THE FEUD AT THE FURNACE Race #1 Tannehill State Historic Park March 4th, 2018

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a blend of flowing singletrack and wide doubletrack. The primary challenge facing all racers is “the hill” taking them from the Start/Finish area up to the top of the ridge and onto the single track trails. After ascending the climb along a wide dirt road, racers will dive into a long section of fast, flowing single track with a few steep but short climbs. There are fast descents with sharps turns where racers will need to avoid losing traction or end up in the pine straw. Once exiting the single track, it’s a long, flat sprint of just over a mile back to the infield where hundreds of teammates, coaches, parents and spectators will be waiting to cheer each and every racer coming back through for their finish or to head out for multiple laps. Each Lap: 4.10 miles with 440 ft elevation gain A course map will be available on February 16, 2018 at this link: ​http://www.alabamamtb.org/race-series Interactive venue map can be found at this link: ​CLICK HERE

WEEKEND SCHEDULE Saturday March 3, 2018 9:00 AM

Volunteers Arrive for Course and Infield Set Up

11:00 AM

Pit Zone opens for team set up and Check-In Opens

1:00 PM

Course Open for Pre-Ride (Riders must be checked in and have a number plate affixed to their bikes)

5:00 PM

Check-In Closes

5:00 PM

Course Closed for Pre-Ride ​(No riders will be allowed on the course after pre-ride closes)

Sunday March 4, 2018 7:30 AM

Pit Zone opens for team set up and Check-In/Late Registration Opens Course Open for Pre-Ride (Riders must be checked in and have a number plate affixed to their bikes)

8:30 AM

Course Closed for Pre-Ride ​(No riders will be allowed on the course after pre-ride closes) Coaches Meeting (Mandatory attendance for 1 coach representative from each team) Pit Zone Access Closes

9:00 AM

Devotional

9:30 AM

Wave 1 Start

11:15 AM

Wave 2 Start

1:00 PM

Wave 3 Start

3:00 PM

Racing Concludes and Pit Zone opens for team area take down Course and InField Break Down Begins

3:30 PM

Awards Ceremony and Special Recognitions

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ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS Tannehill State Historic Park McCalla, AL 12632 Confederate Parkway McCalla, AL 35111 (205) 477-5711 DIRECTIONS FROM HWY 20/59 Exit Highway 20/59 at Exit #100 Turn South/East on AL-216 for .4 miles Turn Slight Right onto Tannehill Parkway following signs to park. Travel 1.8 miles and turn right onto Eastern Valley Rd. Park entrance is immediately across the street DIRECTIONS FROM HWY 459 Exit Highway 459 at Exit #1 Head southwest on Eastern Valley Road for 7.1 miles Turn left into park entrance Everyone must pay park entry fee and will receive a wristband that will be good for entry throughout the entire weekend (Fri-Sun). Tannehill State Historic Park has annual passes available for sale. After passing through the entrance gate, stay left and follow the signs to Farley Field

PARKING Vehicles must park in the designated parking areas identified on the interactive map and marked with signs on race day. All vehicles must abide by the instructions of parking volunteers and/or league staff. Any violators risk imposition of penalties against their respective teams. Handicap parking is available at the area marked in blue.

ACCOMMODATIONS Onsite camping- Both primitive and RV camping is available at the venue. All campers must register with and pay Tannehill State Park directly for their camping fees. Camping Fees: Primitive Tent Camping $20/tent + $3 per extra person RV Camping with electric and water connections $25/RV + $4 per extra person Hotels- Hotels are located approximately 20 minutes from the park in Bessemer. Please call in advance to make reservations and to obtain special event rates: Quality Inn : 5021 Academy Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 428-3194 Comfort Inn : 5051 Academy Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 428-3999

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FOOD SERVICE Devil Dawgs​: Sat & Sun Nelchies Cajun​: Sat & Sun Cantina on Wheels​: Sat & Sun

REGISTRATION Online registration closes on February 26th (Monday) at 12:00 midnight​. Race Ready Checklist: Pit Zone information entered ? NICA Fee and League Fee paid ? Release forms signed electronically ?

On-site race registration will incur a $10 late fee payment​. To avoid long lines and late fees, please register for the race online. There is ​no on-site league registration​ available, ​only race registration​ and you must complete registration at least one hour prior to your start time. On-site registration is only available during the following times: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Sunday

​PRE-RIDE Course is open for pre-ride Saturday afternoon (1:00 PM–5:00 PM) and Sunday morning (7:30 AM–8:30 AM) We recommend all riders pre-ride the course​. ​Please pass course workers with great care. ***ALL RIDERS (STUDENTS AND COACHES) MUST HAVE A NUMBER PLATE AFFIXED TO THE FRONT OF THEIR BIKE TO BE ON THE COURSE DURING THE PRE-RIDE***

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers make our races happen,​ ​CLICK HERE​ ​to learn more and to sign up. Volunteers receive a t-shirt and lunch

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PIT ZONE INFORMATION AND RULES Pit Zone is open to vehicles for drop off/pick up only and no parked vehicles allowed in the Pit Zone area. Teams must immediately load/unload and park in the designated parking areas. No Smoking at this venue No inappropriate language allowed in Pit Zone Any conflicts and/or disputes with any race official or volunteer shall not be dealt with in the Pit Zone Any violation of the above rules may result in a team penalty and/or expulsion from the Pit Zone and Infield area.

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DETAILED WAVE SCHEDULE Category

Start Time

Laps

Approx. Distance

Race Plates

Varsity Girls

9:30AM

3

12.30 Miles

001-010

JV Girls

9:33AM

2

8.20 Miles

100-120

Sophomore Girls

9:36AM

2

8.20 Miles

400-425

Freshman Girls

9:39AM

2

8.20 Miles

700-730

WAVE 1

WAVE 2 (Middle School Time Trial - Individual starts within each group at approximately 10 second intervals) 8th Grade Boys

11:15AM

1

4.10 Miles

6000-6085

7th Grade Boys

11:35AM

1

4.10 Miles

5000-5075

6th grade Boys

11:45AM

1

4.10 Miles

4000-4055

8th Grade Girls

12:00PM

1

4.10 Miles

3000-3020

7th Grade Girls

12:05PM

1

4.10 Miles

2000-2020

6th Grade Girls

12:10PM

1

4.10 Miles

1000-1025

Varsity Boys

1:00 PM

4

16.40 Miles

050-075

JV Boys

1:03 PM

3

12.30 Miles

300-390

Sophomore Boys

1:06 PM

2

8.20 Miles

500-560

Freshman Boys

1:09 PM

2

8.20 Miles

800-875

WAVE 3

High School racers will turn multiple laps on this fast course, with the following NICA Race Duration guidelines for each category: - 45-90 minutes for Freshman/Sophomore boys and girls and JV girls - 60-100 minutes for JV boys and Varsity girls - 90-120 minutes for Varsity boys Student-athletes may be asked to withdraw at the finish line after time limits have been reached. Race officials reserve the right to determine these time limits at anytime. Time limits may be imposed for reasons that include, among others: safety, heat, cold, rain, muddy conditions, clearing the course, and relieving course marshals. Course closures may be announced at anytime and do not need to be announced in advance. Racers who do not make the time limit cut-off will still be scored and ranked with all other racers who finish early.

The information in this race flyer is tentative and is subject to change. Please contact Adam at ​[email protected]​ with questions or concerns.

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