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| Hundreds to Make a Splash at Inaugural Amica Championship
PROVIDENCE, RI - A mix of professionals, amateurs and first-time competitors will be among the hundreds of triathletes slated to compete this weekend at the inaugural Amica Championship. The sprint triathlon will debut on Sunday, November 1, at Lake Pleasant Park, Arizona. The Amica Championship begins at 8 a.m. and features a half-mile swim, a 17-mile bike and a 5k run. Triathletes of all skill levels will compete in this inaugural event, which includes three divisions: Pros, Qualifiers and Age Groupers. Pros will be competing for a $20,000 prize. A few of the top professionals slated to compete in the Amica Championship on Sunday include:
The 2009 Amica Championship is the culmination of the inaugural Amica Triathlon Series, a sprint distance series of events held throughout the country. This new national sprint triathlon series, which featured seven races, debuted in the spring with the Amica TexasMan Triathlon in Dallas, TX. Additional events were held throughout the spring and summer in Boulder (CO), Nashville (TN), Charlotte (NC), Portland (OR), Niantic (CT) and Las Vegas (NV). The overall male and female winners at each Amica Tri Series event were each granted a complimentary entry to the Amica Championship. In addition, the top 10 finishers in each age group at the events received invitations to compete in the Amica Championship. Triathletes, from beginners to professionals, interested in participating in the inaugural Amica Championship can register at the Heath & Wellness Expo at the Carefree Resort & Villas, Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Training Bible's Tom Manzi and Joe Friel will be the featured speakers at the Amica Championship Health & Wellness Expo. Friel is an international best seller of the books, The Triathletes Training Bible and The Cyclists Training Bible. He has used his science and experience to help athletes and coaches of all levels. Through Friel's hands-on instruction, and rigorous continuing education, Training Bible Coaching maintains a staff of coaches that is current on the latest, most effective and efficient training methodologies. Manzi is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. followed by Friel at 2 p.m. About Amica Insurance About Eident Sports Marketing |
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