take Sunset east to Westwood Plaza
Turn right on Westwood Plaza
Proceed straight to Information & Parking Booth

From the east via the 10 (Santa Monica Freeway)
Take 10 (Santa Monica Freeway) to 405 (San Diego Freeway) North
Take 405 (San Diego Freeway) to Wilshire Blvd. East
Travel east three blocks to Westwood Blvd.
Turn left on Westwood Blvd
Travel five blocks to Information & Parking Booth

SATURDAY MARCH 6, 2010 Š Recommended PACKET PICKUP at Triathlete Zombies in Santa Monica 1-5pm (map). You will pick up your number, receive your t-shirt, goodie bag, and your timing chip. Please try to pick up your race materials to avoid race morning rush of registration.
Each participant must be present to pick up their packets. We will not give packets to anyone but the racer. This includes relays. Each member of the relay must be present or we can split up packets and give them out to individual participants. 

Race Rules:
Failure to follow these rules will result in disqualification. No exceptions. 
1.	Racers must have their helmets on and clipped before the mount line. You may not mount your bike until after the mount line. Racers must have their helmets on until after the dismount line. You must dismount before the dismount line. 
2.	Drafting is illegal.
3.	Absolutely no headphones at any point in the race (this includes the run). 
4.	Bib numbers must be visible on the bike and run legs. 
5.	Racers only are allowed in the transition areas. No spectators at any time. 

See ironbruin.com for more information, especially information concerning two transition logistics. 

Race Day weather: There is a possibility of some rain but the race will proceed, rain or shine. 

A few other things:
If you hear a whistle during the swim, this will only mean that lifeguards are performing a rescue. In the extremely rare event that this may happen, please clear the pool. Volunteers will be direct you in the event of an emergency. 

Check your inboxes for any further updates and see you on Sunday!

Jenna Pacelli
Race Director