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XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP XTERRA West Championship events include a full-length XTERRA championship race, a shorter distance XTERRA Sprint race as well as 5/10/21km trail runs. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Load up the car for the trip and bring your family and friends! The Race Village is a great place to hang out and watch the race. In between all of the race action, there will be music, commentary and exhibition tents. The expo is open Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. OUTRIGGER HOSPITALITY AREA Our official hospitality partner welcomes you, your family and friends to relax in their Hospitality Area. You'll find complimentary coffee in the mornings and iced water throughout the day. Enjoy! PAUL MITCHELL GREEN TAKEOVER

“YOU JUST PLANTED A TREE!" with your race entry in the XTERRA West Championship and XTERRA Sprint. Paul Mitchell Tea Tree and its partner Reforestaction, has planted a tree in Peru for YOU. This activity supports rainforest conservation, soil protection, and better health and nutrition for local communities. Join the Green Takeover and plant another tree free. Click here and use the code XTERRAME.

WHERE TO STAY Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa is offering special XTERRA rates starting at $119/night. plus tax available April 20-29, 2015. Bookings must be made by April 20. Resort fee ($25) is waived. Rate includes free – high speed internet, self parking, daily newspaper, use of workout and spa (treatments additional), scheduled shuttle to the Strip, pool, unlimited kayak and pedal boat rental. Click here to book your room. RENTAL CAR DISCOUNT FOR XTERRA ATHLETES We’ve partnered with the following rental car agencies to offer XTERRA athletes up to 20% off car rentals. Click for Thrifty Click for Enterprise Click for Dollar

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HOW TO GET THERE Driving Directions FROM NORTH * Take I-15 South to the 515 South (also known as the 93/95 South) * Continue on the 515 to Lake Mead Parkway * Take Lake Mead Parkway East (left) and continue approximately 6 miles * Lake Las Vegas is on the left FROM LA * From I-15 North, exit to the 215 East * Continue on the 215 until it ends; it will become Lake Mead Parkway * Continue on Lake Mead approximately 7 miles * Lake Las Vegas is on the left FROM McCARRAN AIRPORT * Take I-215 East to Henderson * Continue on the 215 until it ends; it will become Lake Mead Parkway * Travel past Boulder Highway, approximately 7 miles * Lake Las Vegas is on the left LAS VEGAS STRIP * Take Las Vegas Boulevard to Tropicana Avenue * Go East on Tropicana Avenue to US 95 South * Continue on US 95 South and take Lake Mead Parkway Exit * Travel East on Lake Mead Drive to Lake Las Vegas Parkway * Lake Las Vegas is on the left EVENT VENUE/PARKING Enter the resort on Lake Las Vegas Parkway. Turn right on Montelago Blvd and follow the road for about ¾ of mile. The XTERRA venue is in front of the Reflection Bay Golf Club located at 75 Montelago Blvd, Henderson, NV 89011. Follow signs to XTERRA Parking –which is at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort. Once that fills, follow the signs to alternate parking. RACE HEADQUARTERS-CHANGE OF LOCATION! The race compound has been moved to the Driving Range of the Reflection Bay Golf Club, across the street from the Westin. Address for the Reflection Bay Golf Club is 75 Montelago Blvd., Henderson, NV 89011. REGISTRATION You can pick up your packet starting Friday from 3-6pm, then Saturday from 6:30-7:45am. BRING YOUR PHOTO ID and USAT CARD WITH YOU. THIS IS NOT OPTIONAL FOR ANY COMPETITOR. We don’t want to send you home or to your hotel to get them – but we will have to if you don’t have it with you. If you have lost your card, click here to print a temporary one. Registration fee includes an event T-shirt and post-race refreshments. Event t-shirts are guaranteed for all athletes registering by March 30. Walk-ups and registrations after April 1 are not guaranteed a t-shirt. SORRY, NO REFUNDS USA TRIATHLON This Championship is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and all participants must either be current license holders or purchase a 1 day license at registration ($12).

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RACE PACKET Triathlon participant race packets will include:

Ankle timing chip-please strap this to your left ankle before the race. You will need to make sure you hand your timing tag back to your team at the end of the day to ensure you receive an official time-any chips not returned will incur a $70 replacement fee.

Bike plate – please attach this to your handle bars using the twist ties provided.

Runner bib – please attach this in a clear visible place on your front using the safety pins provided OR your race belt.

PowerBar

Paul Mitchell Tee Tree sample

Maui Magazine FYI-swim caps will be distributed at body marking on race morning. WHAT TO BRING Here is a list of things to bring with you on race day. XTERRA Triathlon and XTERRA Sprint Tri participants should pack:

ID

USA Triathlon membership card

Bike

Helmet

Wetsuit (ruling will be made on race morning)

Goggles

Race clothing including swimwear, bike shorts, top

Race belt for race bib on the run leg (safety pins will be included in your race packs should you not have a race belt.)

