15K Wheelchair Division
It is with great excitement that the Labcorp Company and the Florida Chapter of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) announce year two of the return of the Competitive Labcorp Elite Wheelchair Division of the 2009 Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic 15K. After a 10-year hiatus, 2008 saw 42 racers at the starting line. 2009 will see more athletes and faster times then ever.
For Online Registration Please Click HERE
Housing: The beautiful Sheraton Riverwalk will be the wheeler host hotel this year. It is 400m from the, start finish and will host the Friday night party and Saturday post race awards. That is right, wheel to the start.
Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk
200 N Ashley Dr, Tampa FL
Friday February 27th, 30 rooms:
Room Block is under: Challenged Athletes Foundation
Reservations: 813-223-2222 or 800-325-3535.
Rate: $169 per night/double room (Sat is fully booked out), good till Jan 24th only
*The first 50 athletes will be provided a $100 housing stipend in addition to their travel stipends. Athletes must find their own roommates and make there own reservation.
Airport: Taxi or paid shuttles to the hotel are the best option. Approximate cost $25. All carriers can be found at: www.tampaairport.com/ground_transportation/index.asp
Wheelchair Division Rules and Protocol
Racing Wheelchair Division - Start in front of the start line 5 minutes prior to runners' race.
People's Standard Wheelchairs - Start in the appropriate corrals for your projected finish time/pace.
Racing Wheelchair Division Rules
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Racing wheelchairs shall be defined as a customized performance chair. IPC Athletics Rules will be enforced. For additional rules view: www.ipc-athletics.org.
- Further the race will abide by the rules and policies of the recognized governing bodies of the sports of wheelchair racing, which do not allow the use of mechanical gears found on handbikes. For additional information contact: Wheelchair Sports USA www.wsusa.org and the International Paralympic Committee www.ipc-athletics.org.
Everyday Wheelchair Division Rules
- Everyday wheelchairs shall be defined as a stock manual wheelchair.
- The wheelchair shall have at least four functional wheels.
- The overall length of the chair from outside of front casters/wheels to outside of rear wheel shall not exceed 100cm.
- The rear wheels shall not exceed 70 cm in diameter. The front caster/wheels shall not exceed 8 inches/ 17.6 cm in diameter.
- The rear seat height must be greater than 30 cm (13.6 inches). Persons of small stature may be exempt.
- Only one plain round hand rim is allowed for each rear wheel. This rule may be waived for persons requiring a single arm drive chair.
- No mechanical gears or levers shall be allowed. The chair must be manually propelled.
- All chairs are subject to a rules and safety inspection.
- Runners and walkers in all races will have the right of way. Wheelchair racers shall yield to runners or walkers.
- It will be the athlete's responsibility to meet the above rules.
Handcycles
In accordance with national and international wheelchair rules, NO handcycles, handbikes or other mechanically gear driven devices will be permitted in the race.
CAF and Nike Spokesperson Sarah Reinertsen
RACE FOR A REASON.
MEET AMAZING RACE COMPETITOR SARAH REINERSTEN
JOIN TEAM CAF 2009.
After a great 2008, the Challenged Athletes Foundation is again inviting all Publix Super Markets Gasparilla Distance Classic Race Weekend participants to Race For A Reason by joining Team CAF 2009. The CAF mission continues to be raising funds to provide the necessary athletic equipment and support required for people with disabilities to stay active and involved through participation in sports.
This year's Team CAF Captain Sarah Reinertsen (Ironman Hawaii Finisher & The Amazing Race Contestant) will be running the 15K on Saturday morning.
To qualify for Team CAF's Race Weekend VIP Benefits, a minimum of $100 must be raised by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2009. To learn more about Team CAF's Race Weekend VIP Member Benefits, click HERE.
To join Sarah and begin your fundraising as a Team CAF member, just click TEAM CAF 2009 and sign up on CAF's Race For A Reason website. You'll receive your own official fundraising webpage, an easy to follow fundraising kit, inspirational emails and a cool Race for a Reason Training Shirt.
Join Team CAF Gasparilla 2009. Making a difference feels GREAT!
Gasparilla Wheeler Purse
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Place |
Open Male |
Open Female |
Quad |
Master |
Junior |
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1st |
$ 1,500 |
$ 1,500 |
$ 600 |
$ 600 |
$ 150 |
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2nd |
$ 1,000 |
$ 1,000 |
$ 400 |
$ 400 |
$ 100 |
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3rd |
$ 500 |
$ 500 |
$ 200 |
$ 200 |
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4th |
$ 300 |
$ 300 |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
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5th |
$ 200 |
$ 200 |
$ 50 |
$ 50 |
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6th |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
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7th |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
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8th |
$ 100 |
$ 100 |
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| 9th |
$ 50 |
$ 50 |
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The minus two rule will apply to all divisions
Example: To pay 3 deep there must be 5 competitors