Santa Barbara Spring Triathlon Training Camp

Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11, 2010
Travel to Santa Barbara on Thursday, April 8th or Friday, April 9th

• Overview
• Cost and How to Register
• Sample Camp Plan
• What to Bring
• Support
• Accommodations
• Meals
• Where and When to Meet
• Resources

Overview

Team Sheeper is pleased to announce a new 2010 camp designed to prepare athletes for Kona and other early summer triathlons as well as build towards Ironman distance events. We believe there is no better way to build and tune your triathlon skills, race performance and confidence than to set aside the time to attend a camp with your team and coaches. The benefit from our camps and special events lies in the completion of the elevated volume and the absence of other responsibilities that allows you to focus on the camp. We help create an environment for you to put together all the pieces in a beautiful setting. Santa Barbara enjoys longer days, quieter roads, warmer weather and water and a refreshing change of scenery from our home base.

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Registration and Fees

Team Sheeper will provide two dinners, two breakfasts, three lunches and post ride snacks.

Lodging not included. You will need to make your own hotel reservations at our suggested team hotel.

Please register with our Menlo Swim and Sport registration system. If you have not already done so, the first step is to create a new Account on the Menlo Swim and Sport system.  From there you will choose the Registration link and then choose the Santa Barbara Triathlon Training Camp from the drop-down.

Cost $400. Register now!

** Refund/Credit Policy: Registered participants are entitled to a full refund minus a $50 processing fee with cancellation 30 days before the start of camp. Registered participants are entitled to a full refund minus a $100 fee with cancellation 14 days before the start of camp. Refunds will not be given to registered participants with a cancellation 14 days or less before the start of camp. You may opt for a 100% credit in lieu of a refund which is good 2010 through 2011 and is transferable to another family member for any Team Sheeper Camp or Tour.

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Sample Camp Plan

Here is a sample camp plan. The final camp schedule will be sent out on April 1st, The plan below may change based on pool availability and optimal distances for the register athletes.

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What to Bring

• Swim, Run, Bike gear and casual clothing for dinners.
• Two extra small gear bags so you can pack the clothes you’ll need to transition to each sport.
• Wetsuit for an optional open water ocean swim.
• Water bottle with running carry strap.
• Bike in good working order with extra tubes, tires and tools.
• Yoga/stretch map (optional)
• Be prepared for weather that can range from hot and dry to cool and foggy.
• Label all your gear and bags with your name.

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Support

Sig Paulozzo, our experienced support driver and all-around helpful tour wrangler will provide sag support. We place a great emphasis on safety and will do our very best to see that each athlete completes each segment of the camp safely. Since the support vehicle and our coaches need to cover athletes with different paces, always make sure that you have a route map and know the designation and plan for each sport. We’ll make sure that you have supplemental nutrition and fluids and that your gear is in the right place, but we depend on you knowing and being prepared for the plan.

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Accommodations

Please make your own reservations directly with one of the venues below. Let them know you are part of Team Sheeper to receive the team discount. Book for Friday and Saturday evenings.

First Choice:
West Beach Inn
at the Harbor-Santa Barbara
Closest to swimming pool and beach.
800-663-1144
$168-$224 depending on Harbor View

Second Choice: Casa Del Mar Inn
805-963-4418
Across the street from West Beach Inn
$179 range
Fewer room choices

Third Choice: Mason Beach Inn
805-962-3203
Behind West Beach Inn
$179 range
Fewer room choices

Fourth Choice: Hotel Virginia - Holiday Inn Express
10 blocks from the beach and in downtown
17 W Haley Street
Santa Barbara
805-963-9757
Google Map

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Meals

• Breakfast will be at our hotel starting at 7:00am.
• We will have group dinners in downtown Santa Barbara on Friday and Saturday evenings.
• Each day we'll be out on the road and trails, so Team Sheeper will provide box lunches, fruit, sports drinks, water and Clif energy bars. If there are drinks and sports food that you prefer, bring them and put your special needs in the support vehicle each day.
• At the end of each day's training, we'll set up the Team Lounge to relax and recharge.
• If you have special diet needs, let us know when you register.

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Where and When to Meet

The camp begins at noon on Friday, starting from our team's hotel. Please try to arrive between 11-11:30 am so you can check in, change into cycling clothes, and prepare your bike. We will do the team briefing and a buffet lunch at noon.

Plan to travel to Santa Barbara either Thursday afternoon/evening or Friday morning. Santa Barbara is approximately 300 miles from Menlo Park, about a 5 ½ hour drive. If you travel Friday, have your gear organized and leave early enough so that you arrive at camp with enough time to transition to our first sport, cycling. Also prepare two gear bags with (#1) run clothes and shoes and (#2) swim suit, googles, towel and shower toiletries.

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Resources

Car Free Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition Website

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