Water bottles

Spare tube (Co2 canister in case of a flat)

Running shoes

Sunglasses OTHER EVENTS XTERRA Lake Las Vegas 5/10/21km Runs The XTERRA Runs at Lake Las Vegas are adventurous and fun. From a casual 5k run/walk around Lake Las Vegas to a grueling 21k half-marathon – XTERRA has a challenge just for you. XTERRA UNIVERSITY Get ready to XTERRA with the sport’s best. XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell, Friday, 4 pm offers competitors a chance to take in last-minute advice and pointers from XTERRA pros Josiah Middaugh and Emma Garrard. The FREE sessions target improved swimming, biking and trail running techniques plus dealing with the specifics of the Lake Las Vegas course. There will be time for Q & A with the pros during each session. All classes will be held at the race compound at Lake Las Vegas.

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TRIATHLON RACE BRIEFING Held in conjunction with XTERRA University, Race Director, Chris Appleton will run through the ins and outs of the XTERRA Triathlon and Sprint courses. There will also be a race briefing on race morning so please ensure that you check your race briefing time noted on the event schedule. PAUL MITCHELL CUT-A-THON Founded to help physically challenged athletes reach their athletic goals, the non-profit Challenged Athletes Foundation is the official charity of the Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon. Stylists will cut hair from 9:30am-2pm on Saturday and 9am-1pm on Sunday at the finish line area and all proceeds will go to the CAF. Minimum donation is $15.00

AFTER PARTY Saturday 2-6pm, Westin Lake Las Vegas pool area/Sandsa Bar & Grill. XTERRA food and drink specials. Please enter through the gate from the hotel's upper deck. Check in at Recreation Desk and tell them you are with XTERRA. BIKE TECH McGhie’s Bike and Board has partnered with XTERRA to serve as our bike tech as well as shipper and receiver of bikes for the XTERRA West Championship. They have a new Henderson location closer to the event, and will have a limited number of rental bikes available. They will be on-site for 2 days prior to the event stocked with all the gear, parts and last minute wrenching services you need. On-Site Hours: Fri 12-6:30pm / Sat 9-2:30pm / Sun 6:30-9am Address: McGhie’s East, 19 South Stephanie Street, Henderson, NV 89074 Phone: 702-800-3636 Email sales@mcghies.com with the subject header “XTERRA shipping”. State the level of work in the body of the text with name and contact number, a description of the bike, and your fit measurements if you know them. If you do not know them please mark with tape, seatpost height, and bar/stem orientation. WATER TEMP Water temperature will be measured the day prior and a final determination regarding wetsuit use will be made on race morning. Check the bulletin board for temperature and wetsuit ruling. This venue has typically allowed the use of wetsuits and historically been cold. Read Triathlete and Slowtwitch articles for tips on swimming in cold water.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS LAKE LAS VEGAS, NV

Driving Range of the Reflection Bay Golf Club April 25-26, 2015

THURSDAY, April 23: 8am-4pm Course open for practice FRIDAY, April 24: 1:00-3:00pm Course open for practice 3:00-6:00pm Registration and packet pick for XTERRA Tri and Trail Runs 4:00pm XTERRA University and Race Briefing, presented by Paul Mitchell.

Hosted by Josiah Middaugh and Emma Garrard and Race Director-Chris Appleton.

SATURDAY, April 25: 6:30am Transition and Body Marking open (Swim caps distributed at this time) 6:30-7:45am Late Triathlon Packet Pickup (no new registration) at XTERRA Village 8:00am Start XTERRA West Championship PRO (1.5K swim, 30K MTB, 10K

trail run) 8:15am Start XTERRA Sprint (750m swim, 15K MTB, 5K trail run) 8:30am-2pm Expo Open 8:45am Start XTERRA West Championship AGE GROUP (1.5K swim, 30K

MTB, 10K trail run) 9:00-2:00pm Registration and Packet Pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs 9:30am-2:00pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athlete

Foundation 9:30am First place XTERRA Sprint expected 10:30am First place XTERRA West Champs pro expected 11:00am XTERRA Sprint Awards Ceremony 12:00pm XTERRA Championship Awards Ceremony 12:30pm T2 Cut-off. Athletes arriving at transition after 12:30pm will not be

permitted to continue 2:00-6:00pm XTERRA After Party – Westin Lake Las Vegas pool area/Sandsa Bar

