What is New for 2008
New domain names for the Midwest Meltdown and the Midwest Mayhem. The events were hosted on one site in past years. In the future the events will be hosted with their own domain names. The new domains are www.midwestmeltdowntriathlon.com and www.midwestmayhemtriathlon.com
Improved websites. To better serve the athlete KLM has refined each event site to be more consistent from site to site and event to event. The new look for 2008 has been launched and we are currently updating all site content. All 2008 event information will be posted by February 1st, 2008.
Online Survey. To better server each athlete KLM will now offer an online survey for each event. The purpose is to get the ideas and opinions of our customers. We receive e-mails from athletes but, this will provide us with more accurate data. This will help us improve all our events. Where do you find the surveys? KLM will send e-mail notification about upcoming surveys in the near future. What do you do? Click on the link and answer the questions! The information is then provided to KLM for review.
Team competition will be offered for all Long and Short Course Triathlons. Teams will not be offered for any Duathlon’s or Half Distance Triathlons.
New apparel! KLM will offer great clothing from Verge Sport! Do you remember those cool shirts from the 2007 Jackson County Triathlon? Well, they are here for all Multisport events in 2008. That’s right! No more cotton T-Shirts! Each Pre-Registered participant will receive an event T-Shirt from Verge Sport. The shirts will be specific for each event. A photo of the shirt can be found on the home page of each event website. Look under the News and Updates!
Sponsor Concept Pages. Some sponsors are partaking in the new Sponsor Concept Program that is offered by KLM. It is our goal to provide great deals to the athletes and how to utilize the sponsor’s products. Currently on each event site you will find information about GU Sports Nutrition. Look for great deals on GU products and other sponsors of all KLM events. Who else is on board for 2008? We have a lot in the works! ZIPP Wheels and Maxxis Tires are just a few on the 2008 Roster!
Event Logos. We want to offer the athletes a fresh, new look instead of receiving a t-shirt with the same old logo every year. Each event has a new image and feel.
Registration incentive programs. Similar to 2007 but, BETTER! KLM will offer more prize incentives from our sponsors! When you register for each event prizes will be offered as an incentive to participant. Athletes will receive e-mail notifications about each incentive programs! All incentive programs will begin February 1st, 2008
New and improved awards! It’s time for something new. We will be offering new awards for all age groups and overall winners. We are also working on product prizes from our sponsors for the overall winners of each race. More to follow in the near future! A photo of the trophy can be found on the home page of each event website. Look under the News and Updates!
Volunteer program. If an athlete volunteers for any KLM event they will be offered one free entry to a 2008 event. This does not include any of the Half Triathlon or Half Duathlon Distances. In addition to a free entry fee KLM is working on additional volunteer incentive programs. Athletes may sign-up to volunteer by visiting any KLM event website. Athletes have many volunteer options to choose from.
Weather Policy.Mother Nature isn’t always the nicest when you live in the Midwest! We have implemented a weather policy for all events to avoid any confusion in case the weather takes a turn for the worse. The new policy can be viewed on the home page of each event website.
XTERRA Events. Not necessarily new for 2008 but… KLM will no longer be hosting any XTERRA events in 2008. The Midwest Mudder and all XTERRA Trail Runs were removed from the 2008 calendar due to low attendance. We are disappointed that the events could not make a go of it any longer!
2008 Schedule of events:
June 14th, 2008
28th Annual Topeka Tinman Triathlon & Duathlon
Lake Shawnee, Topeka, Kansas
July 20th, 2008
4th Annual Midwest Mayhem Triathlon
Lone Star Lake, Lawrence, Kansas
August 24th, 2008
26th Annual Jackson County Triathlon & Duathlon
Longview Lake, Lee's Summit, Missouri
September 7th, 2008
5th Annual Midwest Meltdown Olympic Distance Triathlon & Duathlon
Wyandotte County Lake
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