& Grill - Special XTERRA food and drink specials. SUNDAY, April 26: 6:30-8:00am Late Trail Run Registration and Packet Pickup 8:30am-2:00pm Expo Open 8:30am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Lake Las Vegas 21K Trail Run Race Start 8:35am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Lake Las Vegas 10K Trail Run Race Start 8:40am Paul Mitchell XTERRA Lake Las Vegas 5K Trail Run Race Start 9am-1pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, a benefit for the Challenged Athlete

Foundation 10:30am XTERRA Trail Run Awards Ceremony 2:00pm Expo closed

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WETSUIT POLICY XTERRA follows the Swimming Conduct rules for Wetsuit Use established by the International Triathlon Union (ITU) at all Championship Races (Vegas, Pelham, Richmond, Beaver Creek), the XTERRA USA Championship (Utah), all XTERRA World Tour events, and the XTERRA World Championship. Here are the specifics of the ITU Wetsuit Use Rules:

Wetsuits are mandatory for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees C)

Wetsuits are permitted for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees C)

Wetsuits are forbidden for Age Group athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees C)

Wetsuits are mandatory for Professional athletes if the water temperature is BELOW 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees C)

Wetsuits are permitted for Professional athletes if the water temperature is AT or BELOW 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees C).

Wetsuits are forbidden for Professional athletes if the water temperature is ABOVE 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees C)

RENT A WETSUIT You can rent the fastest and most flexible triathlon wetsuit on the market. XTERRA Wetsuits is offering full or sleeveless wetsuit rentals. Extended rental periods are available. Check them out here

COURSE DESCRIPTION This terrain is challenging but fun. The climbs are long and steep, the descent’s are fast and rocky. It is extremely hardpacked but rocky. There is no significant, loose, deep or prolonged sand on this course.

XTERRA West Championship-1.5k swim / 28.2k mountain bike / 10k trail run

XTERRA Sprint-750m swim / 14k mountain bike / 5k trail run *Course routes are subject to change. COURSE CONDITIONS Rough! Tons of erosion, lots of washed-out, sandy sections. Use caution. The course has changed from last year, so be diligent and follow the cones and arrows as marked (Blue for bike, Red for run). PRE-SWIM Pre-swim is allowed on Friday 1-3pm at the beach in front of the Golf Club only.

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PRE-RIDING The XTERRA race course is on private property. There is NO authorized pre-riding of the course prior to April 23. The course is open to practice Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. The bike and run courses are open for practice to pre-registered athletes. Follow the cones and arrows as marked (Blue for bike, Red for run). Register, display your bike # on your bike, and go ride. RACE DAY INSTRUCTIONS TRANSITION SETUP/BODY-MARKING/SWIM CAP-Transition area will be open at 6:30am. Athlete check-in and body-marking will take place at the XTERRA Village. You will be given an official XTERRA swim capat body-marking. ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO SET UP YOUR TRANSITION, GET BODY- MARKED, PICK UP YOUR SWIM CAP AND BE AT THE START LINE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR RACE START. CUT OFF TIME IS 12:30 PM @ T2. ATHLETES ARRIVING AFTER 12:30 PM WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CONTINUE. TEAM ATHLETES Team members must wait for their teammate at their numbered rack within the transition to hand over the timing chip at this position. Remember you are responsible to make sure you are in the transition area at the right time to meet your team members. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SWIM COURSE - 1.5K XTERRA (Sprint: 750m or .5 miles): No swim fins, hand paddles or any swimming aids are allowed. See registration bulletin board for updated wetsuit ruling, expect no wetsuits. Athletes must wear sponsor’s swim cap provided at body marking. The swim is an out and back course. TRANSITION: You may not mount your bicycle before the exit of the transition area and you must dismount your bike before entering into transition. Riding your bicycle in transition will result in a 2 minute penalty. ATHLETES OR REPRESENTATIVE MUST RETURN TIMING CHIP AND SHOW RACE NUMBER AT TRANSITION TO PICK UP BIKES AND GEAR AFTER RACE. BIKE COURSE - 30k XTERRA (Sprint Course—15K) All competitors must start the run by 12:30 pm. Course marshals will enforce cut-off times. Limited outside assistance is allowed from another athlete competing in the same event or a race official. No outside assistance is allowed from any person not competing in the event. These include but are not limited to spectators, friends, family, volunteers, photographers, or police.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION-continued Assistance is limited to tools, tubes or any item that would be used to repair a faulty part or damaged bicycle or water, food, or first aid. Exchanging bikes is not allowed. The only permitted bicycles are mountain bikes. Bicycle must have 26”, 27.5" or 29” wheels and straight handlebars. Cyclo-cross bikes and bicycles with drop handlebars are prohibited. Bar extensions or grips off the handlebars may not exceed 5”. Drafting is allowed. Competitors must display the front number plate at all times. No advertising stickers, writing or alterations of the number plate are allowed. Approved helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike. RUN COURSE, 10K or 6.2 miles (Sprint Course: 5k or 3.1 miles): Competitors must display their run number on the front of their body. No advertising stickers, writing or alterations of the number are allowed. Number holders are permitted. Competitors may not use inline skates or other devices, human or otherwise powered, to assist them in running. HEAD PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED. AID STATIONS There’s an aid station at the end of the first lap/start of 2nd lap at about mile 8 of the bike that will have bike bottles filled with both water and Gatorade. There are four stations on the run for the 10K. First is at roughly mile 2, then at approx mile 3, 4, and 5. Water and Gatorade, plus PowerBar gels at all. COURSE MARKINGS The course will be clearly marked using a mixture of core flute signs and arrows as well as bright tape tied to trees to re-assure you that you are going the right way. The blue arrows are for the bike courses only. The red arrows are for all run courses. Please watch out for course signage along with our course marshals who will be pointing you in the right direction.

MEDICAL We have a medical person on staff who will be at the XTERRA Race Village and out on the course throughout the race. If you feel unwell at any stage of the race, please alert the closest course marshal who will arrange for our medical staff to meet you.

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GENERAL RULES

Do Not Litter the Course: XTERRA prides itself on leaving the trails better than we found them. Do your part and “leave no trace.” Take your trash with you or leave it at an aid station.

Cutting the Course: Short-cutting and/or cutting trail switchbacks on course is not permitted and may result in disqualification. All athletes are required to stay on the designated trail that is marked as the race course. It is the athlete’s responsibility to know the designated race course. Lack of tape or barriers on the course will not constitute an excuse for cutting the course.

Protests of any nature must be submitted within one hour of the finish time of the person lodging the protest. Protests must be submitted in writing and signed by the accuser. Saying somebody cut the course is not good enough - it must be written and described as accurately as possible. All protests will be investigated. Because of the nature of XTERRA, it is not always possible to see infractions. XTERRA is in the woods, out of sight and marshaled only where necessary. In every case there will need to be verification of the infraction. Officials will not be drawn into a “hear-say” argument.

No headphones of any kind are permitted while competing. Notice: What is published here are partial rules and items specific to this event. Full rules and regulations are available at registration. It is the responsibility of the athlete to know the rules of XTERRA.

RESULTS Results will be posted on the notice board in the finish area as soon as they are available. Results will be posted to www.xterraplanet.com within 24 hours of the event. AWARDS CEREMONY The XTERRA Sprint awards ceremony will start on Saturday at 11 am and the XTERRA West Championship awards ceremony will start at 12 pm at the Race Village. The following will be announced during the ceremonies: Event Male/Female Places XTERRA Triathlon pro category Male and Female First to Fifth XTERRA Triathlon Age Groupers Male and Female First to third in each age group XTERRA Relay Teams Male, Female, Coed First to third XTERRA Sprint Tri Male and Female First to third, in each age group PRO PRIZE MONEY

Pros race for a $15,000 pro purse

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2015 XTERRA POINT SERIES RULES FOR AGE GROUPERS Your best four races will be used to determine your total point scored Regional Champions. Competitors are required to race at least one event in their region and must count 2 events in their region. Note: You don’t have to race in 2, but you have to count 2.

QUALIFYING SLOTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

AGE GROUP POINTS AWARDS FOR

CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES/POINT SERIES

USA CHAMPIONSHIP AGE GROUP QUALIFICATION The top 15 athletes in each division will qualify for Nationals. Email invitations will be sent after the race. EVENT PARTNERS, SPECIAL OFFERS AND GIVEAWAYS The XTERRA West Championship wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our event sponsors. Please click here to enjoy special offers. CANCELLATIONS The XTERRA West Championship/XTERRA Sprint do not offer any refunds for event entries. LEAVE NO TRACE The XTERRA team asks that you respect the Race Village, race course and venue and leave no trace of trash before, during or after the race. QUESTIONS Still have a question? Call toll-free at 877-751-8880

AGE GROUP MALE FEMALE

15-19 1 1

20-24 2 2

25-29 2 2

30-34 3 2

35-39 3 2

40-44 3 2

45-49 3 2

50-54 3 2

55-59 2 2

60-64 2 2

65-69 2 2

70-74 1 1

75+ 1

Challenged Athlete Apply directly to info@xterraplanet.com

PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS

1ST 100 9TH 49/35

2ND 90/67 10TH 45/33

3RD 82/61 11TH 41/30

4TH 75/56 12TH 37/27

5TH 69/51 13TH 34/25

6TH 63/47 14TH 31/23

7TH 58/43 15TH 28/21

8TH 53/39